Christian Light PublicationsJanuary – February 2017

Light Side Dark SideI was shocked at her openness.“We will eat food and thank the spirits for their

protection. Maybe there will be a sacrifice.” She glanced at the sun and crossed her arms. “We won’t know until it is dark.”

The girl’s eyes looked eerie. Something seemed to dance in them, something other than a twinkle or a reflection of the setting sun. Suddenly a calm came over me. Putting my hand on her shoulder, I said, “My friend, you do not have to dance for the devil. Don’t you know that Jesus Christ can set you free?”

To my utter astonishment, the girl replied, “I know. But I have a demon dancing in my head. I must dance to please it. I must offer to the spirits so they don’t become angry and hurt me.”

“Well, why don’t you leave Satan behind and follow Jesus if you know devil worship is wrong?”

The girl’s eyes flashed and glared at me. She shook her head so hard the large silver discs on her ears danced. “Oh, but I can’t! If I forsake my demon and Satan completely, the demon will jump on me and hurt me. If I leave Satan worship, I would need to give Satan a big gift.” She dropped her voice. “Someone’s blood.”

“But Satan also had me in his grip before I was a Christian,” I replied. “I left Satan behind without giving him anything, because I owe him nothing.”

The girl shrugged off my hand and sighed in exas-peration, as though wondering how a white girl could be so simple about such important things. “For me, it is not that easy. But you could do that because you were born in a Christian home. I was born with this demon in my head.”

I tried one more time. “All right, what if I were born into a home like yours and decided to become a Christian but didn’t give Satan any gift. Could I do that?”

She nodded. “Yes, you could do that. But you would have to do it in complete faith. If you have even a small doubt, the devil will devour you. I do not have enough faith to leave. This demon protects me. He is my life.” She leaned forward and pointed her finger right in my face. “Don’t walk alone after dark. The Haitian proverb says, ‘Curses don’t fear the night.’ ”

Before I could say more, she tugged her friend’s hand. They walked away and began flirting with a group of young men. The blaring, irregular beat of rah-rah music filled the air. Goose bumps rose on my arms, and I glanced at the sky. I would have to hurry to reach the mission before the sun set.

My sandals kicked up dust as I jogged the half mile to the mission house. The girl’s warning rang in my ears, “Don’t walk alone after dark.” My experi-ence was limited, but I knew the Haitians considered nighttime the devil’s hour. Darkness hates the Light.

My heart was deeply burdened—young girls in such terrible bondage to Satan and his dark kingdom! But then there were people like Jock, living in obvious communion with the Lord. Two very real and very different worlds, a light side and a dark side.

–Excerpt from Light Side Dark Side (see page 4)

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Pleasant Valley Farm Coloring BookHelga Moser, Illustrated by Nadia GuraChildren can relive their favorite Pleasant Valley Farm moments with their very own coloring book featuring Danny, Chester, Shadow, and Snoopy.

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Children Like Me on Land and SeaJoanna F. MartinWhen Christian mothers and fathers were perse-cuted for their faith, what happened to their children? These are the stories of Mennonite boys and girls from long ago who suffered because of their parents’ faith, and grew up to love and appreciate that faith.

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The Miner’s Song Loreen PlettMining was Ramon’s life. The sight of silver ore sparkling in the light of his headlamp thrilled him. But on a night of celebration, Ramon’s life took a tragic turn. It was when he landed in the hospital that he heard the songs. Songs about Jesus and hope whispered, swelled, and swept through his lonely heart. “God!” he pleaded, “I need this hope.” Then God sent Art Plett across Ramon’s path. The Miner’s Song is the wonderful true story of two desperate souls and how a merciful God used one of them to bring grace, peace, and a song to the other.

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2017 Daily Planner Sue Hooley A woman’s life consists of many details, calling for organization. This planner helps to simplify her life. Designed for busy moms, but adaptable to any homemaker’s needs.

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Clyde the RebelRebecca Martin The time is spring 1775, and the first shots of the American Revolution have been fired. Young Peter Miller is tested when his friends make the war sound glamorous, but then the family’s posses-sions are confiscated and his cherished colt is lost to the claims of war. Where will his allegiance turn?

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By the Fields of Fish CreekJudy Yoder At their new home in eastern Kansas, Eli is never happier than when he is exploring Fish Creek, which meanders through their farm. Then Dad and Mom begin praying about another move, and Eli finds he must leave Fish Creek far behind. Will his dreams of becoming a cowboy farmer on the prairie be lost forever? Sequel to You are Too Small, Little Eli.

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The Work of His Hands Pablo YoderSometimes nature shouts like the thunder of waves on a rocky shore. Sometimes it whispers like autumn leaves that dance from the treetops to the forest floor. Always it carries a message. God has spoken clearly through the work of His hands. Pablo Yoder treats us to another amazing tour of plants and wildlife in Central and South America in The Work of His Hands, a companion to his earlier book, The Work of Thy Fingers. From a two-toed sloth to the giant Amazon water lily to a lumbering hip-popotamus, each chapter is brimful of joyful enthusiasm for God’s creation. Gain a deeper appreciation for God’s handiwork through stories, facts, and photographs that display His might, creativity, and magnificence.

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Dot-to-dots about Bible characters.

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Six mazes related to Psalm 23.

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Activities with a story of a runaway sheep.

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New Children’s TractsSeeds of FaithThese tracts are an outreach tool, giving youngsters something to do while introducing them in a tiny way to God and the Bible.

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Birds in My BackyardBright birds aren’t only in zoos and faraway places—they are also in your backyard, ready to delight you with their feathers and frolics.

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Life in the WoodsDid you know a fly’s eye is made up of hundreds of little eyes? Have you ever seen the details of a crane fly’s wings?

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God Made the MarshEnjoy a visit to the summer marsh. Observe an unusual water lily. Take a close-up look at the eye of a damselfly.

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Nature Discoveries with Uncle Mikeis a series of photo books introducing plants and animals from

different habitats. Preschool through second grade. By Mike Atnip

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Shari Beth Shaum

Sometimes gray areas can become quite acceptable in our lives. But what would life look like if the lines were marked more clearly? Meet Shari Beth, a missionary in Haiti. Follow her as she encounters the stark contrast between God’s power and Satan’s bondage. Feel the pain and poverty of this third world country and be inspired to let your light shine more brightly.

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Light Side Dark Side

Based on a young missionary’s experiences in Haiti.