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By Faith Isaac is a Bible story taken directly from the Old Testament. The first half of the book explores Abraham’s faith journey and listens in to conversations between Abraham and Isaac as Abraham carefully passes on the faith lessons he has learned. When Abraham faces his greatest faith test, the sacrifice of his son, Isaac embarks on his own faith journey. After marrying Rebekah, Isaac has to learn a new lesson of faith – one which his forefathers had not had to deal with.
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The Plan explores the Plan of Redemption as conceived in the mind of God before the creation of the world. The book tells in story form the many ways The Plan is revealed – in creation, in the constellations, in the stories of Bible characters, and, of course, in the story of Jesus. The major characters are Father, Son, Spirit and the dragon. The story begins in eternity past and is still being written.
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BOOK REVIEWS
By Faith Isaac: …informative besides being captivating. I love what I am learning while I am being entertained! – Ruth Berg
“a rich and engaging drama, faithful to the biblical text.” Rolly Laing
“intriguing and riveting .. will keep you turning the pages.” Jean Barsness
By Faith Isaac is an intriguing and riveting novel which portrays the dynamic Old Testament story of the patriarch Isaac, his walk of faith and his relationship with Yahweh his GOD. Was this reason enough for GOD to include him in the Bible’s Great Hall of Fame recorded in Hebrews? Elsa Henderson’s amazing innovative and creative competence will keep you turning pages until you discover why.
Dr Jean Barsness,
Missions Consultant and Professor of Global Studies
Conference Speaker and author
It is one thing to know the facts of a scenario, it is quite another to read a creative and imaginative interpretation of those facts. Elsa Henderson has brought the account of Abraham and Isaac to life in a way that is fresh, scintillating and captivating. The reader will never view these two Biblical giants the same way again. I strongly endorse this unique book.
Gordon Elhard
Founding Member, Centre Street Church, Calgary, Canada
Retired School Principal and Superintendent
The Plan:
Just started reading "The Plan" and what a start it is! Very novel/creative on how the Father, Son and Spirit came together to create The Plan. The scriptural references were eye opening. – Dave Rustulka
I liked listening in to your take on Heavenly conversations throughout the book. – Rob Henderson
It amazes me how articulate and knowledgeable you are as well as how you are able to tell the story. Your book is giving me a condensed overview [of the Old Testament] which is much appreciated. – Pat Halbauer
I wasn’t an avid reader, but after reading a little, I am literally dying for more. I just love the way you write. –Robert Genois
It reads like an epic movie. – Olga Winstanley
BIOGRAPHY
Elsa’s knack for writing Bible stories was caught rather than taught. From infancy, she and her siblings learned Bible stories at the knee of their mother, a master storyteller, who told rather than read the stories. Elsa credits her mother for her creativity. From her father she learned the discipline of research and staying within the boundaries of known truth.
Born in Canada, Elsa spent her early childhood in China, where her parents were missionaries with the China Inland Mission. When communism took over China, the family returned to Three Hills, Alberta, where Elsa got her schooling. After graduating from Prairie Bible Institute in 1964, Elsa moved to Calgary, where she attended university and became a high school teacher of English and math.
While busy teaching in the public education system, Elsa often longed to have the time to teach the Bible. That desire was fulfilled in an unexpected way.
After marrying Roy Henderson in 1986, Elsa retired from teaching and worked with her husband in the travel industry. In 2001 they both retired, which provided the opportunity to teach the Bible in small group settings, in one-on-one discipleship, and through writing.
At a Bible conference in 2006, Elsa accepted the challenge to spend quality time in God’s Word. The next morning she got up 1½ hours earlier than usual to study God’s Word before breakfast, a pattern she has followed ever since.
She wondered why Isaac was listed among the giants of faith in Hebrews 11. When her Bible study notes began to come out in story form, she decided to pursue that format. By Faith Isaac became the title of the story even before she knew the answer to the question.
While working on By Faith Isaac, Elsa paused one Advent season to explore why wise men came from the east all the way to Bethlehem. She knew from childhood that Chinese evangelists often preached the gospel from Chinese characters, which are pictorial. She also learned that many Chinese Christians believe one of the wise men was from China.
That was the springboard for her story, Wise Men Seek Him. She printed 100 copies at Staples and shared them with friends, who encouraged her to get the story published.
And that introduced Elsa to the publishing industry. Two years later By Faith Isaac was published. Before that was in print, she was working on another story, The Plan. The Plan of Redemption was conceived in the mind of God before creation. Elsa tells that Plan in story form starting in eternity past and stretching to eternity future.
Elsa still resides in Calgary. She prays that her Bible stories, especially those from the Old Testament, will inspire people to dig into the Bible for themselves.
Author Elsa Henderson
BOOK TRAILER
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This is Matt Russell, a librarian with a keen interest in enriching our collection with remarkable literary works. I recently came across your book and was captivated by its unique premise and storytelling. Considering the upcoming American Library Association Conference and Exhibit in San Diego, CA, in 2024, I believe your book would make an excellent addition to our showcase. The conference provides an exceptional platform to introduce your work to a broader audience, connect with fellow authors, and engage with literary enthusiasts. This could be a fantastic opportunity to garner attention from librarians, educators, and book enthusiasts alike. I look forward to the possibility of showcasing your book at ALA 2024.