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The Berenstain Bears: Honesty Counts (Mike Berenstain)
$4.99Young readers will learn that honesty is always the best choice in this addition to the Living Lights™ series of Berenstain Bears books. Too Tall and his gang decide that winning is more important than telling the truth during the annual cub campout’s canoe race. Preacher Brown uses the situation as a teaching moment and reminds the cubs the importance of honesty.
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The Duel (George E. Sargent)
$18.75“This story requires attentiveness, self-examination, and soul-searching. I found myself undone on many occasions, seeing myself on far too many pages. I’ve been admonished to live in the fear of God rather than the fear of man. So, my friends, if you are interested in a story that will challenge your manner of life and cause you to fall on your knees and beg God to change you, here it is.” — Mark Hamby
Written from the striking viewpoint of the Bible personified, The Duel reveals spiritual tensions that occur in friendships, business interactions, and family relationships. Themes of honesty, forgiveness, vengeance, greed, lust, and salvation are developed. In the end wisdom triumphs! The author unearths our secret struggles and hidden sins, powerfully weaving Scripture throughout to reveal how to avoid falling into despair, regret, and shame.
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Arlo and the Great Big Cover-Up
$10.75Arlo knows better than to get out of bed during rest time. And he definitely isn’t allowed to draw on the wall. But Arlo does it anyway, and then desperately attempts to cover up his disobedience before his mom finds out.
When his efforts fail, Arlo discovers not only the misery that comes from hiding his sin but also the relief that comes through confessing it. With easy-to-understand language and engaging illustrations, children will learn important lessons with Arlo about repentance and the forgiveness found only in Jesus.
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King Jack
$15.00Thirteen-year-old Jack, the best runner, jumper, climber, swimmer, and foot-ball player, learned two important truths from his hero father: Nothing is worth a lie, and never be afraid of anything. The colonel practiced what he preached—he was courageous and chose to do the right thing.Now Jack faces the ultimate trial. He knows that God will always show him what is right, and the way to do it, but he struggles to find the courage he needs. Then the moment comes when there is no time to lose, and Jack sets aside any fear of losing his own life in order to save another. Surely his father would be proud!$17.00 -
The Secret Bridge (Amy Le Feuvre)
$24.50An epic story like The Secret Bridge deserves a beautiful, leather-tone embossed cover. This is a story that promises to captivate the entire family.
This provocative story, written later in life by our beloved Amy Le Feuvre, reveals a depth beyond that of her previous works. Readers from all walks of life will be moved by her sensitivity to the tensions of the human spirit.
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Basil: Or, Honesty and Industry (Charlotte O’Brien)
$14.75This story is filled with gems of truth, the value of which cannot be measured. Young Basil takes these treasures to heart and determines to live by them. He learns to pray, not that God would make him rich, but enable him to act honestly and industriously; for this is the way to become independent. His life experiences confirm what he had been told, that perseverance and industry are the two great essentials to success.
Most importantly, Basil understands that outward success can never bring inward peace and happiness apart from the love and acceptance of Christ. You will find this story to be uplifting and personally challenging — the type of story that everyone should read!
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A Little Rebel Becomes a Saint
$8.00New Edition of another 19th century classic! Charles, a rambunctious orphan, is adopted by a wealthy older couple, but it quickly becomes clear that his adoptive father, Mr. Raymond, is a very ungodly man, while Mrs. Raymond is a devoted Christian woman.
Throughout Charles’ childhood, Mrs. Raymond patiently but firmly trains Charles in the discipline and instruction of the Lord, as he struggles to learn the ways of the Lord. Charles constantly finds himself tempted to many disobedient behaviors. Through the trials, blessings, and lessons of Charles’ life, children learn many truths about walking with God and resisting the temptations that arise out of the evil in our own hearts.
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Tampering with Temptation
$8.00A collection of short stories to show the sad results that come our way when we do not resist temptation: In the 1st story, Young Martin and the Silver Sixpence, Bernard Martin’s carelessness with his employer’s money gets him in trouble, and then he is tempted to conceal something in his possession which is not his.
The 2nd story, the famous and much-published Farmer Goodwin’s Rule (never do during the day that which will worry you at night), Randy is ashamed of being the one who stands for what is right and learns the hard lessons that come when we compromise our principles.
In the 3rd story: Albert and Herbert: Who is the Coward?, Herbert fails to muster up the courage to say “NO!” These stories will ring true in children’s hearts and consciences as they remember similar situations that revealed their true character!
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The Little Medicine Carrier
$8.00No story in The Children’s Character Building Collection is more loved by children than The Little Medicine Carrier.  Now, in a new edition with a beautiful cover, painted by Caffy Whitney!
It’s the story of a small, poor boy named George, who seeks to help his mother provide for the family by taking a job delivering medicines for the town doctor to the ill people of his village.
George’s journeys around the town become quite adventurous! – as he meets some who inspire him to serve God more faithfully, but others who seek to get him to yield to temptations to be deceitful and dishonest. This is an outstanding story for teaching your children about the value of integrity and faithfulness, even when no men are watching us, but to live as people who know that all our actions are noticed by the eye of God.
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The Reward of Childhood Truth
$6.75A new edition with fresh, new beautiful cover art. Our best children’s story on truthfulness. How God honors honesty is illustrated in two stories. The first and key story, The Reward of Childhood Truth, tells of the refreshing and surprising honesty of two brothers, which leads to many blessings both for their own family and a neighbor.
The second story, Little Mary’s First and Last Falsehood, shows how when we begin on the path of falsehood, it leads to covering our lies with other lies, until we are trapped in a dilemma of misery and fear. One of our very best character building stories.
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Tom Watkins’ Mistake (Emma Leslie)
$14.75Certainly one of the best Lamplighter Rare Collector’s Stories ever published. In a day of situational ethics, Tom Watkins’ Mistake is a story which provides an excellent opportunity to cement into the fabric of children’s minds that one’s character is formed by one’s obedience to the truth, even in small things.
Whether or not one’s character is godly will be evidenced by humility, as Webster’s 1828 dictionary defines character. Mark Hamby said: “I believe this story will have a significant eternal impact upon many lives. It will be exciting to hear the testimonies!”
Tom Watkins’ Mistake realistically illustrates common temptations encountered by young people today. In a day of situational ethics, this relevant story speaks volumes. A brother and sister, enticed by material gain, forfeit their good reputation. We need to guard against dishonesty and deception!
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Clean Your Boots, Sir?
$15.50The History of Robert Rightheart: A Story for Boys
The story of an honest, shoe-shiner boy who provides for his ailing father and two little brothers, and how God rewards his faithfulness; while making only enough income for daily needs, one small honest decision changes his life forever and results in blessing which follows him all his days.
He’s a hard-working young man who is willing to clean the filthy old boots of farmers, knowing that this is work which will not pay very well: but he does his best. Later, a small act of honesty, when he thinks no one is looking, brings him great success and a good reputation for the rest of his life.
Character themes in this story: laziness, perseverance
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The Two Wealthy Farmers (Hannah More)
$7.50A beautiful allegory, to show the contrasts between two farmers and their families. Mr. Worthy is a devoted Christian with a wonderful, godly home. Mr. Bragwell and his family are only “socially religious”, for worldly show and live for selfish gain and pride. Often, Mr. Worthy tries to show Mr. Bragwell the error of his ways, but his counsel is scorned.
Not until God works in ways which seize his attention and sober him, does Mr. Bragwell realize that the truths his friend have told him are the only paths to everlasting happiness.
Also contains several stirring poetry selections.
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