Annie's Hope
The Village of Hope: A community built on service and love Annie Payton hopes for one thing-to regain custody of her children. She believes the Village of Hope's lawyer will give her this chance until she learns that lawyer is Ian Montgomery, her ex-husband. Since Ian has turned from his life of substance abuse, he's all about helping others, but he doesn't know if he can help his former wife. Her betrayal still brings him pain, and most people at The Village don't know about his past relationship with Annie. As Annie and Ian's lives intersect, can she show him that she's clean and sober and wants a second chance not only with her children but with him?
The Greatest Invitation
On the journey through life, it cannot be told where the road on earth ends and the highway to heaven begins. All of heaven is watching... People are waiting on... The Greatest Invitation! The Greatest Invitation stars a king, his son, angels, and mankind. The king extends wedding invitations in the hands of servant angels to everyone, good or bad. Rufus sits against a fence at a homeless site nursing his last bottle of Mad Dog 20/20. "Receive your invitation," offers Symon."Get that paper outta my face!" Rufus rejects.Angel legionnaires are assaulted on their mission! The king declares war!Joy! Sadness! Triumph! Tragedy! Unfold on every hand!Gross darkness engulfs the world... the wedding door is closing... "The Greatest Invitation is reserved for you, friend," smiles servant Geraldenaeus. "Will you accept or decline? What shall I report to the king?"
Coupler
Delaney, a curious Texas girl, experiences life changing events that leave her questioning all she had been taught about why she matters in this world. Her life is encapsulated on a train that runs through eternity. The train holds time, and each boxcar is a different year of her life. You will travel with Delaney through time on this journey we call "life" only to discover many surprises along the way as eternity mixes with time. Coupler is an imaginative book that generates internal contemplations that will surely prompt thought-provoking discussion with family and friends. All aboard! Inspiration for this book came to the author after years of visiting friends in the hospital with chronically ill children. God provided Susan a fictional story to help her contemplate and gain understanding of all that was happening in time and relating it to what was happening in eternity, outside of time. This story is a way to organize the concepts of time and eternity, life and death, and the knowledge that what seems real here is not the full picture of reality. Coupler releases us from the need to understand to embracing trust.
Something Bloody
What can I tell you about Dracula that you don't already know? He is the most feared villain in history. It isn't his fault he's a vampire. He was born into it because of theCURSE...Can he change? If so, how? Travel with Count Vladimir Rupert Pietro Rostislav Beatrice von Alucard and his servant, Sigfried (pronounced fried as in fried chicken), as they travel to Heaven and meet adorable angels and wise witches.
My Name Is Angel
My Name Is Angel is a novel about a guardian angel named Angel.His duties take him deep into the mysteries of the past, from Jerusalem in AD 70 to present-time Charleston, South Carolina.Angel battles demons, secret societies, and his own feelings for his former partner.Pastors, rabbis, and Muslim leaders all pursue the truth that comes to light.The reader will be exposed to the demon world and their hierarchy, the angel realm, and the power of prayer and the Holy Spirit.After reading this book, the reader will never see Ephesians 6:12 the same way again: "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."
An Amish Christmas Star
Filled with faith, family, and a whole lot of heart, New York Times bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray joins Charlotte Hubbard and Rosalind Lauer for three all-new holiday stories celebrating the spirit of the season, the warmth of simple Amish traditions, and the joys of coming home for Christmas. The crisp fragrance of pine trees and the warm spice of fresh cookies aren't the only blessings that Christmas brings, and no one knows more about happy homecomings than three couples who are celebrating the greatest gift of all . . . BUGGIES, TRAINS, AND AUTOMOBILES * Shelley Shepard GrayCalled home by family, John Miller and Ellie Coblentz are each looking for a way north from Pinecraft, Florida. With few options, they decide sharing the burden of travel must be the Lord's plan for them. But can this bumpy, bad-weather journey home help them find their way into each other's hearts, too? STAR OF WONDER * Charlotte HubbardWhen Raymond Overholt comes to Promise Lodge, hoping to sell the barnboard signs he's painted with stars and Christmas messages, spirited young Mennonite Lizzie Zehr is intrigued. But any courtship between them will face fierce opposition from the bishop of Raymond's Old Order community--unless someone can convince him that at the heart of faith lies love . . . STARLIGHT EVERLASTING * Rosalind LauerNewlyweds Rachel and Luke Coblentz can't wait to celebrate their first Christmas together after years of courtship. But when Luke's factory job threatens to keep them apart--from each other and their dream of a family--it will take faith to believe in the gift of a truly joyful ending . . .
