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    Books Worth Reading

    Thoughts Concerning the King by Elizabeth Prentiss
    Originally published in 1890, these selections from Elizabeth Prentiss' private papers represent the cream of her thoughts and relationship with the Lord. While simply a collection of quotes and poetry, the depth and insight of these quotations make this book a treasure indeed.

    Children of the Storm by Natasha Vins
    Natasha Vins tells the story of life as the daughter of the persecuted Russian pastor Georgi Vins.

    Release the Power of Prayer by George Muller
    George Muller testified that he had received at 50,000 specific answers to prayer. Read the powerful testimony of a man who looked to God for all needs and believed that God delights in the prayers of His children.

    Studies In The Sermon On The Mount by Oswald Chambers
    The Sermon on the Mount would bring us to despair apart from the work of the Holy Spirit. Oswald Chambers expounds on the meaning of these commands of Christ and shows us that Christ enables us to follow His teachings.

    Mimosa: A True Story by Amy Carmichael
    A young Indian girl one day heard of a Savior who loved her and from then on she chose to worship only Him even though for many years she could not remember His name. This story reveals the amazing power of our Savior's love.

    If by Amy Carmichael
    If I covet any place on earth but the dust at the foot of the cross, then I know nothing of Calvary love.
    This convicting book, in short, pointed sentences, reveals the true meaning of Calvary love.

    Rose from Brier by Amy Carmichael
    Written not from the well to the ill, but from the ill to the ill, this book contains the treasures of Amy Carmichael's spiritual life during the final years of her life. This collection of poetry, short stories, and encouragement for fellow-sufferers addresses many aspects of human suffering and points us to Calvary as the only source of peace and comfort.

    Set-Apart Femininity: God's Sacred Intent for Every Young Woman by Leslie Ludy
    In contrast to the shallow, selfish, pleasure seeking femininity found today, Set-Apart Femininity lays out a blueprint for life-changing, world altering femininity that is based on God's sacred call and purpose. This book calls young women to make an eternal impact on this world rather than indulge themselves in today's self-focused culture. Speaking forthrightly to the corruption of today's culture and its infiltration into the church, the message of this book drives deep into the heart of true set-apart femininity and the heart of God.

    Golden hours: Heart-hymns of the Christian life by Elizabeth Prentiss
    In this book, Elizabeth Prentiss puts into verse her experiences of both intense joy and suffering. Born out of a time of the darkest pain, these poems reflect the lessons learned by a life consecrated to God.

    Essays on Various Subjects Principally Designed for Young Ladies by Hannah More
    Written over 200 years ago, this thought-provoking collection of essays expounds on various qualities that are unique to femininity. Chapter topics include conversation, meekness, education, and religion. This book affirms the God-ordained distinctions between men and women and encourages young ladies to pursue excellence. A very refreshing book for those who desire to return to a Biblical pattern for womanhood.

    Vanya by Myrna Grant
    The story of a young Russian soldier whose faith did not die in the face of torture and martyrdom. The amazing miracles God did through his life fanned the flames of Christianity in Russia.

    A Day's Time-Table by E. S. Elliott
    Written over a century ago, this simple tale of one day in a young unmarried woman's life incorporates and reveals powerful truths concerning the relevance of God's Word to every detail of our lives. This fictional story is written in the style of a novel, yet is full of Scripture. God's design for womanhood flows throughout the book, untainted by modern feminism.

    Let Me Be a Woman by Elisabeth Elliot
    A collection of letters written to the author's daughter on the meaning of womanhood.

    No Graven Image by Elisabeth Elliot
    The fictional story of a young single woman missionary who is given the enormous task of starting a work among the Quichuas of the high Andes. As she begins her life as a missionary, she quickly learns that she is supposed to project an image of herself as a successful, spiritual missionary. Then something happens that shatters that image and she learns to put no created image, no matter how "spiritual", in the place of God.

    The 1599 Geneva Bible
    The original 1599 Geneva Bible with notes written by the reformers. Nothing has been updated except the spelling. This translation is characterized by simple and beautiful language that is surprisingly understandable even to modern readers.

    Aunt Jane's Hero by Elizabeth Prentiss
    The heartwarming story of a Christian couple seeking to establish a home whose happiness flows from a beautiful relationship with the Lord Jesus. Biblical truths about marriage and family life are interwoven throughout this lovely story.

