The Bay of Deceptive Mist
Robert "Rab" Munro's only refuge is the sea.Aboard the Dundee clipper Grissel Jaffray, Munro's sailor life of brawls and brothels is a familiar chaos, until a mysterious card inscribed with religious verses and a strange castaway challenge everything he knows.As the Grissel Jaffray sails through storms both literal and spiritual, the card's cryptic changes hint at a divine test. Munro believes that Death awaits him on land. Soon, he faces the Seven Deadly Sins personified among the crew - and in himself. With each choice, the veil between superstition and truth grows thinner.A story of survival and faith, Malcolm Archibald's THE BAY OF DECEPTIVE MIST is an allegorical adventure set on the high seas.This is the large print edition of The Bay of Deceptive Mist, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.
Kasia's Story
After the death of her husband, Katarzyna Weiglowa (Kasia) begins to find her own way in the world. She and Melchior, a bookish couple more interested in big ideas than new furniture, had taken their first steps toward answering the question of whether the God in the Church was the same God they found in their hearts.No longer in need of their big house in Krakow, Kasia accepts an offer from Mosche Fiszel, an old friend and customer of her husband's, to move among his Jewish neighbors in Kazimierz. The adventure of living as a Christian in a Jewish community and exploring Mosche's brand of spirituality helps to fill an emptiness in her heart.On a trip to Silesia to visit Melchior's dying brother, she and her son Andrzej cross paths with religious reformers. Kasia joins a community who question their faith by attending salons held by free thinkers from Krakow's University. She is shaken deeply when she learns that some of the reformers she has met have been executed for their beliefs. But her letters to them, asking deep questions about her faith, have been intercepted by the Church. She is tried for suspicion of heresy. While in prison and after much soul-searching she recants her apostasy and is released with the warning that the next time it will not go so easily for her.Almost a decade later as the Polish legislature debates the question of what to do with the Jews, who are competing with Christian merchants and it is said proselytizing their religion, Kasia becomes the first woman invited to address the Polish Sejm. When she throws Christ's words at them, reminding them that the true Christian loves his or her neighbor, she becomes persona non gratis to the conservatives, is re-arrested, tried again and sentenced to burn as an unrepentant heretic.Meanwhile, in parallel chapters, Poland's new queen Bona Sforza struggles to adapt to the Polish climate and culture. Her relationship as a child with Leonardo daVinci, come to Milan to paint his Last Supper, remains a touchstone of her life. Married to the much-older King Zygmunt, Bona struggles to protect herself, her inheritance, and her children by building her own power base at Wawel Castle. At her husband's request she begins a correspondence with the Ottoman Sultan Suleiman's wife Roxelana, a Polish woman captured in a slave raid. To strengthen her political base against her husband's she establishes a surreptitious line of communication with Istanbul, a dangerous and potentially treasonous act.Kasia's and the Queen's stories intersect when Kasia's fate falls into the Queen's hands. After a miscarriage throws her into her own religious doubts, will she follow her conscience and have Kasia released, or will she give in to political expediency and hand the old woman over to the Church?
The Englische Voice
Evan Kurtz is a problem child living in NYC. To set him on the correct path, his father, Nathan Kurtz, takes him to Shipshewana, IN to live with his mother, Evan's grandmother, Adeline Kurtz, widow of John Kurtz. Evan meets the Amish for the first time and makes friends with Zak (Isaac) Graber, grandson of Daniel Yoder. Meeting Zak's twin, Zeke (Ezekiel) is a test. Then Evan is smitten by the twin's sister, Rachel Graber. He learns more about the Amish and how his grandparents were dairy farmers. Family secrets come to surface. Evan finds his path, but not before many discover his voice and ability to sing. Both Rachel and Evan have the gift of song. They are cast in a play at the Blue Gate Theater. Will Rachel become Englische? Or, will Evan become Amish? All is revealed in this, the final book of The Amish Singer series.
The Bay of Deceptive Mist
Robert "Rab" Munro's only refuge is the sea.Aboard the Dundee clipper Grissel Jaffray, Munro's sailor life of brawls and brothels is a familiar chaos, until a mysterious card inscribed with religious verses and a strange castaway challenge everything he knows.As the Grissel Jaffray sails through storms both literal and spiritual, the card's cryptic changes hint at a divine test. Munro believes that Death awaits him on land. Soon, he faces the Seven Deadly Sins personified among the crew - and in himself. With each choice, the veil between superstition and truth grows thinner.A story of survival and faith, Malcolm Archibald's THE BAY OF DECEPTIVE MIST is an allegorical adventure set on the high seas.
The Bay of Deceptive Mist
Robert "Rab" Munro's only refuge is the sea.Aboard the Dundee clipper Grissel Jaffray, Munro's sailor life of brawls and brothels is a familiar chaos, until a mysterious card inscribed with religious verses and a strange castaway challenge everything he knows.As the Grissel Jaffray sails through storms both literal and spiritual, the card's cryptic changes hint at a divine test. Munro believes that Death awaits him on land. Soon, he faces the Seven Deadly Sins personified among the crew - and in himself. With each choice, the veil between superstition and truth grows thinner.A story of survival and faith, Malcolm Archibald's THE BAY OF DECEPTIVE MIST is an allegorical adventure set on the high seas.This is the large print edition of The Bay of Deceptive Mist, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.
Visible, yet Hidden
Visible, yet HiddenA brutal murder. A life in hiding. Hearts at risk. Taken into protective custody after witnessing the murder of a drug kingpin, Marie Delgado finds herself in the quirky, small town of Crawdad Beach. Haunted by the past, can she risk her heart and her life to trust God with her future? David Mitchell had everything most people wanted - a great family, a good job, and a hometown he loved, but one thing remained missing. When he meets Marie, is she the answer to his prayers, or will her past kill both of their hopes and dreams?
