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Elsie couldn't stop her tears, and she clung to her father as she sobbed. 'Oh, Papa. Can it be true that I don't love Jesus as much as I used to?' 'Is that all, dear? I think you are being a bit silly.' After she had gone, Horace thought about the strange incident. 'I wonder if I will ever understand her. How often I seem to hurt her when I mean only to please.' In this sequel to Elsie's Endless Wait, readers will travel once more to the pre-Civil War world of Elsie Dinsmore, the young heiress deprived of a parent's love until she was almost nine years old. Elsie and her father seem to have reconciled, but can Horace Dinsmore ever accept his daughter's Christian faith? Or will his pride lead to tragic consequences? What is the terrible decision Elsie must make? Elsie's Impossible Choice is the second book in the Elsie Dinsmore: A Life of Faith series. These intriguing stories of a young girl's faith, purity of heart, and simple Christian devotion became an American classic over a hundred years ago. Based on and adapted from the original 1869 novels by Martha Finley, Elsie's Impossible Choice continues the exciting and inspiring story that has captivated generations of readers.

Miss Rose asked Elsie, 'Your father is away, isn't he?' Elsie looked up and replied wistfully, 'Yes, ma'am. He's in Europe. He has been away since before I was born, and I've never seen him. Oh, I do wish he'd come home! I want to see him so much! Do you think he would love me?' Meet Elsie Dinsmore, a lovely eight-year-old heiress who lives on a wealthy Southern plantation in the mid-1800's. Her mother is dead and she has never known her father. Living in her grandfather's home, she often feels rejected, unloved, and misunderstood. Elsie is sustained by her deep Christian faith and her hope to one day be loved by her father. But will Horace Dinsmore ever come home? Will he love her? Elsie's Endless Wait is the first book in the Elsie Dinsmore: A Life of Faith series. This captivating story of a young girl's faith, purity of heart and simple Christian devotion, became an instant American classic over a hundred years ago. Now, in this revised and updated, modern-language edition of the 1868 book by Martha Finley, a whole new generation of readers will meet one of the most beloved fictional heroines of all time.

In this question and answer book, Elsie Dinsmore responds with Biblical answers to the questions that today's girls have sent in to the 'Dear Elsie' section of the ELSIE DINSMORE: A LIFE OF FAITH web site. Elsie's answers, full of compassion and understanding, reveal how Biblical principles and Scripture apply to the needs, issues and situations that girls 9-14 face in everyday life. Both girls and their parents will see this book as a valuable resource, and Christian parents will love the way Elsie strongly reinforces the values they are working so hard to instill in their children at home.

Two decades before the Civil War, an eight year- old Southern heiress longs for the love of the father she has never known---but when they meet at last, nothing is as Elsie expects. Can the proud and willful Horace Dinsmore learn to love his only child---a little girl whose first allegiance is to God? Introducing soft cover editions in the Elsie Dinsmore Series with newly designed covers.

'Suppose I show you how to marry a fortune. Will you cancel my gambling debts?' Arthur asked. 'Depends on your scheme,' the other man replied. 'Who is the target? Your sister?' Arthur's lips curled in scorn. 'Hardly. She's my brother's daughter---eighteen, beautiful, and heiress to a fortune all her own. And she is alone this summer with only a crazy old aunt as her guardian.' The little girl from the first three books of the Elsie Dinsmore: A Life of Faith series is now a lovely young woman of eighteen. She is about to meet a most unusual relative, her wealthy Aunt Stanhope. But a familiar relative has his own diabolical plans--plans that will threaten Elsie's innocent spirit and her trust in the people who love her best. What secrets are hidden behind the handsome facade of a courtly stranger? Can Elsie's faith lead her to the truth before dreams are shattered? In Elsie's Stolen Heart, readers will meet several delightful, new characters and follow Elsie's struggles as she faces a perilous threat to her happiness. Adapted from the original 19th century novels written by Martha Finley, Elsie's Stolen Heart promises an adventure unlike any that devoted readers have encountered before.

This study guide is a companion to Millie's Unsettled Season and Millie's Courageous Days (Books 1 and 2 of the A Life of Faith: Millie Keith series). Using excerpts from the books about the Christian character and life experiences of Millie Keith, this study guide provides daily lessons that will teach girls ages 10-14 how to trust in God even when their emotions might suggest otherwise. Scripture memory flash cards are included.

A gift/activity book for girls ages 10-14 that shows how to put on an old-fashioned Christmas celebration, including step-by-step instructions for making homemade Christmas ornaments, decorating a pretty table and tree, preparing menus and recipes, playing parlor games, making party favors and gifts, and more. The book, which is full of 4-color photographs, also includes a section on what Christmas celebrations were like in the Victorian era.

Vi Travilla is about to take on a challenge unlike anything she's ever done before. Vi knows that her dream will not be easy to achieve, but she is little prepared for the complications that await her. Who will come to her aid as she confronts the unknown forces that are determined to end her mission? What must she do to win the hearts of the people she wants to serve? Will her faith sustain her as she faces distrust and danger? The fourth in the A Life of Faith: Violet Travilla series, Violet's Bold Mission is based on characters created by Miss Martha Finley, a nineteenth-century novelist who penned a series of best-selling books about the Christian life. Her books inspired millions of readers in her own time. Mission City Press is pleased to continue Miss Finley's tradition of Christian storytelling in these new adventures of Vi Travilla---a young woman committed to live her faith every day through service to others.