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Lead, Kindly Light
This riveting, true story captures the joy of Neta Loewen’s childhood in Ukraine, cut short by the Russian Revolution. As the ravages of Stalin’s Communism descend on their small village, this Mennonite family experiences persecution, starvation, and death.
Neta falls in love with Isaac and marries him. With the onset of World War II, Isaac is conscripted into the German army. A few months later, he is declared missing in action.
Neta–now a mother alone with four small children–flees with nothing more than the clothes on their backs and the few possessions they can carry.
Read about Neta’s narrow escape to refugee camps in Europe. Rejoice with her when she finds members of her family again and she is able to immigrate to Canada and begin a new life of freedom and safety. Through all of her experiences, she traces the love of God like a kindly light that comforts and guides her.
Praise for Lead, Kindly Light:
"A great story to share between generations." Wayne Bremner, Executive Director Mennonite Central Committee BC
"Thousands of Mennonite refugees shared Neta’s frightening experiences, but rarely have any of them written such a compelling book. Lead, Kindly Light is so real in all its details that, in reading it, I was back in Germany again." Peter J. Dyck, former MCC Director of West Europe, Russia, and North Africa, and author of Up From The Rubble.
Price: $20 which includes taxes and shipping.
He Raised Me Up To Stand On Mountains
More than fifty-five true stories showing how people have turned obstacles into opportunities of growth. For instance, Cathy’s struggle with resentment toward her dad taught her the following:
When people hurt us, we put up walls,. We think this will protect us from more hurt, but often the worst enemy is inside those walls. That enemy is bitterness. An unforgiving spirit ties us emotionally to the person who has hurt us.
Bitterness is like a sliver. If left alone, it will fester and get worse and worse. It will poison you and all your relationships. You must release the hurt to Jesus. You must let Him pull out the sliver. When I confessed my sin of bitterness to God and to my dad God healed me of the hurt.
Other poignant stories deal with loneliness, self-esteem, disappointments, rejections...
What readers are saying:
I was so blessed to read about all the times "God showed up".
The stories were so interesting...I’m getting ready to read the book a second time.
I’m buying 20 books to give to my Sunday School class to give to their mother’s for Mother’s Day. The stories are very uplifting.
Price: $17.95 which includes taxes and shipping.
Soft cover, 271 pages.
Treasures of Darkness by Esther Manuel (pen name)
It’s the compelling true story of Esther’s struggle to find healing for herself and her family during the years of her husband’s mental illness. In spite of the contradictions and the pain, Esther keeps clinging to God, and He gives her hope. When all her certainties crumble, He becomes her security and her greatest treasure.
What readers are saying:
Insights in this book have relevance to anybody going through a difficult situation
There are many spiritual nuggets that will help readers in their moments of despair.
A story of triumphant faith.
Price: $17.95 which includes taxes and shipping.
Soft cover, 239 pages.