The Bay of Deceptive Mist
Robert "Rab" Munro's only refuge is the sea.Aboard the Dundee clipper Grissel Jaffray, Munro's sailor life of brawls and brothels is a familiar chaos, until a mysterious card inscribed with religious verses and a strange castaway challenge everything he knows.As the Grissel Jaffray sails through storms both literal and spiritual, the card's cryptic changes hint at a divine test. Munro believes that Death awaits him on land. Soon, he faces the Seven Deadly Sins personified among the crew - and in himself. With each choice, the veil between superstition and truth grows thinner.A story of survival and faith, Malcolm Archibald's THE BAY OF DECEPTIVE MIST is an allegorical adventure set on the high seas.
The Amish Cowboy's Home
Home is where God's heart is. -Mountain Home Amish proverbAll her life, Ruby Wengerd has felt the eyes of the two Mountain Home Amish churches on her. Because she's the bishop's daughter, there's an unspoken expectation that she'll set the example for the Youngie. Watch her tongue and never give offense. And now that she's in her twenties, choose one of the valley's young men pursuing her and make a godly home.But she doesn't want to make a home with anyone but Zach Miller. She's loved him for as long as she can remember-and he only sees her as a friend.Zach has watched his brothers and sisters fall in love while he comes no closer to finding the one God means for him. At this rate, his infant sister will grow up and get married before he does. But at a Christmas wedding on the ranch, a stunning realization makes the scales fall from his eyes. It's as if he's seeing Ruby, his childhood friend, for the very first time. As the woman he's been waiting for. As his heart's home.But Ruby may already have given up on him. The Amish grapevine is abuzz with speculation that she has been swept off her feet by a man from away and might even leave the valley. Is Zach really too late to court the girl next door? The Montana Millers. They believe in faith, family, and the land. They'll need all three when love comes to the Circle M!The Amish Cowboy's Home is the sixth book in the Amish Cowboys of Montana romance series. Though the books can be read as standalones, there is a family thread running through them all. No strong language, just a loving kiss and a guaranteed happily ever after. Enjoy!
Running Home
Mollie Brennan thought her life was perfect when she and her best friend and cousin, Claire, moved to Tasmania from Queensland. When the unthinkable happens, grief-stricken Mollie returns home to Paradise Cove hoping to find peace and some light in a world where darkness threatens to overcome.In a season that changes not only Mollie, but those who are close to her, the brilliance of a love she hadn't realised was there overshadows the heartache that has threatened to destroy her. Along the way secrets are revealed and the truth about Mollie's family history emerges. Running Home is a novel about tremendous grief and unprecedented loss, a story of struggling to find your way when everything you've based your faith on is torn from you, and the power of love in overcoming. This first book in the Paradise Cove series can also be a stand-alone story of one woman's search for love and belonging.
Before Egypt
Neighbors ...Friends ...Lovers?Egyptus's parent no longer allowed her to spend time alone with her best friend and neighbor. It was unseemly to be alone with a man.But he is her best friend ...When forced apart, Afra realized he wanted her as his wife. But his papa had lost important privileges for himself and his sons.Would Egyptus marry him?Would her papa agree?All he could do was ask and pray.Before Egypt is the prequel to the Into Egypt series in a 'friends to lovers' romance in ancient historical fiction. If you love ancient historical romance, you will love reading this book.
Gospel Voices
Imagine listening in as Mary Magdalene experiences that first Easter. Join Lazarus after Jesus raised him from the dead. Share with Mary the mother of Jesus in exile in Egypt after escaping Bethlehem. These are just some of the forty monologues this book offers. Arranged around the seasons of the church's year, these imagined reflections offer familiar characters from the four Gospels and Acts. They are joined by a wider cast of women and men: someone in the crowd listening to John the Baptist, a young woman at the Last Supper, pilgrims in Jerusalem at Pentecost. Each monologue is brief enough to use in public worship. As a preacher and worship leader, Neil Thorogood treasures the opportunity to open the Bible with others, and hopes these pieces will add to that experience. They offer new ways into familiar texts, sitting alongside biblical passages to open fresh encounters with Scripture and all it reveals. As someone who regularly seeks out good worship material, Thorogood knows the importance of quickly finding the right thing for the right moment. The indexes show which biblical texts each monologue is based upon, and link each piece to relevant seasons in the Revised Common Lectionary.
Earth Below Us
A young 17th Century Quaker girl is thrown across space and time to a new 21st Century world where she finds danger, hope, and love among her fellow expatriates. Discovering an alien empire's manipulation of Earth's politics to suit their own evil purposes, the exiles return to Earth in the 21st Century desperately trying to stop World War III. Trending to #1 in Amazon ratings for Christian Futuristic Fiction, this fast-paced, multi-layered science fiction adventure brilliantly marries Earth history and a future timeline with far-away planets. The gripping tale will keep you entertained throughout!
A New Prophet
"Love is the noblest of feelings. It is the cloak in which everything becomes beautiful for both the lover and the beloved. Love triggers empathy and kindness, softening even the hardest of hearts. It unveils new meanings in things we thought we knew well. Love inspires ordinary people to become poets and musicians, painters and sculptors, builders and revolutionaries. It fosters selflessness and finds ways to give, even when there are hardly any means to do so." It has been a hundred years since a Prophet had last spoken, and in a world that is rapidly changing, the people of Herta find themselves lost and confused. Al Muntazara returns to share her wisdom; reminding people of love, humanity, and equality. She shows them the uniqueness of their era to help them navigate life and to realign their values.
