{"title":"Lives of Faith and Grace series","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"9781433592713_-the-story-of-katie-luther-the-nun-who-escaped-to-true-freedom","title":"Lives of Faith and Grace - The Story of Katie Luther: The Nun Who Escaped to True Freedom","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Lucida Sans;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Lucida Sans; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChildren's Book Illuminates Katie Luther's Life and Her Journey to Find Lasting Freedom\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Lucida Sans; font-size: small;\"\u003eStrong-willed, courageous, and faithful-Katharina Von Bora, later known as Katie Luther, was a nun striving for perfection and favor from God. But after hearing the ideas of the Reformation circulating around Europe, she boldly stepped into true freedom given through Jesus Christ. This short and lively biography takes middle-grade readers on a journey through Katie Luther's life, highlighting her difficult escape from the convent, her unique and rewarding marriage to Martin Luther, and her experiences with family, love, and loss. \u003cem\u003eThe Story of Katie Luther\u003c\/em\u003e emphasizes the difference between legalism and good works done in freedom which demonstrates gospel power and produces love for one another. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Lucida Sans; font-size: small;\"\u003eFeaturing illustrations, maps, timelines, bonus sidebars, and study questions, this addition to the \u003cem\u003eLives of Faith and Grace\u003c\/em\u003e series engages kids ages 8-13 in the drama of history, showing how God worked in the past through ordinary people like them. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Lucida Sans; font-size: small;\"\u003eLively Biography: Explores the life of Katie Luther-her escape from the convent, her marriage to Martin Luther, and her freedom through Christ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Lucida Sans; font-size: small;\"\u003eWritten for Kids Ages 8-13: This short format includes illustrations, maps, timelines, and bonus sidebars, to help young readers to stay engaged \u003cbr\u003ePart of the \u003cem\u003eLives of Faith and Grace\u003c\/em\u003e Series: Engages kids with the real-life stories of Christian men and women from history \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #800040; font-family: Lucida Sans; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/static.crossway.org\/excerpts\/media\/5e110d39d5f838a01524ae5e6033165656f97778\/Katie_Luther_PDF_Excerpt.pdf\"\u003eRead Sample Pages\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Lucida Sans; font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #800040; font-family: Lucida Sans; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Lucida Sans; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: The Escape (1523) \u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: A Life without Freedom (1504-1515) \u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: Life as a Nun (1515-1523) \u003cbr\u003eChapter 4: Reformation Rumblings (1505-1523) \u003cbr\u003eChapter 5: Falling in Love (1523-1525) \u003cbr\u003eChapter 6: Marriage Before Love (1525) \u003cbr\u003eChapter 7: An Unusual Marriage (1525-1546) \u003cbr\u003eChapter 8: Blessing of Children (1526-1552) \u003cbr\u003eChapter 9: Loss upon Loss (1527-1542) \u003cbr\u003eChapter 10: An Open Home (1525-1546) \u003cbr\u003eChapter 11: The Aftermath (1546) \u003cbr\u003eChapter 12: War in Wittenberg (1546-1552) \u003cbr\u003eConclusion: Lessons from a Life \u003cbr\u003eStudy Questions \u003cbr\u003eTimeline \u003cbr\u003eMore to Explore \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Lucida Sans; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Lucida Sans; font-size: small;\"\u003eGretchen Ronnevik is a mom, writer, and speaker. She's the author of \u003cem\u003eRagged: Spiritual Disciplines for the Spiritually Exhausted \u003c\/em\u003eand the cohost of the weekly podcast \u003cem\u003eFreely Given\u003c\/em\u003e. She and her husband have six kids and live in Minnesota on the family farm.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Lucida Sans; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Lucida Sans; font-size: small;\"\u003e\"A runaway nun marries a university professor. Together they have six children and cause waves that change life across Europe and beyond. Gretchen Ronnevik captures the dynamic relationship of Katharina von Bora and her initially reluctant husband, Martin Luther, from its roots in her cloister experience to the end of their life together and the years of her widowhood with insight and sensitivity. This entertaining telling of the adventure that drove the Wittenberg Reformation brings to life Katie's vibrant personality, her sense of the gospel of Christ, and her skills at managing a household often bursting at the seams. A delightful, inspiring read for young and old.