JourneyForth: Inspiration Through Every Page

Moose, Christian fiction by Deb Brammer, brings to life all the excitement and struggles of a teen Bible camp, including rivalry, pranks, wild animals, and especially people problems. One of Cody’s biggest problems is Moose. Moose is a miracle, a huge, clumsy, honest miracle.

More Tales from Dust River Gulch, fiction by Tim Davis, takes readers back to the town of Dust River Gulch, where the characters are sort of like one great big family, only some family members are more tolerable than others. Will a misplaced bowl of Rosie’s famous “tomater soup” put the restaurant out of business? Are a couple of newcomers to town up to no good? Who will really take the cake at the sheriff’s surprise party? J.D.

In Mountain Born by Elizabeth Yates, she used her experiences from her early years of living on her father’s large farm and the hours spent with a News Hampshire shepherd in writing this fiction story. Wolves, weather, a black lamb, a trusty dog—all are part of Peter’s life on a mountain farm. His best friend is Benji, a wise old shepherd, and Benj teaches Peter to care for the sprightly lamb that becomes his special pet, his cosset.

Mumsi Meets a Lion is a book for early readers written by Kim Stegall and illustrated by Kimberly Batti. This picture book has delightful color illustrations that will capture a child’s attention. Set in an African village in Kenya, the story tells of the boy Mumsi, who must remember the important lesson his parents have taught him.

If the rigors of daily life are overwhelming you, come share June Kimmel's peace and comfort in My Heart Restored. Christian women face abundant demands on their time, energies, and emotions while following their God-given callings in the home and workplace. Whether your weariness stems from a hectic job, constant ministry, busyness at home, or all three, you can find rest and healing in the Savior.

Nick Newton is not a Genius. He’s just a merely average boy from the country of Thauma. He may not be brilliant like his mom and dad or a child prodigy like his sister, but he won’t let that stop him from uncovering the mysteries of a clockwork factory or revealing a war hero’s greatest secret. With help from two new friends and his butler named Jude, Nick embarks on an adventure that will change his life forever.

Nick Newton: The Highest Bidder is the thrilling sequel to Nick Newton Is Not a Genius. Nick, a merely average boy from the country of Thauma, has learned that you don’t need to be a genius or wealthy to have amazing adventures. All you need is to keep going.

This is a story about Nix, a boy who thought nobody could love him, told by missionary Penny McKnight. When he comes under the care of Christian missionaries in his village, a young Jamaican boy’s life completely changes. They told him that Jesus loved children everywhere.

In No Pets Allowed, a colorful, rhyming picture book written by Morgan Reed Persun and illustrated by Tim Banks, Percy uses his imagination to create pets for his New York City apartment. A sign in the apartment lobby said, “No pets in these apartments; No dogs, no cats, no fish.” But that doesn’t stop Percy from wishing.

In Not by Chance, Layton Talbert develops the doctrine of providence and applies it to Christian living. Does a loving God really control every circumstance of life? How about sudden death or other seemingly senseless tragedies? How does providence affect human responsibility in salvation or prayer? Rich in practical relevance as well as scholarship, Not by Chance teaches believers to trust in a sovereign God.

Nothing Daunted: The Story of Isobel Kuhn by Gloria Repp is a biography of Isobel Kuhn, a pioneer Christian missionary to China. This biography for teens begins in British Columbia where young Isobel Miller is struggling to find either satisfaction in life or a way out of life. Eventually her search led her to a personal and soul-satisfying faith in Jesus Christ.

In Milly Howard’s On Yonder Mountain, Sarah and her doll EmmyLou are all alone. Every other child she knows is a boy, and all six-year-old Sarah wants is another girl in her one-room schoolhouse. From sugaring off the maple sugar, spelling bees, carding wool, and learning lessons of life, this Christian fiction shows Sarah learning the most important lesson of all—learning to trust God to answer her prayers.

Out of Darkness is historical fiction written by Alicia Petersen and set in Jerusalem in the first century. This Christian fiction book tells the story of a twelve-year-old Jewish boy, Elhanan, whose mother is dying. Elhanan wants to buy her a gift with money he has earned himself, thinking such a gift will raise her spirits and hasten her recovery.

Pippa’s Jumping Shoes might just be the key to saving the gentle creatures of Mulberry Pond at the Summer’s End Celebration. Mayor Crimson Rabbit likes to keep her little town in order. But Mayor Bubba Bullfrog from Cornapple Pond has a surprising challenge that could change everything. Will Pippa learn to bring out her natural jumping talent in time to save her happy little town? Cheer Pippa on as she learns to jump farther and farther!

