John and Betty Stam: To Die is Gain

This is a story of tragic circumstances and a trustworthy God.  John and Betty Stam were a young Christian couple working for The Lord in China. The year was 1934, a turbulent time in history and the Stams were right in the thick of it. Calm in the face of trouble the Stams trusted in their loving heavenly father – and you can too!  In the story of two young martyrs who believed in God and in his call on their lives, there is heartbreak and there is strength. The painful story of John and Betty Stam retains a spark of hope through the power of their testimony and the life of their infant daughter who survived them.  The Trailblazer series collects great stories from Christians of the past and delivers them to the young people of today.  This gripping and astonishing story from Rachel Lane will challenge young readers to take risks for God like John and Betty Stam did.  A well–known and long–standing series:Over 50 titles Great for ages 9 to 14Published in 14 languages Half a million books soldAlso available in box sets when one book is not enough! 7 themed box sets, each with 5 booksEach biography follows the trailblazer’s journey to faith,and on to the work that God had planned for them. With lots of dialogue, these engaging stories show how God uses normal individuals to bring about his purpose.  Each book features:Thinking Further Topics for each chapter to help readers think about how what they’ve read applies to their life todayTimeline of important events in the lifetime of each book’s subject