Nothing builds strong character in your children like studying the lives of great Christians. These Christian biographies will warm your heart and are wonderful for your family reading time.

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Martin Luther: A Guided Tour of His Life and Thought by Stephen Nichols $13.95 | Paperback | 240 pages | P & R Publications OUR PRICE: $12.50 "For half a century, Bainton's 'Here I Stand' has been the best introduction to Luther. Stephen Nichol's engaging volume is in many ways better than Bainton's for this purpose. It deserves to be widely read." ~ J.I. Packer "A marvelous mixture of biography, history, theology and anecdote. If you don't feel the heartbeat of the Reformation in these pages, check your pulse!" ~ Sinclair Ferguson Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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A Brief Account of the Life and Labors of George Muller by Mrs. Muller $11.99 | Paperback | 161 pages | Christian Communicators Worldwide OUR PRICE: $9.00 This concise, faithful and intriguing overview of Muller's remarkable life and work, prior to his missionary journeys in his 70's, was written by his wife. A man who believed he had seen and recorded over 50,000 specific answers to prayer, Muller is an example of reliance on God alone for help. Perhaps no one in modern history has demonstrated the life of trust in God more conspicuously than this man. A second section is a collection of his journal entries which we have entitled "George Muller on Money and Possessions", presenting a view quite challenging to 21st-century presuppositions and practices regarding business, investment, retirement and charitable giving. Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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A God Entranced Vision of All Things: The Legacy of Jonathan Edwards by John Piper, Justin Taylor, general editors $17.99 | Paperback | 285 pages | Crossway Books OUR PRICE: $14.00 Ten essays collected on the occasion of Edwards' 300th birthday, each of which highlights an aspect of his life and legacy, showing how relevant his voice remains to this day. Edwards, unjustly envisioned by many as a heartless preacher of only "fire and brimstone", was rather a humble, happy servant whose entire ministry breathed of heaven and joy. From some of the best essays ever compiled about Edwards, learn of this servant who preached out of his deep concern over the unsaved and a passionate desire to make God known. Contributors are J.I. Packer, John Piper, Don Whitney, Mark Dever and others. Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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A Heart Promptly Offered: The Revolutionary Leadership of John Calvin by David W. Hall $16.95 | Hardcover | 360 pages | Cumberland House Publishing OUR PRICE: $13.75 Calvin was much more than a theologian, and his influence extended far beyond churches. He inspired the cultural changes that gave rise to the political philosophy of the American founders, a truly extraordinary event in world history. Founding fathers such as George Washington, James Madison, Samuel and John Adams, Patrick Henry, and Thomas Jefferson stand on the shoulders of some of the greatest philosophers in all history, and perhaps most of all on the shoulders of this Geneva pastor who preceded them by 200+ years. That we may still look to him as a leader in action indicates that the character of his thought was so robust and sturdy as to leave a legacy for generations. David Hall is senior minister at Midway Presbyterian Church, Powder Springs, Georgia. A graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary, he earned his Ph.D. at Whitefield Theological Seminary. Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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A Marvelous Ministry: Charles Haddon Spurgeon by Erroll Hulse, gen. editor $8.00 | Paperback | 147 pages | Soli Deo Gloria OUR PRICE: $7.25 Erroll Hulse, Tim Curnow, Erroll Hulse, David Kingdon, and Geoff Thomas have written seven chapters on the life and ministry of Spurgeon, particularly focusing on how it speaks to the church today. There are chapters on the famous Downgrade Controversy, Spurgeon's involvement in politics, Spurgeon's development as a preacher, Spurgeon's ministry and his social concerns, and others. Foreword written by Dr. Timothy George. Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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A Place to Stand: The Word of God in the Life of Martin Luther by Gene Edward Veith, Jr. $16.95 | Hardcover | 244 pages | Cumberland House OUR PRICE: $13.75 When called to account for himself in front of the emperor and representatives of the pope - a single assembly, embodying the greatest political and religious powers of his times - Luther defended his writings and preaching! Facing excommunication, even execution, and given one last chance to recant, he refused, replying that his conscience was bound by the Word of God. Nearly five centuries have passed since the trial of the man who declared before the most powerful men of his world: "Here I stand! I can do no other." All of us must stand likewise on the Word of God; learn and be enflamed by the courage of Luther. Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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Augustine: A Mother's Son by Dolina MacCuish $6.99 | Paperback | 160 pages | Christian Focus Publications OUR PRICE: $5.50 We know that the influence of a mother on her son can be of great importance. Augustine of Hippo (354-430) has been described by some as the greatest of the Church Fathers. Many of the writings of this man of North Africa have influenced almost every sphere of Western thought. Yet if it wasn't for the faithful witness of his mother Monica, Augustine may have remained the smart-aleck, middle-class playboy that he was, and we would never have seen the rise of this giant of church history. Author Dolina MacCuish has traced the influences on Augustine's life and tells the fascinating story was humbled to accept the faith he was taught in childhood, after living a debauched life in Rome and Milan. See more in "details" below. Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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Autobiography of George Muller, or, A Million and a Half in Answer to Prayer by George Muller $34.95 | Hardcover | 736 pages | Westminster Literature Resources OUR PRICE: $17.50 Half price for July! "George Muller has for years been a pacesetter for me in prayer. His Autobiography is a veritable orchard of faith-building fruit. I have found Muller's way absolutely crucial in my own life: to be with the Lord before I am with anyone else and let Him speak to me first." ~ John Piper. This volume is the only complete edition of Mueller's biography in print today, covering some of the most remarkable episodes in the history of the Christian church, as a man with a burden for spreading the gospel through orphanage work received one and a half million pounds (British) of support without ever issuing an appeal, and whose work took care of over 10,000 children. Click for Details & Reviews Quantity: See Also: Autobiography of George Muller - George Muller $4.75 | Paperback | 237 pages Very abridged and language updated paperback edition of the same. Quantity:

