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Covert Operations: Part 1 We love the military. We have been fortunate to know Navy SEALS, Green Berets, Stealth Fighter pilots, and many more who faithfully serve our country. They have a big cool factor, but often model a humble spirit. Their work is classified and they specialize in covert operations. God calls us to…

Among the Hidden steps forward as the first book of Margaret Peterson Haddix’s the Shadow Children sequence. In a future society that permits only two children per family, Luke is a third. Confined to the house, he lives the life of the hidden only to discover he is not alone. Will Luke join the other…

Can you keep a secret? Friendship and trust go together like chips and salsa. When someone confides in you, are you faithful not to tell? Proverbs 11:13 says: “A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.” (NIV) If you suffer from “loose lips”, watch out because gossip often returns to its…

Preteens and middle school students will enjoy Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie by Jordan Sonnenblick. Sonnenblick strikes a balance between laugh out loud humor and the harsh reality of life’s curve balls. Don’t miss this one.

Girls, what kind of jewel are you: diamond, ruby, emerald, or sapphire? Guys, did you know that, even now, God may be designing a crown for you? Check it out: “A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.”  Proverbs 12:4 (NIV) TV, movies, and…

Mr. Yowder and the Train Robbers is a short chapter book geared towards younger readers. Join Mr. Yowder as he sets out to roundup the train robbers with some very unusual allies-s-s-s. This book is written and illustrated by Glen Rounds.

Feed the dog! Scoop the poop!  Get fresh water for the cat! Our pets require work and lots of it. Does God really care whether you remember to feed your goldfish? Check out these verses: “A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.” Proverbs…

Frank Peretti is a master storyteller and in his Cooper Kids Adventure Series, Dr. Jake Cooper, a biblical archeologist, and his two children, Jay, 14, and Lila, 13, solve mysteries Indiana Jones-style. Action is fast-paced and the Coopers’ faith keeps them strong and steady in the midst of terror and chaos. Peretti draws from various…

Daredevils, illusionists—we may enjoy watching their stunts or tricks, but we would never attempt them ourselves. Why? We recognize the risk and danger involved in jumping a motorcycle over 30 semi-trucks or trying to free oneself from handcuffs while underwater. Try that myself? No way! It’s not worth the risk. However, many of us think…

The Hiding Place is the autobiography of Corrie ten Boom, an elderly Dutch woman who was sent to a Nazi concentration camp for hiding Jews. This book glows with the light of love and courage as it relates a very dark period of history. May it encourage you to stand up for what is right…