Wedding Bell Blues
She fought her guilt.He feared her words.But could a sweet encounter serve up the second chance they craved?Thea accepts her place as the old maid in the kitchen. Her mother needs constant care, so whipping up a love life is out of the question.Phil's heart crumbled like a crushed cookie when Thea said no. But could enough time have passed to allow them to be friends?Two wounded hearts and too many memories. It's a lot to overcome, but given just the right ingredients, could it be a recipe for love?Return to 1968 with the second book in Jennifer Lynn Cary's Relentless series.You will love Wedding Bell Blues, because when it comes this sweet romantic treat, everyone loves seconds-especially second chances. Get it now.
Love Divine
Thirty and single is not exactly where Lauren wants to be in her life. Her childhood friend Blake is the perfect solution. Who could be better marriage material than a pastor?But then she meets Benjamin - attractive, insightful and in tune to her deepest thoughts, and her pragmatic plan seems less appealing than before.Not that she is going to marry him either. God and Benjamin do not get along, and that makes him all wrong for her. He is the only man she has ever met who understands the beauty of the visible world in the same way that she does, but he refuses to believe in the God she trusts in. Steering clear of him means giving up her only chance at happiness. But her faith in Christ might demand that very sacrifice.Love Divine is a brief novel of about 56,000 words, or 200 pages. This is a stand alone Christian Romance.Note to reader - Just for fun, an epilogue has been added to enrich the ending. Hope you enjoy it. October 2015
Vampire Grail
Wulfgar is a vampire, a thelodynamic creature from another galaxy, now locked into our world by one called the Cosmic Jailer. He hides a tormenting secret from his queen, Lilith, which the Necros use as blackmail. She will only go so far with the Necros against Hamashiach-Wulfgar must go further. Unknown to the Darkness, to bury Hamashiach is to plant the Light. From the buried seed springs life, and humanity must reimagine itself. Longinus turns to The Way, the nexus of the Seventh Age. His spear goes on a special mission to the island of Briton, where Wulfgar lives again. Logres is centred on Avalon, but raises up Arthur, a man of mixed race, to carry its flag and to protect against the Saxons. But its main enemy is the Darkness, which ever seeks to extinguish the Light it hates and fears. Finally, it seems as if the Darkness has won, and the dark ages descend. But does the Light not shine in the Darkness? Must Wulfgar remain in the Night?
Mary and Cade
Patience and understanding. Trust. A second chance. Broken people can help each other heal.Mary Robinson has a past. A dark one. She's been betrayed by most everyone who should have protected her. She didn't watch over the ones entrusted to her care. Though she wanted to show love and receive it, she was certain that was never meant to be for her.Cade Jones lost almost everything he held dear all in the span of a few days. A joyous event turned tragic and now he was left to pick up the pieces alone. A widower with four children is unlikely to make it on his own. He needs help. On top of that, he's lonely beyond anything he ever expected.Can these two lost souls find their way to each other and help each other heal? Possibly, but the truth will have to come out first. Just how painful will that be? Can a deep and abiding love take root in the rocky road traveled by a broken man and woman?
30 Days of Darkness
The darkness can be described as a bad experience, a time where your dreams seem to crumble down, your goals seem too far from you, and everythingn you have accomplished in life is over. It is extremely important to understand that the dark feeling and the pain is temporary. During the first 3 chapters you will get to know and understand the story of Johan and Ella; it brings a reality that most of us have dealt with before represented in a fictional love story that did not ended well. In the last 2 chapters the author brings to the table the uplifting resources on how to deal with an adverse situation by remaining resilient; understanding depression, icebergs and success. ALWAYS MOVING FORWARD!
Der Weg der 12 Seelen
Lou lebt ein ganz normales Leben. Zumindest glaubt sie das. Hin und wieder sp羹rt sie den unterdr羹ckten Schmerz, schafft es aber immer wieder ihn beiseitezuschieben und ihr Leben mit ihrer kleinen Familie zu meistern. Es gelingt ihr bis zu dem Zeitpunkt, als ihr eine Frau im Traum begegnet, die ihr sagt, sie solle erwachen und ihr Feuer aus dem dunklen Wald zur羹ckholen. Dieser Traum bringt Lous Leben ein wenig aus der Bahn und l瓣sst sie nicht mehr los, sodass sie versucht herauszufinden, was es mit dem Erwachen und dem Feuer im Wald auf sich hat. Als sie die Antwort darauf gefunden hat, beginnt eine abenteuerliche Reise f羹r Lou. Sie macht sich auf den Weg in den dunklen Wald und begegnet dabei zw繹lf wunderbaren Frauen, die ihr einen Teil von ihr selbst zur羹ck schenken. Teile, die schon lange Zeit im verborgenen lagen.
