Saved for Ben
This is the third book in the series. Ben Davis has graduated with honors from Middle Georgia State University. Despite unexpected tragedies and bittersweet life changing circumstances, he must pick up the pieces and move forward. The story begins in Fairville, Georgia July 1978. Ben initiates a courtship with Wanda Knowlton. His brother, David, is studying to become a chef at the Atlanta Institute of the Arts. His sister, Mary, continues to advance in her own right. In this coming of age story, Ben continues to thrive and manage all that God has saved for him. This book series is not only heartwarming, family focused, and biblically sound. It is full of life lessons and guidance. It is a great educational resource for teenagers to adults. It can easily be utilized in a classroom setting or for those that enjoy personal inspiration. It is a growth opportunity in wisdom and faith. Check it out!
Saved for Ben
This is the fourth book in the series. Ben Davis is passionately in love with his wife, Wanda. They are returning from their honeymoon. The story begins in Fairville, Georgia late July 1979. Ben and Wanda change the racial dynamics, the cultural environment, and quality of life of Fairville. Their faith is tested again due to deep seated hatred and life changing circumstances. His family members are also on a path of seeking what God has saved for them. This book series is not only heartwarming, family focused, and biblically sound. It is full of life lessons and guidance. It is a great educational resource for teenagers to adults. It can easily be utilized in a classroom setting or for those that enjoy personal inspiration. It is a growth opportunity in wisdom and faith. Check it out!
Daughter's Diary of Poetry
This is a compilation of Christian and secular poetry. Though I compiled it from different events in my life, it would be my hope that the reader would see it in light of their own lives. I hope it is a blessing to you.
Liv & the Preacher
Can Liv marry a man she doesn't love for a good cause?Seven months pregnant, alone, and homeless, Liv sits in a diner in Spokane, crying over her cold french fries. With plans to spend another night in her car at the rest stop, she has no direction for her life. So when Trish North, a motherly stranger, invites her to stay with her, how can she refuse?Trish's son, Smith, has felt a calling to be a pastor ever since he was a kid. However, the church where he feels led to minister has a strict requirement. Their pastor must be married. When Smith's engagement disintegrates, along with his dreams of pastoring, he faces a faith crisis.Trish has a solution. Why doesn't he marry their houseguest?A preposterous idea!Yet, in their unlikely, unexpected friendship-and over baking mishaps-Smith and Liv discover laughter, purpose, and hope. Are those things enough to build a marriage on?What about love? If you enjoy lighthearted inspirational Christian fiction with a slow-burn romance, flirting while baking, and a marriage of convenience trope, try Liv & the Preacher today! This is a standalone novel set in 1988.
The Whitney Chronicles 1
Josiah Whitney is a semi-retired forensic engineer. A widower of two years he has settled in a small Piedmont town in North Carolina following the death of his wife Sarah. The adventure begins as he tries to understand a series of break-ins and fires that began suddenly without warning in the building he has purchased, renovated and now houses the towns newest hardware franchise. The story sweeps from the antebellum period of the American South and crashes into the present day as passions, greed, political corruption and subterfuge create an unforgettable tale of mystery, mayhem and new hope. Born in upstate NY. I am an author, a songwriter, musician and a retired Pastor, formerly a caterer and a sporting goods store owner, among several other professions. I had the extreme privilege of serving as lead pastor in Olean NY, Niagara Falls NY, LaFargeville, NY, and Laurinburg NC. I have been married to my wife Jane for nearly fifty years and we live together in the countryside West of St. Louis. I am currently serving as Worship leader at my home Church in Union, MO. I began this journey of ministry of writing to encourage especially those of retirement age or beyond to try new things, to hope for the here and now and to re-establish ties with family and friends. I publish a devotional blog each day at larrymlawrence.com, Finding God in the Mystery of every day.
The Lady’s Mission
Will Cordelia abandon her calling, for love?Cordelia Armstrong wants nothing more than to escape the social norms for her station in society that require her to look pretty and do as she is told. However, unless she can skillfully maneuver her father into giving up control of her trust fund, she might have to concede defeat-as well as her freedom-and marry. To ward off potential suitors, she puts on a giggly persona.Every time Lamar Kesner finds a fascinating lady, her heart belongs to another. He doesn't merely want a beautiful wife. He wants an intriguing partner with intelligence and wit. Is he asking too much of any woman? When a vapid socialite is offered up as a prospective bride, he contemplates flying off in his hot air balloon instead.Is Lamar the one to finally break the determination of Cordelia's parents to marry her off? Or will this charming bachelor fly away with her heart?