Wooing the Widower
Horses, Heartstrings, and Hope: A Later-in-Life Romance Margie, a successful Colorado realtor, finds herself looking for a change of scenery and a dash of adventure after her only daughter embarks on a missionary journey, so she heads to Redemption Ranch to fulfill a long-held dream: learning to ride horses. Meanwhile, Chaz, having swapped his tailored suits and executive boardrooms for the 'aromatic' allure of horse manure, relishes his new life at Redemption Ranch. The retired businessman and former CEO of Freedom Mountaineering now assists his brother on the ranch, his days filled with hard work, peaceful solitude, and bittersweet memories. When Margie arrives at Redemption Ranch, their lives intersect in the most unexpected ways. Amid horse rides and starlit conversations, they discover companionship and the tender buds of love in their twilight years. As Margie explores this unexpected turn, will she find a love she hadn't planned for? And can Chaz see Margie as a vibrant woman with shared passions and dreams rather than simply his son's mother-in-law? Wooing the Widower invites you on a heartfelt journey of late-life love, faith, second chances, and suspense. Experience the blossoming relationship between Margie and Chaz as they show it's never too late to find-and embrace-love again despite those determined to interfere with their plans.
Neanderthal Dreams
Old Jacques, and young Vic, his grandson, share one passion - the history of Cro-Magon man and the Neanderthal tribes who once shared their territory in France. After a life of successful business ventures, Jacques decides to tell his grandson on how he became one of the wealthiest men in France.It has all to do with the mysterious way of life of the Neanderthal man.Earlier, old Jacques Poiron was an amateur archaeologist and discovered a cave where a group of Neanderthal people met a horrifying death; their strong spirits, still present in the closed cave, have a unworldly influence on the Jacques' mind.Jacques learns how to enter the world of his dreams and builds a town for himself there, stone after stone. Being there, roaming the streets, entering the palaces, he soon learns he can predict the future...and that is how he made his fortune.Then everything changes when Jacques is nearly killed and forced to give his secret away. Soon strangers pop up in his world of dreams and his real world and that of his dreams unravels when someone is murdered in this dream world and actually is found dead in a French police cell!
Discovery
A storm is coming ...Egyptus can sense it ... It started when she lost her husband. Then women attacked her, believing she wanted their men. Turmoil is deepening and swirling across her homeland. Despite the dangers of the wilderness, she must lead her family and friends across the mountains to find a new home. Can Egyptus lead her sons and daughters to a safe home away from the destruction? If you love ancient women courageously fighting for family, you will love this book because we all fight for our family.
Isabella and the Nativity
Isabella the cat and Hummy her owner spend their first Christmas together. Isabella learns the true meaning of Christmas.The author surprises the reader with a second story - The Little Girl and the Nativity.
Saladin the Wonder Horse Book 1
It is a rough time in England, where Prince John sits temporarily on the throne of his brother, Richard the Lionhearted. When Angie, a poor Saxon girl, who takes care of the horses for Lord Baltimore, attempts to save her beloved colt, Silver, she is plunged into a series of wild adventures as she tries to keep a colt out of the greedy hands of the prince. While on the run, she meets a mysterious knight who grants her his horse - Saladin, a magical black stallion from a faraway, unknown country. This wonder horse teaches all his tricks to the beautiful young stallion Silver. The strange knight has a very important message that he believes only Angie and Saladin can deliver to Robin Hood. With the two faithful animals, Angie manages to reach the camp of Robin Hood, bringing him the important message that could save the kingdom. But, it is not that easy as Angie tries to outsmart Prince John and his men. And of course, she cannot achieve that without her special horses...and some very special friends.
The First Revelation
The First Revelation is a theological quest through historical timelines in an attempt to unearth some of the most enigmatic past events that have been kept buried by the acts of various corrupt rulers and religious institutions. The book also makes an effort to tackle some of the fundamental questions that arise in the minds of individuals during their spiritual journeys, for which they are forced to rely on modified and mistranslated versions of ancient religious scriptures. The author hopes that this book will play a role in bringing the people of this planet, plagued by extensive religious conflicts, back together under the true belief in the same God who, ironically, became the root cause of all outbursts of violence.
MORTALS and GODS
Jan Fisher, an American circus artist at the end of the nineteenth century; Raga the Sardon, living on the rocks at the coast of Albis; brought together to fight for the honor of the gods! A quarrel has erupted between the two kingdoms of heaven, Encore and Ultra. With no resolution in sight, the universe faces total destruction and collapse! The gods have decided to resolve their dispute using the mortal world: men of flesh and blood will have to do battle. Two camps have been established - one side for Ultra, the other for Encore - and the battleground will be Ulus, a vast land surrounded by wild sea, where the gods exercise no influence. Here the fate of the universe will be determined. And the gods look down upon the divine battleground and await the outcome... Koos Verkaik is a hard working author, with more than 70 different titles on his name! A true master in his genre; magic, mystery and adventure. www.koosverkaik.com
This Town
Like Thomas Scarborough's previous book Everything, Briefly (2022), This Town, too, is a metaphysics. However, it adopts the form of a story, which "concretizes" abstract thought. A narrator visits a pre-modern town, where he engages with various people: an old man, a young woman, the chief, and other townsfolk. The method of "concretization" brings a metaphysics down to the level of teens and up--covering core issues of language, reality, ethics, politics, science, math, meaning, holism, and God (this town believes in God). The focus is primarily on how these various areas of philosophy and life may be integrated into one, harmonious whole. This Town serves as an excellent introduction not merely to philosophy, but to philosophical thought.