A Leaf of Faith
The continuation of the Number 1 new release on Amazon in Christian fantasy, Where the Garden Begins. A Leaf of Faith, the second book in the Messenger and Thieves series, stands alone-without the necessity of having read the first book.The Word has been vanquished. Truth has become relative. Evil thrives.The Five Realms of Here have long sought someone to save them from the evil that holds them captive. Prophecy foretells that a brother and sister will come with a friend, bringing hope and news of a peaceful king. The prophecy is true.The would-be heroes, Seth and Melissa, enter into a foreign world seemingly by chance, without much more than their faith as a guide. They are not alone, however. Unexpected help comes from the humblest in the animal kingdom; a little red fox and a daring dirt dauber. Together they set out on a dangerous mission to save one world, while unknowingly jeopardizing their own. Will both worlds be lost, or will this unlikely group of friends figure out the way to conquer evil?
Naomi
Naomi is the princess of Limren. She turned twenty-two this past week and Parliament is enforcing the royal marriage law. She now has to find a potential husband in 30 days. The man she loves is responsible for her time limit and she just found out that someone is out to get her. Will she have a chance with her love? Can she make her decision known before someone gets hurt?
After Our Castle
And they lived ... well, happily ever after.A year into a blissfully happy marriage, Violet Angel admits to a dose of skepticism. She's not married, granted-but as the closest friend of the bride and groom, she feels she has a perspective no one but the people directly involved could have. There's no such thing as a happy ending, and it's only a matter of time before the castle in the sky plummets to earth.If only Violet were always wrong instead of just mostly wrong. Ivy McAllen doesn't believe she and her new husband are out of the honeymoon period-if they are, she isn't going to admit it to herself-but there are certainly areas of adjustment that she hadn't expected.Changes at the village of Keefmore and in Ivy's life lead to complications, and Violet spirals further and further from reality. When a castle in the sky turns out to be more cloud than stronghold, finding a foothold proves more than a little difficult.
From a Colt's Perspective
As Jesus Christ spreads His inspirational message across the world, Kholt is born on a farm outside Jerusalem, Israel. The young donkey is considered worthless by his owner, Joe, because he is too small and weak to do much work on the farm. Even worse, the farm animals do not like him either, and Kholt has caught them snickering behind his back. When Kholt overhears Joe telling his children that he cannot afford to feed an unproductive animal and must kill him, he starts crying. But when one of the children suggests that Joe tie Kholt to a tree on the road to town and allow someone to take it, Joe finally agrees to the plan. As Kholt bravely decides to embrace this new chapter in his life, he sets off down the road with his head held high without any idea that he is about to discover that the Lord needs a donkey just like him.
Magnolia Square
After accepting an invitation to rescue children in Brazil, Lila, and her Israeli friends set out on an adventure of a lifetime. A mission compound far from the wealthy tourist district had been established by the Crow family. This would be Team Operation Set Captives Free headquarters for the duration of their stay. Aptly named Magnolia Square for the abundance of Magnolia trees that lined the property, where impoverished children are loved, taught, and fed during the school week. On Sunday the church's mission bell rings, calling everyone to gather for worship. It's a humble work, important and lifesaving. The Crow family had been given permission to repurpose several city lots in the Warehouse district that neighbored the city dump. Homeless children, many with disabilities, were in want of medical attention, clean water, proper nutrition, and an education. Overwhelming needs for sure, but as of late, change seemed to be in the air. The Holy Spirit was on the move, He had called and they had answered. In short order, Team OSCF and the Crow family realized they were not the only ones that had been requested to attend His party. An afternoon visiting the inhabitants of the city dump brings the team in contact with a peculiar young man. Father Jude, a thirty-something Anglican Priest from England who had made Brazil his home and the residents of the landfill his people. Jude's Council members had told him to expect help to come from the Holy City and that when it arrived, Dunamis Belem would ignite. It was time. The Holy Spirit was wooing and brooding, breathing fresh wind into souls and spirits and explosively empowering His church.
