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In the 1800's, the old American West was a desirable destination for emancipated or escaped slaves. After the Civil War, many Blacks believed the West offered more opportunity, and less discrimination. In this short, 45 minute eBook, you will read 11 stories of Blacks who discovered the West was a place for them to not only survive, but thrive. You may have heard of some, such as Bessie Coleman, (cover photo) the first African American to earn a pilots license. Or, Justina Ford, a doctor in Denver, Colorado. Many are recently discovered gems, such as lawyer John Dennis Posten, who had a ...

Tales, Too, about a 30-45 minute read, features 9 true short stories of slave escapes on the Underground Railroad. You will read about Joe in a Box, the wonderful love story of Wilson and Eliza, Jim the "Missionary" and 6 others. Daring and delightful, the book is fun for all ages, but was written with grade school children in mind.

In the early 1890's Charles and Elizabeth Heiser headed west from their hometown of Buffalo, New York to prove up a homestead in the Arizona Territory. Their life near Flagstaff, Arizona is fascinating. Equally fascinating is Elizabeth's second marriage. This short eBook is both educational and entertaining!

Miracles? Do you believe in them? Well, whether you do or don't, you will have a hard time denying them after reading this incredible account. This story takes place in 2013, showing that God is powerfully working in our world today! His care is for every person, even those who are unknown or forgotten by most of the world. He sees all, knows all, and cares for all. You will love this story!

Are you a living, breathing, individual, interacting with others on a daily basis? Then you most likely have, or will have soon a forgiveness issue! Every day, you interact with others: friends, family, neighbors, co-workers even strangers who have the potential to hurt you. How do you respond? Your response will affect you not only now, but will affect you in the future if you don't properly deal with it. In this short, helpful book you will learn practical and Biblical ways to forgive an offense, whether it is big or small. You will also learn when it is appropriate and safe to trust ...

Enjoy this fun, short read packed with practical, helpful ideas to generate funds. Whether you are an individual, family or group you will be inspired and encouraged that God can use and multiply your efforts in ways you never imagined!

Do you struggle with prayer? Do you long for a more satisfying, productive prayer life? This book answers many commonly asked questions about prayer as well as giving some fresh, practical ideas to take your prayer life to the next level. Plus, there are encouraging stories of answered prayer that will inspire you! A fun, enjoyable and easy read, with lots of laughs along the way.

This intriguing short story, about a 5-10 minute read, is much different than my usual stories about women of the wild west. The Overbeck family lived a comfortable life in the town of Cambridge City, Indiana. There are no murders, no cattle rustling, no Harvey Girls, no scandals. Yet the Overbeck sisters were every bit as daring as any women in the west. In the era in which they lived, they were pushing the envelope in every direction.

This short story, about a 45 minute read, is the inspirational story of Joy Ridderhof. Not widely known, Joy was a visionary and a woman of great faith. A missionary to Honduras in the 1930's, she was forced to return to Los Angeles for health reasons. While recuperating, she began to seek out ways to reach isolated and remote villages. Her vision sparked Gospel Recordings, now Global Recordings Network. Through the use of recorded messages, by native speakers, in thousands of languages and dialects,GRN has reached hundreds of millions of people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, who ...

Three Cheers for Unbreakable Dolls features true stories of fascinating pioneer women in Arizona. With each story of these remarkable women, the author has paired a complementary humorous short story about the good ol' days in Arizona by the author's father in the 1960s and '70s.

True stories of pioneer women in Arizona and the West. Featuring: Clara Brown, a freed slave who traveled by wagon train to Colorado and became one of the richest women in the West. Sally Rooke came from Iowa to homestead in New Mexico. Also working as a telephone operator, she saved a town from a flash flood. Mary Ann Tewksbury moved with her family to Pleasant Valley, Arizona, where her life was changed forever by the Pleasant Valley War - America's most deadly family feud.

Eight true stories of amazing women in Northern Arizona who have not been written about before. Bess Siler (cover photo) was born in poverty in Michigan. She became a Harvey Girl and went on to become a prominent business woman and property owner in Arizona. Belle Mexicano’s life on the reservation is fascinating as well as her traditional Navajo wedding. Beautiful Cherie Blair was a rodeo champion and the American All Around Cowgirl of 1940.

Squanto and the First Thanksgiving: This young, Native American man, was captured as a slave, and taken to Spain and England. He was returned to his homeland, just in time to save the Pilgrims from starving. Bruchko was THE missionary biography to read in the 1970's! In 1960, Bruce Olson left the United States with 72.00 and a one way ticket to Venezuela. His life of faith transformed the Motilone Tribe. Prince Kaboo: MIRACULOUS is the word that describes the life of Prince Kaboo. You will be amazed by his escape from his captors in Africa, then his perilous sea voyage, and his ministry in ...

Enjoy five short stories, 20 minutes each, that will inspire you! From the first century, to the present, you will be encouraged by these single men, who did amazing things for God. They changed the world they lived in, and in some cases, ours as well! Saint Patrick was an English teen, when he was captured by Irish slave traders. After his escape, he returned to Ireland to bring the gospel to the people he had come to love. This is one of my all time favorite stories! Percy Mather ventured into one of the most difficult and foreboding areas in the world, the Gobi Desert, in the early 1900'...

This is the true story of Art Carrera. Art had everything going for him, but poor choices and wrong turns landed him in prison for life. His conversion to Christianity while serving time in High Desert State Prison in Susanville, California transformed his life!