The Distant Tide
An Unfulfilled DreamBookish princess Britta feels her dreams are pulling her in two directions. She longs to travel and share the good news of Christ with others, but her heart lies firmly in her Irish homeland, with the people of her father's kingdom. To complicate matters, the king's right-hand man, Ronan, has finally declared his love for her.A Vengeful RaidThoughts of retribution have consumed Ari Thorvaldsson ever since his older brother was slain in Irish lands. Having assembled his band of warriors, he sets out to wreak havoc on the people responsible for Egil's death. But his attack is thwarted, and Ari is injured and taken prisoner. As Britta struggles to communicate with the wounded warrior, she slowly realizes he's had a change of heart. When the threat of Norman invasion draws all too close, Britta must convince both her father and Ronan of Ari's good intentions...but will she find out too late that her trust has been misplaced?(The Distant Tide was first published in The Message in a Bottle Romance Collection, Barbour Publishing, 2017.)
The Final Fortnight of Years
The Final Fortnight of Years: The Darkening is the third Book of the Romances of the Metaphysicals, and follows Christopher and Sophia, Maxim and Maria through the last seven years of time (the era of the Antichrist), along with their parents and their children. The latter, David and Magdalena, come into their own as characters during these years, becoming precociously romantic courtly lovers as well as world-famous performance artists. Christopher and Maxim continue their metaphysical and theological studies, which include Gregory Palamas on the uncreated Light, the metaphysics of the resurrection body, and the romantic theology of Charles Williams. Sophia directs a master's program at the Institute while Maria pursues her History of the Apocalyptic War (with parallels to the period 2017-2024). The four elders contribute a number of touches to the tale, including Sergei's comments on Russian and American Literature and two new icons by Manuela. The starship Synaxis and its angelic crew are deployed in two novel developments of aeviternal technology and, in conclusion, the End of Time is narrated succinctly, within the boundaries of biblical revelation.
The Masterful Monk
"'Passion for freedom, ' 'experience, ' 'life.' There's nothing original in it. It's merely the modern method of excusing self-seeking."Brother Anselm comes back to England to counter the Atheist's efforts to destroy the influence of Catholic morals. Between his lectures he is drawn into a struggle for the soul of Beauty Dethier, who is Catholic but fascinated by the "freedom" of the world and the Atheist. It will take more than argument to save her from disaster.
Falling for a Real Cowboy
She's trying to resurrect her career. He's sworn off women. Will this city-meets-country duo find love where they least expect it? Dalton J. Vargas the fourth has sworn off love. Women are just a distraction that keep him from running his family's multi-million-dollar guest ranch near Wickenburg, Arizona. After his father announces an early retirement, the full burden of the ranch rests on his shoulders. When a city-slicker romance author stays at the ranch, Dalton's perfect world turns to chaos. River Sloane's last workplace romance novel flopped-big time. Now her publisher wants her to write a modern-day cowboy romance, which she has resisted for years. When her publisher sends her to a dude ranch in the middle of nowhere Arizona, she must learn about cowboys and ranching to get her career back on track. One hunky cowboy stirs her heart and unexpectedly becomes her muse. Will she let herself fall in love with the real cowboy or will she return to the life she left behind? Will Dalton open his heart to a new, lasting love?
This Life
They've been stripped of everything but a refurbished bus and each other. And it may be the best thing that's ever happened to them.Jacob Murphy always felt like the invisible brother, until he fell in love with and married the woman who'd dated his younger brother. Then he became the despised brother. Driven to prove himself worthy of respect, he gambled everything on becoming the successful brother, but with his property speculation business falling apart, he's ready to admit defeat. He's lost nearly every worldly good, and after years of disappointments and heartache, it looks like his marriage is about to go the same way.Kate Murphy lied her way out of life in a trailer park-a life she felt both trapped in and ashamed of. Only Jacob knows the truth about her background. But keeping up appearances has strangled her life and relationships, and even her marriage is troubled. In desperation, she makes a plan to escape from it all-ironically, in a skoolie. But there's still a tender place in her heart for the man she married, and in a moment of compassion, she offers to take Jacob with her. Stripped of pride and pretension and struggling to adjust to their new 160-square-foot mobile lifestyle, Jacob and Kate are forced to confront the deception, hurt, and loneliness that have plagued them both. Will their strained circumstances be the death knell for their marriage, or will they allow humility to usher in the healing they need to rebuild?This Life is a tender love story of second chances in marriage, of romance, and of redemption.
Abandon Hope
ABANDON HOPE This is the third book in the series of Tul'ran the Sword and his wife and lifemate, Erianne de mi Corazon, Lady az Nostrom. Angels and demons; friends and foe. Where is the line drawn? In this novel, you'll find out. Here is a taste of what you can expect once you turn the pages: A world without hope. Abandoned by God after the People abandoned Him to worship war, the planet of Spes Deserit lay desolate and almost homeless, millions of light years away from Earth. Hundreds of years of warfare stripped bare the cities. Only the ethereal eyes of the dark angel, Abaddon the Destroyer, can penetrate the gloomy world wrapped in dark clouds of smoke. War machines swarm the empty streets, searching for a human to kill or enslave. Of a population of billions, only 144,000 remained. They pin their hopes on the prophet Gwynver'insa, a tiny woman with the courage of a giant. As she watches the war machines ravage her world, her hope slips away. But in answer to her prayers, Yahweh sends Tul'ran, the legendary warrior of Earth's past, and Erianne, his equal in every way. At Jesus's request, they take with them Darian, one of the devil's servants who is questioning her loyalty to evil. Traveling with them is her former companion in Inter-Dimensional Space, Johan, a brilliant physicist who no longer has a place in the modern world. They leave behind their friends on an Earth trembling under the aftereffects of the first half of the Tribulation. The most savage earthquakes in the world's history tear apart the land. Nuclear war poisons fertile soil, pollutes the skies, and leaves behind the dead lying in radioactive ruins. The Antichrist promised peace and prosperity. His lies left Earth's people dying of epidemics and scavenging for the smallest bite of food to fill their shrunken stomachs. The middle of the seven-year Tribulation period brings with it fresh horrors as Satan takes physical possession of the Antichrist's body. Two planets. Two populations overwhelmed by fear and distress. Every soul screams for mercy. Everyday screeches: Abandon Hope. This series is "... a wild ride through the book of Revelation that also takes you to other worlds..." The redemption stories in this series will grab your heart. Some of them will surprise you. Experience the epic battle between good and evil. Order your copy today!