Rome
Rome (1896) is a novel by French author ?mile Zola. Rome is the second installment in Zola's celebrated Three Cities Trilogy. Published toward the end of Zola's career, the trilogy is an ambitious, sweeping study of one man's struggle with faith in political, religious, and social life. Following his protagonist Abb矇 Pierre Froment, Zola provides a striking portrait of the soul of modern man in crisis with itself and with an ever-changing world. In Rome, Abb矇 Froment-inspired by his pilgrimage to the holy city of Lourdes-writes a book on socialistic Catholicism aimed at reforming the Church in order to benefit its most vulnerable subjects. Facing censure from Vatican officials, he travels to the heart of the Catholic world, where he hopes to gain an audience with the Pope in order to vindicate himself. Filled with hope, and perhaps more than a little na簿ve, Froment believes he can inspire radical institutional changes for the Church. When he gets to Rome, however, he finds himself waiting endlessly for his chance to arrive. As days turn into weeks, and weeks turn to months, Pierre grows tired of the city's ancient beauty, which never fails to remind him of his fate as a member of an institution brought low by its commitment to tradition. Soon, he is faced with a choice-to continue to hope for change, or to change his own, small life. This edition of ?mile Zola's Rome is a classic work of French literature reimagined for modern readers. Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.
Wide, Wide World
When her father leaves and mother becomes ill, a girl is sent to live with a distant relative where she learns some hard life lessons. The girl encounters both good and bad people, but maintains her Christian values. Ellen Montgomery's life drastically changes when she's forced to move in with her estranged Aunt Fortune. The environment is cold and oppressive, a stark comparison to her mother's comforting home. Despite the changes, Ellen explores her new community making several friends along the way. As the years pass, she experiences sickness, death and eventually love. She uses her faith to guide her through many unexpected trials and tribulations. Ellen's story is a testament to a person's ability to stay kind and optimistic no matter the circumstance. The Wide, Wide World was Susan Warner's first and biggest commercial success. It is considered a fixture in the domestic genre showcasing the growing pains of womanhood. Aside from Uncle Tom's Cabin, Warner's was one of the most circulated novels of its time. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Wide, Wide World is both modern and readable. Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.
The Devil’s Pool
A riveting voyage into the heart of mid nineteenth century France, where desire, duty, and social expecta-tions collide with devastating clarity. The Devil's Pool blends intimate psychological tension with sharp social critique, offering a doorway into the moral currents that shaped Paris and the provinces alike. This reader friendly anthology edition presents a lucid, accessible pathway into a work long celebrated as a cornerstone of classic french literature. Its themes-gender and morality, social class critique, and the pressures of ambition-are rendered with the realism that characterises french realist fiction influences, inviting both casual readers and classic literature students to engage with a sophisticated, human drama. Its setting moves deftly between bustling city streets and intimate domestic spaces, capturing the flavour of mid nineteenth century france. Alpha Editions honours the book's literary and historical significance: a public domain classic that informed a generation of writers and readers, and a touchstone for readers exploring historical romance drama and the evolution of modern sensibilities. The edition is more than a reprint; it is a collector's item and a cultural treasure, revived for today's and future generations. Out of print for decades, it has been carefully restored to preserve voice and texture, ensuring this work remains a vital part of every bookshelf. Whether you are revisiting this landmark or exploring it for the first time, it will deepen your appreciation of french nineteenth century fiction and its enduring resonance.
Paris
Paris (1898) is a novel by French author ?mile Zola. Paris is the final installment in Zola's celebrated Three Cities Trilogy. Published toward the end of Zola's career, the trilogy is an ambitious, sweeping study of one man's struggle with faith in political, religious, and social life. Following his protagonist Abb矇 Pierre Froment, Zola provides a striking portrait of the soul of modern man in crisis with itself and with an ever-changing world. Paris finds Abb矇 Froment back in his home city, disheartened in his life and in his faith. Having failed in his quest to reform the Church, he turns his attention from institutional change to helping the poor and sick. As his reputation as an almsgiver grows, he draws the ire of his Church superiors, who are wary of his socialistic ideals. Regardless, Pierre dedicates himself to his subjects, taking in the poverty and destitution of a great city's slums and forgetting his former ambitions. When a near-death experience involving an anarchist bombing brings him back in touch with his estranged brother Guillaume, Froment begins to wonder whether his fate must rely on an institution unwilling, and perhaps unable, to change. In the thrilling conclusion to his Three Cities Trilogy, Zola explores the meaning of faith in a faithless world through the eyes of one good man. This edition of ?mile Zola's Paris is a classic work of French literature reimagined for modern readers. Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.
Six Bible Stories That Never Happened...But Maybe Could Have
This book takes six minor characters of the New Testament-the rich young man, the widow and her mite, the centurion Cornelius, one of the ten healed lepers, the good thief, and Peter's mother-in-law-and presents fictional stories woven into the actual Biblical narrative. Jacob's story concerns choosing between God and money. Sarah's story is about believing in Jesus' power to heal. Cornelius' story regards coming to faith even in the face of a questionable past. Miriam's story chronicles her physical and moral restoration leading to a deep personal commitment to Christ. The Dismas story is about forgiveness and inner beauty in the face of disfigurement and confusion. And the Hannah story dramatizes the overcoming of doubt and resentment followed by the discovery of peace and genuine faith. These stories resonate with readers, for the challenges presented are not unlike those faced by contemporary believers and unbelievers alike.