Play Fair, Little Bear is the seventh in the Little Bear Adventure series of easy-to-read picture books, written by award-winning author Kathleen Allan-Meyer and illustrated by Elaine Garvin. When Little Bear chooses to ignore the map his coach gives him for the school foot race, he runs into some roadblocks. In the end, he pays a high price for thinking a shortcut will help him win.

Pocket Change: Five Small Fables is a picture book written by Dawn L. Watkins and illustrated by Tim Davis. Can a rabbit outwit a bobcat? Does a turtle who is a hundred years old have a secret worth hearing? And who will dare to match riddles with the king of lions? The five fables in Pocket Change tell of alligators and monkeys and cheetahs (and many other animals) that do and say remarkable things.

Pollyanna, classic fiction by Eleanor H. Porter, tells the story of a little girl who knows the secret to finding a smile, even when really bad things happen. From the moment she arrives in Beldingsville, she shares her Glad Game with everyone around her. But the person who needs Pollyanna’s help the most doesn’t want it.This JourneyForth classic is a light abridgement of the original novel.

Prairie Anna, historical fiction for young readers by Peggy House, tells the story of Anna, the middle daughter in a family of Russian immigrants. Most of Anna’s life is decided for her—what to study, which chores to do, when to eat and sleep. Everyone in her family works hard to survive the bitter winters and blazing summers of the prairie. But when hardship takes her away from familiar places and loved ones, Anna must decide what to do with the one choice she is given.

Jacques Futrelle’s classic mystery, Professor Van Dusen: The Thinking Machine, introduces us to a determined, often impatient, and self-absorbed professor, also known as The Thinking Machine, who insists that logic will solve any problem. In this collection of ten stories, he more than proves his assertion.

Prophecy in Context by evangelist Bob Shelton is a detailed look at the Olivet Discourse from Matthew 24–25. In the Olivet Discourse, Christ answers His disciples’ questions about the future. Prophecy in Context offers a fresh perspective on this often misinterpreted portion of Scripture.

In this Old Testament commentary, conservative scholar Peter A. Steveson explains Proverbs verse by verse. A wisdom book, Proverbs is well suited to Steveson’s straightforward expositional style.

In this Old Testament commentary, conservative scholar Peter A. Steveson explains the psalms verse by verse. The favorite book of many Christians, Psalms is both deeply loved and easily misunderstood.

2-CD Set. Includes a CD with .mp3 files of the audio from all of Jim Berg's video lectures and the Meditation CD. This is part of 273755 Quieting a Noisy Soul Audio Package.

The Quieting a Noisy Soul Discipleship Program by Jim Berg provides a roadmap out of turmoil for the struggling believer. Sounds of guilt, anxiety, anger, and despair can generate overwhelming noise in our souls. The quiet rest and joy promised by the Lord Jesus can seem elusive, and almost impossible.

Thomas J. Brodeur’s historical fiction saga continues in Regina Silsby’s Phantom Militia. The British army’s worst nightmare becomes a reality when rumors spread that the legendary ghost, Regina Silsby, has returned to defend pre-Revolution Boston.

Rachel Winslow didn’t mean to spark the legend of Regina Silsby. After witnessing the Boston Tea Party, Rachel is chased into a nearby cemetery by British troops. When the spooked soldiers are unable to find her, they believe they were attacked by the ghost of Regina Silsby.

Beneth Peters Jones takes an appreciative look into the blessings and difficulties of married life in Ribbing Him Rightly. Unobtrusive, but essential to his well-being, a man’s ribs provide protection for his vital organs and help him efficiently serve in his God-given capacities. Is it any wonder, then, that God formed Eve out of Adam’s rib? Christian women will love this wry look at what it means to be the other half of God’s crowning creation.

Denise Williamson’s historical fiction book River of Danger features missionary Samuel Kirkland who came to live with the Seneca Indians in the late 1700s. Young-Wolf is certain that the Englishman wants to steal from his people or to destroy their way of life. He thinks the stories that Kirkland tells of Hawenio, the Great Good Voice, must be lies intended to trick the Seneca into doing the white man’s will.

In Rodney Robbins and the Rainy-Day Pond by Kim Stegall, a young boy and his neighbor team up to solve a neighborhood problem. This picture book is for pre-readers and early readers. Whimsical illustrations and simple sentences make it an age-appropriate and enjoyable read-aloud.

Join your child and Rosa la Osa in Anna Turner and Beth Kitching’s fun-filled excursion into the world of Spanish. A game of hide-and-go-seek turns into a wonderful opportunity for Rosa to make new friends and for your child to take his first steps into a new language. With the help of sidebar picture vocabularies and full Spanish-to-English translations at the end of the story, children will learn simple vocabulary and how to count to ten in Spanish.