Kinsale Kisses
She wants stability. He wants spontaneity. What they need is each other.Colin O'Bryan cashed out of the software company he founded and started a new life in Ireland. Content to wander from town to town as a traveling musician, he had no goals beyond healing from the betrayals that led to his career change, and finding his next gig.After the death of her parents, Rachel Sullivan hoped her aunt's B&B on the Southern coast of Ireland would be a place for her to settle and start a new life. Though she can't deny the sparks in Colin's touch, his lack of concern for hearth and home leave her torn. Can this free-spirited minstrel win her heart or will Rachel choose roots and stability over love?This gentle inspirational romance will take you on a journey to Cork County, Ireland and give you a glimpse of Kinsale, Charles Fort, Blarney Castle, and Cobh as Rachel and Colin undergo their own journey of self-discovery as they learn that God's plans are bigger than their own and that waiting on Him is worth the insecurity it brings.
A Summer on Bellevue Avenue
Wealthy heiress Amanda Mae Klein is set to marry the man she loves, Wesley Jansen-the only person she trusts to help ease her anxiety among the social climbers of high society. Then the daughter of a union boss falls down a flight of stairs at Wesley's oil company's office in the middle of the night...and the woman claims Wesley pushed her. Seeking solace from the growing scandal, Amanda flees to the mansion-dotted seaside of Newport. Wesley follows and sets about disproving the rumors while winning back the trust of Amanda. But soon, Amanda finds not only her social status but her life at risk. As grievous events pit the two against each other, will their love find a way to survive?
Deconstructing Endtime Delusions (A study of Christian Endtimes)
What do you think about the End Times? Is it a valid religious prospect; a prolepsis that sets your world atwitter? If you are someone open to different ways of viewing christian credenda; if you are open to perspectives that are unlikely taught by a believing institution; if you are curious about why humans believe, observe, and guess certain favoured end time practices; if you have ever wondered from where, or just how true certain beliefs are, then welcome aboard. Strap yourself in for an unconventional journey through several end time topics. This book is a collated compendium of the author's Ten year personal study efforts into numerous Christian End time proposals. Fed up with what seemed the brainwashing of nonsense the author began in 2010 to scribble thoughts and study conclusions about the religiously, christian concept of end time. This is an investigation into probing questions for why the believing community is so resolute regarding certain aniconic ecclesiastical teachings. Such as Rapture, Antichrist, Angels, Demons, Nephilim of Genesis chapter six & a variety of other topics. The continuing years spent in research, and writing meant that this investigation actively expanded the further practical, lucid answers were sought to the countless questions that study interests raised.Many conclusions surprised this author, and so are likely to gob-smack an audience also. It is not technically a monograph of what a reader might assume as a conventional study of the christian religion, or various end-time presumptions. Rather, this study is an unconventional, enlightening peering into some enigmatic End Time Apocalyptic topics. Told through the eyes, and with a curiosity of a former believer. Welcome to the Revelation!
The Mystery of Prophecy
Forty years ago, the Holy Spirit told Harlan Legare, "If you study, I will teach you." With that promise came a great love for God's prophetic word. The teaching of the Holy Spirit began with an understanding of the prophecies of Daniel, the key to understanding the words of many of the other prophets, especially those of Zachariah and those of John in the book of Revelation. Here are just a few of the many mysteries of prophecy revealed in The Mystery of Prophecy: The Secrets of Daniel that were revealed to Harlan by the Holy Spirit through those years: The time of the Rapture within the schedule of events of the coming days The marvelous truth of the days of 1335, the beginning of birth pangs of the rebirth of the nation of Israel. The real identity of the infamous head of the beast that was wounded unto death by the sword. Proof that the Antichrist will not rule the world. The key to the mystery of Babylon the Great and the scarlet-colored beast she rides. The origin of the Antichrist. The true purpose for the existence of the Red Dragon with seven heads and ten horns. A complete interpretation of the Beast from the Sea with its seven heads and ten horns. The exact date of the crucifixion of Jesus. The exact day of Artaxerxes's command to restore and to build Jerusalem. The very place where Israel was to flee for the 1,260 days of protection. Revealing of the identity of the coming King of the North. The event that begins the 2300 evenings and mornings. Why God sealed the book of Daniel.
