Best Selling Books by Dave Jackson

His friendship with Peter Cartwright, a Methodist circuit-rider evangelist, enables thirteen-year-old Gil to pursue his dream of locating his mother who was kidnapped by the Sauk Indians during the War of 1812.

THE FATE OF THE YELLOW WOODBEE, Introducing Nate Saint -- Eleven-year-old Niwa is from Ecuador's Huaorani tribe, better known as the Auca tribe, which is known for killing outsiders. The Aucas trust no one, not even neighboring tribes, so when young Niwa is outlawed by his own people for angering another tribe, not even his family will protect him. Then a huge "woodbee" flies overhead, dropping gifts to Niwa's tribe from pilot Nate Saint and the other members of a missions team hoping to share the Gospel with them. Alone and afraid, Niwa is excited by the prospect of outsiders who want to help him. He even wants to make friends with the mysterious strangers and convince his tribe that the people in the strange woodbee will not harm them. But when someone else from the tribe lies about the five men wanting to attack them, the whole village wants them dead-except for Niwa. Will he get there in time to stop the killing. In a tribe of killers, one boy longs for peace. . . .

TRIAL BY POISON Introducing Mary Slessor Imatu had seen white people in her village in West Africa, but only when they came to sell liquor, guns, and slave chains. One rainy day, Imatu was sent to find a goat that had run away from the village. But when she found instead a brightly colored regal canoe with a white woman inside and five black children, Imatu quickly forgot about the goat! The woman, Mary Slessor, had come to Imatu's village to set up a school and teach them about a God who loves them, who wouldn't demand cruel rituals like Imatu's" tribal religion. But when Imatu's mother is taken prisoner and condemned to drink the deadly poison bean, would Mary Slessor's respect in the village prove enough to save her? Imatu was frantic with fear! Who will rescue her mother from the poison bean?

Endorsements by Theologians, Pastors, Philosophers, Therapists Is Your God Good? takes on perhaps the greatest single obstacle to faith in the Christian God-the widespread occurrence of seemingly unfair and senseless suffering. Dave Jackson does not downplay the seriousness of the problem or offer simplistic solutions. Nor does he dodge the difficulty of certain biblical texts that portray God as the agent of evils but emphatically urges readers to consider Jesus Christ as the definitive revelation of God that corrects these all-too-human ancient, albeit "biblical" misconceptions of God's moral character. -John R. Schneider, Professor Emeritus of Theology, Calvin University How can we believe that God is perfectly good when so many prayers go unanswered, when so much pain and evil is allowed to take place, and when Scripture sometimes depicts him as a violent nationalistic warrior deity? In Is Your God Good?, Jackson boldly addresses these and other objections to the goodness of God, providing insightful and informed responses at every turn. Everyone who is concerned with the character of God and the problem of evil would benefit from this work. -Greg Boyd, author, theologian, Teaching Pastor Woodland Hills Church, Maplewood, Minnesota We often subscribe to theological ideas and ways of reading Scripture that deliver spoiled products when we suffer. Jackson names these and offers better alternatives. By owning his own experience, Jackson makes it safe for readers to explore how their own suffering has been excused, denied, ignored, or even justified in the name of God. -Gregory A. Clark, Professor of Philosophy, North Park University In this present, disorienting political moment, where $60 Bibles incorporate the U.S. Constitution and "God Bless America," Jackson's book, Is Your God Good? could not be more timely. While the Word of God has always had a history of being misused, today's Christ-followers (particularly the emerging generations) are disillusioned by the present American-brand of Christianity that has propagated all kinds of violence and human suffering in the name of God. In the face of such jaw-dropping displays of Christian nationalism like the January 6th insurrection, young believers have all but dismissed the Bible as dangerously archaic. Jackson's read is a labor-of-love, helping "set the record straight" on the irrefutable goodness of God via a remarkable survey of some of the Bible's most difficult texts and narratives, and in a way accessible to all ages. Furthermore, Jackson's discussion ranges from the cosmic and philosophical to the on-the-ground practical. I cannot overstate the contribution this book can make to the health and renewal of a Church in crisis. -Dr. Craig Wong, Executive Director, New College Berkeley As a pastor, I can think of dozens of conversations I've had with people who were struggling with the very questions Jackson addresses. I wish I'd had a resource like this to give them. This book is thoughtful and accessible for anyone wrestling with some of the hard questions of faith, especially when it comes to understanding the heart of God and how God engages with humanity. -Scott Keebles, Lead Pastor, Copper Creek Church, Champaign, Illinois When it comes to the core Christian belief that "God is good all the time," the American Church is confused and divided, especially on the question of suffering. Jackson addresses this complex theological question in truly understandable ways. His approach is unapologetically gospel-centered, looking to Christ to ultimately clarify the nature of God. -Julia Pferdehirt, LPC, author of Soul Mending and other books on mental and spiritual health

