Hero Tales Vol. 1 : A Family Treasury of True Stories from the Lives of Christian Heroes

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ISBN: 9780764200786 | 076420078X
Cover: Paperback
Copyright: 6/1/2005

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Drawn from the lives of fifteen key Christian heroes, Hero Tales is a beautifully illustrated treasury of forty-five exciting and educational readings designed to help foster Christian character qualities in families with elementary-age children. This inspiring collection presents a short biography and three true stories for each hero, including: Amy Carmichael, Martin Luther, Dwight L. Moody, Samuel Morris, Harriet Tubman, John Wesley

Gladys Aylward: The Small Woman	p. 9
Not Good Enough-Confidence	p. 11
The Official Foot Inspector-Resourcefulness	p. 14
The Man With the Axe-Courage	p. 17
William & Catherine Booth: Founders of the Salvation Army	p. 21
The General's Boxer-Creativity	p. 23
"Come Hear a Woman Preach!"-Boldness	p. 26
Training for a Young Soldier-Discipline	p. 29
Amy Carmichael: Dohnavur Fellowship, India	p. 32
The Best Jewels of All-Sacrifice	p. 35
"The Child-Catching Missie Ammal"-Compassion	p. 38
Messy Work for God-Servanthood	p. 41
Adoniram & Ann Judson: America's First Foreign Missionaries	p. 45
The Talking Place-Truthfulness	p. 47
The Book in the Pillow-Perseverance	p. 50
The Peace Treaty Feast-Forgiveness	p. 53
David Livingstone: Explorer Missionary to Africa	p. 57
Attacked by a Lion-Thankfulness	p. 59
"Livingstone's Children"-Humility	p. 62
"Doctor Livingstone, I Presume?"-Dedication	p. 65
Martin Luther: Giant of the Reformation	p. 68
Saved for a Purpose-Vision	p. 71
"Here I Stand!"-Courage	p. 74
Wife in a Barrel-Joy	p. 77
Dwight L. Moody: Shoe Salesman for God	p. 81
More Fun Than Selling Shoes!-Repentance	p. 83
The Night Chicago Burned-Boldness	p. 86
"The Ship Is Sinking!"-Strength	p. 89
Samuel Morris: Evangelist From Africa	p. 93
The "Sheriff" of the Three-Masted Ship-Peacemaker	p. 95
Taking New York-Boldness	p. 98
Take Heart!-Encouragement	p. 101
George Muller: Man of Faith	p. 105
Breakfast From Heaven-Faith	p. 107
The Unwelcome Gift-Graciousness	p. 110
Will the Boiler Blow?-Trust	p. 113
Menno Simons: A Prophet of Peace	p. 117
An "Outlaw" for the Lord-Integrity	p. 119
Reward: 100 Gold Coins-Loyalty	p. 122
The Ship in the Ice-Sacrificial Love	p. 125
Mary Slessor: Pioneer Missionary to Calabar	p. 129
The Bully's Challenge-Courage	p. 131
"Run, Ma! Run!"-Mercy	p. 134
Standing in the Way-Peacemaker	p. 137
Hudson Taylor: Englishman With a Pigtail	p. 141
The Fastest Boat Home-Faith	p. 143
The Evil Plot-Trust	p. 146
"Why Didn't You Come Sooner?"-Obedience	p. 149
Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad	p. 153
Blow to the Forehead-Compassion	p. 155
Liberty...or Death-Joy	p. 158
"Wanted: Dead or Alive!"-Perseverance	p. 161
William Tyndale: The Man Who Gave Us the English Bible	p. 164
The "Plow-Boy Challenge"-Vision	p. 167
Burn the Books!-Patience	p. 170
The False Friend-Faith	p. 173
John Wesley: The Founder of Methodism	p. 177
The Holy Club-Discipline	p. 179
Rotten Eggs and Bold Words-Boldness	p. 182
Taming the Money Monster-Generosity	p. 185
List of Character Qualities	p. 188
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Hero Tales Vol. 1 : A Family Treasury of True Stories from the Lives of Christian Heroes

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