The Fullness of Time
The Fullness of Time is a Christian fiction based on the scripture Galatians 4:4-5. Walk along side key individuals as they discover how God brought all things together at the perfect time for Christ to be born. The Romans, the Magi, Herod, the shepherds, even Mary and Joseph all had important parts to play as God revealed the fullness of time.
Barefoot
The spiritual journey takes unexpected turns for the women of Sensible Shoes in this third book of the series. Having been challenged to persevere in hope, can they now embrace the joy of complete surrender? Join these four women in a poignant story that reveals the joy that comes from laying our lives at the feet of God and standing barefoot on holy ground.
Two Steps Forward
The spiritual journey continues for Hannah, Meg, Mara and Charissa, the characters we met in the bestselling book Sensible Shoes.feels like two steps forward and one step back. Find your own spiritual journey reflected in the lives of these women and discover the way forward.
Aunt Jane's Hero
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Aunt Jane's Hero
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Moon-Voyage
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Fullness of Time
The Fullness of Time is a Christian fiction based on the scripture Galatians 4:4-5. Walk along side key individuals as they discover how God brought all things together at the perfect time for Christ to be born. The Romans, the Magi, Herod, the shepherds, even Mary and Joseph all had important parts to play as God revealed the fullness of time.
The Forgiveness Quilt
Ruth Raber, an elderly Old Order Amish woman, has led a lonely life. She never married, never sang with a boy at one of her community's gatherings, and ruined the only relationship she could've had.And worst of all, she doesn't understand why any of that happened.Or does she?Every year around Christmas, a series of memories haunt her, and this Christmas is no different.When the nearby townspeople and the Amish and Mennonites in the area gather at Christmas Eve and invite Ruth, not only will she be challenged by her memories, she'll be challenged by a lesson from her mother, now passed on, about the kindness in the quilts she makes.Similar in theme to Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, The Forgiveness Quilt will warm the heart while reminding us of the importance of kindness at Christmas--and for the entire year.
A Redneck's Guide Presents
From the Christian series, A Redneck's Guide, here's a coloring book that's fun for all ages. It contains over 50 pages of illustrations created by Author/Illustrator Jeff Todd.
The Emperor Under The Sun
"The Emperor Under The Sun" is a novel which was carefully written with my local church services I go to in mind. It has taken a little bit of my heart with each day I composed it. With the days passing by so quickly, at the age of 72, I look to the sun in the morning, grab my cup of black tea, and pray for stronger days. I thank the Lord that I finished this manuscript.
Rebecca's Anchor
Starlyn Craighead comes home to Virginia after fighting in the revolutionary war, where his cousin Andrew is wounded when they defeat the British at the battle of Cowpens.He must now fight a worthy opponent for the woman he loves. The men of their community, and the 'Old Wagoner', General Morgan, gather around to see who wins the right to pursue Rebecca Thompson."It were a bloody fight, it were. I even put me money on Woodson but that Craighead would not quit. He just got back up and came at Woodson again," says one man.Freedom from Britain opened up the west and over the hills the settlers swarmed. His father Thomas's freighting business grew. Starlyn borrowed on a note from Father, built close by, adding a freighting shed to handle their growing business. His acreage yielded good cash crops, providing plenty for their growing family.Throughout their lives his brother Jack held resentment toward Starlyn. Now circumstances have arisen where Starlyn must trust Jack with all he treasures. Will Brother Jack keep his promise to Starlyn?
Rescue on Bear Mountain Flats
The abandoned shack in the middle of a lake holds promise for Josh Powers' latest rescue. Did he see a red-hooded sweatshirt or was it something else? Did he see the lost boy in a cracked, dirty window? How will he get out to the middle of the lake to find out? Would the people threaten him if he can go to the island? Josh has to rely on the leading of the Lord to answer these questions and many more in Rescue on Bear Mountain Flats!
Solus
Most, if not all, of us have suffered one or more losses in our lives and blamed God for what we believe he should have done to prevent our pain. Through this book you see the journey of Ben, the losses he suffers, and the pain for which he blames God throughout his life. You will also see the redemption as he lays those burdens of those losses at the father's feet, and the rest that comes as a result.