The Reward
In all four Gospels of the Bible the story is told about Jesus feeding 5,000 men plus women and children with fi ve loaves of bread and two fi sh that were given to him by a boy. This is a story about that boy. Read as he is rewarded for his diligent work by his parents and then fi nds an even greater reward when he meets Jesus
The Edge of Nowhere
The tag pinned to Anna's dress simply read, "Annaleigh Thompson; Destination: Finley Valley."Annaleigh Thompson wasn't the only orphan forced to leave Logan's Gap Children's Shelter. Between 1820 and 1900, the few orphanages that existed had become so overcrowded they had no choice but to release young men and woman as early as their fourteenth birthday, expecting them to support themselves with no help from the community.Frightened and unsure of herself, Anna boards the westbound train headed for a region so mountainous and rugged she trembles at the thought. It was only the positive promptings of Mrs. McAfee that kept her from running away in the dark of night, not giving any thought how she would survive on her own.Along her journey, she meets Professor Higgins who is on his own journey to right some wrongs from his past. Together, this unlikely pair experiences an abundance of happiness as well as deep sorrow and tragedy. Along the way, lifelong friendships are made and life lessons learned. Anna is forced to grow up quickly, but with Mrs. McAfee's faithful prayers and the professor's guidance, she finds the true meaning of life and much, much more.Excitement Romance Adventure
Eden’s Guest
Imagine a world where everything is perfect. Everything. Harmony among all people . . . between humanity and nature . . . between people and God. Now imagine being transported to this paradise. Just when Carter Friese thinks life can't get any better-it does. Carter is transported to Gomor, a community on a version of earth where no one has ever sinned. Scene after scene unfolds to Carter's amazement. As he grows in knowledge of God's original plan for creation (utopian society, peaceful coexistence among all creatures, and the active part that heaven takes in each human life), he is satiated with joy and beauty. But Carter's own flaws open the door to evil-an opportunity the powers of darkness have long awaited in this pristine realm. Only an encounter with God prepares Carter for his perilous assignment: escorting a woman from this perfect earth to his world. An innocent world hangs in the balance as the powers of evil pit one realm against the other. They scheme for nothing short of a second fall of mankind.
The Window at Willow Springs
A window visible only from the outside.... A strange hand-painted message.... Cryptic letters from New Mexico.... From the author of The Adventures of the Lookout Mountain Gang: The Secret Chest comes another delightful story of growing up in small-town America and learning what matters most. Jill weaves memories, imagination, and mystery into a second book based on her childhood in Fort Payne, Alabama.
Prodigal Nights
Can they find the grace they think they no longer deserve? After a nasty divorce, Bethany Davis returned to college and lived up to the low standards set by the gossips. Her dad's stroke has now brought her home, but bodyguards, stalkers, and international secrets are the least of her problems. Jason's days of wild living are over, and he's determined to prove to himself and God that he's on the right path. When Bethany steps into his office, he sees the girl of his dreams, but is she God's gift or Satan's temptress? Join Bethany and Jason for a fun, fast-paced, wild ride straight to the heart of grace. Prodigal Nights, 2011 Women of Faith Writing Contest Finalist "I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. Return to me, for I have redeemed you." (Isaiah 44:22, NIV)
Forward Through The Fertilizer
Between loved ones getting sick, finding out about a pregnancy, and meeting new people, life is a whirlwind for Ruth Deloach. Even the familiar seems strange in the new land of Missouri, her Wisconsin clothes too bulky for the summer heat, her brother over-protective of guys she meets in the arch in St. Louis, and her old friends already hardly take her calls. Amidst the challenges of life though, Ruth finds laughter and love in family, her Lord, and the majestic creatures around her despite the struggles with her family and the learning she has yet to do with the horses. Yet life is a gift and each day is a day to take another step forward through the hurdles, the horse biscuits, the fertilizer.
Journey to Eternity
This is a allegorical story based on Matthew 7:13-14 and chapter 22 with a focus on the terms "many" and "few" used in both passages. These terms are represented by two men raised in Christian homes but with differing personal, career and spiritual choices. Both men are invited to a royal wedding banquet, compelled to attend by the King of Eternity with a promise of a "deserved forever home". Their journeys to this event are chronicled, one traveling the Broad Road and the other, on the Narrow Road. This is somewhat inspired by "Pilgrim's Progress", updated to briefly address current issues from a Christian and non-Christian perspective.
I kick for the KING OF KINGS!
Celebrate your Christian Faith while saying your ABCs! I kick for the KING OF KINGS combines the English alphabet, the attributes of God, bible verses, and physical movement all in one fun book!