The Journey of the Peacekeeper
"He was a hero, though he never knew it"As a servant in the Locksley manor, Much has always done what he is told, knowing his opinion doesn't matter. He desires to be valued as a brother to the Earl's son Robin, but the Earl has always made it abundantly clear that Much is nothing beyond a useful servant.When Robin sets off to fight in King Richard's Crusade, Much dutifully follows after him-ignoring his own discomfort and desire to stay clear of the war in favor of pleasing Robin.As Robin's impulsive and reckless behavior puts Much and others in danger, will Much continue to accept the Earl's evaluation that he holds no value and his opinion doesn't matter, or will he learn to speak up-and save lives in the process?
From a Colt's Perspective
As Jesus Christ spreads His inspirational message across the world, Kholt is born on a farm outside Jerusalem, Israel. The young donkey is considered worthless by his owner, Joe, because he is too small and weak to do much work on the farm. Even worse, the farm animals do not like him either, and Kholt has caught them snickering behind his back. When Kholt overhears Joe telling his children that he cannot afford to feed an unproductive animal and must kill him, he starts crying. But when one of the children suggests that Joe tie Kholt to a tree on the road to town and allow someone to take it, Joe finally agrees to the plan. As Kholt bravely decides to embrace this new chapter in his life, he sets off down the road with his head held high without any idea that he is about to discover that the Lord needs a donkey just like him.
Naomi
Naomi is the princess of Limren. She turned twenty-two this past week and Parliament is enforcing the royal marriage law. She now has to find a potential husband in 30 days. The man she loves is responsible for her time limit and she just found out that someone is out to get her. Will she have a chance with her love? Can she make her decision known before someone gets hurt?
Magnolia Square
After accepting an invitation to rescue children in Brazil, Lila, and her Israeli friends set out on an adventure of a lifetime. A mission compound far from the wealthy tourist district had been established by the Crow family. This would be Team Operation Set Captives Free headquarters for the duration of their stay. Aptly named Magnolia Square for the abundance of Magnolia trees that lined the property, where impoverished children are loved, taught, and fed during the school week. On Sunday the church's mission bell rings, calling everyone to gather for worship. It's a humble work, important and lifesaving. The Crow family had been given permission to repurpose several city lots in the Warehouse district that neighbored the city dump. Homeless children, many with disabilities, were in want of medical attention, clean water, proper nutrition, and an education. Overwhelming needs for sure, but as of late, change seemed to be in the air. The Holy Spirit was on the move, He had called and they had answered. In short order, Team OSCF and the Crow family realized they were not the only ones that had been requested to attend His party. An afternoon visiting the inhabitants of the city dump brings the team in contact with a peculiar young man. Father Jude, a thirty-something Anglican Priest from England who had made Brazil his home and the residents of the landfill his people. Jude's Council members had told him to expect help to come from the Holy City and that when it arrived, Dunamis Belem would ignite. It was time. The Holy Spirit was wooing and brooding, breathing fresh wind into souls and spirits and explosively empowering His church.
The Marduk Letters
Our Father Below is pleased with the work of the demons in the Lowerarchy of hell to create division and contention among the people of Earth in the twenty-first century. However, he is angered by the growing interest in the ideas of humility and zeal that Christian leaders have discovered in the Enemy's two-thousand-year-old propaganda. These ideas have been formalized into two related, abhorrent concepts: servant leadership and level 5 leadership. Servant leadership describes individuals who begin with a natural desire to serve first, and then conscious choice causes them to aspire to lead. Level 5 leadership, from Good to Great by Jim Collins, combines the paradoxical blend of humility and zeal. Marduk, a thoroughly ruthless and cruel demon, mentors his naive and hapless nephew Slugtoad. Marduk assigns Slugtoad to a male and a female patient in America who have the potential to be strong Christian leaders. In his letters, Marduk advises Slugtoad to guide the patients away from effective leadership. The first section of the book is comprised of the Marduk letters, while the second section provides the scholarship and research of servant and level 5 leadership.
