Hero Tales
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| Rating | : | 4.55 (562 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 076420081X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-15 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
These stories educate and excite readers--fostering Christian character in children and families.. Dave and Neta Jackson present the fourth volume of the Hero Tales books
GhanAmerican"Five Stars" according to GhanAmerican2. A favorite for my children. They are always eager for our evening devotion because the love the heroic stories.. said Five Stars. A favorite for my children. They are always eager for our evening devotion because the love the heroic stories.. "Excellent Resource on Christians Who Made a Difference" according to Mom Who Reads A Lot. This book is an excellent resource on the following Christian Heroes, most who are/were missionaries:Mary McLeod BethuneWilliam BradfordBrother AndrewGeorge Washington CarverJonathan & Rosalind GoforthBilly GrahamBetty GreeneClarence JonesGordon McLeanLottie MoonLuis PalauSt. PatrickRochunga PudaiteMother TeresaCharles TindleyThe book's format covers a 2 page biography on the hero, then follows up with separate chapters on character qualities specific to the individual (i.e. George Washington Carver's biography is followed by chapters on perseverance, resourcefulness, and service). A. "On a Scale of 1-5, this rates at least 100 stars!" according to Judith J. Bellando. Every one of these brief biographies is inspiring. The one on George Muller is one of my favorites. Mr. Muller gave all of his requests to God, with amazing results. (I've read that Mr. Muller literally wore grooves in the floor boards by his bed because of the time he spent in prayer). The reader sees how his life changed from that of a ne'er-do-well to that of a compassionate Christian who dedicated his life to providing food, clothing, and shelter for orphans in the name of Christ. He even refused a generous check for his ministry because he preferred to rely completely on God to
Dave Jackson is co-author, with his wife, Neta, of the award-winning Trailblazer Books and the Hero Tales series, as well as No Random Act, the story behind the 1999 murder of Coach Ricky Byrdsong. Dave holds a degree in journalism from Judson College and has a prolific writing career, including books on racial reconciliation and ministry to kids in gangs. They live in Evanston, Illinois. Dave and Neta are members of Chicago Tabernacle, a mu
. About the Author Dave Jackson is co-author, with his wife, Neta, of the award-winning Trailblazer Books and the Hero Tales series, as well as No Random Act, the story behind the 1999 murder of Coach Ricky Byrdsong. Dave holds a degree in journalism from Judson College and has a prolific writing career, including books on racial reconciliation and ministry to kids in gangs. They live in Evanston, Illinois. Dave and Neta are members of Chicago Tabernacle, a multiracial congregation and daughter church of the Brooklyn Tabernacle