Gundersen''s unique treatment of this rarely-addressed subject can make the difference between parents who participate in their children''s deception and presumption, or parents who truly guide him to eternal life. If a small child tells us he thinks he''s saved, do we take his words at face value? How do we test his profession, especially without seeming to doubt the child and discourage him? Many have found this book the most useful guide ever written on the topic. This updated edition contains additional chapters and helps for parents and pastors.

One of our all-time most beloved titles, the story of Little Daisy’s persistence in the principles of her godly upbringing, even in her trials, has touched many readers. Though life’s trials have taken from her the parents who taught her God’s Word, and placed her in poverty, she continues to walk according to God’s commandments.While selling flowers on a street corner of the city, Daisy’s tender, child-like words of reproof bring even crusty old General Forster to see the sin of taking God’s name in vain. Soon after, her life changes dramatically, as she teaches both young and old to be more conscientious in their speech.This volume is one of the eleven titles in the “Children’s Character-Building Collection”, our popular reprints of 19th-century Christian books for young children.

A collection of short stories to show the sad results that come our way when we do not resist temptation:In the first story, "Young Martin and the Silver Sixpence", Bernard Martin''s carelessness with his employer''s money gets him in trouble, and then he is tempted to conceal something in his possession which is not his. The second story, the famous and much-published "Farmer Goodwin''s Rule" (never do during the day that which will worry you at night), Randy is ashamed of being the one who stands for what is right, and learns the hard lessons that come when we compromise our principles; and in the third story, "Albert and Herbert: Who is the Coward?", Herbert fails to muster up the courage to say "No."These stories will ring true in children''s hearts and consciences as they remember similar situations that revealed their true character!This volume is one of the eleven titles in the “Children’s Character-Building Collection”, our popular reprints of 19th-century Christian books for young children.

What is more vital to early character training in children than forming the habit of telling the truth? In two of the most meaningful stories we''ve ever published, the blessings that follow those who live in paths of truth are made abundantly clear to the reader.The first story, "Truth Ensures the Future for Charles and Harry", demonstrates that telling the truth about your actions, even when your honesty brings costly consequences, still reaps the greatest benefit.The second story, "Little Mary''s First and Last Falsehood", shows how starting on a path of lies leads to the miseries of a troubled conscience, and the inescapable trap of telling more and more lies to conceal your first lie--until you finally break the chain and enjoy the freedom is truth again.This volume is one of eleven titles in the "Children''s Character-Building Collection", our popular reprints of 19th-century Christian books for young children.

Charles certainly had more than enough troubles in life for a boy his age. After all, how many of us would adjust easily to being orphaned at a young age? So it was that his rebellious ways began, as Charles resisted the control of any rules in his life.But Charles was favored with the privilege of being adopted by a kind, godly woman, though his adoptive father did not care at all about knowing God. Time and again, Charles falls into the same rebellious habits, and time and again, he regrets these failures—until some real guidance from wise and godly friends enters his life and he is changed forever. Children will see themselves in Charles'' weaknesses, struggles, and temptations.This volume is one of the eleven titles in the "Children''s Character-Building Collection", our popular reprints of 19th-century Christian books for young children.

Do you believe what the Lord Jesus said is true even of your children: "out of what fills the heart, the mouth speaks"? In the same way in which weeds can grow and take over an otherwise fruitful field, so sin can grow in the hearts of children, alongside other good traits, and yet be ignored or unnoticed by both them and their parents.One of our most life-changing titles of all, "The Weed With an Ill Name" shows children the danger of self-righteousness. How easily children raised in a Christian home can presumptuously judge others to be worse than themselves, and thus ignore their own faults!This volume is one of eleven titles in the "Children''s Character-Building Collection", our popular reprints of 19th-century Christian books for young children.

"The Little Medicine Carrier" is the story of a young boy, George Wayland, who carries and delivers the medicines for a country doctor to the ill people of neighboring villages. During his travels, George finds many opportunities to do good, and experiences challenging situations which teach him the importance of resisting temptation and being honest in all his work.This little volume is one of eleven stories in the Children''s Character Building Collection, our popular reprints of 19th-century Christian books for young children.

Beginning with the story of Robert, the workshop apprentice, "Godliness is Great Gain" contains six moving stories of people who walked in integrity before the Lord and enjoyed much blessing for those choices later in life.Robert''s loyalty and diligence in a dismal job results in great recognition and advancement later in life; Arthur''s kindness to a poor woman in the rain, who everyone else finds easy to ignore, comes back to bring blessing to him; Mrs. Warner has a change of heart about people she deems not worthy of her company; and other stories that show how God unexpectedly rewards many a good deed.This volume is one of the eleven titles in the "Children''s Character-Building Collection", our popular reprints of 19th-century Christian books for young children.