Ghosts of the Shephelah, Book 9
Following the rape of his mother and her subsequent death, Yoel and two sixteen-year-old friends murder the assailant and flee for their lives. Their story reveals the perils faced during their faith journey and the many life-changing experiences they faced. After saving a young girl from a rapist, the group experiences human compassion when a farmer gives them food for work. Hiding under the very noses of those searching for them teaches them that Roman soldiers are not different from them. Grooming Roman horses to the best of their ability teaches a valuable lesson about honorable labor and pride in workmanship. Encounters with John the Baptist, and the baptism of Jesus, touch their lost souls. Witnessing the erotic dance of Salome opens their eyes to the deprivation behind palace doors. On the run once again, they give water and food to a stranger. The stranger introduces himself as Jesus. Confessing their sins, the group experiences the blessing of redemption. When their friend is stricken with palsy, faith in the healing power of the Son of God brings them to the home of Jesus. Come, join them on a faith journey like no other.
A Judge Called Deborah (Large Print Edition)
In a day when the culture dictated that women were to be seen and not heard, God raised up a woman with the faith, wisdom and courage to lead her people as a judge over Israel. After settling in the Promised Land, the people of Israel repeatedly turned their backs on God and went their own way. But by His grace, God mercifully responded to His people's cries for help by raising up judges to lead His people back to Him. This is the story of one of those judges - the one called Deborah. Discover the heart and character of this one God called and used to bring peace to His chosen people. Explore her story and the story of the times in which she lived - the portion you may already know ... and the rest of the story that could have been.
A Friend Called Enoch (Large Print Edition)
Most of the descendants of Adam turned their hearts away from their Creator and did evil in His sight. But in the seventh generation, there came an ordinary man who, at the age of sixty-five, turned his heart toward God.Explore the story of Enoch, the friend who walked with God for three hundred years until God took him in an extraordinary way. Consider a walk with God that resulted in his being one of only two men who never experienced physical death.Consider his story and the story of the times in which he lived - the portion you may already know ... and the rest of the story that could have been.
Open Your Mouth and Say Oy
"Dayenu" was a popular cartoon in its day, appearing in over 60 papers across the English-speaking Jewish world. These gags by "Henry Leonard" (in reality the team of writer Rabbi Henry Rabin and artist Leonard Pritikin) are by Jews, for Jews, and very, very much about Jews. Originally published in 1960, this collection is available again for the first time in decades. Look also for the collections Never on Shabbas!, With a Little Bit of Mazel-Tov!, and Bagel Power, or get all four books together in the affordable compilation Dayenu Dayenu.
The Broken Prophet
He was supposed to be a great prophet. He was supposed to call the king to repentance. He wasn't good enough. Look at him now: Hiding. Hurting. Alone. Abandoned. Broken. He faces a desolate desert with a desolate heart. He cries out in pain, "Let me die!" Does anyone answer?The Broken Prophet tells Elijah's story from the biblical books of 1 and 2 Kings. Find understanding and encouragement. If one of God's prophets struggled with depression like you, then you are not alone. Walk with the wounded prophet . . . and see how God works through those who are broken.
The Dark Atonement
A translator and a medical researcher team up to find a long-lost scientist with an innovative cancer treatment.German translator Lena Hoffman thought her grandfather died years ago. But the unexpected arrival of a cryptic postcard seems to indicate otherwise. As Lena delves into her grandfather's past and uncovers information about him and his cancer research work in East Germany four decades ago, she unwittingly puts her own life in danger. Dr. Devlin Mills works as a cancer researcher at the National Institutes of Health and lives across the hall from Lena, although they've never formally met. But when Lena is nearly run down by a vehicle, Devlin finds himself thrust into the role of protector. As their lives intersect, the pair find themselves in a race to discover the whereabouts of her grandfather-and whoever wants to silence him-before the past catches up with the present.