RISKING THE FORBIDDEN GAME, Introducing Maude Cary -- For Jamal and Hameem, The Game starts out as a fun and daring contest between the two young boys to see who can collect more items belonging to the "enemy"--the French soldiers who are keeping Morocco from gaining its independence. For a Muslim to be seen with anything belonging to the infidels is among the most punishable of sins, but the excitement of The Game calls to the adventurous boys, who even risk swiping belongings right off of the French soldiers. The Game becomes more risky when Jamal begins collecting pictures from the Christian missionary Maude Cary, whom he meets in the marketplace, Surely a whole set of the pictures must be worth enough points to win The Game! Then jamal realizes that each picture tells a story bout Jesus, and he's torn between believing the missionary's stories and believing the Muslim way. When a French traitor comes to Jamal for help, will he lead Jamal to the Truth? IS BECOMING A CHRISTIAN WORTH LOSING HIS FAMILY?

THE QUEEN'S SMUGGLER Introducing William Tyndale Sarah Poyntz is the daughter of an English merchant who operates a shipping business from Antwerp, Belgium, in 1535. Her father is very interested in the ideas of William Tyndale, who has fled England as a condemned outlaw for refusing to stop his translation work of the English Bible. Tyndale believes that the Word of God should be read by the common people in their own language, a belief shared by the Poyntz family. But when Tyndale is captured and imprisoned, Sarah becomes the only hope for saving his fife. If she can successfully smuggle a copy of Tyndale's New Testament into the hands of the king's wife, Queen Anne, perhaps she can persuade him to spare Tyndale's life. If Sarah's desperate mission fails, her family is in peril of their lives. Will she have the courage to go through with it? Can Tyndale's life be spared?

In Antwerp, Belgium, in 1543, after his mother is arrested as a heretic, fifteen-year-old Adriaen Wens flees with the Anabaptist preacher Menno Simons and must decide whether to turn Simons in to save his mother from death.

THE DRUMMER BOY'S BATTLE, Introducing Florence Nightingale -- After their father dies, Robbie Robinson and his older brother, Peter, join the British army in order to make a living for their family. At first, army life is exciting, even fun. Then in 1854, they are sent to Russia to right in the Crimean War-Peter as a member of the famous Light Horse Brigade and twelve-year-old Robbie as a drummer boy. But the brothers are separated during the doomed charge of the Light Brigade, and Robbie fears for Peter's life. An injury to his left hand brings Robbie to Barracks Hospital in Scutari, Turkey, where he hopes to find Peter. Instead he meets Florence Nightingale, a nurse working hard to change for the better the way nurses do their jobs. Robbie becomes Florence's "right-hand man," running errands, delivering messages, and reporting alarming hospital conditions to her. But the doctors and officers running the hospital want to put a stop to Florence's improvements. Will Robbie and his friend find a way to succeed in spite of the challenges? Soldiers are dying all around him, and only Florence Nightingale can help save them!