Driving Jesus to Little Rock
Roland Merullo's Driving Jesus to Little Rock, fits neatly on the shelf with his other beloved, quirky-spiritual books: Golfing with God, American Savior, Vatican Waltz, The Delight of Being Ordinary, and the Buddha trilogy (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)-a list that has sold over half a million copies and been widely translated. This time, the narrator, Eddie Valpolicella, is on his way from Massachusetts to Arkansas to give a talk on "his" novel, Breakfast with Buddha, when, not far from home, he picks up a mysterious hitchhiker. Plainly dressed, insisting that he's a fan of the author, the hitchhiker claims to be Jesus, the Jesus, and accompanies Eddie on a five-day road trip that challenges him in an amusing variety of ways. Every night on the way south, Eddie calls home to speak with his wife, and Anna Maria's fiery insistence on choosing trust over suspicion gradually pushes him out of his original cynicism. Jesus plays tricks appearing and disappearing, changing shape, vacillating from stern teacher to affectionate friend-and Eddie, confused, suspicious, and wrestling with his own preconceived notions of spirituality, only very slowly realizes that he's being given precious guidance in the art of living. As he did in his other road trip adventures, Merullo manages to walk a tightrope by raising deep philosophical questions without sounding preachy. The author provokes readers to think about life while also making them laugh and providing them with a boots-on-the-ground view of America. This journey includes wealthy Russian businessmen, poor Appalachian deer hunters, South American spirit guides, and tours of places as seemingly disparate as a therapeutic massage studio in Lower Manhattan, the Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, and Thomas Merton's Gethsemane monastery in rural Kentucky. Along the way there are meals and drinks, wrong turns and intriguing scenery, all brought into focus beside the book's utterly original yet strangely believable Jesus. Driving Jesus to Little Rock amuses, illuminates, and entertains, ultimately serving as the perfect comfort-food for battered, post-Covid readers.
Soul Wound
What happens when a young girl from a small town marries a boy from California and faces a horrific life on the streets of San Francisco?A fictionalized version of a true story, Soul Wound invites you into a world marked by suspense, danger, and love.Summer must survive perilous encounters with biker gangs and escape from the clutches of a known murderer as well as several attempted sexual assaults.Will she survive this dangerous new world in which she finds herself?How will she recover from the wounds that now mark her soul?
Mrs. Cooper’s Bible
Timmy Watson is a high school senior who has seemingly lost his faith in God and himself when he decides to commit a crime with his unruly buddy, Roger. During an attempted purse snatching from an elderly woman, Roger points a gun at a police officer who unexpectedly appears. Seconds after Timmy leaps between the officer and his friend, both he and Roger are wounded. Although it appears his life has completely unraveled, Timmy has no idea of the miracles about to unfold. As Timmy faces trial, the judge delays final judgment, challenges him to bring up his grades, and assigns him to volunteer at a hospital rehabilitation center where he soon meets Terri, a fellow student who is paralyzed from an accident. When their friendship blossoms into love, Timmy must battle her mother's dislike for him and his guilt over not disclosing his past to Terri. But things go from bad to worse when Terri's mother finds out about the incident and dismisses Timmy. As he navigates through his many regrets, Timmy ultimately renews his faith. But will he trust God to guide him in his effort to repair what has been broken? Mrs. Cooper's Bible is the poignant story of a rebellious teen who commits a crime and then must find redemption through a renewed faith in God.
Journey to Eternity
This is a allegorical story based on Matthew 7:13-14 and chapter 22 with a focus on the terms "many" and "few" used in both passages. These terms are represented by two men raised in Christian homes but with differing personal, career and spiritual choices. Both men are invited to a royal wedding banquet, compelled to attend by the King of Eternity with a promise of a "deserved forever home". Their journeys to this event are chronicled, one traveling the Broad Road and the other, on the Narrow Road. This is somewhat inspired by "Pilgrim's Progress", updated to briefly address current issues from a Christian and non-Christian perspective.
Lesson Gifted Away
Who gave you permission to take from me? What is the purpose of my pain? When will courage find me? Where is my first love? Why does love feel so good, yet hurt so bad? How will I ever learn to forgive? We all have loved, hurt, cried, laughed, and failed. Despite the moments that violated and attempted to break Kendall Marie Johnson, the lessons she gained served as a source of restoration. Confined to her hospital bed, she realizes she can no longer allow the guilt behind her greatest pain to hold her hostage. Hoping that the truth will grant her freedom, Kendall Marie embarks on a journey to unpack her pain. By exposing the journey of her life, she finds her greatest gift and lessons were attached to her source of profound pain. The question is, is she too late? Will the protection of her family, realness of her best girlfriends, and compassion from Carvin Alexander be enough to guide her back to her first love.
Songs in the Night
Aurora McClure would like nothing more than to march into Parson Preston Clay's church and give him a kiss that would knock him into the next county. But since she's not that kind of woman, and he's shown little inclination toward her, she's decided to run instead. Leaving town will be infinitely better than remaining where she will need to continue fighting her feelings. If only she had peace about the decision!Parson Preston Clay sits at his desk and glares at newcomer Kane Carver, who's just asked for permission to call on Aurora McClure. His jaw aches. He's been suffocating his feelings for Aurora for years because his calling requires long hours with low pay and it's not the kind of job for a family man. Yet . . . staring at Kane, he realizes if he doesn't act, he might lose Aurora forever.But just when he sets aside his hesitations, a woman from his past-his distant and nefarious past-rides into town. And though he's far from the same man he once was, she hasn't changed a bit. She thinks he's running a con and wants him to use his safecracking skills to help her break into the bank. When he refuses, how far will she go to ensure his cooperation? And how much will Preston be willing to compromise when she takes Aurora captive?In the darkest hours of the night, he desperately cries out to the only One who can help him. The One who gives songs in the night. Take the next stagecoach to Wyldhaven, where the coffee's perked hot, the sheriff likes his apple pie fresh from the oven, and adventure invariably waits just around the next river bend.