Anna's Amish Fears Revealed
Her faith in the Lord has been tried beyond all measure. Can this fearful believer rest secure in God's protective care for her life?Anna Byler is paralyzed by fear and anxiety. While the young Amish woman is devastated after Simon Kauffman leaves the Amish community, she finds little comfort in her new relationship with Jesus to fill the void Simon left in her life.Still wrestling with accepting God's comforting peace, Anna sets out on a journey to uncover the truth behind Simon's disappearance and then his untimely return to Willow Springs. But her discovery leads her to question both Simon and God's ultimate promises.Can this woman of faith find the courage to have a peace-filled assurance in every aspect of her life?
Ocean of Fear
National Park Service biologist Ruth Campbell discovers a body on the beach near Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Her life shifts out of her comfort zone, but not nearly as much as when the newest park policeman, attractive Gage Hampton, arrives to take her statement. She's determined to stay as far from him as possible. Scarred by her past, Ruth attempts to avoid young men, but she realizes that avoiding Gage Hampton will be harder than she thought. Another body washes up with the surf, and Gage is intent on discovering who the killer is. When Ruth's uncle, Owen Lawrence, arrives searching for a long-lost treasure, both Gage and Ruth find themselves pulled into the search, and things become sinister as the killer grows desperate. Can they find the treasure before the killer does? Or will he silence them and sail away with the treasure too?
Victor Serenus
Victor Serenus - A Story of the Pauline Era is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1898. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
The Prophetess
This, the author's second book, is the result of an unusual dream as was the first book (Alien Grace). The dream was followed by much prayer and inspiration from God's Holy Spirit. The author feels compelled to acknowledge God in an effort to defer credit from himself to the One for whom it is due. In a world turned upside down, pastors are censored, criticized and even arrested for refusal to recant the gospel message. In such a time as this, Pastor Christian becomes a man on the run. He attempts to continue pastoring his flock through this period of tribulation. He is curiously aided in this endeavor by a mysterious, elderly woman known only as the Prophetess. The reader will find that "The Prophetess" defies easy categorization. Indeed, it is generously laced with humor, suspense, mystery and romance. The reader, as was the writer, will be caught off guard along with all the characters with the sole exception being the Prophetess.
The Prophetess
This, the author's second book, is the result of an unusual dream as was the first book (Alien Grace). The dream was followed by much prayer and inspiration from God's Holy Spirit. The author feels compelled to acknowledge God in an effort to defer credit from himself to the One for whom it is due. In a world turned upside down, pastors are censored, criticized and even arrested for refusal to recant the gospel message. In such a time as this, Pastor Christian becomes a man on the run. He attempts to continue pastoring his flock through this period of tribulation. He is curiously aided in this endeavor by a mysterious, elderly woman known only as the Prophetess. The reader will find that "The Prophetess" defies easy categorization. Indeed, it is generously laced with humor, suspense, mystery and romance. The reader, as was the writer, will be caught off guard along with all the characters with the sole exception being the Prophetess.
Share the Happiness
Discovering Romance brings mystery. Older citizens do not think romance will happen for them.