Dismas
Dismas came from nowhere. A lowly thief, Christ transformed him for all eternity as he hung on his own cross at Golgotha. Dismas is remembered by untold billions of souls throughout time even to this day. He once stole for material gain. His last act on earth was to steal Heaven itself, openly confessing as the first among all saints to enter Heaven after Christ's death on the Cross.This book tells the gripping story of the man who became the first penitent to die with the complete promise of the Resurrection.
The Wreck of the Flagship Octavian
A bitter squabble over a tradesman's inheritance. A frightened man, on the run, trying to evade unseen persons to keep them from stealing that same inheritance. First century privaate detective, Jake Jezreel, has been hired to step in between these two fighting factions. But when you're in the middle, Jake discovers there is no place to hide. In Jake Jezreel's latest adventure, "The Wreck of the Flagship Octavian", the detective is swept up into an investigation much greater than he ever could have imagined. The ensuing struggle over the inheritance explodes into a brawl with a violent gang, a precision Roman military raid, and a frantic, climactic chase through the windy streets of Jerusalem. Hannukah is the backdrop of this adventure, with the icy winds of December intruding into all the twists and turns of this intricate tale. In all of his tough choices along the way, Jake's faith is greatly tested. Living the Christian life in amongst the many evils of worldly society "ain't easy". Time and time again, during this investigation, Jake must depend, moment by moment, upon the powerful wisdom of God. Who will finally get the inheritance? What claim do the Romans have over the disputed inheritance? What is the trap that Jake finally springs to capture the evildoers? The tale of "The Wreck of the Flagship Octavian" will draw all these loose ends together in a final, dramatic conclusion.
Beauty Reborn
A princess born of fire and flames. A half-blooded prince who longs to return his land to its former glory. Two of the royals are joining their realms through marriage the eve after the summer solstice, but the other realms aren't happy about it. As a result, the rulers of the summer and fall realms are frantic to unite their two realms in a similar alliance. There's only one problem- the king of the summer realm doesn't want the other realms to find out why he's kept his daughter hidden away in a tower for most of her life. As the rulers of the summer and fall realms negotiate an arranged marriage between their heirs, a powerful Phoenix gem goes missing, Princess Amber of the summer realm discovers powers that stem from the original Phoenix, and Prince Aiden of the fall realm must decide between a magic that can either save his land or the princess of the summer realm. Can Amber and Aiden find a way to use their gifts to help each other and bring rebirth to their realms before the summer realm is destroyed? Can they truly bring beauty from ashes?
Glimpse
The war for souls has been raging since the dawn of humanity. And now it's coming to a head for a young man who must stop an agent of darkness from opening a door to our dimension. Mark Banks, a nineteen-year-old freshman at the University of Maryland, has enrolled in a class on spiritual and psychic phenomena. He has had seemingly paranormal experiences that he cannot explain, and he's doing his best to understand what's going on. But he soon learns that he has the gift to contact those beyond the grave. This discovery leads him to an even more disturbing revelation. Now, to protect humanity and those he loves-including the young woman who has captured his heart-he will need to learn how to use his ability to slam the door shut on the forces of evil before it's too late. In this novel, a young man with a special gift must stop an agent of darkness from entering our dimension and wreaking havoc on the souls of humankind.
Glimpse
The war for souls has been raging since the dawn of humanity. And now it's coming to a head for a young man who must stop an agent of darkness from opening a door to our dimension. Mark Banks, a nineteen-year-old freshman at the University of Maryland, has enrolled in a class on spiritual and psychic phenomena. He has had seemingly paranormal experiences that he cannot explain, and he's doing his best to understand what's going on. But he soon learns that he has the gift to contact those beyond the grave. This discovery leads him to an even more disturbing revelation. Now, to protect humanity and those he loves-including the young woman who has captured his heart-he will need to learn how to use his ability to slam the door shut on the forces of evil before it's too late. In this novel, a young man with a special gift must stop an agent of darkness from entering our dimension and wreaking havoc on the souls of humankind.
