Stories, truth, and a seat at the table.

Name: Funny and Inspiring Stories of Hope and Love
Author: R.S. Smith
ISBN: 978-1916617315

Heartwarming true stories, honest teaching on Christian faith and life, and a cookbook of beloved dishes from ten cuisines. Every book supports Christ for Czechia’s work sharing the love of Jesus with the Czech people.

The books

Something to lift your spirits, something to deepen your faith, and something to share around the table.

THREE SHORT STORIES

Funny and Inspiring Stories of Hope and Love

A feel-good collection of true stories about unlikely friendships, lasting love, courage and faith, from “Burned Biscuits” to “Red Marbles.” Perfect for a quick pick-me-up or a long, cozy read.

CHRISTIAN FAITH & LIFE

Rightly Dividing the Truth

More than 70 short, Scripture-rooted discussions on faith, prayer, hope, grace, marriage and freedom in Christ. Read one a day as a devotional, or use them to spark conversation in your small group.

COOKBOOK · 100 RECIPES

Beloved Culinary Treasures from Around the World

The top 10 dishes from 10 global cuisines, including a full chapter of Czech classics. Each recipe comes with step-by-step instructions and the history behind the dish.

WHY CZECHIA

Reintroducing a nation to the God of love.

From Jan Hus to the end of communist rule, the Czech lands have a deep and complicated history with faith. Today the Czech Republic is one of the least religious countries in Europe. Christ for Czechia exists to sow seeds of hope and truth there, and to strengthen the believers who are already sharing it.

10M+

people live in the Czech Republic.

68%

of those who answered the 2021 census reported no religious belief.

Source: Czech Statistical Office, Census 2021.

Every book you buy supports this work.

Proceeds help Christ for Czechia share the message of hope and love across the country.

A look inside

A few favorites from each book.

FROM THE STORIES

The Shoe Story
‘The Old Lady with a Flat Tire
Burned Biscuits
Red Marbles
‘The Marine and the Girl Next Door

FROM THE TEACHINGS

Be Still and Know I Am God
Anchoring Our Souls in Hope
Don’t Be Afraid, Only Believe
Freedom in Christ
The Joy of the Lord Is Our Strength

FROM THE KITCHEN

Vepřo Knedlo Zelo

Roast pork, dumplings and sauerkraut, the Czech national dish. One of ten Czech classics in the cookbook, alongside svíčková, kulajda and palačinky.

★★★★★

“I’ve been enjoying your book immensely. Read 100 pages tonight. My favorite was the Gorilla and the Lion.”

Gary, reader of Funny and Inspiring Stories of Hope and Love

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Books written to share God’s love, with proceeds supporting Christ for Czechia.