Covert Danger
A K-9 protection team. An assassin. Only one can survive.An assassin is on the loose in the Twin Cities, aiming to kill FBI witnesses the Phoenix K-9 Security and Detection Agency is hired to protect. Rogue CIA agent Amalia P矇rez and her protection K-9 must get the edge on this deadly opponent before he kills her childhood best friend-the only man who knows her true identity.Investigative journalist Michael Barrett can't believe his eyes when the woman he's spent years searching for walks back into his life. But he soon fears the woman he loved is lost forever beneath the secrets Amalia wears like armor.As the assassin closes in, Amalia will risk anything to keep Michael safe-anything except believing in the God he trusts. When the layers of deception become as dangerous as bullets, can Amalia and Michael uncover the truth in time to stop the assassin from completing his lethal mission?Covert Danger continues the thrilling story of the elite Phoenix K-9 Security and Detection Agency that began with Hidden Danger (Guardians Unleashed, #1). (Each book can stand alone or be read as series installments.)Praise for Covert Danger: "Covert Danger kept me looking over my shoulder and flipping pages. Fast-paced suspense at its best."- DiAnn Mills, bestselling author of Concrete Evidence"Hang on! This action-packed story doesn't let up until the good guys win!"- Natalie Walters, award-winning author of Lights Out and the Harbored Secrets Series
Light Beyond the River
Humanity meets Sacred Wisdom meets story. A creative nonfiction message in a uniquely fictional setting. Light Beyond the River is an experiential read, and it is deeply contemplative, in the same breath. Join Lyra--nurse by profession and poet by passion--on the Spiritual Formation Odyssey of a lifetime. Newly retired, Lyra goes for a daylong walk to clear her head. She hikes in the woods near her home by the river. There, she meets a motley crew--seven Celtic mystical voices--animals, birds, and a fish--who teach her seven invaluable life lessons. Deeper themes--of becoming--of shining brightly--of encountering the Sacred--are artfully braided, interlaced, and woven. The ending, the coda, is unexpected--twisted. It will most certainly make you think! Come now and live vicariously in Lyra's contemplative life. Immerse yourself in the depths of holy wonderment. Slowly, slowly, enter into every word. Lose yourself--find yourself--on a delightful Celtic Christian journey. Let curiosity drive you, let your faith guide you. May you be opened. May you be awed into the world of fine contemplative literature. Let Light Beyond the River nurture the Sacred in you. Amen.
Share the Happiness
Discovering Romance brings mystery. Older citizens do not think romance will happen for them.
By the Dawn's Early Light
This novel, the second in a planned trilogy, finds Hank Baker and his family in a desperate battle against spiritual forces of evil in heavenly realms. From a deadly struggle in the Maine woods to a strategic retreat to South Texas, Hank's warrior clan takes their stand against Satan for the soul of America.
The Good Sister
It all starts with a dare. Salome, a spirited young woman in Galilee, is perched in a tree and challenges Nathaniel, her smitten childhood friend, to climb onto a high branch after her. He falls and crushes a leg. Salome flees the scene in shock, abandoning Nathaniel.When Salome discovers her younger sister, Mariam (the Virgin Mary), is pregnant out of wedlock after their older sister, Rebekah, has been raped by Roman soldiers, she tries to raise the family's reputation by marrying a man she barely knows, forsaking Nathaniel and nurturing guilt. At the same time, Nathaniel battles his own seemingly unrequited feelings for Salome and also marries another. Both Nathaniel and Salome wrestle with inner turmoil and become undercover messengers and freedom fighters for the Zealots in a fledgling rebellion. Their paths continue to cross over the years, and a tangled relationship simmers and evolves. This coming-of-age story is set in biblical times amid the brutal rule of Roman centurions yet has universal and modern-day relevance. Salome's shame, fear, regret, love, integrity, and perseverance will resonate with anyone dealing with the desire to be "good." The Good Sister is the first in a trilogy that follows Salome as she navigates the murky waters of human motivations and aspirations-only to discover that real love is not necessarily tied to goodness.
Love by Design
Welcome to Cypressville, where secrets give way to second chances...Jenna has always used her carefree attitude to keep people at arm's length, but when her best friend pleads with her to design her wedding dress, saying "no" is not an option. The task brings with it more than Jenna could have ever bargained for. When the only man she's ever loved arrives in town, it will take all of her willpower not to fall for him all over again.Ben is determined to break out of his father's shadow and usher his family's publishing company into modern times. After a disagreement with his dad, he decides his friend's wedding is the perfect excuse to take a much-needed vacation. Little did he expect to run into the one who got away all those years ago.
