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Devotion book with references to the Canadian West Series.

In Alberta, the star-crossed romance between Martin Forbes, a young white missionary, and Running Fawn, an Indian maiden. She is one of his most promising pupils, but so is Silver Fox and it is he who gets her in the end.

She feels God nudging her toward ministry, but what options are there for a young single woman? Emily Evans has a hard time getting herself to class on time, much less figuring out God''s will for her life. Then, to her surprise, she feels that God is calling her into full-time Christian service. She expects the Lord will also provide her with a companion to share her life and ministry, but Emily does not want to marry any of the available young men. She squares her shoulders and decides she will accept the task of opening a new church in a pioneer community--alone. When Emily arrives at her new assignment, she is disappointed to find the church building in disrepair. After many days of hard work fixing it up, she announces her first service and is once again disappointed, this time in the size of her congregation. Is her faith strong enough to stand against the local doubters and myriad challenges that will test her calling?

Three Bestselling Novels in One The Acts of Faith trilogy is a sweeping saga set in Israel and beyond during the months and years immediately following the death and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. Authors Davis Bunn and Janette Oke have woven an intriguing story featuring compelling fictional characters who interact with the men and women who were central to the rise of Christianity. Amid religious, political, and cultural persecution, these courageous few must shape and preserve a faith that will stand the test of time.

Although Cynthia appreciates her father''s help and attention after her husband dies, her desire for more space prompts her to try to find a wife for her father.

An Indian girl is forced to go to a reservation with her people where she is confused by the white people''s culture and their God.

Happily settled into family life, Virginia thinks her life is on track, but soon new challenges face her in this bestselling novel.

Janette Oke''s Animal Friends Introduce...Mittens the Cat Mittens is sure there is no other cat as wonderful as she. She''s smart, beautiful, and very proud of herself. So it''s no surprise when Mittens decides she can manage just fine on her own. But without a caring family to take care of her, Mittens learns the hard way she can''t do everything herself. What will it take for Mittens to realize it''s okay to depend on others? Can she humble herself and learn to let others help her? Now with Full Color Interior Pages!

Her courage and her heart will be tested in ways she never expected... Beth Thatcher has spent her entire life in the safe, comfortable world of her family, her friends, and the social outings her father''s wealth provides. But Beth is about to leave it all behind to accept a teaching position in the rugged foothills of western Canada. Inspired by her aunt Elizabeth, who went west to teach school several years ago, and gently encouraged by her father, Beth resolves to put her trust in God and bravely face any challenge that comes her way. But the conditions in Coal Valley are even worse than she''d feared. A recent mining accident has left the town grieving and at the mercy of the mining company. The children have had very little prior education, and many of the locals don''t even speak English. There isn''t even a proper schoolhouse. In addition, Beth''s heart is torn between two young men--both Mounties, one a lifelong friend and the other a kind, quiet man who comes to her aid more than once. Despite the many challenges, Beth is determined to make a difference in the rustic frontier town. But when her sister visits from the East, reminding her of all the luxuries she''s had to give up, will Beth decide to return to her privileged life as soon as the school year is over? A special companion story to Hallmark Channel''s When Calls the Heart TV series

Shandy the lamb, rejected by his mother and the other ewes, is cared for by a young boy until he is big enough to try to rejoin the flock of sheep. Ages 6 to 10.

Flick, a curious young prairie dog, learns about the pleasures and dangers of life outside his family''s underground home, as well as the importance of obeying his parents.

When a twelve-year-old orphan who is living with his eighteen-year-old aunt - the only mother he''s ever known - learns about the plans to find a husband for her guardian, he''s not happy. They were an unusual family, but everything was just free the way it was. Not about to let his family be changed, the youngster makes it his mission to maintain the status quo. What he doesn''t know is that change can be good - he could have the best kind of family...

A young boy struggles to understand his grandmother''s illness and his discovery of a gift with the power to heal.

From the beloved author ofLove Comes Softlycomes an inspiring work of historical fiction about a young Jewish woman, plucked from obscurity and thrust on perilous journey, only to witness the world''s most life-changing story.Like most young women in ancient Israel, Mary has little control over her own destiny. When Enos, a rising pharisee, sees her one day in the market--the most beautiful woman he has ever laid eyes on--and determines to make her his wife, Mary''s fate is quickly sealed. His exorbitant bride price is the only hope her parents have of rising out of abject poverty, but surely the fact that such a devout and esteemed man has chosen a girl of her station must be a sign of blessing.When Mary enters training to become the proper pharisee''s wife, it is as though she has been abandoned in a foreign land, where one misstep could cost her greatly. That feeling only deepens when she discovers Enos is all she feared he might be, treating her merely as a prize he has won--and worse. Then rumors of a miracle-working, traveling Prophet change everything, and Mary and Enos are swept up in events that will challenge all they hold dear and forever alter both their futures. Full-length standalone biblical fiction from the bestselling author whose novels have sold more than 30 million copies For fans of historical fiction by Tessa Afshar, Mesu Andrews, and Connilyn Cossette Includes discussion questions for book groups

A husband''s sacrificial gift of pearls to his wife becomes a symbol of the family''s legacy. Only the youngest of the great-granddaughters realizes the truly extraordinary value of the jewelry.

The only thing she has left is her faith in God. . . . Is it enough? With the closing of the Calder Springs'' timber mill, most of the town''s residents are left unemployed. Several families, realizing the lack of a future in the small mountain town, soon decide to relocate. But not the Harrigan family. Although John has lost his job at the mill, he and his wife, Julia, make the decision to stay in their beautiful home with their twin daughters. Eastern-educated Julia searches for a way to bring business and people back to Calder Springs--a task she feels God leading her to accomplish. Will her faith and determination carry her through the challenges and setbacks she''ll face?