Books with author Voice of the Martyrs

The apostles knew without a doubt that Jesus was alive and was God’s son, and they also knew they had been called to proclaim that truth to others. God had shown them, through the person of Jesus Christ, the only means of Redemption, and they were compelled to "teach all nations" His message of salvation by grace through faith in Christ. The first graphic novel released in this series, The Twelve, tells about the lives and deaths of the twelve apostles.

Jesus’ disciple Thomas rightly earned the title "Doubting Thomas" by refusing to believe that Jesus had risen from the dead. He told the disciples, "Unless I see in His hands the print of the nails, I will not believe." Soon after, Jesus appeared to Thomas, shattering his unbelief. Thomas became so convinced of the resurrection of Jesus Christ that he took the gospel to India, where he is believed to have died as a martyr at the hands of Hindu priests. Children will be inspired by his courage to take the gospel to a strange land where his legacy of faith lives on today.

Look behind the legends and tales of Santa Claus to learn the true story of a steadfast, godly man who refused t deny Christ and then suffered for His sake. When Nicholas was a young boy, both of his parents died and he used his inheritance to help others. As a grown man, he became a leader in the church. He was later imprisoned under the Roman emperor Diocletian, who imprisoned church leaders in an effort to stop the spread of the gospel. After Nicholas was released, he faced a new challenge: A wrong teaching had infiltrated the church. Nicholas had to stand for truth, but that, too, came with a price. However, it did not deter him from generously giving to those in need until his death. God’s Courageous Gift-Giver will inspire children to give gifts to others.

He defended the faith and became Christianity’s first martyr. Stephen lived a life full of faith, performing miracles, boldly telling others about Jesus and even serving with others to help widows in their time of need. Then, his courageous witness was silenced. However, the gospel could not be stopped, as his martyrdom caused the gospel to be pushed outside the city walls of Jerusalem and into the surrounding region. Written to inspire children to witness boldly for Jesus Christ, God’s Courageous Witness is a reminder of the Holy Spirit’s power when we face opposition for the Lord’s sake.

He hunted down the followers of Christ and threw them into prison. However, as he made his way to Damascus to arrest more, Jesus appeared to him in a blinding light. Soon Saul the persecutor became one of Christ’s boldest apostles, whom we know as Paul. God’s Courageous Apostle highlights some of the dramatic events in the life of the apostle Paul, who founded many of the first "underground" congregations and spent time in prison for his witness. His story will inspire children to share Christ with the lost.

Buried beneath the sentimental cards and candy hearts lies the story of a man named Valentine who defied an imperial order prohibiting marriage. The emperor, known as Claudius the Cruel, needed all strong young men to enlist in Rome’s military, so he forbade them from getting married. When Valentine was caught marrying couples in secret, he was brought before the emperor. Valentine saw an open door to share the gospel with the emperor. Did the emperor choose to place his trust in Christ? Children will be inspired by Valentine, a courageous evangelist who dared to share the gospel with a cruel emperor.

Go beyond the St. Patrick’s Day symbols of shamrocks and leprechauns and hear the story of a man determined to share the message of salvation with the people who had made him a slave. When Patrick was a young boy, pirates invaded his home and made him a slave on the island known today as Ireland. While there, he recalled the Bible stories that his father had told him and dedicated his life to the Lord. Although he later escaped and returned home, he knew the Lord was calling him back to share the gospel with his captors. Your children will be inspired by the story of this courageous man who returned to Ireland with the gospel despite great opposition.

Mary Khoury was only seventeen when her Lebanese village was attacked. Islamic fanatics had already killed both her parents. Staring down the barrel of a gun Mary had to make the ultimate choice. She was told to deny Christ or die! What would you choose? Young Christians the world over have faced suffering and even death as they courageously stood before those who opposed the Gospel. With incredible tenacity these young heroes chose God over man, faith over fear. Their stories will motivate you to inspect your own heart, challenge you to become rock solid in your faith, and encourage you to live your life as if you will be Forever Young.

Mary Khoury was only seventeen when her Lebanese village was attacked. Islamic fanatics had already killed both her parents. Staring down the barrel of a gun Mary had to make the ultimate choice. She was told to deny Christ or die! What would you choose? Young Christians the world over have faced suffering and even death as they courageously stood before those who opposed the Gospel. With incredible tenacity these young heroes chose God over man, faith over fear. Their stories will motivate you to inspect your own heart, challenge you to become rock solid in your faith, and encourage you to live your life as if you will be Forever Young.