SHANGAIED TO CHINA Introducing Hudson Taylor Neil Thompson had promised his grandmother that he would wait for his grandfather to bring him to see the great oceangoing ships at the docks in Liverpool, England. But when he convinced himself that it was okay to go alone, he did not know the danger he would face on that bright morning in September 1853. The docks were no place for a twelve-year-old boy who was alone. Stopping to admire a small clipper ship, the Dumfries, Neil is suddenly grabbed and dragged aboard the ship, then locked in a small, dark room until the ship is on its way to sea. When he's finally let out, he discovers he's been shanghaied to be a cabin boy on a tea clipper bound for China and there's no chance for escape! Fortunately for Neil, on board ship is a young missionary named Hudson Taylor who is also bound for China. But will Taylor's friendship and faith be able to overcome all the bad things that fall upon Neil's life? Will Neil ever make it home? Why should Hudson Taylor Help?

Thirteen-year-old Hamilton Jones seeks revenge against the former captain of the ship on which his mother had been taken from Africa to slavery in the Colonies.

Stories with accompanying Scripture quotations and discussion questions demonstrate the effectiveness of persevering and finishing such projects as cleaning a room, making a gift for a relative, and bailing out a leaky boat.

Stories with accompanying Scripture quotations and discussion questions examine unfair situations such as a classmate's selfishness and a painful divorce and discuss ways of putting them in perspective.

Stories with accompanying Scripture quotations and discussion questions suggest ways to deal with excessive shyness in such situations as wanting to play with a stranger your own age, performing or speaking before a group, and asking a relative for a favo

In 2020, the world was plunged into a spiralling ball of panic, uncertainty and death as the covid-19 pandemic hit. Not only did the world record a high number of deaths, but there was also worldwide economic disruption to levels last recorded in the time of the Great Depression as many businesses folded under the weight of the constraints the virus imposed; with the stay-at-home orders and limited human interactions, it was difficult for many entrepreneurs to stay in business. In this book, 10 amazing entrepreneurs collaborated together with their business skills and strategies that helped them navigate the hardship and uncertainty as a result of the pandemic to not only survive but thrive using creative methods. From the stables of founders of Shameless Buns, Inflectiv, Ceecee's Gift Baskets and more, what you are about to encounter in the ten chapters of this book are relatable personal stories; from how a new mom started and scaled her business, to the food truck industry and how a few business owners picked themselves up from losing more than half of their revenue streams and launched new models to overcome the hurdles set by the pandemic. This book will show you elements of creativity and utilizing resources around you that you might not have realized to increase cashflow for your business. You will also learn different systems to effectively market and attract new customers for business growth and develop new income streams from your expertise. Our experiences have helped our businesses, other businesses and even non-business owners look at things through a different lens to overcome setbacks and create new revenue opportunities. From The Creative Grit Authors ... Ivan Ho ~ "Focus on what's strong and not what's wrong ~ How leveraging your expertise into multiple income streams can protect you during uncertain economic times." Cassandre Van Bakel ~ "Dream, try, and persevere ~ Make the space you need for yourself in the world of business, and inhabit it with determination, hard work, flexibility, and passion." Rob Manne ~ "Don't allow yourself to be put in a box. Listen to the market, think about what you bring to the table, and take action to re-invent yourself." Matt Brennan ~ "The pandemic has changed the landscape of food businesses as we know it and right now is the best time to start your dream food business for next to nothing!" Elizabeth Hartyoon ~ "Seek to change your mindset and not just your address" - How newcomers to Canada settled and transitioned successfully despite obstacles and challenges." Dave Jackson ~ "Adapting to change is the spice of life. Expect it, don't fear it. Plan for change. What goes up must come down, but nothing states that it can't come back up again." Jim Habbal ~ "Creative thinking could be a great source of joy, and when applied to business, it turns into creativity in action. Ultimately, when pushed against challenging times, it becomes creative grit." Li Lu ~ "The Covid pandemic taught me how to turn a crisis into an opportunity. I want other entrepreneurs to learn from my mistakes, try my winning strategies and, most importantly, relate to my emotional journey." Aamar Khwaja ~ "There is a difference between the creative that merely produces product or draws lines on a canvas, than the one who actually experiences their creation." Frances Schagen ~ "When you have a deep understanding of your money, it stops being the reason. You know that you can make a decision based on what you need and want. Then you figure out the money to support you in that decision."

While traveling in the south of India, fourteen-year-old John and his mother encounter the Irish missionary Amy Carmichael and find themselves drawn into helping the work of the Dohnavur Fellowship.