Gundersen''s unique treatment of this rarely-addressed subject can make the difference between parents who participate in their children''s deception and presumption, or parents who truly guide him to eternal life. If a small child tells us he thinks he''s saved, do we take his words at face value? How do we test his profession, especially without seeming to doubt the child and discourage him? Many have found this book the most useful guide ever written on the topic. This updated edition contains additional chapters and helps for parents and pastors.

One of our all-time most beloved titles, the story of Little Daisy’s persistence in the principles of her godly upbringing, even in her trials, has touched many readers. Though life’s trials have taken from her the parents who taught her God’s Word, and placed her in poverty, she continues to walk according to God’s commandments.While selling flowers on a street corner of the city, Daisy’s tender, child-like words of reproof bring even crusty old General Forster to see the sin of taking God’s name in vain. Soon after, her life changes dramatically, as she teaches both young and old to be more conscientious in their speech.This volume is one of the eleven titles in the “Children’s Character-Building Collection”, our popular reprints of 19th-century Christian books for young children.

A collection of short stories to show the sad results that come our way when we do not resist temptation:In the first story, "Young Martin and the Silver Sixpence", Bernard Martin''s carelessness with his employer''s money gets him in trouble, and then he is tempted to conceal something in his possession which is not his. The second story, the famous and much-published "Farmer Goodwin''s Rule" (never do during the day that which will worry you at night), Randy is ashamed of being the one who stands for what is right, and learns the hard lessons that come when we compromise our principles; and in the third story, "Albert and Herbert: Who is the Coward?", Herbert fails to muster up the courage to say "No."These stories will ring true in children''s hearts and consciences as they remember similar situations that revealed their true character!This volume is one of the eleven titles in the “Children’s Character-Building Collection”, our popular reprints of 19th-century Christian books for young children.

What is more vital to early character training in children than forming the habit of telling the truth? In two of the most meaningful stories we''ve ever published, the blessings that follow those who live in paths of truth are made abundantly clear to the reader.The first story, "Truth Ensures the Future for Charles and Harry", demonstrates that telling the truth about your actions, even when your honesty brings costly consequences, still reaps the greatest benefit.The second story, "Little Mary''s First and Last Falsehood", shows how starting on a path of lies leads to the miseries of a troubled conscience, and the inescapable trap of telling more and more lies to conceal your first lie--until you finally break the chain and enjoy the freedom is truth again.This volume is one of eleven titles in the "Children''s Character-Building Collection", our popular reprints of 19th-century Christian books for young children.

Charles certainly had more than enough troubles in life for a boy his age. After all, how many of us would adjust easily to being orphaned at a young age? So it was that his rebellious ways began, as Charles resisted the control of any rules in his life.But Charles was favored with the privilege of being adopted by a kind, godly woman, though his adoptive father did not care at all about knowing God. Time and again, Charles falls into the same rebellious habits, and time and again, he regrets these failures—until some real guidance from wise and godly friends enters his life and he is changed forever. Children will see themselves in Charles'' weaknesses, struggles, and temptations.This volume is one of the eleven titles in the "Children''s Character-Building Collection", our popular reprints of 19th-century Christian books for young children.

Do you believe what the Lord Jesus said is true even of your children: "out of what fills the heart, the mouth speaks"? In the same way in which weeds can grow and take over an otherwise fruitful field, so sin can grow in the hearts of children, alongside other good traits, and yet be ignored or unnoticed by both them and their parents.One of our most life-changing titles of all, "The Weed With an Ill Name" shows children the danger of self-righteousness. How easily children raised in a Christian home can presumptuously judge others to be worse than themselves, and thus ignore their own faults!This volume is one of eleven titles in the "Children''s Character-Building Collection", our popular reprints of 19th-century Christian books for young children.

"The Little Medicine Carrier" is the story of a young boy, George Wayland, who carries and delivers the medicines for a country doctor to the ill people of neighboring villages. During his travels, George finds many opportunities to do good, and experiences challenging situations which teach him the importance of resisting temptation and being honest in all his work.This little volume is one of eleven stories in the Children''s Character Building Collection, our popular reprints of 19th-century Christian books for young children.

Beginning with the story of Robert, the workshop apprentice, "Godliness is Great Gain" contains six moving stories of people who walked in integrity before the Lord and enjoyed much blessing for those choices later in life.Robert''s loyalty and diligence in a dismal job results in great recognition and advancement later in life; Arthur''s kindness to a poor woman in the rain, who everyone else finds easy to ignore, comes back to bring blessing to him; Mrs. Warner has a change of heart about people she deems not worthy of her company; and other stories that show how God unexpectedly rewards many a good deed.This volume is one of the eleven titles in the "Children''s Character-Building Collection", our popular reprints of 19th-century Christian books for young children.