Beauty Reborn
A princess born of fire and flames. A half-blooded prince who longs to return his land to its former glory. Two of the royals are joining their realms through marriage the eve after the summer solstice, but the other realms aren't happy about it. As a result, the rulers of the summer and fall realms are frantic to unite their two realms in a similar alliance. There's only one problem- the king of the summer realm doesn't want the other realms to find out why he's kept his daughter hidden away in a tower for most of her life. As the rulers of the summer and fall realms negotiate an arranged marriage between their heirs, a powerful Phoenix gem goes missing, Princess Amber of the summer realm discovers powers that stem from the original Phoenix, and Prince Aiden of the fall realm must decide between a magic that can either save his land or the princess of the summer realm. Can Amber and Aiden find a way to use their gifts to help each other and bring rebirth to their realms before the summer realm is destroyed? Can they truly bring beauty from ashes?
The Wreck of the Flagship Octavian
A bitter squabble over a tradesman's inheritance. A frightened man, on the run, trying to evade unseen persons to keep them from stealing that same inheritance. First century privaate detective, Jake Jezreel, has been hired to step in between these two fighting factions. But when you're in the middle, Jake discovers there is no place to hide. In Jake Jezreel's latest adventure, "The Wreck of the Flagship Octavian", the detective is swept up into an investigation much greater than he ever could have imagined. The ensuing struggle over the inheritance explodes into a brawl with a violent gang, a precision Roman military raid, and a frantic, climactic chase through the windy streets of Jerusalem. Hannukah is the backdrop of this adventure, with the icy winds of December intruding into all the twists and turns of this intricate tale. In all of his tough choices along the way, Jake's faith is greatly tested. Living the Christian life in amongst the many evils of worldly society "ain't easy". Time and time again, during this investigation, Jake must depend, moment by moment, upon the powerful wisdom of God. Who will finally get the inheritance? What claim do the Romans have over the disputed inheritance? What is the trap that Jake finally springs to capture the evildoers? The tale of "The Wreck of the Flagship Octavian" will draw all these loose ends together in a final, dramatic conclusion.
Alone with a Butterfly
"Alone with a Butterfly" is about the White and Black situation as it existed in 1951, in the Hunts Point section of the Bronx where a benign segregation between whites and blacks is considered normal, especially by sixteen-yea-old Freed Messina and his girlfriend. In Freddy's neighborhood the blacks, who hold good city jobs, live solely in an apartment building called the Colored House by the white neighbors. A sixteen-year-old black boy, Willy Hamilton, lives in the Colored House with Carol, his fifteen-year-old pretty sister. She is a superb artist and suffers from congenital illness that often weaken her so that she must rest. Willy is the only black boy in Freddy's class at Hunts Point High School. Despite fearing ridicule by his friends and strong disapproval from his father for associating with blacks, Freddy becomes friendly with Willy and Carol. He is enthralled with her beauty and the magnificence of her paintings. Freddy and Carol like each other. Since Carol doesn't go to school and must remain home all the time, she feels alone. But because of Freddy's interest in her, she doesn't feel alone anymore.
Remember the King
"You may not understand your calling in the Lord fully, but I assure you, you are called to do great things." Jacob English, PastorTwelve-year-old Phillip tends the family sheep and cows as he wrestles with the notion of his being known before he was formed. Through an encounter with the "King of the Holy Word," Phillip learns of a purpose and destiny far greater than he could ever imagine.But there is war in the land. The Great Dragon seeks to destroy Philip and those he loves. Now, Philip must rise to his calling, overcome his adversaries and fight for his King.Through this allegorical tale, pastor and teacher, Jacob English, reminds readers that God is looking for the men and women whom he knew and ordained to go into the earth and do his will.Will He recognize you as the one He created you to be? Are you doing what God has called you to do? That is the only thing that matters in life. The ones who have done His will are the ones who will hear "well done."Know where you are from, what you are meant to do, and how to address the Lord's call upon your life. You are called to do great things!About the Author: Jacob English pastors in a small town in Georgia with his wife Molly and kids. He enjoys spending time with his family, running businesses, preaching, writing, music, and occasionally playing video games. His godly ambitions are to start a Christian school, and a missions college and to plant many churches around the world with the simple yet powerful goal of preaching and demonstrating the power of the Holy Spirit to the world.