Weihnachtswunderzeit
Wenn das Trio Infernale, eine Gruppe junggebliebener oft eigenwillig (andere sagen originell oder schr瓣g) denkender Theologen und Autoren sich entschlie?t, gemeinsam ein Weihnachtsbuch mit ihren besten Kurzgeschichten zum Thema Advent und Weihnachten zu ver繹ffentlichen, darf man sicher sein, da? es keine allt瓣glichen und vor allem keine 08/15 Geschichten zur wundersamsten Zeit des Jahres sind. Da kommt das bis an sein h繹chsten Bord geladene Schiff aus einem der 瓣ltesten deutschsprachigen Advents- und Weihnachtslieder schon mal als zeitreisendes Raumschiff daher, Weihnachten wird im Waschsalon gefeiert, ein letzter Weihnachtsbaum erleuchtet die H繹lle und in ZoomNACHTEN wird spekuliert, wie der Ursprung von Weihnachten im Zeichen von Corona h瓣tte ablaufen k繹nnen. Ein gesch瓣ftst羹chtiger Wirt verteidigt sein Verhalten gegen羹ber unerw羹nschten ausl瓣ndischen G瓣sten zur Zeit als Weihnachten seinen Anfang nahm, ein k繹niglicher Tyrann blickt auf fr羹here Weggabelungen seines Lebens zur羹ck und eine Pastorentochter gibt Einblick in ihr Tagebuch im Advent. Eine U-Bahnlinie wird am Heiligen Abend zur Weihnachtswunderlinie, im Knast werden zur Weihnachtszeit tausende von (Sommer-)Blumen zum Bl羹hen gebracht, was es im Norden f羹r interessante Ph瓣nomene zu beobachten gibt, wird in der Wikingerweihnacht geschildert und wie Corona f羹r einen Weihnachtswunderwunschbaum gesorgt hat, kann man auch nachlesen. 15 kleine Geschichten zum gro?en Fest vom Trio Infernale die es in sich haben. Von 3 Autoren - Frank Bonkowski, Thomas Klappstein, Mickey Wiese - die es drauf haben, sich sch瓣tzen und m繹gen und die wundersame Zeit von Weihnachten und den, der Weihnachten ins Rollen gebracht hat, einfach lieben.
Die schwarze Null
Die schwarze Null - Das Ende des letzten Armenhauses Memoiren mit Einfl羹sterungen 1981 - 2021 Was haben der heilige M繹nchsvater Antonius, das Pflegeversicherungsgesetz und das Burnout eines Krankenpflegers miteinander zu tun? Viel. In diesen Geschichten von Menschen, ihrem Leben und ihrer Arbeit im letzten Abk繹mmling der Armen- und Siechenh瓣user Bambergs wird nicht nur die Tragik des Pflegeberufes plastisch. Der M繹nchsvater und Patron der alten Stiftung, Antonius der Gro?e, mischt sich ein als eine Art Avatar. Als Experte f羹r Versuchungen und S羹ndenf瓣lle kommentiert er den politischen Umbau des Sozialwesens. Nebenbei therapiert er den Autor -sozusagen als Coach und Autorenfl羹sterer. "Wenn mich etwas wirklich interessiert an meinen Erinnerungen, dann ist es die Frage, was aus dem wird, was man guten Willen nennt, die Frage, was Menschen guten Willens sind, was geschieht, wenn Werke, die urspr羹nglich im Glauben an die zeitliche und ewige Relevanz des guten Willens verankert sind, fortgef羹hrt werden sollen in einer s瓣kularen Welt, einer Wirklichkeit, die an Berechenbarkeit, an Notwendigkeit und Bezahlbarkeit glaubt. Denn auch dies ist nur ein Glaube. Was bleibt 羹brig vom Stifterwillen, der nicht aufgel繹st und abgeschafft werden kann und darf?"
The Spirit Within
Have you ever felt as though there was an unknown force or entity out there or innate that you are struggling to comprehend? A stirring, yearning, or even a calling? It is the Holy Ghost within! The Holy Spirit, that God placed inside of us to serve as our internal guide. In this book we will describe how to utilize this secret weapon the Lord has given all of us. Imagine uniting with the greatest source of power in the world and changing your life completely and it not costing you one red penny! One of the most indescribable realities of the Christian world is deliverance and walking in purpose!
