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Norma R Youngberg (–1985)

Author of Nyla and the White Crocodile

20 Works 290 Members 4 Reviews

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Works by Norma R Youngberg

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Legal name
Youngberg, Norma Rhoads
Other names
Rhoads, Norma
Youngberg, Norma
Date of death
1985
Gender
female
Occupations
missionary
Nationality
USA
Associated Place (for map)
USA

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Gripping story of how the gospel came to the river people of northern Borneo gripping story of how the gospel came to the river people of northern Borneo and transform the far-ridden primitives of the Dyak longhouses into God-trusting, industrious, clean-living citizens.

Poojee, a young Christian teacher, braved the elements, the jungle, and native witchcraft to to to tell his fellow tribesmen what he had learned from the little black book and what he heard "the drums of God" telling him.

The show more story of how it all happened focuses on Nyla, daughter of the Dyak chief, and her terrifying encounter with a mysterious white crocodile. show less
The boy wanted nothing to do with God—the God the mission teacher talked about. He decided to leave this place and climb the mountain to another village where the witch doctor managed everyone's problems in the good old way, with magic and charms.So he escaped from the cluster of huts decide the shining pool, but Someone followed him. Someone listened to his unspoken word. Someone knew his secret thoughts. Someone knew about events before they happen. Someone protected him from danger. show more Could God be that great?In one day, in a blaze of terror, the boy discovered the witch doctors real character.Drawn by new affection and strong curiosity, the boy returned to the shining pool; and there he saw the naked power of God revealed in a miracle of love. And he knew the truth: no one can hide from God. show less
An incredible, true story of a missionary family who landed on Great Sangir Island, just south of the Philippines in the Pacific Ocean to teach islanders truth, loyalty and faith. At first the village people were suspicious of the newcomers but soon many grew to love and respect the Christian family. However, the witch doctor, the chief and many of the head men resented them being there. They decided to counteract the Christian influence by importing some Islamic leaders from an island show more nearby. The plot thickens when the Christians were confined to the seashore while most of the villagers climbed a mountain to escape a gigantic tidal wave that was created by an erupting volcano on an island close by. Read how God intervened and miraculously delivered his servants from serious accidents, destruction and immediate death. A very exciting and thrilling story! show less
Toga looked around in the darkness. Something was out there--the heavy breathing sound was getting closer.

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ISBNs
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