When a powerful king learned to read, his people came to understand the true value of God's Word. When a young scholar translated the Bible into English he risked his life to smuggle it into the country. When a young man turned down the challenge to fight for his country it meant there was one less soldier for America but one more to make sure that the people of Guatemala received Bibles. Then in 1982 a young woman peers intently towards the sky... an aeroplane is due with some precious cargo. This plane has boxes and to find out their contents go to chapter one! King Alfred; William Tyndale, Cameron Townsend and Jo Shetlar are all examples of Christian believers who Guarded the Treasure of God's word. Men and women like them have traveled far and wide, lived a life of danger and adventure and have even died because of the Bible. They did this so that others would hear about the only true salvation through Jesus Christ.
If someone came up to you and said 'Yadah" or "Zamar" you might think you'd met someone from a distant galaxy - but you'd really be hearing two important words about expressing yourself in praise to God. With arms raised high, instruments at the ready you can lift your voice, body and soul in praise to the God who made you and loves you. This book will help you find out what praise really is and get to know the wonderful, amazing, faithful God who deserves our praise every day. There are 'Praise projects' to get stuck into and some awesome stories from the Bible to make you jump up like Jehoshephat and sing "Give thanks to the Lord, for his love never fails!"
The race is about to start. The huge Olympic stadium in London is full of cheering spectators. The tension builds and builds until it turns into an unbearable expectant hush, seemingly descending from the highest seats. The competitors are under starter's orders. Everyone holds their breath - and they're off. Although all run as if their lives depended on it, one runner's life does hang in the balance. There is only one way that he can survive, and it's up to Jason to find it. This is a thrilling tale of adventure and excitement set during the Olympic Games in London. You'll be clinging to the edge of your seat until the final gun goes off!