\" \u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Kolb\u003c\/strong\u003e, Professor of Systematic Theology Emeritus, Concordia Seminary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Lucida Sans; font-size: small;\"\u003e\"As a pastor and father of five kids, I am so grateful for Gretchen Ronnevik's book about the life of Katie Luther. \u003cem\u003eThe Story of Katie Luther\u003c\/em\u003e is much more than an excellent children's biography. As she tells Katie's story, Ronnevik teaches us about Reformation history, key theological concepts, and the freeing power of the gospel. This book is a wonderful resource for Christian parents and educators, making the riches of the Reformation accessible to young children.\" \u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eAdriel Sanchez\u003c\/strong\u003e, Pastor, North Park Presbyterian Church, San Diego, California; Host, Core Christianity Radio; author, \u003cem\u003ePraying with Jesus\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Lucida Sans; font-size: small;\"\u003e\"In \u003cem\u003eThe Story of Katie Luther\u003c\/em\u003e, Gretchen Ronnevik introduces readers to a pillar of the Reformation whose courage, intelligence, and trust in God make her well worth getting to know.\" \u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eLucy S. R. Austen\u003c\/strong\u003e, author, \u003cem\u003eElisabeth Elliot: A Life\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Lucida Sans; font-size: small;\"\u003e\"An utterly delightful tale of one of the Reformation's unsung heroines!\"` \u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eJared C. Wilson\u003c\/strong\u003e, Author in Residence, Midwestern Seminary; author, \u003cem\u003eEcho Island \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e The Storied Life\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 3px; text-align: right;\"\u003eCover:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 3px; text-align: left;\"\u003eSoftcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 3px; text-align: right;\"\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 3px; text-align: left;\"\u003e141\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 3px; text-align: right;\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 3px; text-align: left;\"\u003eCrossway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 3px; text-align: right;\"\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 3px; text-align: left;\"\u003e2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Ronnevik, Gretchen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45883908686065,"sku":"9781433592713","price":12.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/8731\/8425\/files\/6772101efaecc59c5788ad76958b53f4.jpg?v=1737403707"},{"product_id":"9781433592683_-the-story-of-martin-luther-the-monk-who-changed-the-world","title":"Lives of Faith and Grace - The Story of Martin Luther: The Monk Who Changed the World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Lucida Sans;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Lucida Sans; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChildren's Book Illuminates the Life of Martin Luther, One of Church History's Most Important Figures \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Lucida Sans; font-size: small;\"\u003eA monk, priest, and professor-Martin Luther was committed to a life of poverty and self-sacrifice. But despite all his good deeds, a storm still raged within his soul. It was only when Luther immersed himself in God's word that he found peace through Jesus Christ and justification by faith alone. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Lucida Sans; font-size: small;\"\u003eThis short and lively biography takes middle-grade readers on an exciting journey through Luther's life, highlighting how his writings transformed the church and eventually the world. \u003cem\u003eThe Story of Martin Luther\u003c\/em\u003e emphasizes the importance of Scripture and the fundamental doctrine that the young monk discovered in Paul's letters. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Lucida Sans; font-size: small;\"\u003eFeaturing illustrations, maps, timelines, bonus sidebars, and study questions, this addition to the \u003cem\u003eLives of Faith and Grace\u003c\/em\u003e series engages kids ages 8-13 in the drama of history, showing how God worked in the past through ordinary people like them. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Lucida Sans; font-size: small;\"\u003eLively Biography: Explores the life of Martin Luther-a monk, priest, and professor who helped the church to clarify the doctrine of justification \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Lucida Sans; font-size: small;\"\u003eWritten for Kids Ages 8-13: This short format includes illustrations, maps, timelines, and bonus sidebars to help young readers to stay engaged \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Lucida Sans; font-size: small;\"\u003ePart of the \u003cem\u003eLives of Faith and Grace Series\u003c\/em\u003e: Engages kids with the real-life stories of Christian men and women from history \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #800040; font-family: Lucida Sans; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/static.crossway.org\/excerpts\/media\/1d029249dc05dbad06dda31c95db18c6c2b9f03a\/Martin_Luther_PDF_Excerpt.pdf\"\u003eRead Sample Pages\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Lucida Sans; font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #800040; font-family: Lucida Sans; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Lucida Sans; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: Thunder and a Vow (July 1505) \u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: Trembling Before the Father (1505-1506) \u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: He Went for the Saints (1510-1511) \u003cbr\u003eChapter 4: Coin in the Coffer (1517) \u003cbr\u003eChapter 5: Theologian of the Cross (1517-1518) \u003cbr\u003eChapter 6: I Cannot Recant (1520-1521) \u003cbr\u003eChapter 7: A Bible for the People (1521-1522) \u003cbr\u003eChapter 8: Years of Trouble (1522-1524) \u003cbr\u003eChapter 9: The Estate of Marriage (1523-1534) \u003cbr\u003eChapter 10: Hymns and Catechism (1527-1535) \u003cbr\u003eChapter 11: Chalk on the Table (1529) \u003cbr\u003eChapter 12: Final Words (1530-1546) \u003cbr\u003eConclusion: Lessons from a Life \u003cbr\u003eStudy Questions \u003cbr\u003eTimeline \u003cbr\u003eMore to Explore \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Lucida Sans; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Lucida Sans; font-size: small;\"\u003eJared Kennedy (ThM, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) serves as an editor at the Gospel Coalition. He is also cofounder of Gospel-Centered Family, a ministry that helps parents and church leaders share Jesus with the next generation, and the author of \u003cem\u003eThe Beginner's Gospel Story Bible \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e Keeping Your Children's Ministry on Mission\u003c\/em\u003e. Jared lives with his wife, Megan, and three daughters in Louisville, Kentucky, where they attend Sojourn Church Midtown.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Lucida Sans; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Lucida Sans; font-size: small;\"\u003e\"Jared Kennedy brings the great Reformer Martin Luther to life-haunted by thunder and lightning, hunted by kings and popes, humbled by our Lord Jesus and his word! But Kennedy does more than retell Luther's full and fascinating story. Like Luther himself, he points readers to Luther's first love: the strong and mighty word of God that does what it says-creating, forgiving, making holy, and giving true life in Jesus Christ. An excellent book for first meeting the boisterous pastor, preacher, and professor of Wittenberg!\" \u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eTodd R. Hains\u003c\/strong\u003e, author, \u003cem\u003eMartin Luther and the Rule of Faith \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eWho Is Our King?\u003c\/em\u003e; editor, FatCat Books \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Lucida Sans; font-size: small;\"\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe Story of Martin Luther\u003c\/em\u003e is a lively tale about a lively man. Jared Kennedy recounts the complexities of Luther's life in a way that is understandable, interesting, and relatable, without oversimplification or condescension. I can think of no better way to introduce children to the Protestant Reformation than by giving them this biography.\" \u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eBetsy Childs Howard\u003c\/strong\u003e, Editor, The Gospel Coalition; author, \u003cem\u003eArlo and the Great Big Cover-Up\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Lucida Sans; font-size: small;\"\u003e\"Phenomenal. \u003cem\u003eThe Story of Martin Luther\u003c\/em\u003e is so much more than a biography. It is perfectly aimed at engaging young readers with exceptional storytelling and compelling narrative, and it is artfully and thoughtfully organized with points of visual interest, compelling illustrations, maps, recap sections, study questions, and a timeline. The young people who engage with this work will not soon forget the rich theology, church history, and maybe even the Latin they're encouraged to scribble in the book itself. But more importantly, they will most certainly be shaped by the beauty and power of the gospel on display and will (Lord willing) begin to see God at work in their own stories as part of their own timeline.\" \u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eAbbey Wedgeworth\u003c\/strong\u003e, classical home educator; author, \u003cem\u003eTraining Young Hearts\u003c\/em\u003e series \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Lucida Sans; font-size: small;\"\u003e\"Jared Kennedy has crafted a fast-paced, fact-based guide to the life of Martin Luther, suitable for children yet worthwhile for any age. Luther is depicted as a man dependent on divine grace whose life was marked by both faith and failures.