Catherine Mackenzie schrijft boeiende biografieën voor jonge tieners en andere titels voor jongere kinderen. Haar werken zijn vaak geïnspireerd door haar nichten en neven, die als haar eerste publiek dienen. Ze woont in Schotland.
Some people want to look beautiful, wearing the best clothes, with gorgeous hair, and pretty jewellery. But is that what beauty is all about? Anna, Leah and Dorcas can teach us how to be women of God, people with an eternal beauty that is more than skin deep!
Tells the true story of Corrie Ten Boom and little Dutch watch shop. While she mends watches she is constantly watching out for danger to ensure that her friends in the secret room are safe. Tells the story of God who is the only one who can keep us safe.
What's in the parcel?
Set in the equatorial jungle, this true story follows Helen Roseveare as she faces a critical need for a hot water bottle to save an orphaned baby. Despite the unlikelihood of such an item being sent to a warm climate, a little girl's heartfelt prayer sparks hope. The narrative explores themes of faith and divine intervention as Helen awaits the arrival of a mysterious parcel. The unfolding events reveal the power of belief and the unexpected ways in which help can arrive.
Arrested by the Government of Romania in the 1960s, Richard Wurmbrand was convicted of a crime - Loving Jesus.
17th Century Scottish Presbyterian pastor Biography for young teenagers Part of the Trail Blazers series
These women made sacrifices for their faith. They endured pain and suffering in order to give glory to their Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and they have given us a legacy. With these twenty-six heronies, you can go through history and see how these women made a difference in their world and in the Church. From the slave girl Blandina through to the young mother Betty Stam, we discover the women from the early church to modern missionaries who face their struggles with the strength of God. Nothing could separate them, or us, from the love of God
A teenage trip to the beach, a diving accident, and a life of disability testifies to the goodness of God. Joni Eareckson Tada is a Christian author, speaker and artist whose life was turned upside down at the age of seventeen when a serious diving accident meant she was paralysed from the shoulders down. This short biography tells the story of what happened on that fateful day, and in the days and years that followed. Catherine MacKenzie skilfully shows how Joni's story is a story of God's goodness in the face of extreme suffering. Her testimony is one that has encouraged and moved people around the world. Read it here and see how the God of love is working for the good of those who love him, even in the most challenging circumstances.
The true story of Martin Luther and the Reformation. What would you do if you were hungry and needed your supper? Would you stand outside someone?'s door and sing for it? At the boarding school in Eisenach, Martin and his friends had to sing for their supper. As well as working out ways to get some tasty food before bedtime Martin spent a lot of time thinking about how to get to heaven. Martin thought that he had to pray for hours on end, eat very little, work very hard and study a great many good books in order to have his sins forgiven. However, as he began to read God?'s Word for himself he discovered that the answer was not in doing these things, but by putting his trust in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Find out how God changed George Muller from a thief to someone even children could trust.
The True Story of David Livingstone and His Journeys
David Livingstone's remarkable journeys in Africa highlight his bravery and unwavering faith. Facing dangers like a lion chase, he fearlessly traveled to share his message about Jesus with the local people. Livingstone's adventures showcase not only his courage but also his deep trust in the Lord, which fueled his mission despite the risks involved. This true story emphasizes themes of faith, courage, and the determination to spread a message of hope in challenging circumstances.