Still His

From award-winning author-illustrator Don Tate comes a remarkable picture book biography of William Still, known as Father of the Underground Railroad. William Still's parents escaped slavery but had to leave two of their children behind, a tragedy that haunted the family. As a young man, William went to work for the Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society, where he raised money, planned rescues, and helped freedom seekers who had traveled north. One day, a strangely familiar man came into William's office, searching for information about his long-lost family. Could it be? Motivated by his own family's experience, William Still began collecting the stories of thousands of other freedom seekers. As a result, he was able to reunite other families and build a remarkable source of information, including encounters with Harriet Tubman, Henry "Box" Brown, and William and Ellen Craft. Award-winning author-illustrator Don Tate brings to life the incredible, true story of William Still, a man who dedicated his life to recording the stories of enslaved people fleeing to freedom. Tate's powerful words and artwork are sure to inspire young readers in this first-ever picture book biography of the Father of the Underground Railroad.

The daily readings in this book may be regarded as nuggets of spiritual truth, to be turned into coinage for daily liviing. This process involves not only prayerful meditation, but, as Dr. Chambers would insist, strenuous thought and spiritual concentration.

This mother's journey with her son through mental illness and the mental health system is not unlike the stories of millions of families and friends throughout our country who live with mental illness. In the midst of the pain, anger, and frustration that come with this disorder, there is too often a loneliness that draws a dark shroud over the family. And that loneliness, that darkness, can result in isolation from family and friends, a loss of hope, and a questioning of God. The author of His Drums Fell Silent, the Voices Still Speak wants you to know that you are not alone. She tells the story of her "all-American son," a passionate percussionist whose drums and dreams were silenced as he slid deeper and deeper into the darkness of mental illness. His story will touch your heart and speak to your pain. If you know a friend or family who may be struggling with mental illness, this account may give you the understanding and compassion you need to walk with them in a way which could bring some measure of comfort to them . . . to bring your love and God's love into their lives when they so desperately need it. A second story tells how God used the pain of the author and her son to serve others who are facing the same challenges. Because of listening to God's voice, Ladder Homes was founded to provide housing and support for adults with mental illness. Hear the voices of some of the residents, parents and friends as they speak of their pain and new hopes and dreams that life has brought them.

Through It All I Am Still Standing is intended as an encouragement and inspiration. People can also overcome their own life trials and tribulations if they believe and have faith in the God that we serve. This is a true story about a young lady from Africa who grew up and learned how to survive in some of the toughest places in Africa with a difficult family background. She was sexually molested for years at a very young age and found her way to the United States, learning how to survive on her own and putting herself through college. More importantly, she learned to accept Christ as her Savior after facing many life trials and tribulations and even attempted to take her own life on several occasions.

This book is a compilation of six thought-provoking messages from the Scriptures. It is the desire of the author to engage the reading audience with solemn truths in the written word of God. Read this book along with your Bible, to fully understand what the Holy Spirit is saying to you through it. He still speaks!

On the War of Spanish Succession.