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Learn How to Blossom into a Christian Woman Who Chases after God Ranked among the 100 best Christian fiction books of all time at GoodReads.com. “This book is a treasure of both godly and womanly wisdom told with disarming candor and humility, yet revealing a deep heart's desire to know God. … I do not hesitate to recommend it to men, who need to understand the wives they live with, and to any woman who wants to walk with God.” -- Elisabeth Elliot. What if a girl began journaling about her triumphs and trials at age 16 -- and continued to do so until the final days of her life? ...

The hot summers in New York City are very tiresome for Henry and Bessie. With nothing but red brick buildings to look at and no room for trees in their yard, they long for a change. Imagine their excitement when a long journey ends at their new home in the country! Join them in 1853 for good times, good friends, and good works as they have a summer they will never forget. They learn to grow their own garden, try milking a cow, ride a goat-drawn cart and help change a little girl’s life. Bessie’s pure heart, Henry’s independence and Mama’s wisdom and love will charm and inspire ...

In this vintage favorite written in 1870, Mr. Percy decides to send his older children to school hours away in New York City, resulting in many changes to his whole family. Mrs. Percy is brokenhearted but agrees to let them go, as her husband is convinced that the trials and temptations of school will help the children grow in their Christian faith. Through personal letters, we learn about life at boarding school and its challenges, as well as events back at home. With realism and humor, Elizabeth Prentiss draws us into to this loving family and makes us feel at home among them. The family ...

In this modern translation of a vintage favorite, watch Suzy grow from a baby into a first grader as she and her helpers learn to play, do crafts and do things for others. But, sometimes, they get into trouble! Along the way, Little Suzy is learning to be kind, helpful, and most importantly, to love God with all her heart. Readers will want to be like Suzy and her little brother Eddy. They will learn that Jesus loves them and wants to be their Friend. He will help them as He helped Suzy. Approximate interest age: 5-10 Please review if you like this book so that other parents will check it out.