Books published by Mill Lake Books

This small book explores a big idea-that the Creator of the universe invites human beings to enter into a loving relationship with Him. In the same way that a branch can produce grapes only if it is connected to the vine, Mussolum believes that human beings can only have life, freedom, and fruitfulness if they are dependent on Jesus.

This is the biography of Vern Heidebrecht, a highly successful Christian minister whose pastorates have been marked by long terms and remarkable church growth. After pastoring in Sawyer, North Dakota, Fresno, California, San Jose, California, and Visalia, California. His career culminated in him coming back to his home town of Abbotsford, Britsh Columbia, where he helped Northview Community Church grow into one of the largest churches in Canada. What is surprising about this autobiography is that it is not so much a listing of his achievements (which were many) but a frank description of his struggles, as well as what God taught him along the way. Along with a description of his Christian ministry, the book gives ample attention to his family life (he and wife Carol were blessed with four children) and his later struggles with Parkinson's disease.

Tertullian (c. 160-240 AD) expressed concern over the yoking of faith and reason in his famous question: "What is there in common between Athens and Jerusalem? What between the Academy and the Church?" This question is woven throughout this volume, in which every chapter explores the linkages between faith and reason. While accepting that the existence of God cannot be conclusively proven-or disproven-this book offers an apologetic for the plausibility of the existence of something more than just a material world.

Children have wonderful imaginations, as the story of Belle in this book shows. Still, no matter what age we get to, it is hard to stay creative when we are hungry, upset, lonely or tired. When Belle gets that way, she just isn't herself and she can turn into a Harumph. Myself Today will inspire pre-school aged readers and their grown-up friends to practice self-care, helping each other to build resilience and face life's stresses, big and small. The book includes a recipe to make hummus or a variation of a tasty, nourishing snack.

This memoir is an inspiring and very personal account of how Lawrence and Selma Warkentin steadfastly trusted in God’s guidance and selflessly pursued a lifelong calling to ministry. It is a personal testimony of overcoming near-death experiences, in which the Lord spared them for a life of church planting. Now, looking back over that span of more than 45 years, they have come to realize that there is no greater calling then to serve God, no greater contribution than to extend the boundaries of Christ’s kingdom and no greater satisfaction than to have left a legacy of seven flourishing churches in Canada, Germany, and Austria.