First published in 1869, Elizabeth Prentiss’ Stepping Heavenward has become an enduring classic of Christian literature. The fictional story is told through the words of Katherine, who details her spiritual journey in her personal diary over many decades. Young readers who seek to follow Christ will be able to relate to Katherine’s honest faith struggles through the various vicissitudes of life.

As the narrative progresses and the years pass by, the reader will notice how Katherine’s faith matures, her love deepens, and her hope in the gospel grows more stable. Prentiss’ classic provides a picture of what God’s work of sanctification looks like in the life of the believer. Increasingly, as we “step heavenward,” we become more and more conformed to the image of the Son of God, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

This enduring work of fiction is recommended for both young women and young men, and for all Christian adults.