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Stepping Heavenward is a fabulous book, written in the form of an old-fashioned journal full of dialogue, correspondence, and some excerpts of classic Christian literature. The author, Elizabeth Prentiss (1818 -1878) was the daughter of an early nineteenth-century revival preacher. Published in 1869 Stepping Heavenward carries a refreshing old-time flavor, while relaying the timeless truths of dependence on God, love for your neighbor, and the paradoxical joy found through sharing in Christ’s suffering. The book follows Katherine from age 16 through various stages of life as she grows in wisdom. Here are some words from a letter Katherine receives from an older woman, mentor, and friend, who has suffered much and is about to die. She writes of any mature Christian saying, “He is not only a creature in Jesus Christ, but has the habitual and blessed consciousness that this is so.” This book aims to help us in our path heavenward, and succeeds wonderfully.  order here