In God We Trust: Stories of Faith in American History

by Timothy Crater, Ranelda Hunsicker

History Comes Alive In A Fun Way!

and #147;God cannot support this free and blessed country unless Christians take a stand for what is right. They must vote for honest leaders and do their duty to their country as a part of their duty to God. and #148; and #151;Charles Finney

Down through our nation and #146;s history, men and women have taken a stand for right. They came seeking religious freedom and found that their faith in God played a role in many life-changing decisions and #151;in discovering new territories, in setting up new governments, in establishing what was fair and just for all. These are their stories. . . .

In God We Trust presents factual information in a fun and lively way. Each
narrative story highlights a person in history, focusing on how that person and #146;s faith in God played an important part in the development of America. Christopher Columbus, Father Marquette, Abigail Adams, Daniel Webster, Abraham Lincoln, Hiram Revels, and many more, come alive through the colorful illustrations, delighting young and old alike.

These men and women of differing backgrounds and nationalities, brought to our nation a collective heritage of faith in God that stands the test of time and allows us the freedom of religion today. Their stories will build your faith and strengthen your trust in God for the future of our nation.

and #147;This book will become a key for you to appreciate that our nation and #146;s greatness and security rest upon faith in God. and #148; and #151;Senator John Ashcroft

Genres: History

224 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 1997

Reviews

[Katherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Documents the life stories of 50 different historical figures from Leif Ericson to Mary McLeod Bethune and how their lives made contributions to the Christian faith of the United States. The people featured vary greatly in backgrounds, professions, and heritages. Also, the sidebars are very helpful to add information about historical sites you can visit today. Great for elementary level. Could be used to supplement existing historical studies.

[Candie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great children's book for young readers. They learn about some of our country's greatest hereos. They are also taught that these resilient people were inspired by God and had Christian principles that helped shape our country.

[Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm embarrassed to admit how much I loved this book as a kid. Three stars is a compromise between the five stars I would have given it when I was 10 and the one star I would give it if I read it today.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Would have given 5 stars but I noticed numerous typos. The stories themselves are wonderful and inspiring.

[Abigail Westbrook · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one was a good history intro for young kids. The mini-bios are easy to read but are also pretty limited in scope, given the length and intended audience. I wouldn’t use this as your only history source because a well-rounded approach is so important - but this is a good addition to your American history bookshelf.

[Jenna Hyde · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read aloud with my kids during our homeschool study of American history. It was very inspiring, but also glossed over the other realities going on at the time. So I’m glad I had our history books to get a fuller picture.

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short, simple biographies of Christian's who impacted America.

[Joanna Penfield · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a read aloud for school. Great stories of Christian men and women in our nation's past, but I wasn't a fan of how the stories were told.