An Amish Schoolroom
Three charming stories of new school years and new romance. A Class for Laurel by Amy Clipston Adventurous Laurel Weaver leaves Pennsylvania to answer a newspaper ad for a teaching position in Colorado. She stays with handsome Glen Troyer's family, and they become close. However, she never intended to stay in Colorado, and his family worries Glen may choose to follow her back to Pennsylvania or be left with a broken heart. Now she can't bear to think of leaving Glen and her beloved students, but she's beginning to feel like she's out of options. Will Laurel and Glen push through the obstacles and fight for love? A Lesson on Love by Kathleen Fuller Priscilla Helmuth left her Amish community twelve years ago to pursue her dream of being a country singer, but she's missed her faith and her family. Now, she's moving to Birch Creek to be a schoolteacher. Micah Wagler recently moved there as well to put the past behind him. As the community comes together to build a new schoolhouse, Priscilla and Micah are thrown together. They bond over their love of music, but soon it appears that Priscilla's dreams of fame just might be coming true. She has to give up something, and Micah worries that it will be their faith . . . and his heart. Wendy's Twenty Reasons by Shelley Shepard Gray Wendy Schwartz is used to people underestimating her, but she's sure she can be a great teacher. Unfortunately, it's a disaster not long after she starts, and soon her job is in jeopardy. To make matters more complicated, she worries that she's falling for the son of the older couple she's boarding with. Lewis Weaver knows he shouldn't have a romantic relationship with a tenant, but he can't help but be drawn to Wendy. When a dangerous ice storm traps Wendy in the schoolroom with her students, uncomfortable truths will have to be faced by the town that just might change the future for everyone. Sweet Amish novellas with happily-ever-aftersBook length: 75,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubs
Faithful
What happens when promises to stay pure meet real life? That's what three friends find out after they make a covenants to each other and to God in Kim Cash Tate's Faithful.Cydney Sanders thought she knew God's plan for her life. She'd marry, have kids, and then snap her body back into shape by doing Tae Bo. But she's celebrating her fortieth birthday as the maid of honor at her little sister's wedding. . .and still single. Now her life is suddenly complicated by the best man. He's the opposite of what she wants in a husband. . .and yet, he keeps defying her expectations. Starting with a lavender rose--symbolizing enchantment--each rose he sends her reflects his growing love for her.Cydney's best friend Dana appears to have the perfect marriage--until she discovers her husband's affair and her world goes into a tailspin. Then there is Phyllis--who is out of hope and out of prayers after asking God for six long years to help her husband find faith. When she runs into an old friend who is the Christian man she longs for, she's faced with an overwhelming choice.Life-long friends with life-altering struggles. Will they trust God's faithfulness...and find strength to be faithful to Him?Contemporary Christian fictionIncludes discussion questions for book clubsAlso by Kim Cash Tate: The Color of Hope, Cherished, Hope Springs, and Hidden Blessings
The Pushover Plot
Stella Madison begins to enjoy her journey through Canada as a crew member of the Dreadnaught, delighted that it really isn't as hard as she thought it would be. Especially with Colonel Oliver P. Henry along. But traveling together for any length of time brings out the true nature of people. Misunderstandings can flare, rough edges get exposed, and maybe even the deepest of secrets revealed. One can put up with anything for awhile. But if ever a traitor is discovered among such a group...then all things return to primeval.
The Barrister and the Letter of Marque
Winner of 2022 Daphne du Maurier Award in Overall Published Division and Mainstream Suspense/MysteryAs a barrister in 1818 London, William Snopes has witnessed firsthand the danger of only the wealthy having their voices heard, and he's a strong advocate who defends the poorer classes against the powerful. That changes the day a struggling heiress, Lady Madeleine Jameson, arrives at his door.In a last-ditch effort to save her faltering estate, Lady Jameson invested in a merchant brig, the Padget. The ship was granted a rare privilege by the king's regent: a Letter of Marque authorizing the captain to seize the cargo of French traders operating illegally in the Indian Sea. Yet when the Padget returns to London, her crew is met by soldiers ready to take possession of their goods and arrest the captain for piracy. And the Letter--the sole proof his actions were legal--has mysteriously vanished.Moved by the lady's distress, intrigued by the Letter, and goaded by an opposing solicitor, Snopes takes the case. But as he delves deeper into the mystery, he learns that the forces arrayed against Lady Jameson, and now himself, are even more perilous than he'd imagined."The Barrister and the Letter of Marque combines the intrigue of John Grisham, the vibrant world of Charles Dickens, and a mystery worthy of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. . . . This richly historical and lively paced story has all the makings of a modern classic."--JOCELYN GREEN, Christy Award-winning author of Shadows of the White City"At once atmospheric and gripping, Johnson's latest is a luminous and refreshing new offering in inspirational historical fiction."--RACHEL MCMILLAN, author of The London Restoration and The Mozart Code"A fascinating glimpse into a Regency London readers seldom see."--ROSEANNA M. WHITE, bestselling author of Edwardian fiction
Intercepted
The McLean's are a farming family in Central North Carolina who believe in family, football and a deep faith in God that transcends every aspect of their lives; all of them, that is, except for their youngest son, Veeder. Intercepted captures the coming-of-age story of a young man making his way in the world. The highs, the lows, the crossroads, and the moments when he has to face the reality of a broken world and decide whether or not he is willing to accept the love of God. Jesus is with Veeder in every moment of his life, while walking on mountaintops as he basks in his rising fame as a star quarterback as well as when he must walk through the valley of darkness in the most challenging times of his life. It is never Jesus who fails to be present, it is Veeder who is unwilling to accept God's love until one fateful day when a promise to Veeder's grandmother is fulfilled. It is in that quintessential moment that Veeder will have to face the truth about the deception of free will and be faced with a decision that will impact the rest of his life. Intercepted is a poignant story told over fifteen years about life, love, faith, and a young man coming of age as he grapples with his belief in God and how His principles will impact his life. It is a refreshing tale about the love of family, societal morals and personal values that promote a feeling of hope in the love of God and how important His presence is in everyday life.