\" \u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eTimothy Paul Jones\u003c\/strong\u003e, C. Edwin Gheens Professor of Christian Family Ministry, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Lucida Sans; font-size: small;\"\u003e\"Jared Kennedy's \u003cem\u003eThe Story of Martin Luther\u003c\/em\u003e is perfect for young theologians and will be enjoyed by adults as well. Kennedy writes about Luther in a way that simultaneously informs and inspires readers to treasure Jesus and to have confidence in the word.\" \u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eJamaal Williams,\u003c\/strong\u003e Lead Pastor, Sojourn Midtown, Louisville, Kentucky; President, Harbor Network; coauthor,\u003cem\u003e In Church as It Is in Heaven\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Lucida Sans; font-size: small;\"\u003e\"There are few figures in church history who are more colorful than the Reformer Martin Luther. In this volume, Jared Kennedy does a marvelous job of painting Luther with a glorious palette-showing us his persistent faith, his rigorous theological mind, and his endearing humanness. Kids and adults alike will laugh at Luther's antics and thank God for his courage. The world could use some young Luthers today, and I pray this book will be the instrument God uses to raise up gospel-emboldened boys and girls.\" \u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eMegan Hill\u003c\/strong\u003e, Managing Editor, The Gospel Coalition; author; pastor's wife; mother of four \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Lucida Sans; font-size: small;\"\u003e\"Whenever I see a new children's book by Jared Kennedy, it jumps to the top of my list of books to recommend to parents. This skillful retelling of Martin Luther's life is no exception.\" \u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eRobert L. 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Kelley \u003c\/strong\u003e(MEd) taught high school for fifteen years. She and her husband, Arran, serve in leadership roles at their church in Columbia, South Carolina, where they live with their young son. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This age-appropriate biography of Corrie ten Boom is both compelling and well-written for tweens, teens, and adults alike. Corrie’s testimony of courage, sacrifice, and hope will spur kids on to see the life-changing power of living radically for Jesus in even the darkest moments of life.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--Sarah Walton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e author,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Long Road Home\u003c\/em\u003e; coauthor,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHope When It Hurts\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Corrie ten Boom’s remarkable story of faith, perseverance, and forgiveness has encouraged generations. Now Jennifer Kelley brings the riches of this story to young readers in a heartfelt and poignant biography. Kelley sensitively handles the tragedies in Corrie’s life as she highlights God’s provision and mercy in the darkest of moments. Children who dive into these pages will find an accessible, engaging, and moving account that will inspire their minds and shape their hearts for years to come.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--Kathryn Butler\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e author, \u003cem\u003eThe Dream Keeper Saga\u003c\/em\u003e and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Storyteller’s Bible \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Every child should read the compelling story of Corrie ten Boom. A true hero of the faith, she survived the Nazi death camps to tell the story of Christ’s triumph over the worst evil. This beautifully illustrated, creatively told biography will inspire similar courage in this generation. 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She spent eight years in college ministry before transitioning to the corporate world, where she now works in communications, marketing, and change management. She is a contributing author to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHis Testimonies, My Heritage: Women of Color on the Word of God\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eJoyfully Spreading the Word: Sharing the Good News of Jesus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Shar lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and their two sons, and serves in leadership roles at her local church, All Souls Anglican Church.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The \u003cem\u003eLives of Faith and Grace \u003c\/em\u003eseries will not only engage the minds, hearts, and imaginations of middle grade readers, it will also offer examples of heroes worth emulating. 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