Washoe County Library System

Janette Oke's beloved story of a young teacher moving west concludes with a poignant and touching tale. Canadian West book 4.

Since its first publication in 1678, The Pilgrim's Progress has never been out of print -- and that fact reflects the timeless relevance and wisdom of this long-form Christian allegory. The text follows the journey of the title character, Christian, as he makes his way from the earthly sphere represented by the "City of Destruction" to the "Celestial Sphere," which represents Heaven, battling sin, temptation, and every other conceivable

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Shaddai, a wise and loving man, builds a wonderful village for his children, but when one of them chooses to go out into the dangerous wilderness, Shaddai does not abandon him.

Pascual, a boy blessed by angels at his birth, receives divine help when the Franciscan monks make him their cook.

"Celebrates a diverse community on a Sunday morning at an inclusive church that welcomes all people regardless of age, class, race, gender identity, and sexual orientation. Come to the church for all!"--

Grampa Bear tells Little Cub all about God's love and why she should be patient, gentle, kind, and loving to family members and others, even when she does not like them very much.

In this sweet, cozy picturebook, mother and child enjoy God's loving provisions and are thankful together all through the day. Anthropmorphic illustrations.

Mama polar bear tells Little Cub that her birth was a gift from God.

Sophie is sad when her cat dies, so she asks God for a Christmas miracle and has her prayer answered in a surprising way.

When revolutionaries seize control of a country in Central America where sixteen-year-old Will is serving at a mission, he and the other volunteers find themselves in a desperate race to escape the violence and return home.