Alone with a Butterfly
"Alone with a Butterfly" is about the White and Black situation as it existed in 1951, in the Hunts Point section of the Bronx where a benign segregation between whites and blacks is considered normal, especially by sixteen-yea-old Freed Messina and his girlfriend. In Freddy's neighborhood the blacks, who hold good city jobs, live solely in an apartment building called the Colored House by the white neighbors. A sixteen-year-old black boy, Willy Hamilton, lives in the Colored House with Carol, his fifteen-year-old pretty sister. She is a superb artist and suffers from congenital illness that often weaken her so that she must rest. Willy is the only black boy in Freddy's class at Hunts Point High School. Despite fearing ridicule by his friends and strong disapproval from his father for associating with blacks, Freddy becomes friendly with Willy and Carol. He is enthralled with her beauty and the magnificence of her paintings. Freddy and Carol like each other. Since Carol doesn't go to school and must remain home all the time, she feels alone. But because of Freddy's interest in her, she doesn't feel alone anymore.
Iron
Enforcing justice comes with a price.Detective Redwyn "Red" Deathan will stop at nothing to uncover those behind the ruthless kidnappings of multiple children. But things are not as they seem, and Red's efforts are thwarted at every turn. With each discovery the danger grows, putting Red and the lives of those she cares about at risk. Can she reveal the mastermind's identity before she herself becomes a target?IRON is a Christian, New Adult, Fantasy Fairytale Retelling
The Opus Dictum
In 1982, Italian financier Roberto Calvi, known as "God's Banker," was discovered hanging under London's Blackfriars Bridge. What wasn't found was the briefcase he was known to have had with him the night before, reportedly stuffed with incriminating documents, a special key, and a computer disk filled with codes, which together unlock a piece of the Vatican's troubled past.When the briefcase mysteriously reappears in the Vatican Secret Archives, Father Michael Dominic and his team-Hana, Marco, Karl, Lukas, the feisty young nun Sister Teri, and Dominic's new assistant, Ian-are up against two powerful and enigmatic organizations, Opus Deus and the ultra-secret, outlawed Masonic Lodge P2, who savagely fight for control of the briefcase and its contents. Their goal? To carry out one of the most dangerous conspiracies the Church has ever faced-all happening during an unexpected conclave to elect a new pope.From Rome, Italy, to Geneva, Switzerland, join Dominic and friends as they fend off plotters, kidnappers, and blackmailers who have threaded their way into Vatican politics for decades, in a conspiracy known as The Opus Dictum.
Leatherface
Leatherface: A Tale of Old Flanders, has been considered an important book throughout the human history. So that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. The whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. This book is not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable.
A Woman Worth Knowing
Dr. Arthur Stone finds himself without his gun or his memories when he is attacked on a lonely country road and somehow finds his way to Molly Gilbert's struggling clinic. After his wife's deception and abandonment, Arthur was content to remain single . . . until he met Molly.
