New Releases by Dave Jackson

Meet Lonny and Rosalyn, Matt and Hilary, Vic and Laura. They almost gave up on their marriages. But then they discovered seeds of hope. Here are the true stories of real couples who rebuilt their marriages with strength and intimacy after years of turmoil and conflict. It meant forgiveness and honesty, hard work and the willingness to change. But the love these couples regained overcame the hurt. They learned communication skills that brought new life into their homes. Discover the hope that healed their marriages. It can heal yours, too.

Meet Russell and Judy, Bob and Lorraine. They almost gave up on their marriages. But then they discovered seeds of hope. Here are the true stories of real couples who rebuilt their marriages with strength and intimacy after years of turmoil and conflict. It meant forgiveness and honesty, hard work and the willingness to change. But the love these couples regained overcame the hurt. They learned communication skills that brought new life into their homes. Discover the hope that healed their marriages. It can heal yours, too.

Abe Miller''s assignment to find land for building farmsteads for Mennonites on the prairies is detoured by an unlikely couple riding ahead of him on the train. Captured by the woman''s beauty--and incensed by her father''s calloused intentions--Abe inserts himself into a long and broiling conflict that leads him to a showdown with the Modoc Indians.

His friendship with Peter Cartwright, a Methodist circuit-rider evangelist, enables thirteen-year-old Gil to pursue his dream of locating his mother who was kidnapped by the Sauk Indians during the War of 1812.

Meet the Mary Poppins of the 90s! Based on the popular video series, these books include the complete story of each episode, plus learning activities on related biblical topics.

While enduring the dirty tricks of her enemy Arlene during the Christmas season, Drea discovers the true meaning of the season.

Drea Thomas, running against her nemesis Arlene for president of her seventh grade class, fears that she is falling into the same dishonest campaign tactics she despises in her opponent.

The adventures of a young American boy who travels to the Oregon Territory with his missionary aunt and uncle. Ages 8 to 12.

When he is taken aboard a ship bound for China, twelve-year-old Neil Thompson is befriended by Hudson Taylor and shares adventures with him during the voyage and in China, where Taylor sets up a mission.

With God''s love, Curly, a young nineteenth-century English boy convicted of armed robbery, reforms his ways after being sent to one of George Müller''s orphan homes.

Part of the Recovery of Hope Network counseling program, When It''s Hard to Trust offers true stories of the experiences of once disillusioned married couples who have rebuilt their relationships after having had devastating affairs.

When We Can''t Talk Anymore presents inspiring stories of forgiveness and hope following years of conflict. Presented as part of the Recovery of Hope Network counseling series, this resource helps married couples find the strength they need to recover from hurting relationships.

A young English boy is sold to be trained as a chimney sweep and is rescued by his brother with the help of John Wesley. Ages 8-12.

Godon McLean tells how gang members have been changed through the truths of Jesus Christ and the impact of Christ''s love. From the rough barrios of L.A. to the war zone of Chicago''s West Side, McLean carried God''s message to whoever would listen.

Sarah tries to smuggle a New Testament into England in order to save the life of William Tyndale, a man imprisoned for translating the Bible into English.

The stories of 15 Anabaptist martyrs are retold by Dave and Neta Jackson from Martyrs Mirror. These stories, including those of Michael Sattler, Elizabeth Dirks, and Dirk Willems, reflect a cross-section of the thousands of men and women who lost their lives because of their faith during the 16th century. The storytelling perspective varies: sometimes from the martyr’s point of view or that of a friend or relative, sometimes that of a child or bystander—or even the executioner or betrayer. The martyrs come alive through these stories and their witness for Christ inspires us. Discussion questions focus on present-day meaning making this a valuable tool for study groups.

Stories with accompanying Scripture quotations and discussion questions deal with the experience of being awakened in the night by a smoke alarm, getting separated from a parent in a department store, and being sexually molested.

Stories with accompanying Scripture quotations and discussion questions suggest creative use of imagination to relieve boredom in bad weather or on a long car trip, and to deal with restlessness from overstimulation or excitement.

Stories with accompanying Scripture quotations and discussion questions suggest ways to deal with anger over unfair punishment, conflict with a bully, and damage done by a young sibling.