Colors of the Wild West
Colors of the Wild West is an art book created by E.M. Payton also known as Erin Miller. This is a tome with the Wild West theme.
Lost in the BackWoods
A harrowing tale of robbery and isolation in the wilds of Canada. Cyril and his Father travel to michigan to locate Cyril's long lost brother. Along the way they encounter robbers who murder his father. Cyril lost in the deep dark wilderness attempts a daring escape.
Zealot and Other Stories
Zealot and Other Stories is an entertaining collection of modern Christian fiction. Stories include: Zealot: The government is using the latest technologies to track down and imprison Christians for their beliefs. Where? The United States of America. When? Only a few steps from now. Will their plans succeed?Lions: Gideon has had a year of failure and condemnation. On the table before him sit a Bible and a gun. Is it God or the devil he hears?Chocolates: Temptation is difficult to ignore. Yielding has consequences. Adam and Eve learned this lesson well. What if they had just said, "We're sorry"?
Sustaining Grace
Living in Wyoming, Justin and Grace Jureau own a Baseball Training Camp for high school and college students to help prepare them for professional baseball. Grace has been recording her music and doing well commercially.Over the years, they now have four children: Madeline, Conner, Parker, and Martina. The family is far from perfect, but they are perfectly happy together. Each has a distinct place and role.The camp has a long waiting list due to its success and COVID restrictions. Justin and Grace have built homes for Matt's elderly parents and Justin's retired parents. Grace's mother, Natalia, lives in an apartment in the large dormitory, where she is the camp's Chef.Life has settled down for the families, and all are enjoying being close to each other and in good health. After a vasectomy, Grace is pregnant again. Justin has made a huge mistake in accusing Grace of having an affair. Can their relationship survive this latest tornado?
A Prayer Unanswered
When her world is set adrift, she grasps for the strength to hold on ...As Alice Strauss enters her first year of marriage-full of optimism and determination-she finds herself wholly unprepared for reality. In a new country, with a new family, she struggles to find her footing. Difficult relationships and situations batter her, but she is determined to establish a perfect life with the man she loves. Unfortunately, perfection seems just beyond her reach. An unexpected tragedy flings Alice out of control, and she struggles to rise from the ruins. Her world is full of spinning variables and agony beyond anything she has ever experienced. However, there is hope-in a God who loves her and a future established for her since before time began. Yet the devastation of Alice's life seems beyond even the touch of grace. A Prayer Unanswered is the fifth book in the historical family saga, The Chronicles of Alice and Ivy.
Unexpected Love
The hot, southern Arizona desert can be an unforgiving place in the 1880s. Meridith Benson realized this especially after losing her husband and facing trial after trial. It was only by God's grace and protecting hand that she, her family and friends survived. It's amazing how evil human beings can treat each other, but even more amazing how God can change a life. US Marshal, Clint Dolin arrived and along with Meridith's Uncle Jake, God turns her life from sorrow to joy and Unexpected Love.
Z-Gen - The Last Generation
Z-Gen is the final installment of the Wayne's Angel Trilogy. The Son of Perdition wages war against Almighty God for control of Earth, World War III. Dante Alighieri's The Inferno comes closest to describing the events of this war. Dante's book went down into the bowels of the earth. Z-Gen goes up!Twenty years after Hank Hawkins' warrior death in Betwixt, and the births of Billy Wayne Tyler, Abby and Wayne's son, and Johnny Hank Hawkins, Hank's son, life in Clear Lake has settled down. When Billy Wayne miraculously heals a young boy, the former nightclub becomes Miracle Church with Gordon, Wayne's Angel, watching over. When Abby and Liz gave birth to their sons, Dr. Helle Guyion, the most evil woman in the world, also gave birth to her son. Helel carries a Hebrew name for "the morning star," the same as a proud, rebellious archangel, Lucifer. Helel secretly studies at Satan's feet for five years, gaining superior knowledge in every subject known to mankind plus powers which no one has seen since Jesus Christ walked the earth. Helel is the Son of Perdition prophesied in the Bible, the anti-Christ. Helel meets with the Russian, Chinese, N. Korean, and Iranian heads of state. He offers One World Government, for sale to the highest bidder and performs special "miracles" before the powerful men. The Axis powers are born. When Helel tells them about a super, missing ingredient, searched for by scientists for decades, which can destroy everything, the Axis powers finally see their way to eliminate the U.S. After Helel survives a hypersonic blast, they realize he could use his powers against them. On a special day in Clear Lake, the miracle maker, Billy Wayne, the hellfire minister, Johnny Hank, and the son of Satanic power, Helel, finally meet ... and all hell erupts.