Joshua of God
What if technology provided the means to meet our Savior face to face? What would that teach us about Him? What would it teach us about ourselves? Joshua of God by William Boffi is a compelling novel which explores the what ifs of this scenario in-depth. In the year 2028, scientists use technology to clone a human being using blood harvested from the sacred Shroud of Turin. The story follows the clone, named Joshua of God, throughout his years on earth as he seeks to fulfill his Father's will, helping and healing those in need and thereby bringing about what appears to be the second coming of Christ. The concept of the book came to William in the 1970's when interest in the Shroud of Turin soared. He used the idea to teach young people that whether the Shroud is truly the burial cloth of Jesus or not, we are certain through our faith that Jesus lived, died, and resurrected to give us a path to salvation. The principal reason for cloning Joshua of God was to learn more about the humanity of Jesus. The story will challenge your worldview and cause you to consider questions of faith, humanity, and divinity and how they shape our beliefs today. William Boffi is a retired Information Technology executive. He and his wife Claudia have been married for 57 years. They are devoted to their two adult children and their 5 grandchildren. His interests include writing, cooking, technology and being with family. William has earned a degree in Mathematics from Providence College. William and his wife live in Cranston RI. You can contact William at william.boffi@gmail.com website: www.moms4real.com
Beloved
Sophya Blackwell comes up to present Time as a different person. Her husband, William, believes she has gotten her revenge on his infidelities. This pushes him to a strange new religion that he pushes her into. Here, Sophya meets the real Lover of her soul. William can only shadowbox his jealousy. Sophya's arch enemy, Flo, re-appears on the scene in current Time, but as the one who introduces them to the weird religion. All that's done in the name of Religion, surprises, and wounds Sophya even more. Many new prophecies occur during her new faith. Many are fulfilled from Back in Time. Sophya realizes, though people may hurt you, Jesus never will. God restores her joy and gives her strength and peace for the future. Finally, Sophya returns from another reenactment of the Battle of Mansfield only to come home to southwest Louisiana and witness the destruction of her own marriage. God delivers her from William. Headed for shipwreck, Sophya calls on the name of the Lord. He delivers her into an eerie place, but this time with a promise. Thus, she's thrust back into the throes of Flo, then delivered by God forever. Anya, meantime, never told her mom about going back in Time. Christian Stolsky hints at a difference in her youngest daughter but hasn't learned the truth. Anya realizes Steve reminds her of someone she grew up and went to church with, Larry. He marries another and Anya changes churches and hides her heartbreak for years. Urich, her brother, moves in with Anya and her mother in Morristown, TX. Anya must find a job that enables her to tend to them both. She wonders though, if love will come her way again. Mikalina, their oldest sister, only gets to spend time with them, occasionally on visits, after her husband's transfer to Dallas. But she and her husband help support her siblings and mother. What will happen when Sophya finds Brooks again? Why does Tad Walker have to re-appear? To quote, Sara the maid, "Only God knows."
Love's New Beginnings
Where it all began...Lydie Beauchamp recently moved with her aunts-sisters Myrtle and Fern-to the untamed Wyoming Territory. When a teaching position in nearby Willow Falls captures her attention, can she leave her aunts, one of whom just suffered a broken heart, and embark on this new adventure? Will she find the courage to persevere in the midst of challenges, one being a handsome challenge named Solomon Eliason?Reverend Solomon Eliason has the goal of making a difference. Hired as the pastor of Willow Falls, he must convince the congregation that he is able to undertake the role of a reverend. When he's nominated to be the adult in charge of the annual prank tradition at the school, he embraces the idea, thinking the new teacher will be an elderly crotchety woman like his former teacher. What he doesn't realize until it's too late is that the teacher is far from crotchety and elderly. When Lydie's and Solomon's paths cross in an unexpected way during the prank tradition at the Willow Falls school, can Solomon redeem himself in the eyes of the lovely new teacher?Take a glimpse into where it all began with Lydie and Solomon's story in this tender tale that reminds us that God can and does use willing hearts for His purposes.
A Voice in the Wilderness
Grace Livingston Hill (1865-1947) was born in Wellsville, New York on April 16, 1865 to Presbyterian minister Charles Montgomery Livingston and his wife, Marcia Macdonald Livingston. Both of her parents were writers, as was Hill's aunt Isabella Macdonald Alden. Hill was an early 20th century novelist and wrote both under her own name and the pseudonym 'Marcia Macdonald'. She was immensely popular during her lifetime and wrote over 100 novels and numerous short stories. Her characters were most often young female ing矇nues, frequently strong Christian women or those who become so within the confines of the story. (wikipedia.org) About the tittle: Margaret Earle, an Eastern girl, thinking she has reached her destination in Arizona, where she is going to teach school, steps off the train at a lonely, desert water tank, and the train moves on, leaving her in the darkness and in a strange, forlorn land. But she steps off into a series of adventures and thrilling events which make entertaining reading indeed. After an unpleasant encounter with one man, she is rescued by another, young Lance Gardley, like herself an Easterner, and out of this meeting grows the romance of the story. Margaret's school and the strange religious life of the community make a splendid setting for this fresh, crisp, western tale.