Belonging
Shelly never saw the need for companionship outside of her father and Professor Yates. Now her father is gone and Professor Yates is pushing her to step out her front door, out of her comfort zone. Then there's Jay. His comfort zone includes the entire universe and he is bound and determined to drag Shelly along with him. In honor of her father's memory, Shelly picks up one of their old pastimes, genealogy. She figures it would be nice to know where she came from. It would be nice to belong. What would it feel like to belong? Everyone seems to have a place in the world where they belong. Except Shelly.
An Awestruck Christmas Medley
1.5 in the Rhythms of Redemption Romance seriesFour hundred miles of snow-covered terrain stand between the men of the rock band Awestruck and a Christmas with loved ones. A blizzard grounds flights and obscures highways across the Midwest, stranding the band at their latest tour stop in Chicago. But Gannon made a promise he's determined to keep-to join Adeline in northern Wisconsin for Christmas. Philip isn't quite as eager for the holiday. The tour will end shortly after, and then his kids will have to leave their grandparents to stay with him full-time. He loves his children, but he's not sure he can pull off a memorable Christmas. Does he have what it takes to be a single dad year-round? When John caught his girlfriend in a lie earlier in the year, he gave her the benefit of the doubt. He plans to introduce her to his family over Christmas, but before they manage to leave Chicago, he discovers more troubling truths. Was he wrong to trust her? A Christmas filled with peace, joy, and loved ones? That'll take a Christmas miracle.An Awestruck Christmas Medley is a novella that falls between books 1 and 2 in the Rhythms of Redemption Romance series. Cozy up with a cup of hot cocoa and escape with the band into a northern Christmas with this romantic, hope-filled story about family, redemption, and love.
The Good Sister
It all starts with a dare. Salome, a spirited young woman in Galilee, is perched in a tree and challenges Nathaniel, her smitten childhood friend, to climb onto a high branch after her. He falls and crushes a leg. Salome flees the scene in shock, abandoning Nathaniel.When Salome discovers her younger sister, Mariam (the Virgin Mary), is pregnant out of wedlock after their older sister, Rebekah, has been raped by Roman soldiers, she tries to raise the family's reputation by marrying a man she barely knows, forsaking Nathaniel and nurturing guilt. At the same time, Nathaniel battles his own seemingly unrequited feelings for Salome and also marries another. Both Nathaniel and Salome wrestle with inner turmoil and become undercover messengers and freedom fighters for the Zealots in a fledgling rebellion. Their paths continue to cross over the years, and a tangled relationship simmers and evolves. This coming-of-age story is set in biblical times amid the brutal rule of Roman centurions yet has universal and modern-day relevance. Salome's shame, fear, regret, love, integrity, and perseverance will resonate with anyone dealing with the desire to be "good." The Good Sister is the first in a trilogy that follows Salome as she navigates the murky waters of human motivations and aspirations-only to discover that real love is not necessarily tied to goodness.
In the Company of Women
Barbara Anderson's debut novel follows the story of Joanna, who is mentioned in the Gospels as a supporter of Jesus despite her affluent status as a member of Herod Agrippa's court. A woman of her time and culture, and trained as a midwife, she dares to join Mary Magdalene and Susanna in acts of solidarity and sacrifice in order to follow Jesus and to continue sharing his message after his crucifixion and resurrection.
The History of Honey Spring
Utah native Jim Ray is the only child of deceased parents. When he comes home from war in April 1966, he also finds himself the only heir of a distant and dying cousin in Wyoming.On paper, the inheritance includes almost four hundred acres in the Balford Valley and a water source known as Honey Spring. But Jim soon learns that he has inherited much besides cropland and swamp pasture. The spring, it turns out, is more than a geographic divide between neighbors. Thanks to the vicissitudes of fortune, the history of that divide is a history of friendship soured by grief and loss, envy and ambition, accusation and suspicion.Moving into a community polarized by the rift, Jim realizes that he has survived one kind of war only to become entangled in another. He can perpetuate the fight, or, because of his growing feelings for a girl from the other side, he can make the first moves toward forgiving and healing. Finally he must decide his place in the history of Honey Spring.