Beyond the Tides
"Full of heart, charm, and a couple you can cheer for all the way to the very end."--Courtney Walsh, New York Times bestselling authorWhen Meg Whitaker's father decides to sell the family's lobster fishing business to her high school nemesis, she sets out to prove she should take it over instead. Though she's never had any interest in running the small fleet--or even getting on a boat due to her persistent seasickness--she can't stand to see Oliver Ross in charge. Not when he ruined her dreams for a science scholarship and an Ivy League education ten years ago.Oliver isn't proud of what he did back then. Angry and broken by his father walking out on his family, he lashed out at Meg--an innocent bystander. But owning a respected fishing fleet on Prince Edward Island is the opportunity of a lifetime, as well as a way to provide for his mother, and he's not about to walk away just because Meg wants him to.Meg's father has the perfect solution: Oliver and Meg will work the business together, and at the end of the season, he'll decide who gets it. Along the way, they may discover that their stories are more similar than they thought . . . and their dreams aren't what they expected."Johnson kicks off her Prince Edward Island Shores series with this heartwarming romance . . . Johnson's fans will eagerly anticipate the next installment of this promising series."--Publishers Weekly starred review
Under the Bayou Moon
"Luesse's multifaceted, lyrical tale dazzles with larger-than-life villains searching for a big payday, a mythical albino alligator, a mysterious 'esprit Blanc' that allegedly roams the swamps, and a lovable cast. . . Readers who enjoy Southern romances will love this."--Publishers Weekly starred review"Luesse transports readers to the lush and hauntingly beautiful Louisiana bayou in 1949 . . . Readers who enjoy Lynn Austin's faith-filled historical romances will be pleased to discover Luesse."--Booklist starred review***Restless with the familiarity of her Alabama home, Ellie Fields accepts a teaching job in a tiny Louisiana town deep in bayou country. Though rightfully suspicious of outsiders, who have threatened both their language and their culture, most of the people in tiny Bernadette, Louisiana, come to appreciate the young and idealistic schoolteacher as a boon to the town. She's soon teaching just about everyone--and coming up against opposition from both the school board and a politician with ulterior motives.Acclimating to a whole new world, Ellie meets a lonely but intriguing Cajun fisherman named Raphe who introduces her to the legendary white alligator that haunts these waters. Raphe and Ellie have barely found their way to each other when a huge bounty is offered for the elusive gator, bringing about a shocking turn of events that will test their love and their will to right a terrible wrong.A master of the Southern novel, Valerie Fraser Luesse invites you to enter the sultry swamps of Louisiana in a story that illuminates the struggle for the heart and soul of the bayou.
Yours Is the Night
A mysterious song in the forest . . .A discovery in war-torn France . . .A journey toward hope. The trenches of the Great War are a shadowed place. Though Platoon Sergeant Matthew Petticrew arrived there with a past long marked by shadow, the realities of battle bring new wounds--carving within him a longing for light, and a resolve to fight for it. One night, Matthew and his comrades are enraptured by a sound so pure, a voice so ethereal, it offers reprieve--even if only for a moment. Soon, rumors sweep the trenches from others who have heard the lullaby too. "The Angel of Argonne," they call the voice: a mysterious presence who leaves behind wreaths on unmarked graves. Raised in the wild depths of the Forest of Argonne, Mireilles finds her reclusive world rocked when war crashes into her idyllic home, taking much from her. When Matthew and his two unlikely companions discover Mireilles, they must embark on a journey that will change each of them forever . . . and perhaps, at long last, spark light into the dark. On the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier comes an emotive tale inspired by the courageous soldiers of World War I.
Relentless Joy
A girl without a home......A man whose family cut him off.Finding their way in a world where the good and the bad guys are blurred.Val worked for as long as she could remember, using her talents and wits to keep her walls up. Somehow, Jimmy broke through her barriers, but now that she needs him, will he be there for her?Jimmy put himself through West Point to became an officer and a gentleman despite his father. He's always charged ahead after what he wanted, but now that he's met Val, can he put his dreams aside to save her.At a time when his idols are toppling, can Jimmy stand for what's right?And when all she has left is fear, can Val find her way out of the crumbling walls of her life to something better?This third installment of the Relentless Series, inspired by the story of Rahab, details how the Salem and Wheaten families got started.Join Jimmy and Val in 1932.Fall in love with Relentless Joy and see how this saga began because when you tear down the walls, there's room for joy to grow.Order today.