Visiting Elisheva
Two women, Mariam and Elisheva, spend time together at Elisheva's home near Jerusalem. Each is expecting a child, one of whom will prove to influence world history.
School Daze
This book is about a little school on the prairie of Colorado in the 1930's. This is Melody Larkin's first teaching assignment and she not only finds her true calling of being a teacher, but also meets the love of her life.
The Missing Christmas Card
Author of Christian romances, mysteries and children's books, the masterful Joan Byrd builds upon her delightful Christmas saga, The Box in the Attic, with a sequel that shows how the Christmas Spirit spans generations and centuries. The great truths of the holy season burn brightly as promises are fulfilled, mysteries are answered and the love of Christ is revealed in the most personal way. In The Lost Christmas Card, all the craft and faith of a great storyteller is on full display.
The Empathy Lesson
Idania Florez hails from a Spanish-speaking country and is a new citizen who speaks English as a second language. As she enters her classroom in a new school, Idania is welcomed by Brooke Gallagher, a friendly girl who helps her organize her desk and cubby. But as Idania settles in, she soon discovers that there are those who do not like her, just because of her nationality. Even though her teacher, Mr. Jay, has already discussed the importance of being kind to others with her classmates, Idania is bullied by a few students who seem determined to make her life miserable. When the bullying is revealed, Mr. Jay outlines an assignment that he hopes will help his students and their families understand how empathy connects people around the world in a positive way. As the students learn how to embrace differences and care for others, Mr. Jay provides a platform that encourages them to share the hardships and kindness they each have experienced along the way. The Empathy Lesson is the inspirational story of a devoted educator's mission to teach his students how love can conquer evil through helpful actions and a kind heart.
The Empathy Lesson
Idania Florez hails from a Spanish-speaking country and is a new citizen who speaks English as a second language. As she enters her classroom in a new school, Idania is welcomed by Brooke Gallagher, a friendly girl who helps her organize her desk and cubby. But as Idania settles in, she soon discovers that there are those who do not like her, just because of her nationality. Even though her teacher, Mr. Jay, has already discussed the importance of being kind to others with her classmates, Idania is bullied by a few students who seem determined to make her life miserable. When the bullying is revealed, Mr. Jay outlines an assignment that he hopes will help his students and their families understand how empathy connects people around the world in a positive way. As the students learn how to embrace differences and care for others, Mr. Jay provides a platform that encourages them to share the hardships and kindness they each have experienced along the way. The Empathy Lesson is the inspirational story of a devoted educator's mission to teach his students how love can conquer evil through helpful actions and a kind heart.
The Shepherds
How do pastors handle the messiness of their congregations and not lose their minds? Come walk with Adrian and Paul and their families as they try to do just that. _____________________The author was born and raised in the Green Mountains of Vermont. 45 moves later, she is living in view of the Blue Ridge mountains of Virginia. Life with a sailor almost guarantees a lot of moves. Over the years she met a lot of pastors and their families and the idea for these books was born. Most of the pastors were admirable and taught her a lot. Some of them not so good. But they taught her one way or another. She hopes you will enjoy this peek into a fictional pastor's family and maybe have some sympathy for the life they live. At least a better understanding of their lives. Any mistakes are the authors.
A Peep Behind the Scenes
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Shepherds
How do pastors handle the messiness of their congregations and not lose their minds? Come walk with Adrian and Paul and their families as they try to do just that. _____________________The author was born and raised in the Green Mountains of Vermont. 45 moves later, she is living in view of the Blue Ridge mountains of Virginia. Life with a sailor almost guarantees a lot of moves. Over the years she met a lot of pastors and their families and the idea for these books was born. Most of the pastors were admirable and taught her a lot. Some of them not so good. But they taught her one way or another. She hopes you will enjoy this peek into a fictional pastor's family and maybe have some sympathy for the life they live. At least a better understanding of their lives. Any mistakes are the authors.
