by Susan M. Heim, Karen C. Talcott (2011)
A collection of 101 Christian daily devotional stories on times of trouble in people's lives, by various authors comprising a piece of scripture, a personal story illustrating the piece of scripture, and a relevant prayer.
Lois Gladys Leppard
When she finds herself in charge of the Christmas Eve skit, Mandie, with Joe's help, tries to remind everyone of the holiday's true meaning by secretly gathering all the town's orphans and giving them parts in the play as well as a home in the church basement. Also includes a script version of the story with stage directions.
Nancy Rue
Living with his uncle on a South Carolina plantation in 1860, eleven-year-old Austin decides to disobey the law and teach reading to a slave he has befriended, an act that endangers his friend but prompts his uncle to reconsider the treatment of his slaves.
Kathi Mills
Seven short stories explore such themes as peer pressure, death, jealousy, responsibility, parents' divorce, fear, and cheating and the help that faith and prayer can give.
William Barclay
Daily readings for six months, with suggested additional Bible readings, present the philosophies of Christian writer William Barclay.