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A long-time goal has been to visit Madison, Indiana. While doing research about the Underground Railroad, I learned this river town played a prominent role. There is nothing like a personal visit to more fully understand the history that transpired there. That goal was achieved in September of 2024. Madison is a delightful town, and here is the first of several stories I hope to write. In this short story, about a 20 minute read, you will learn about George DeBaptiste, a brilliant entrepreneur who used his businesses, both as a front and a fund, for the Underground Railroad.

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!

In the year 1881, in boom town Telluride, Colorado, no one seemed more out of place than impeccably dressed, 5'1, 115 pound, L.L.Nunn. He had walked to Telluride from Durango with a small amount of cash, his cloths on his back and big dreams. Within 10 years, L.L. Nunn would put Telluride on a world-wide map with the success of the Ames Power Plant. In this short eBook, about a 10 minute read, learn how Nunn, George Westinghouse, Nikola Tesla and a host of "Pinheads" built the first successful AC, alternating current, power plant in the world.

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 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 ...

Wilbur and Orville Wright inherited their mother Susan's extraordinary mechanical ability. The brothers learned from Susan how to be creative, using what is available for their many inventions. Their younger sister, Katharine, was friend, confidant, manager, nurse and spokesperson for the brothers. In this short eBook, about a 30 minute read, learn about the amazing women behind the men who were the first to fly.

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'...

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!

This is the inspiring short story, 45 minute read, of a teacher who had a vision to reach and teach "all who wish to learn." Emily Griffith started her Opportunity School on September 7, 1916 in Denver, Colorado. It was open to people of all nationalities, all colors, all ages and all walks of life. This remarkable woman accomplished so much in her lifetime! Learn about her first teaching job in a sod schoolhouse on the Nebraska plains, her time in Denver where she helped thousands of people, and her later years in a rustic cabin high in the Rocky Mountains northwest of Denver.

Irene Aloha Wright was the adored, only child of Ed and Letitia Wright. With the money Ed and his brother George made from the Wheel of Fortune Mine, they built the Wright Opera House in Ouray, Colorado. In 1895, at age 15, Irene was on her way to an elite boarding school for young women in Virginia. Irene thought Mexico sounded more interesting, so she changed trains and went there instead. In this VERY short, but very interesting, 10 minute read, you will find out: Whatever happened to Irene Aloha Wright?

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.

As you look at this cover and the women featured, you might say to yourself, "I have never heard of any of these women." Exactly! That is why you need to buy it! These are amazing women that were well known at one time, but over time, have slipped between the cracks and have been largely forgotten. Mildred Cable and the French Sisters risked everything, including their lives, in China. They traversed the vast and foreboding Gobi Desert, numerous times to bring the Gospel to those who had never heard. Annie Armstrong never left the soil of the United States. Her prayer mobilization and her ...

I love writing about the myriad of ways God works to bring people to know Jesus. Every story is unique and special in its own way. I was visiting at my daughter's home when she asked me to share my testimony of how I became a Christian with her guests. Lisa had heard bits and pieces of it over the years. When she heard me tell the entire story, she said, "Mom, you have got to write that down!" As I celebrate my 50 year anniversary with Jesus, it seems appropriate to share my story, which is about a 20-30 minute read. I hope you can see His love for people and realize there is no one outside...