Overview
Elizabeth Welch faces exile in France and the dangers of an invading army. She confronts the king to seek permission for her husband to return home to Scotland. Mary Slessor tries to stop the evil practices among an African tribe. She faces the Chief and his warriors and stands with the prisoners. Mildred Cable travels thousands of miles and faces hardship and danger in China, along with two missionary friends, as they seek to share the Gospel with the Chinese people. Gladys Aylward rescues a hundred Chinese children from the invading Japanese army and sets off with them through the mountains. These and other women were all willing to take risks. They faced danger and difficulties. Some faced great hardship because of what they believed in. While reading their exciting stories you will learn about why they did what they did and who it was who helped them.
Full Product Details
Author: Linda Finlayson
Publisher: Christian Focus Publications Ltd
Imprint: Christian Focus 4Kids
Edition: Revised edition
Dimensions:
Width: 13.00cm
, Height: 0.50cm
, Length: 19.80cm
Weight: 0.115kg
ISBN: 9781845505882
ISBN 10: 1845505883
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 20 September 2010
Recommended Age: From 7 to 11 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Young adult
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Children / Juvenile
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Teenage / Young adult
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Out of stock
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Reviews
Adventure and risk for the glory of God is not just a calling for boys. The history of God's people is filled with women who risked everything for faithfulness to their Lord. Add Fearless and Faithful to your daughters' must-read list! Todd Pruitt
Adventure and risk for the glory of God is not just a calling for boys. The history of God's people is filled with women who risked everything for faithfulness to their Lord. Add Fearless and Faithful to your daughters' must-read list! -- Todd Pruitt (Pastor, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Harrisonburg, Virginia) "" Linda Finlayson's writings are filled with grace and touch the heart. Girls and boys and moms and dads will be captured by these lively lessons on courageous Christian character."" -- Peter Lillback (President, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ) ""In these books, Linda Finlayson does it again: great tales, well told. Many parents will owe her a debt of gratitude."" -- Carl R. Trueman (Professor of Biblical and Religious Studies, Grove City College, Pennsylvania)
Linda Finlayson's writings are filled with grace and touch the heart. Girls and boys and moms and dads will be captured by these lively lessons on courageous Christian character. Peter Lillback (President, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ) In these books, Linda Finlayson does it again: great tales, well told. Many parents will owe her a debt of gratitude. Carl R. Trueman (Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) Adventure and risk for the glory of God is not just a calling for boys. The history of God's people is filled with women who risked everything for faithfulness to their Lord. Add Fearless and Faithful to your daughters' must-read list! Todd Pruitt
Author Information
Linda Finlayson is an author who writes biographies and church history books for children. She works part time as the administrative assistant at her church, Cornerstone Orthodox Presbyterian Church. She lives in the Philadelphia area with her husband, Sandy Finlayson, author, librarian and professor at Westminster Theological Seminary. They have one son.