A Jilted Bride for the Cowboy
A jilted socialite bride. A geeky accountant to the rescue. A Montana ranch neither calls home.Graham Sullivan is back home in Chicago as the tenth groomsman in his former crush's wedding. But now Graham's cousin, the groom, has the nerve to send him to tell Cadence that he's bailing on the wedding. Has God given Graham a second chance, or what? Cadence Foster is furious with her fianc矇 for jilting her when she has no place to live and no job. The man who delivers the news offers her both at his grandfather's guest ranch, a perfect solution that buys her time for reassessment. Now that they work together every day, she realizes that the guy she thought of as simply the office geek is so much more. But when her past shows up in Montana to apply fresh pressure, this fledgling relationship might be doomed. She's on the rebound, and he's none too sure of himself. How can they know if their feelings are real?About the Sweet River Ranch Romance series: Walter Sullivan is frustrated with the soft lives his entitled sons and grandsons lead. Yes, it's because he's given them an education and money, but now he's just frustrated with the namby-pamby city kids. Working together to revive a failing guest ranch in Montana will give those young men a chance to prove their worth. And if they settle into the cowboy life and find romance in the bargain, it will be well worth the risk.1. A Surprise Wedding for the Cowboy2. A Jilted Bride for the Cowboy3. A Sunny Sweetheart for the CowboyOther Montana Ranches Christian Romance series to buy or borrow from USA Today bestselling author Valerie Comer: Cavanagh Cowboys Romance (complete in 2022)1. Marry Me for Real, Cowboy2. Give Me Another Chance, Cowboy3. Let Me Off Easy, Cowboy4. Kiss Me Like You Mean It, Cowboy5. Choose Me for Always, Cowboy6. Trust Me With Your Heart, Cowboy Saddle Springs Romance (complete in 2019)1. The Cowboy's Christmas Reunion2. The Cowboy's Mixed-Up Matchmaker3. The Cowboy's Romantic Dreamer4. The Cowboy's Convenient Marriage5. The Cowboy's Belated Discovery6. The Cowboy's Reluctant BrideOr check out Valerie's other Christian romance series: Farm Fresh Market Romances, ongoing series, starting with A Wide and Pleasant PlaceUrban Farm Fresh Romances, complete 12-book series, starting with Secrets of SunbeamsPot of Gold Geocaching Romances, complete 4-book series, starting with Topaz TreasureGarden Grown Romances, complete 4-book series, starting with Sown in LoveFarm Fresh Romances, complete 6-book series, starting with Raspberries and VinegarChristmas at the Miss Snowflake Pageant Romances, complete 3-book series, starting with More Than a TiaraRiverbend Romances, complete 5-novella series, starting with Secretly YoursIf you love Christian contemporary romance series that focus on engaging characters, strong communities, and deep faith - clean, wholesome, sweet, and inspirational romances - you've come to the right place! This is Christian western romance at its finest. That's for later. Right now?Why not read A JILTED BRIDE FOR THE COWBOY today and fall in love with a cowboy?
When I'm With You
He wants what he deserves, and this time he won't walk away without it. Meeting Daisy Hopewell shouldn't change a thing.Lane Carson is sick of living like a wandering homeless man. When he receives a text message from a woman claiming to be his brother's fianc矇e, nothing short of meeting her will convince him his reclusive older brother has worked up the courage to talk to a woman, let alone propose. And since he's returning to Big Prairie, he's determined to claim the inheritance that should have been his. As long as no one expects him to live up to his brother's impossible standards. Daisy Hopewell has found refuge in Big Prairie working as a hired hand at the Carson Ranch-an opportunity to prove that her worth goes much deeper than being a rich man's daughter. Her haven is shaken, however, when the boss's brother shows up. Lane Carson is nothing like his reserved, serious brother. And Daisy knows from experience that when you add massive flirt to good-looking, the result is heartbreak. Meeting Daisy sidetracks Lane's plans, especially when she turns out to be irritatingly immune to his charm. But after being caught with her in a devastating flood, Lane suddenly finds himself reevaluating his approach to everything. Daisy's stubborn determination and unflappable kindness feed his burgeoning desire to be more than a reckless, selfish man, but the last thing Lane needs is to be deemed unworthy by yet another person in his world. Daisy is discovering a depth to Lane she hadn't expected, and with Daisy, Lane finds himself believing he could be a better man. But by the time he figures that out, it might be too late, because she's determined never to play the fool again. Can Lane and Daisy release the resentment they cling to from the disappointments of their pasts and step toward the possibility of being different-better-together?Small town Christian stories of romance and redemption, begin the Big Prairie Romance series today!Book 1: When I Come Home AgainBook 2: When I Lost My Way Book 3: When I'm With You Book 4: When I Wasn't Looking (coming in 2021)
Finding Kris Kringle
In Finding Kris Kringle, highly regarded Christian author Joan Byrd shares a brilliant, deeply meaningful new take on the purpose of Santa Claus in the birth of the Christ Child, a timeless story that inspires readers of all ages and adds a new depth of meaning to the traditions and celebrations that touch the hearts of every faithful soul in the sacred season of celebrating the Savior's birth. Never has an author expressed so vividly the Hand of God at work through the Christmas story. As the author says herself, Finding Kris Kringle is a magical classic, full of joy, tenderness and eternal truth.