The Good Shepherds
Suddenly there appeared Angles. The three all saw the Angels from the exact point of view of their individual imaginations. They would have been amazed and terrified to the point of death such was the glory, might and splendor except that the words of the Angel of the Lord had strengthened their courage.Then the Angels started singing Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace among men of good will. As rapidly as they had appeared the angels were gone.The shepherds could feel a power they had never known descend upon them. The shepherds understood.Three cousins James John and Luke were watching the flock on that first Christmas night. They are not the owners of the flock only their guardians. The cousins are hired help a low and uneducated class. These were the humans to whom the Lord sent the heavenly hosts to proclaim His coming in human form, not to the powerful the rich or the educated but to poor shepherds in the field.Imagine how you would react at the sight and sound of the heavenly hosts. These men were not arrogant fulled with the hubris of entitlement and knowledge. Other than to merely witness His arrival did the Lord have any other missions for these simple men of faith.Demons walk the earth seeking the destruction of souls. They have not chance against the Lord but could they influence the men to which the Lord gave free will to disrupt his plan.After witnessing the Lord in human form and understanding the significance being in a state of grace how would the shepherds give glory to God while returning to their flocks.While working the Midnight shift 12 AM until 8 AM as a police officer in Chicago on Christmas eve I would often fancy myself one of the shepherds watching over the flocks, of citizens. Aside from the dispatchers breaking the radio silence with their possible sightings of Santa Clause things were usually quiet.I had the same feelings when I was deployed overseas. One of my most vivid recollections of the Army was from my tour in Haiti Christmas 1994. I was standing on the back of a HMMWV, Humvee, Hummer, singing Christmas carols with the local children of Les Cayes. They knew all the words to "Angels We Have Heard On High", "Les Anges Dans Nos Campagnes" in French. That Christmas Eve, surrounded by the children, I felt a power in the air. Again, I felt like a shepherd watching over the flocks.So, as a kid I wanted to fight evil. I wanted to be some sort of super hero. I wanted to be a leader and protector. I had the pleasure of being better than any superhero. I was a Soldier and Police Officer. Being a Soldier gave me the opportunity to be a leader and being a Police Officer allowed me to protect others. Neither profession is on the celebrity list like Superman, Wonder Woman or Batman would be.I wondered who on Christmas Eve would have been the closest persons to become unlikely heroes. It was the Shepherds. They are the only ones on that night to whom the Angel of the Lord appeared. They were the only ones who saw the heavenly host. Other than witnessing the existence of the Christ Child did God have another mission in mind for them? This is the story of what may have happened as the shepherds returned to the flocks. The story is not meant to be a prophecy. I did not do any in depth study of the scripture to prove a thesis. It is merely me putting the imagination on paper. I still have the romanticism of a 13-year-old. Please accept this short Christmas Combat Story.
Mountain of Peril
When Molly Walker graduated from college, she was thrilled to be hired on as a ranger at Deep Creek Campground in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. She arrived ready to begin her career and to enjoy all the aspects of her new job, but the one thing she hadn't counted on was the local poachers and their illegal shenanigans. Molly and fellow ranger Jake Stuart try to put a stop to the escalating poaching problem while protecting the animals. In the meantime, Molly finds that the handsome ranger, who is also a local, is a great partner to have on her side. She also finds that she's losing her heart to him when she'd planned to stay focused on her career. Can she give her heart and have a career? She and Jake find themselves in a battle against a group of men with a hidden agenda far more sinister than poaching. Can they be stopped before Molly's life is snuffed out?
Canyon of Death
When Kate Fleming arrives at the Grand Canyon National Park, she's anxious to begin her new job as park service liaison to an archeological team. However, artifacts begin to disappear and the lead archeologist is found murdered. Kate soon receives a deadly warning as well, so archeologist Ethan Wagner steps in to safeguard her. Although Kate finds herself captivated by her ruggedly handsome protector, she already lost love once and refuses to surrender to those feelings again. After a second murder occurs, park police are determined to locate the killer, but it may be too late when Kate finds herself in the crosshairs.
