He conquered the thing that nearly took his life At five years old, Cullen Jones nearly drowned. While some people might stay away from water after that, Jones conquered his fear when his mother enrolled him in a swimming class. Not only did he learn to swim, he quickly found that he was a good swimmer and would become one of the world s best. Discover how faith, courage, and hard work led Jones to win an Olympic gold medal and set a new world record in his event. Find out what can happen when you overcome fear and strive to become all God calls you to be. Includes a personal note from Cullen Jones."

Issued On The Occasion Of The Meeting In Rhode Island Of The General Assembly Of The Society Of Colonial Wars, By The Governor, Harry Parsons Cross, Esquire, Of The Rhode Island Society And The Council Of That Society, June 15, 1936.

The themes, words, and concepts in children's literature speak to the whole Christian community. Virginia Thomas and Betty Miller have examined children's literature and designed an extensive and annotated list of children's stories, poems, folk tales, and fiction that express faith, belief, theology, and Christian principles.This unique resource gives churches the opportunity to function as a united community of believers where children and adults have the chance to study, learn, and grow together.

Missy Franklin is one of the most talented swimmers in the world. She is a four-time Olympic gold medalist and currently holds the world record in the 200-meter backstroke and American records in both the 100-meter and 200-meter backstroke. She was Swimming World's World Swimmer of the Year and the American Swimmer of the Year in 2012. This story tells of her rise in fame and humbleness in the sport.