Hell Is a World Without You
Rarely has an Evangelical upbringing been depicted with the relentless honesty, wide-ranging empathy, and Superbad-meets-Siddhartha playfulness of USA Today best-seller HELL IS A WORLD WITHOUT YOU. During the time of Pizza Hut buffets, 9/11, and all-night Mario Kart parties, a grieving teenager faces a mortal crossroads: fire-and-brimstone certainty vs. forbidden love. And whether or not you've ever begged God to delay the Rapture (so you could have time to lose your virginity), that kid's story is about you."Thank you to Jason Kirk." - The Trevor Project, after this novel's launch raised over $50K for the LGBTQ charity"Divinely savage, emotionally pure, devilishly funny." - Brian Dannelly, Saved!"Hilarious and big-hearted." - Brian Phillips, Impossible Owls"No book has better depicted Evangelical terror." - Jane Coaston, CNN"A magic trick." - Claire McNear, Answers in the Form of Questions"Whoever you are, you'll find yourself in it." - Will Leitch, How Lucky "Almost astonishingly accurate." - Jon Bois, 17776"Genuinely funny. Painfully accurate." - Drew Magary, The Night the Lights Went Out"I loved this book." - Anthony Oliveira, Dayspring"Like reading my own teenage Evangelical diary." - April Ajoy, Star-Spangled Jesus"Hilarious yet biting." - Zito Madu, The Minotaur at Calle Lanza"Uncanny. I got severely weepy." - Jeb Lund, national columnist"You won't be able to help but feel protective of these kids." - Molly Olmstead, Slate"Encyclopedic and compassionate." - Dr. Leah Payne, God Gave Rock & Roll to You"I recommend to anyone interested in this subculture." - Adam Fleming Petty, Very Distant Lands"Loved that book! Highly recommend." - Alex Perry, Mashable"Will make you laugh, cry, and think." - Dr. Mike Altman, Religious Studies, University of Alabama"Absolutely slaps, whether you were Evangelical or not." - Dr. Jonathan Beecher Field, English, University of Clemson"Devastatingly funny." - Victoria Zeller, One of the Boys"Will leave you laughing, crying, and feeling less alone." - Mason Mennenga, A People's Theology"So quick and funny and smart." - Tommy Tomlinson, The Elephant in the Room"Deeply funny. Deeply felt." - Tyler Parker, A Little Blood and Dancing"Too real. Cathartic." - Blake Chastain, Exvangelical and Beyond"So evocative." - Bonnie Kristian, Christianity Today"Hilarious, harrowing, and romantic." - Pete Volk, Polygon"What being raised Evangelical is like." - Dr. Jonathan Redding, One Nation Under Graham"Funny, infuriating, and tender." - Jay Busbee, Earnhardt Nation"Comedy with real heart." - Jennifer C. Martin, Dirtbag Christian"I moved between laughing and crying so many times." - Zach W. Lambert, Better Ways to Read the Bible"Surprisingly relatable. Read it." - Trey Ferguson, Theologizin' Bigger"I'm thankful this book exists!" - Casey Haas, Fun Sexy Bible Time"So good." - Tony Ginocchio, Grift of the Holy Spirit"Hits close to home." - Kevin Nye, Grace Can Lead Us Home"You will relate." "This is for you." - Emily Rojas and Abigail Hewing, Readirect"Immersive introduction into Evangelical world." - Dr. Erich Nunn, English, Auburn University"Humanizes church kids." - Scott Hines, Action Cookbook"Helped me understand myself." - Dr. Neil Shanks, Baylor University"I love it." "So fucking powerful." - Andrew Klema and Dani Burford, Lit Lit"Painful, thoughtful, and has a ton of soul." - Mike Golic, Jr., national broadcaster"For anyone." -Ryan Nanni, We're Not So Different"Extraordinary." "Jason writes his ass off." - Holly Anderson and Spencer Hall, Channel Six
Renewed Christmas Blessings
This inspiring compilation from Michelle Rayburn and twenty-six contributors weaves together the magic of the holiday season with tales of hope, resilience, and faith. Whether you're cozying up by the fireplace or seeking the perfect thoughtful gift, Renewed Christmas Blessings showcases a variety of captivating voices that will inspire and uplift.Inside, you'll discover: Anecdotes that beautifully showcase God's transformative power and grace, reminding us that even in the darkest times, light can shine through.The wonder of Christmas through hilarious and heartwarming accounts where laughter and joy abound, reminding us not to take life too seriously.Delightful poetry that illuminates the profound connections between Christmas, hope, and a transformed life. Plus, a little humor.Personal experiences of finding purpose and renewed faith during the holiday season-in the good times and hard times.Reminders that even in life's most challenging moments, God is at work and blesses us with indescribable peace and joy.Renewed Christmas Blessings is the perfect gift to inspire perseverance in the difficulties as you celebrate the true significance of Christmas. Delight in creative expressions that touch your soul, and embrace the magic of the holiday season as you discover hope, faith, and love in unexpected places. Through these stories, essays, and poems, let the true spirit of Christmas shine brightly in your heart.Contributors: Rosemarie DiCristo, Pam Farrel, Sally Ferguson, Pam Fields, Pam Halter, Delores Christian Liesner, Sandy Lipsky, Charlaine Martin, Becky Melby, Maureen Miller, Kelly Wilson Mize, Robyn Mulder, Kristine Zimmer Orkin, Betty Predmore, Mary Anne Quinn, Michelle Rayburn, Joanie Shawhan, Heather Norman Smith, Barbara Syvertson, Mel Tavares, Pam Whitley Taylor, Joni Topper, Gayle Veitenheimer, Heidi Vertrees, Hally J. Wells, Kathy Carlton Willis, Lisa-Anne Wooldridge
Nature's Bible
Striking photographic images paired with stories and statements by birds, mammals, and reptiles cast light on some of humanity's most sacred writings. Speaking rhinos and puffins are no more unlikely than talking humans; and considering where all of our talk has gotten us (the brink of extinction), it is time we listened to our fellow creatures. They are funny, thoughtful, observant, and like the Hebrew prophets they point out the worst in us and elicit the best, giving straight talk of warning and of hope. In these pages a pigeon with travel anxiety, Geraldine the matter-of-fact Florida Cooter, Schmidt the twigfitter songbird, Mephistophelean alligators, vanishing bison of the prairies, and lions of Africa and Asia ""hold . . . the mirror up to nature"" and show us our unlikely and imperfect human face.
