Books with author Lori Peckham

There’s more than one way to discover what’s truly important in life.A furious bull convinces a teen to give his heart to God. A song saves a soldier’s life—and many years later, the life of the sniper who was about to shoot him. Sally realizes that crocodiles, flip-flops, and gravel are a hazardous mix. An entire family is converted by a parrot. Jack has a bad habit of always asking “Why?” before obeying his parents—until he falls off a cliff. (Yeah, he survives! This isn’t that kind of book!)You see, opening your eyes doesn’t necessarily have anything to do with your eyelids. Just ask Kevin about the canoe trip with his mom to the island of snakes. Or Nina with the wimpy stepfather and fugitive cat. Or Liz, the camp counselor who lost her eyelashes because of a horse. (Well, she might think it had something to do with her eyelids!)“What did they finally see?” you demand. There’s only one way to find out—open this book and take a look for yourself!

This was our assignment: find incredible, true mystery stories. Well, just like detectives, we’ve been on the case. We’ve tracked down some of the best mystery stories from more than 50 years of Guide.Filled with suspense and excitement, these stories will keep you on the edge of your seat—eager to find out how the mysteries are solved.What will Flag find when he stakes out Mr. Winters’ house to help catch a thief? Will Frank and Davy survive a close call in an old gold mine? Who is the mysterious man chasing Leyla in her dream? Why won’t Brownie, the mangy dog who loves the outdoors, leave the house? What happens when Kay is awakened by a “ghost” that plays the piano at night?One thing about this book is not a mystery: you will love every story! Case closed.

Heroic feats might actually be easier than you've ever imagined. Or maybe not! Flip through these pages and you'll meet heroes who buy goldfish, stop a train from derailing, call a radio talk show, burst into tears, babysit, brave a blazing fire, squeeze through a tiny opening, return vast sums of money to the rightful owner, play the violin, dive into a lake to save a drowning girl, and skip a basketball game. You know, the typical things heroes do. Fearless or fearful, rich or poor, scrawny or brawny, popular or picked on, everyday heroes just make a simple choice. That's the secret they choose to put others first. Sound like anything you've heard before? Perhaps something like "In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you" (Matthew 7:12, NASB). Yeah, that's it. Spoken by a true hero.

Have you ever wondered if today would be the day that Jesus would come back?Each of these true stories pulled from Guide magazine remind us Jesus is coming again and He cannot wait to be with us.In 1844 a couple of sisters went to bed. . .“Just think—tonight is the last night we’ll sleep in this bed.”“I know. Tomorrow we’ll be in our heavenly mansion!”“I’m not going to sleep at all,” eleven-year-old Susan whispered. “What if Jesus comes during the night? I don’t want to miss anything.”“I won’t sleep either!” Belinda agreed. “Poke me once in a while so I stay awake.”Jesus did not come in 1844, but His promise is still true.The Bible is clear: be patient. Remain faithful. Don’t give up. Jesus is coming! And it will be worth the wait!I can’t wait! Can you?

Laugh . . . and learn.The 30 stories in this collection will delight you while they enlighten you. Meet George, the big, tough kid at summer camp who finds he isn’t so tough after all. And disobedient Dan, who ends up losing his shorts . . . literally. And Kermit, a hotshot on the ski slope, who discovers a hilarious truth about pride and a fall.You’ll chuckle in surprise as rowdy Mary and Betsy watch their mother’s strange behavior in church. And when a practical joke intended for Charlie gets his three friends in a heap of trouble. And when Jack, who thinks a lie will cover his secret, wakes up to a squirmy surprise. And when sly Sally gets caught by the catch of the day.You’ll find yourself reading and retelling these stories to family, friends, and anyone who needs a good laugh . . . and a lesson.

Heroic feats might actually be easier than you’ve ever imagined. Or maybe not! Flip through these pages and you’ll meet heroes who buy goldfish, stop a train from derailing, call a radio talk show, burst into tears, babysit, brave a blazing fire, squeeze through a tiny opening, return vast sums of money to the rightful owner, play the violin, dive into a lake to save a drowning girl, and skip a basketball game. You know, the typical things heroes do.Fearless or fearful, rich or poor, scrawny or brawny, popular or picked on, everyday heroes just make a simple choice. That’s the secret—they choose to put others first. Sound like anything you’ve heard before? Perhaps something like "In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you" (Matthew 7:12, NASB).Yeah, that’s it. Spoken by a true hero.

