Kirjahaku

If you listen closely to the trees in the Garden of Gethsemane, you might hear the story of Sprout, an olive tree, who lived in an extraordinary time and an extraordinary place, and how he came to be known as The Wisdom Tree. Often compared to the writing style of Max Lucado, this parable includes the most basic and important questions in Christianity and supplies the biblical answers for each. Simple enough for middle readers, and yet adults who are acquainted with the New Testament love to hear the familiar story told from a unique perspective. Suitable for book clubs, Bible Study groups, homeschool, and personal growth toward finding answers to difficult questions.

Award winning book filled with profound scriptural truths the author illustrates with simple things in nature, including one extraordinary hummingbird.

After the fall of Saigon, Thanh's family's wealth vanished at the stroke of a pen. Her parents had to make the agonizing decision whether stay together as a family with six children and languish in poverty, or use the little money they had to give at least one child the opportunity to live in freedom.They chose to send Thanh, their twelve-year-old daughter, to Australia. If she survived, the rest of the family could join her there. Ruthless pirates attacked and ended that hope. A vicious storm tossed their helpless boat until finally, Thanh ended up on an uninhabited island. Starving and weak, she couldn't give up. Her family depended on her.Her inspiring story of her love for her family, courage, perseverance and gratitude to be able to live in the USA, led legendary radio talk-show host, Barry Farber, to dub her a "ground kisser," a sentiment many Vietnam veterans understand. Thanh offers her undying thanks to all who American military who served, especially those who served in the Vietnam War and generously supports many veterans organizations.

Using the names and faces of the men from one county who died in Vietnam, the book explores how charismatic leaders won support, the acgtual reasons for the war, and the patriotic American spirit at the time that led so many to join the fight.Stalin, Hitler, Castro, Ho Chi Minh, and Mao Zedong all longed to hold power over their people under the promise of "equality" and redistribution of wealth. All dissenters who wanted to retain their freedom and belongings suffered enormous consequences at their hands.Generations of Americans who relished living in free enterprise, were willing to do their part to help those under persecution from the heavy hand of socialism and communism. They served in wars to fight alongside those who struggled to retain their freedom, and their families at home did all they could tohelp that cause.By the time America became involved in the Vietnam War, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republic (USSR) had a stronghold in Europe and Asia. North Vietnam, which bordered China, fell to communist control. When the South Vietnamese were also threatened to be overrun with communism, America stood with them to battle a common enemy. The USSR stood with China and the North Vietnamese.These two super-powers struggled by proxy within North and South Vietnam, and in the public eye with the "Space Race." Einstein and Von Braun excaped to join Americans in liberty.As the media reported of the harsh realities of war, young people called for peace, without recognizing that meant surrender to communism. The sensational reporting fo fears and horrors within the battlefield haunted Americans. Gradually the graphic pictures and reports of battlefield losses doused the fire of patriotism.Some Americans turned their backs on Vietnam veterans who returned to hate-filled crowds. Casualties were returned to families who had to grieve alone rather than discuss the pros and cons of the war. Political pressure called and end to American involvement, and led to the fall of Saigon. Tens of thousands of South Vietnamese died in the war. MIllions died after the war, under the communist regime. This book takes a realistic look at history and how manipulation of thought has swayed countries. It demonstrates the socialist and communist agenda, and contrasts it with the free enterprise in America.

To be used with the book Unsung Heroes, the Vietnam War Casualties and Facts We Forgot to Remember. This guide builds critical thinking skills with probing analytical questions about each chapter. When completed, the guide provides an overview of America, Germany (Hitler), Cuba, Japan, China, Russia, and Indochina (Vietnam) and the political ideologies that fueled their leaders. With comparison and contrast activities, "Why?" and "How' questions, the reader will develop an understanding of the era before and during the Vietnam War era, and see how and what changed within American culture during that time, and the real reasons for the conflict in Vietnam.Includes ideas for activities and community service projects to honor veterans and especially Vietnam War casualties.

Selah Award finalist and Kops Fetherling International Book Award recipient, this political conspiracy suspense thriller, weaves the headlines of today with the Scriptures of old. A recent law school graduate, Eliana lands her dream job but finds it saturated with malicious corruption. Her boss, a powerful Supreme Court Justice, is part of a nefarious plan that will dismantle America as we know it. If she keeps quiet, she might survive, but far too much is at stake for that. With her life in peril, a prophecy about Eliana becomes reality. She lives out a parallel story to that of her namesake, Elijah, complete with rampant evil, epic power struggles, and the mandate to trust Almighty God no matter the cost.

The Elijah Mandate intertwines today's headlines with Scripture about Elijah. Years ago, Israel immersed itself in sin and tried to rid itself of God. Now America is in a similar state. The main character, Eliana, knows of the prophecy that God would "use her as He used Elijah." When she lands a job at the US Supreme Court, Eliana uncovers an evil plot to completely dismantle the United States as we know it. The prophecy suddenly becomes reality and she lives out a parallel story to that of her namesake. She is faced with the decision of whether to be obedient to God's instructions, which might cost her life, or do nothing, stay alive, but watch America crumble.

The sequel to the multiple award-winning The Elijah Mandate, part 1, the fictional thriller continues to weave tomorrow's headlines with the story of Elijah and Elisha in modern-day America in The Elijah Mandate, part 2. The heart-pounding story takes place in modern-day America, but after it is no longer of the people, for the people, and by the people. When communism seeps in, believers must choose whether to submit to enforced atheism or be labeled as anarchists and face the death penalty. Advance copy reviewers compared it to the writings of Jonathan Cahn, Joel Rosenberg, and Frank Peretti, along with the Left Behind series.

The sequel to the multiple award-winning The Elijah Mandate, part 1, the fictional thriller continues to weave tomorrow's headlines with the story of Elijah and Elisha in modern-day America in The Elijah Mandate, part 2. The heart-pounding story takes place in modern-day America, but after it is no longer of the people, for the people, and by the people. When communism seeps in, believers must choose whether to submit to enforced atheism or be labeled as anarchists and face the death penalty. Advance copy reviewers compared it to the writings of Jonathan Cahn, Joel Rosenberg, and Frank Peretti, along with the Left Behind series.