Stubborn Love
Their love survived his accident, but can it survive the long, hard road to recovery?Tyler Murphy had his life all planned out: finish college, go back to Sugar Pine as his dad's able-bodied business partner, and most importantly, marry Rebecca Colson. But a fall from a roof leaves him less than able-bodied, and the pain he suffers as a result goes beyond the physical. Wrestling with his new disability seems manageable only by way of the pharmacy. Which is fine...until the refills run out and he's denied a new prescription. Rebecca Colson can't wait for the day she'll finally become Mrs. Rebecca Murphy. Tyler's accident and resulting amputation are traumatic hurdles on the road to marital bliss but nothing they can't overcome together-until Rebecca stumbles onto Tyler's secret and approaches his family for help. Suddenly, the love of her life turns cold. In his eyes, her betrayal is unforgivable, and just like that, their hopes and dreams disintegrate.Becca finds herself facing a future she doesn't recognize-one where each step forward is a step away from the future she'd planned with Tyler. When a recovered Tyler finally seeks her out, he's not sure he deserves another chance with her-not after the way he broke her heart. Becca is equally uncertain that Tyler has room in his new, very different life, for her. Is it too late to restore their relationship, or will their stubborn love forge a new path for a future together?Stubborn Love is book 5 in the Murphy Brothers Stories; Christian novels full of romance and redemption. Don't miss this family of seven brothers as they navigate through life, faith, and love. Murphy Brothers Stories: Always YouIn Spite of OurselvesEverything Behind UsThis Life
Fire and Prophecy
The Great Sickness was new to everyone and there was no known cure. Little was known of its origins. But the first human falling ill from it died after 10 days, a farmer from the southeast states. From this moment, it spread with alarming rapidity. After months of mounting disorder as the sickness decimated one population after another, and resources dwindled, the Great War erupted. The war burnt itself out, leaving behind the smouldering ruins of many cities, lands, and peoples. Families dispersed, many got ill and died, and some went missing. To maintain the fragile peace in what remained, a new world order was created: Nova. It was divided into eight regions, each ruled by a Governor or Autarch. Under the Nova pact, no one was allowed to trespass each other's borders. Trespassing could mean death. But Estella had to search for her missing loved ones who had left for the war and never returned. She was given a supernatural vision: The key to finding her missing family is to find this golden heart locket. Throughout her journey in search for the locket, she meets friends and foes, ghouls and demons, angels and guides. Will this prophetic quest end in victory or will she lose everything she has, including herself?
A Dragon Outside the Church
A Dragon Outside the Church is a sequel to A Dragon in the Church which described how the Church can be at its greatest risk from within. A Dragon Outside the Church explores the who and the why that others seek to destroy the Church from without. Join in the compelling story of a tiny country church filled with a special few people who are willing to stand up for God, no matter the cost.
Operation
Avoiding God and love-what was her excuse?Army sergeant Eliza Torres lost her leg to an IED while overseas. Physical healing is nearly complete, but emotionally she's stuck. Wrestling one-legged with God becomes her challenge and when faith takes root and a mission trip goes terribly wrong in Mexico, she is forced to face her traumatic past. Will she finally be able to plan a future? Will Kristos Sava be part of that?Kristos Sava is content in his life's work. His stable life is threatened when tornado Eliza tosses a drink at him at a restaurant. When she shows up at church and then as part of Kobbe's horse therapy program, something about her struggle to heal calls him to step out of his comfort zone and help, putting his heart at risk.Buy Operation: Skirmish today and enjoy a sweet military romance.
Fire and Prophecy
The Great Sickness was new to everyone and there was no known cure. Little was known of its origins. But the first human falling ill from it died after 10 days, a farmer from the southeast states. From this moment, it spread with alarming rapidity. After months of mounting disorder as the sickness decimated one population after another, and resources dwindled, the Great War erupted. The war burnt itself out, leaving behind the smouldering ruins of many cities, lands, and peoples. Families dispersed, many got ill and died, and some went missing. To maintain the fragile peace in what remained, a new world order was created: Nova. It was divided into eight regions, each ruled by a Governor or Autarch. Under the Nova pact, no one was allowed to trespass each other's borders. Trespassing could mean death. But Estella had to search for her missing loved ones who had left for the war and never returned. She was given a supernatural vision: The key to finding her missing family is to find this golden heart locket. Throughout her journey in search for the locket, she meets friends and foes, ghouls and demons, angels and guides. Will this prophetic quest end in victory or will she lose everything she has, including herself?
Geboor
This is the LARGE PRINT of Geboor (Book 2 of Nanima Series). The Nanima Series is a unique story journalling the inner evolution of a spiritual seeker within the context of her relationships and life. It is set in the equally unique environment of rural Australia and has many important messages about the value of the Earth around us and the earth within us. Both ensure our health and happiness. What does it mean to be on a path of personal evolution? What does it mean to love someone? What makes us suffer? What heals us? What makes us genuinely happy.Geboor (Book 2 of Nanima Series): The spiritual path doesn't annihilate our happiness. It gives us the possibility of real happiness. Geboor continues the journey of Maliyan and friends into an ever-deepening understanding of body, environment, relationships, and connection to the energetic world. Understanding the significance of the physical elements leads to wisdom in the mental, emotional, and spiritual components of our existence. Geboor and Black Forest, a day's drive from Nanima, at the southern end of the Great Dividing Range, provide an environment for Maliyan and those in her world to further their connection to each other and to the heart of life.
Dreams from the Soul
If you want to understand dreams and spirituality, you will love reading Dreams From The Soul. You will sure believe dreams are illustrations from the book your soul is writing about you.Dreams From The Soul is a compelling story of dreams and spirituality, a rousing portrayal of the life of Martha Nalunga as she searched for answers. Martha kept getting disturbing dreams and messages she couldn't comprehend. Sheltering in the Lord and believing time would reveal the mysteries of her dreams she constantly prayed. When she confided in her maternal Aunt, Gloria Namirimu, she was deceived witchdoctors revealed dreams. With guile and coercion, Aunt Gloria directed her to a witchdoctor, that he could harness spirits and stop disturbing dreams, even accompanied her to another. However, the mysteries were not resolved by witchdoctors but faith and prayers.