Secret Lives
Can you keep a secret? February 1942Alice Stallard, encouraged by her two friends, submits her entry to the Daily Telegraph prize crossword - a crossword she solves in record time. She thinks nothing more about it until called into the study of her Cambridge University professor where she's invited to an interview at the mysterious Bletchley Park near Bedford.Once at Bletchley Park, Alice is confronted with the Official Secrets Act and months of training for a job no one will talk about. After being moved from one training centre to another, her final posting is to Station 53a of the Special Operations Executive - Winston Churchill's 'Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare'.But what of when the War is over? Will Alice keep her promise of silence? February 1998A-levels loom on the horizon for 18-year old Rosie Mason. She had expected her favourite subject to be History but instead is finding it dull and lifeless. Perhaps the drama and romance she was hoping for can be found elsewhere - in her grandmother's memories. But Gran is reluctant to share any war stories, changing the subject at every one of Rosie's questions.Determined to conquer Gran's reticence, Rosie decides to spend her long post-exam holiday with her grandparents. After days of trying, Gran agrees to show Rosie a few photos -- and the first edition copy of C S Lewis' The Screwtape Letters.Only when Rosie stumbles on a handwritten note tucked between the pages of Screwtape does the silence of decades threaten to unravel.
Asherex of Adreia
Born and raised on a manmade continent orbiting Earth where history was changed and religion eradicated, Asherex is caught in a battle that reaches beyond the age-old Adreian-Brashex war for control of the Surface. Ambushed by his terrorist father-in-law and near death, he lands in a town filled with believers in Yeshua where he hears about God for the first time. Torn between returning home and needing to know if their religion is true, Asherex is infected with Zeron's, a deadly, incurable disease that kills within two months. Quarantined to the Surface, Asherex relies on hotheaded Roark to solve the mystery behind his infection. Unable to investigate, Asherex turns his attention to his hosts' religion, hoping it holds the answer to the question that's plagued him his whole life: Is there something more to this life? Roark, promoted to Crimson Soldier, is thrown into a conspiracy to overthrow the government by eliminating his high commander and killing the commander and chief while trying to keep his best friend alive. After years of watching Emet abused by his cruel master, and still embracing his childhood faith, Roark refuses to believe in a God who allows his faithful one to suffer. As things become more heated, he questions his beliefs. Messianic-Jewish believer, Emet, clings to his faith despite years of abuse. Under his master's roof, he overhears a plot to overthrow the government. Dare he brave his master's wrath and stop it before it's too late?
Asherex of Adreia
Born and raised on a manmade continent orbiting Earth where history was changed and religion eradicated, Asherex is caught in a battle that reaches beyond the age-old Adreian-Brashex war for control of the Surface. Ambushed by his terrorist father-in-law and near death, he lands in a town filled with believers in Yeshua where he hears about God for the first time. Torn between returning home and needing to know if their religion is true, Asherex is infected with Zeron's, a deadly, incurable disease that kills within two months. Quarantined to the Surface, Asherex relies on hotheaded Roark to solve the mystery behind his infection. Unable to investigate, Asherex turns his attention to his hosts' religion, hoping it holds the answer to the question that's plagued him his whole life: Is there something more to this life? Roark, promoted to Crimson Soldier, is thrown into a conspiracy to overthrow the government by eliminating his high commander and killing the commander and chief while trying to keep his best friend alive. After years of watching Emet abused by his cruel master, and still embracing his childhood faith, Roark refuses to believe in a God who allows his faithful one to suffer. As things become more heated, he questions his beliefs. Messianic-Jewish believer, Emet, clings to his faith despite years of abuse. Under his master's roof, he overhears a plot to overthrow the government. Dare he brave his master's wrath and stop it before it's too late?