    Gold Cord by Amy Carmichael
    The story of the Dohnavur Fellowship in Amy Carmichael's own words. An amazing testimony of the work of God.

    They Found the Secret by V. Raymond Edman
    This is a book about the exchanged life, the life that is of Christ. This collection of 20 short biographies of men and women who discovered the power of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit will increase your desire to experience the power of the Holy Spirit in your own life. The Christian life is, first and foremost, about a mighty, resurrected Lord whose Spirit can indwell and completely transform those who surrender to Him.

    Toward Jerusalem by Amy Carmichael
    A collection of poetry and songs written for those who are about the King's business.

    His Thoughts Said. . .His Father Said . . . by Amy Carmichael
    The thoughts of a child of God are often troubled and questioning. The Father has an answer to all of them.

    A Chance to Die: The Life and Legacy of Amy Carmichael by Elisabeth Elliot
    My favorite biography of Amy Carmichael. Full of excerpts from Amy's writings, this well-researched book gives us a glimpse into the life of one of the great lovers of God.

    Love to the Uttermost by F. B. Meyer
    An exposition of John 13-21. The author digs deep into the events of Jesus' last hours in order to bring us to a closer, passionate devotion to the Messiah.

    God's Missionary by Amy Carmichael
    "The Cross is the attraction." This fiery little book reveals Christ's standards for the true soldiers of the Cross.

    Testament From Prison by Georgi Vins
    A collection of personal testimonies, stories, sermons, letters, and poetry written by Georgi Vins, his family, and other persecuted Russian believers.

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I recall conversing with a coworker a few months ago about pay raises. We had both figured out that we probably weren’t getting one this year. The conversation ended with that, but one thing was certain, for myself as well as the other nurse. We weren’t going to change anything. We wouldn’t be looking for [...]

2011 March Of Books Wrap-up

April 2nd, 2011

The 2011 March of Books over at YLCF brought together young ladies from all over the world to share the kinship of books. March ended up being a quiet month for me, so I had time to read and review some new books I had recently acquired, as well as go back and get re-acquainted with some old favorites. Since [...]

Konshaubi is the story of a Circassian Muslim who grew up in the Caucasus Mountains in the middle of the 20th century when Soviet authorities were cracking down on religious freedom all over the USSR. As a boy, Konshaubi herded his family’s sheep in the lush green valleys of his ancestral homeland. One day while he [...]

Miracle in Moscow by David Benson is the amazing story of an American Christian who found himself caught up in the middle of God’s work in Soviet Russia during the height of the Cold War. This book, in a simple, straightforward style, tells the truth about God’s workings and miracles among the believers of Russia. David [...]

End of the Spear by Steve Saint is an amazing biographical account of love, forgiveness, and salvation. If you have ever read Through Gates of Splendor by Elisabeth Elliot, you will definitely want to read this book. It’s a continuation of the story that started in 1956 when five missionaries, including Steve Saint’s father, were speared to [...]

Our best rule is, to give God the same place in our hearts, that He holds in the universe. We must make Him all in all.  -Edward Payson If you have ever read any biographical information about Elizabeth Prentiss, you may already know that her father, Edward Payson, was a well-known minister in New England. Although [...]

My Most Favorite Book

March 7th, 2011

 Today, YLCF is inviting readers to share photos of their favorite books. As I was thinking about which of my treasured books was my favorite, I decided that it actually wasn’t one of my first-edition Amy Carmichael or Elizabeth Prentiss books. It’s not even one of my Oswald Chambers’ books that was signed by Mrs. Chambers herself. Instead, [...]

“That which tears open our souls, those holes that splatter our sight, may actually become the thin, open places to see through the mess of this place to the heart-aching beauty beyond. To Him. To the God whom we endlessly crave.” I received a copy of One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right [...]

  When I started reading All Loves Excelling by John Bunyan, I expected the experience of deciphering old English to be somewhat of a chore. Instead, I was drawn in by the author’s passionate description and exposition of Christ’s love. The theme of the book is Ephesians 3: 18-19: “That ye . . . may be [...]

My Bookshelves

March 23rd, 2010

     The YLCF team has invited readers to share pictures of their bookshelves as part of this month’s March of Books (see link in sidebar). Since books are an important part of me and my family’s life, I certainly have pictures to share! My collection of books has gradually increased over the years, and my shelves [...]

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