“Don’t bother the bears,” Dad had said again and again. “Bears are bad medicine for boys. You can never predict what they will do!”“Sure, Dad. Who wants to fool around with a bear?”I hesitated for only a moment, then gave in to the call of adventure. Could I get the mother bear to climb a tree with her family? Whooping at the top of my lungs, I… You will have to read the story for yourself to see what happens! Don’t Bother the Bears, and 25 more edge-of-your-seat adventures, await you on the inside of this book, Guides Greatest Mischief Stories.I dare you!Of course not, silly! We’ll just pretend…I wonder what would happen if…This will be hilarious…You couldn’t have done anything crazier if you had been taking idiot lessons!That was sheer genius to leave our books on our desks as if we were studying,You know if a story contains one of these phrases, it’s going to be good one. And, there’s a good chance you might learn something from it…hopefully.Add Guides Greatest Mischief Stories to your collection!

Pointing to a narrow path angling down the side of the bayou, I said, “Let’s go.”I picked up a big stick and used it to beat back the weeds towering on either side of me. Suddenly I jumped back, nearly knocking Lacey down. At my feet squirmed a long, thick, dark snake.“Cottonmouth!” I shouted. “Run!”In Guide’s Greatest Friendship Stories you’ll see that friends can be found all around and often come in different shapes and sizes—and sometimes they’re furry! Discover what Tom learns after he gives away his faithful old dog, Sandy, and replaces him with a new puppy. Meet Mrs. Blythe, crippled with arthritis, and the little girl who comes to visit her every day. Watch the power of forgiveness at work between two enemies as they put down their guns and hug each other. See the difference that kindness makes to a lonely little girl called Celia who longs for a friend.Friends can be found all around if we learn to recognize them!

Faith-Boosters As the shouts from above came closer, the bear stopped long enough to raise its head and sniff. It was ten feet from the boat now. Stanley could see its beady eyes and hear its deep, guttural grunts as it fought for breath. What should he do? Stanley s eyes darted desperately from the bear to the timberline and back to the bear. Dear Jesus, he prayed, his heart pounding, make Dad come, please! The twenty-five stories in this collection will encourage you and strengthen your faith. You ll meet Curtis, who foolishly ventures out in a freezing, blinding blizzard. And then there s Joe, who breaks into rich Mrs. Gambol s house to steal money for some badly needed new clothes. And we can t forget Peggy, the faithful German shepherd, whose trust and loyalty were answers to Gene and Denny s prayers. As you read and retell these stories to family, friends, and anyone who needs a faith-boost, you ll find your faith will be strengthened too.

Wherever God’s people go, He goes with them.Machete-wielding assassins flee when a horseman rides up- but the missionary they had been sent to kill can’t find any hoof prints. A teenager hurls a rock at the kerosene lantern hanging just above the preacher’s head- and a mysterious hand reaches out to grab the stone. Seven dogs show up at a missionary’s home an prevent a mob fro murdering the family- on three separate occasions.But God doesn’t just protect the ones He sends; He floods their hearts with His love, too.Puringa sold the clothes off his back for the right to continue teaching about Jesus. The kindness of young Jume saved the life of a man who mocked him. And Pedro, an isolated Bible worker, devised a plan to share the gospel with thousands of people along the Amazon River whom he could never reach in person.There’s nothing like a good mission story to remind you that God is faithful to everyone who is totally committed to Him!

What if you asked God to find you a telephone—and He sends a hairy baby elephant? Have you ever thought that a friend’s angry words could save a life? How about a lazy old dog? a small fish nibbling on toes? And don’t forget the ugliest coat on earth.Falling into a bear trap—on top of the bear. Being chased by a hungry crocodile. Tumbling headfirst into a barrelful of icy water. Stepping on a snake in the dark. Plunging 275 feet down a 16-inch pipe. Living with four family members for two and a half years in a trench five feet wide, seven feet long, and just 20 inches deep.These stories will remind you that even in the worst situations, we can depend on God for help. After all, He’s leading the greatest rescue mission in history!