Books with title Guide's Greatest Animal Stories

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!

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!

"Come down one at a time!"The rebel commander shouted."Prayer is mind-boggling. Find out how it rescued two youngsters from a pit, delivered a snorkeling missionary from a mad shark, provided electricity in a power outage, led a teenage girl to the right horse, opened a locked door, and drew water from rocky ground. Oh yes–there’s that little incident involving two boys praying while bullets flew over their heads . . .Here are twelve exciting stories that will supercharge your confidence in the power of prayer.Read by Jay Kiernan, a professional voice-over artists residing in Seminole, Florida and Kim Snyder, a contemporary Christian musician and voice-over artist.

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!

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!

“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.”The woods grew deeper and darker, and she found her way more difficult. Soon Sarah could no longer hear her mother’s clear laugh or her father’s deep voice. Panic-stricken, she began to run. She made a wrong turn and was soon hopelessly lost in the woods.As the light waned and night came on, Sarah grew tired. Tears claimed her, and she curled up by a big rock and cried herself to sleep.Meanwhile, the parents visited with their friends, borrowed some supplies, and returned home just at nightfall. To their horror they discovered that Sarah was gone.You know the feeling when you’re in deep trouble, but you know God can get you out? That feeling is called hope.The 25 true stories from the pages of Guide magazine in this collection are just like that. Meet Sarah, the little girl lost in the woods, whose only hope of rescue was an unbelievable dream. Learn about the day prayer was the only thing standing between Peter’s farm and the swarm of grasshoppers. Ride the Underground Railroad to freedom with Henry. Try to figure out how Tom’s dog is going to rescue six men in danger of drowning after a shipwreck.

Made Any Discoveries Lately?“I’ll have to take the shortcut across the creek,” Samuel called to Mother as he took off on a run.He was going so fast when he splashed across the small stream that the green frogs leaped out of his way in fright. Suddenly he saw a round white pebble lying next to a clamshell. He scooped it up quickly and stuck it in his pocket.“I found a pretty white stone,” he boasted to the other children at recess.Like many of the best stories—most of the stories in Guide’s Greatest Discovery Stories took place long ago and far away. Find out what happens when Mother opens the front door to discover a rattlesnake on her doorstep; and what do the three, rough looking strangers really want onboard the missionary boat? Joseph doesn’t believe the rumors of a haunted house, but what are those noises in the night, and who is climbing the stairs toward him?Discoveries may be big or small—but they’re always exciting! And sometimes they can lead to making important decisions between right or wrong.

Jason and Grandma had only one dollar between them for Christmas. They decided to give it away. Then came a knock on the door. It was the stingiest man in town, bearing gifts... Here are a couple dozen stories that shine with the magic of Christmas, gleaned from 50 years of Guide, a weekly Christian magazine for young people. They brim with enough cheer and goodwill to gladden your heart and burst your generosity into full bloom. You will experience a magical Christmas Eve spent in a barn. A horse that comes in from the cold. A tumbleweed Christmas tree. You will meet people who have discovered how much blessed it is to give than to receive. A boy chooses a doll instead of a wagon -- so he can give it away. Two boys shovel snow for nothing. One man is mistaken for Santa Claus. Grandpa prays for food, and his grand-daughter falls into a whole pile of it hidden in a snowbank. An orphan finds a home. A blue silk dress comes in response to a girl's prayer just in time for the Christmas

Ever heard anyone grumble "it's not fair"? Well, it's a good thing that "it's not fair" all the time! Let's see, by now you've probably evaded punishment for . . . calculating rapidly . . . say, 539 offenses. Among other things, your parents never should have forgiven you for breaking the kitchen window when you played golf in the backyard, your brother should have returned the favor when you punched him in the arm, and your best friend shouldn't have helped you with your homework after the joke you told about her in class. Yeah, grace is really great! Now imagine how it must have felt to be forgiven after burning down a house or for your enemy to save you from certain death. Or to nearly chop your sister in half with an ax or to wreck your father's Jeep, only to discover that he's more worried about your hands than his Jeep. Or even to be a convict saved from the death penalty--because your brother volunteered to die for you. Yeah, even though it's not fair, grace is pretty awesome!

Machete-wielding assassins flee when a horseman rides up- but the missionary they had been sent to kill cant find any hoof prints. A teenager hurls a rock at the kerosene lantern hanging just above the preachers head- and a mysterious hand reaches out to grab the stone. Seven dogs show up at a missionarys home an prevent a mob fro murdering the family- on three separate occasions.But God doesnt 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.Theres nothing like a good mission story to remind you that God is faithful to everyone who is totally committed to Him!