Relentless Heart
Her future looked desperate......but she had relentless spirit.Could she learn to love again?Vietnamese Photojournalist Hien begins 1968 with great promise-a new husband, new family, and a pending move from South Vietnam to a new place, Indiana. With the Tet celebrations, plus a truce for the holiday, everything points to wonderful.It wouldn't last.When her world explodes, she has a choice to make.Will it be enough to save her family?Indiana farmer Beau Salem helps everyone in need. But after lonely years of caring for his family and community, Hien brings old buried wounds to the surface.Can he release his hidden pain?What will it cost?Set against the turbulent Vietnam era, you'll love this passionate retelling inspired by the book of Ruth where two worlds collide, because this gripping tale won't let you go.Get it now.
Twisted Faith
Abby was young, only a junior in high school. Her entire life waited before her, with big plans to go to college. Her parents were strict, stricter than most parents, and sex before marriage was not tolerated in her church. Jimmy was a high-school senior with a basketball scholarship to an ivy-league college. When they meet at a party, one that Abby snuck out of the house to attend, their lives head down completely different paths when she ends up pregnant. Jimmy is determined to stand by Abby, but when her overbearing parents, and their extremist church find out about the pregnancy, the young couple is torn apart, with devastating consequence. Pastor David Owens answers Abby's call for help when she appears at his church. She is on the brink of suicide, threatening to take her infant daughter with her. David had been grumbling about his new position, questioning why God had sent him to this small coastal town, now he thinks he knows exactly why; he's meant to save this girl's life. ***Twisted Faith is the second book in the Faith series featuring Pastor David Owens***
Plague
March 4,1918An army cook at Fort Riley, Kansas, reported to the infirmary with a temperature of 103.1 F.Within two days another 521 men became sick. It is one of the first recorded outbreaks of what came to be known as the Spanish flu. Approximately one-third of the world's population became infected with this virus. The number of deaths is estimated to be at least 50 million worldwide with about 675,000 occurring in the United States.Living in the country, we fared better than those who lived in crowded conditions in the big cities. We were like one big, happy family, living in different houses. We held barn raisings, outdoor festivals, and church picnics. You might say we lived in our own little Shangri-La. But at last the plague of 1918 found us too, and that silent killer was about to drag us into hell."Isolation is the key," my husband, Dr. John Gallagher, kept saying. "We have to separate the healthy from the sick."As the town's only physician, John oversaw the health of approximately 1,400 people. Though our quiet little burg wasn't hit as hard as some of the big cities-specifically Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Boston-we suffered several losses before residents of Sawmill, Pennsylvania, began to acknowledge that John was right, and isolation helped to curb the progression of the disease.But isolation also brought with it another set of hardships.
Seconds
Forbidden children. Forgotten History. A power no one has witnessed in living memory.In the pyramid city of El-Pelusium, all second-born children are banished to an island of madmen for fear of a power they are rumored to possess.But Miki isn't just a Second, she is a Fifth.Nineteen years of hiding behind false identities and away from the public eye has left her with unmatched anxiety. But when a chance encounter throws her in the path of the new young ruler of the Pyramid who is hunting for answers-and a friend, Miki must dodge the very person with the power to banish her.On top of it all, a madman from the island claims being a fifth-born means something. But listening to him would make Miki as mad as him. Unless he is right. If so, the system Miki's fragile world is built upon, and her very life, are in the balance.
Thalia Poser
Thalia Poser chronicles the dreams and struggles of a family in a mining town in eastern Kentucky in 1960. Thalia Poser, forty-three, is a lanky, tomboyish, yet attractive woman who can express herself only through drawing and painting. Thalia uses her keen wit and sharp tongue as a shield while yearning to share her dreams with someone capable of understanding her. A large coal company covets the Poser family's property because of its prime location. Thalia's son, Ollie, has an almost fanatical attachment to the land, believes coal mining will destroy the environment and their way of life, and has vowed to fight to keep their land.
Becoming Home
The road to healing always leads within. Liam is happily married, a devoted father, and a rising star at his marketing firm. Bill is an isolated woodsman enjoying his autonomy. Soon, their intertwined worlds will crash down around them. A daunting question looms over them: Do they have what it takes to move forward?
Discovering Emily
Robert Franklin, Emily's husband of twenty-five years, shatters his wife's world when he announces he wants a divorce. Adding insult to injury, Robert admits he's in love with a younger woman.Even though Robert broke her heart, Emily is determined to foster a good relationship between her ex-husband and their grown sons. Faith and friendships help Emily with the painful adjustment to being single. As a new acquaintance begins to show romantic possibilities, a repentant Robert resurfaces, asking for forgiveness and expecting his ex-wife to take him back. As if her life was not complicated enough already, a free-spirited bachelor with more charm than any one man should possess waltzes into Emily's life. Robert is the father of her children, but Mac offers her travel and adventure. She turns to her steady friend, Pastor Dennis Morrison, for support and advice, finding herself drawn to the minister's warmth and sincerity. Emily faces a perplexing decision concerning the men in her life. But before she can sort out her relationships, she has to find herself.