Seeds of Destiny
The Heart Garden is a special place located in the Milky Way where Seeds of Destiny are grown to be planted in the hearts of humans and magical creatures serve as guardians to planet Earth. Lord Glory is the ruler of the Heart Garden and the universe, Keeper of Heart keeps it harmoniously flowing, and True Bloom delivers the harvested good seeds to Earth. Every fifty years, Heart Garden seeks out three children from Earth whose destiny is to fulfill the Renewal of Hope. Morgan, Taylor, and Chastin must help the Heart Garden guardians stop their enemy-Ruler of Dark-from destroying the good seeds and using her bad seeds to brainwash the hearts of young humans and steal their identities. Although her plan is to cover the earth in darkness and confusion and stop the Renewal of Hope forever, the guardians and their little helpers continue to tirelessly grow and plant good seeds in the hearts of humans. But will it be enough to prevent darkness from taking over? In this tale of good versus evil, three children enter a utopian realm where they must help its guardians prevent an evil force from spreading darkness across Earth.
Ripples
Ripples - is the story of Father Sal Gomez, a priest serving in Southern California who faces a canonical trial summoned by his bishop. Accused of scandal arising from the forbidden relationship with his childhood sweetheart, he grapples with preserving his integrity and preventing his impending fall from grace. Will the challenges soaked in the pages of this novel impact Sal's world and the people who inhabit it? Will his mythical character overcome dark schemes other characters hatched to steal his future and of those he cares about? You, the readers are invited to ride rippling waters and watch them turn into ocean waves as you follow this masterfully crafted story spanning from the river town in Central Philippines, to the labor farms in Central California, to the heart of the People Power Revolution in Manila, and head on to the clashing forces in Los Angeles.
Texas Faith
Will things ever go right?When Johnny's pa doesn't come home after the war, the Garret Ranch nears collapse, covered with back taxes and worthless cattle. While he struggles with bitterness and dread, his mother launches a spiritual quest for God's provision. Hannah Tall Basket, a friend from the nearby Comanche village, challenges him to join the Spirit-filled adventure. Will Johnny choose to seek the Lord's purpose, or will his wavering faith fail?
Texas Faith
Will things ever go right? When Johnny's pa doesn't come home after the war, the Garret Ranch nears collapse, covered with back taxes and worthless cattle. While he struggles with bitterness and dread, his mother launches a spiritual quest for God's provision. Hannah Tall Basket, a friend from the nearby Comanche village, challenges him to join the Spirit-filled adventure. Will Johnny choose to seek the Lord's purpose, or will his wavering faith fail?
The Transition Game
Life is hard, people are unpredictable, and God is good! The Transition Game is volume one in a fictional Adventures in Faith series that helps anyone looking at the Christian faith (new believers, ministry leaders and their families, and others interested in what ministry is all about) to share in and learn from the experiences, ups and downs, trauma and victories that come into and through the lives of our fictional pilgrim Win and his co-adventurers. We learn, among other things, that the Christian life and ministry are not for cowards. The walk of faith is multidimensional, and God's grace abounds as we all step out to follow Jesus. The Transition Game is a book of great hope!"Stress. Anger. Hurt. Conflict and frustration. If any of these words have resonated with you through ministry, this book is for you. This book will heal. I know that it did for me. I read this at a pivotal and gut wrenching season in my ministry. After reading, I felt a huge weight being lifted, knowing I wasn't alone. But more importantly, the Lord brought comfort and peace! It should be a must read to any who is involved at any level in ministry."-Senior/Lead Pastor & EducatorMay the Lord give you "a word fitly spoken like apples of gold in settings of silver" (Proverbs 25:11, NKJV ) as you enjoy The Transition Game. Billy Graham once said, "Some of you today are going through heartache and grief so intense that you wonder if it will ever go away. But I want to tell you that our God cares for you and for your family and for your city. For God loves you, and he shares in your suffering" (prayer service after the Oklahoma City bombing, April 23, 1995).
