Charles Allen, loving husband and father in a family of eight, shares his personal experience of conquering the heartache and tragedy of losing two children to cystic fibrosis, and both his oldest daughter and wife to cancer. Through the details of Allen’s experiences of coping with the loss of four family members, it becomes clear how tragedy can become a powerful source of personal growth and how faith plays an important role in the trials and tribulations of life. Allen’s mourning culminates with the selfless gift given to him by his wife, Sue, as she struggles with her last breath. Through touching personal journal entries and revealing narrative, The Gift chronicles one man’s struggles with, and triumph over, loss and grief.
This book "tells us of the Reformation in Europe-- especially as it relates to England-- including the Pilgrims' quest for religious freedom and the Puritans' desire to follow Christ. The story of sacrifice is a saga of courage amid centuries of religious upheaval. It is a story filled with timeless examples of the love of God, even during the darkest time of the Dark Ages, all in preparation for the restoration of the gospel in the latter days. The details of each character portrayed in Out of Captivity create a unique story that is a must reading for patriotic Latter-day Saints"--Publisher's description
What did Thomas Jefferson believe about the divine purpose of the United States of America? What compelling role did the Puritans play in setting the stage for the American Revolution? What profound affect did Native Americans have on the forming of our constitution? All of these questions and much more are answered in this fascinating work. Little known information is contained within these pages about the beginnings of our country through the founding of the Massachusetts Bay Company in Sempringham, England. Journey of Promise covers the highlights of events that led to Puritan England and New England, and ultimately the founding of the United States of America. Included are several short biographies of key Puritans including Henry Dunster, first President of Harvard University, Anne Bradstreet, first American poet and elect lady, and John Elliott, apostle to the Native Americans. Charles also sheds light on four of our founding fathers, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington and Benjamin Franklin and their religious beliefs and influences on our nation. If you want to learn detailed knowledge about the people who founded and believed in this nation that is not taught in schools and is not widely published, this book is a valuable addition to your personal library.
Children of Courage is about a family of six children and their parents. Being born with terminal illnesses (Cystic Fibrosis), two of the children faced the certainty of early deaths, while the remaining four nurtured, watched, and adjusted as they bid their brother and sister a final goodbye. It took a monumental courage by those facing death to go forward, and it took another type of courage, equally as demanding, for others to adapt and continue on with their own lives. Children of Courage is a family narrative of trial, acceptance, adjustment, and hope as told through entries their father made in his journal wth every measure of succored time lived by their mother. Charles W. Allen wrote Children of Courage with the hope that it would provide comfort, courage, and hope to anyone faced with difficulties, especially those of a long-term nature. He wanted the reader to understand the importance adversity is in building character. Patience, determination, and acts of service to others, while we are being served and challenged, are vital in conquering adversity as we accept our opportunities for real understanding and quality growth. The author wanted those who labor under great challenges to know of the help that he and his family received from others and the strength he gained from reading stories of courage and determination from those who suffered. Children of Courage was written to give back, in some measure, that which he and his family received from others.
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