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Beyond Amazing Grace by J. Todd Murray $17.99 | Paperback | 278 pages | Evangelical Press OUR PRICE: $13.50 No one who knew young John Newton would ever have dreamed that this teen rebel, profane sailor, and slave-trader would one day write the hymn ‘Amazing Grace’. The story of how such a notorious sinner was converted to Christ and went on to become a pastor and Christian leader in 18th-century England is simply astounding. Todd Murray's book makes Newton’s gentle pastoral wisdom available to a new generation of readers. 'While Newton is known primarily as author of the Hymn, “Amazing Grace” he was actually a very competent physician of the soul, both in diagnosing its ills and providing the Scriptural remedy. Unfortunately our current Christian public has benefited little from the work of this amazing man. Now Todd Murray has done us an outstanding favor by making available to us both the writings and the hymns of Newton. I highly commend this book and look forward to reading it many times.' — Jerry Bridges, author, The Pursuit of Holiness Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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C.H. Spurgeon Autobiography, Volume 2: The Full Harvest by Charles H. Spurgeon $36.00 | Hardcover | 520 pages | Banner of Truth Trust OUR PRICE: $29.00 This 2nd volume of Spurgeon's massive biography picks up where "The Early Years" left off. Packed with numerous anecdotes, sermon extracts, letters, and data written by Spurgeon himself, Susannah (his wife), and Joseph Harrald (his secretary), this book is a treasury of information about modern history's most influential preacher. Commencing where Vol 1 left off, when the new Metropolitan Tabernacle was being built, where Spurgeon heralded the gospel of Christ to thousands for the next 30 years. Many aspects of his life are covered well, including his literary efforts, the pastor's college, his home life, his numerous afflictions, and the Down-grade controversy. Delightful, rich, informative and enjoyable to any lover of Spurgeon or of Christian biography. Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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C.H. Spurgeon, Autobiography Volume 1: The Early Years by Charles H. Spurgeon $36.00 | Hardcover | 566 pages | Banner of Truth OUR PRICE: $29.00 By far, the best biography of Spurgeon, being his own account! Your respect and admiration for this great preacher and man of God will grow through the reading of this hugely important work. While any autobiography lacks the continuity of a well-researched biography, there is a freshness to it that is endearing. Spurgeon relates anecdote-like memories, along with detailed descriptions of some of the more pertinent events of his life. The chapters dealing with his conviction of sin and subsequent conversion are especially enlightening. His wife, Susannah Spurgeon, wrote several chapters that are also included - mostly about their courtship and early wedded life. This volume deals mainly with Spurgeon's childhood and early ministry with the New Park Street Baptist Church, and if course includes some of Spurgeon's own humor. Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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CHOSEN DAUGHTERS Series ~ all 4 volumes! by Ethel Herr, Christine Farenhorst, Hope Marston $48.00 | Paperback | 860 total pages | P & R Publishing OUR PRICE: $36.00 Four outstanding biographies which girls 12-18 will deeply enjoy: A Cup of Cold Water: The Compassion of Nurse Edith Cavell Against the Tide: The Valor of Margaret Wilson Dr. Oma: The Healing Wisdom of Countess Juliana von Stolberg Wings Like a Dove: The Courage of Queen Jeanne d'Albret The Chosen Daughters series highlights the lives of ordinary women who, by God's grace, accomplished extraordinary things. Buying them as a set reduces your price on these $11.99 volumes to $9.00 each! Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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Christian Leaders of the 18th Century by J.C. Ryle $12.00 | Paperback | 432 pages | Banner of Truth Trust OUR PRICE: $10.00 Ryle takes the expository and practical skills all his readers know him for, and applies his pen to writing biographies of some of the greatest leaders of 18th century: includes George Whitefield, John Wesley, William Grimshaw, William Romaine, Daniel Rowlands, John Berridge, Henry Venn, Walker of Truro, James Hervey, Toplady, Fletcher and more. Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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Contending For Our All by John Piper $17.99 | Hardcover | 188 pages | Crossway Books OUR PRICE: $16.50 In 3 completely different times, 3 men: Athanasius; John Owen; J. Gresham Machen - each stood for the truth of God’s Word in the face of opposition, from deep love for Christ and a desire for people to know God in his fullness. Popularity was not a concern and they took no joy in controversy for argument’s sake. However, these men were willing to suffer for the sake of guarding the sanctity of the gospel. Many threats, years of exile, deaths of loved ones, opposition from friends and authorities, sickness and pain—none of these setbacks could keep these three from maintaining their efforts for the furthering of Christ’s Kingdom or quench their zeal for Christ himself. This is Piper's 4th book in his The Swans Are Not Silent series. Click on "details" below for much more. Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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Conversion of Sarah Doherty and Two Jewish Maidens by Author unknown $6.95 | Paperback | 120 pages | Gospel Mission OUR PRICE: $6.95 3 famous conversion stories from the 19th century, first of Sarah Doherty (a devout Catholic who turns to the Lord), then of Leila Ada and Thirza (well-educated young Jewish women). For ages 12 and up. Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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Conversion of the Russian Jew Isaac Levinsohn by Isaac Levinsohn $6.95 | Paperback | 120 pages | Gospel Mission OUR PRICE: $6.95 Autobiographical story of a Russian-born Jew, raised devoutly committed to his faith, but who begins to investigate the Christian faith and is converted. Concludes with the story of his later missionary work in Palestine. Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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