The First Corridor
Exiled to his home village because of forbidden love, Stian, a soldier serving the High Lord of Bel Arus, finds his world changing in fundamental ways. In the forest primeval beings stalk amongst the trees, while normally solitary creatures begin gathering in the gloom. And a mysterious woman appears, whose connection to him runs deep into his soul. Betrayed by the ones he once served and beset by foes all around, will Stian discover who he can trust, and who his true enemy is? Andrew Huck has been writing and telling stories ever since he was a small child. In his free time, he enjoys reading, painting, and drawing, though his true passion is the creation of epic tales that sweep the reader away into fantastical worlds where they can escape from the rigors of the natural world for a time, hopefully catching a glimpse of something greater that all can aspire toward.
Accidental Christian
For all her eighteen years, Amber had wondered where her mother was and if she would ever return. Now, finally, Gram came to her room to tell her that Miriam had called and was coming home. "When?" Amber asked. "Tomorrow," Gram said. Then Amber asked the real question. "Why?" And Gram answered, "Miriam told me she is coming home... to die."The more Amber learned of the circumstances of her mother's absence, the more cheated and betrayed she felt. Miriam had not only ruined Amber's past; she was now taking Amber's dreams to the grave with her. There could never be a happy ending for Amber and her long-awaited mother. How could Amber ever forgive the selfish choices this woman made? It was cruel and unfair to even ask. As Amber struggled with forgiveness, she discovered faith and the truth of Mother Teresa's words: "People are often unreasonable and self-centered. Forgive them anyway. For you see, in the end, it was between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway."Sharon started her spiritual journey later in life, but she has had a love of writing all of her life. Her faith and love of writing have melded in this, her second Christian-based book. This book started with the title and then poured out onto the pages. Sharon grew up in rural Vermont but has happily spent most of her adult life in Florida. To escape the confines of a career in the contractual atmosphere of insurance claims and underwriting, she has been grateful for the gift of creative writing.
The Lighter Side of Darkness
Because life is choice-driven, we as humans have the right to make any negative or harmful choices that we wish to make. however, we do not have the right to choose the consequences that are attached to our negative or harmful choices.In the prequel to The Lighter Side of Darkness: Redemption, Janu and Ariana Calder made a decision to leave the paradise of Fa'i, where love reigned supreme. They crossed over the forbidden boundary in the River of Life into the nation of Keres, where they came face to face with an evil that they never knew existed. Subsequently, for more than seventeen years, they have tried to escape the horrible nation with their two teenage children, but to no avail. However, a stranger mysteriously appears in Keres promising to assist the Calders with their flight. Can they trust this odd-looking stranger, or is he one of the Establishment out to destroy the entire Calder family? Currently, the Calders are hiding in a safehouse attempting to escape Keres, but they are hemmed in by the adversary and their ferocious beasts.
Cherished Hearts
★★ If you love clean inspirational romance, don't miss out. These sweet and wholesome stories, where God is at the center, are filled with delightful, captivating characters. Their perseverance and faith in God will warm your heart and rekindle your belief in love and Happily-Ever-After. ★★ Six sweet small-town inspirational romances.This is the complete Cherish Series and includes the following books: A LOVE SONG TO CHERISHIt's easy to recognize another's pain. The tough part is facing your own. A CHRISTMAS TO CHERISHThere's nothing a Christmas kiss won't cure. Except perhaps a shattered heart... A VALENTINE TO CHERISHValentine's Day is all about love. And God has a special plan for a small-town woman and a road-weary singer. A CHRISTMAS PUPPY TO CHERISHYou don't need ears to hear God's plan. All you need is an open heart... A HOMECOMING TO CHERISHAll relationships require a commitment but is she ready to sacrifice her heart again? A SUMMER TO CHERISHFaith is fragile. Faith takes time. And the best solutions are always painted with love. These books are also published as solos and in other collections. Overflowing with hope and second chances, these romances brim with love and laughter, and celebrate the joy of God's grace. Scroll up and order today!
Thatcher
One day in the innocuous farming village of Thatcher, a baby girl is born-not just any baby girl, but one of destiny and purpose unlike anything seen in hundreds of years. Her arrival sets into motion a series of unusual and far-reaching events as powerful unseen forces of good and evil wage war over her and the future of her people which hangs in the balance. Thatcher: And So It Begins by Cheryl S. Birch is an exciting allegorical tale which transports readers into a world of fantasy and the supernatural. The Glorious One and His Guardians stand against the Prince of Darkness, Ev Ilone, and his Familiars as they seek to invade Peaceful Land, overthrow King Harmony, and destroy the child, who is the first Shining Warrior in 300 years. Neleh and Zenry, the last two believers in Thatcher, work to protect the child and hundreds more born after her as they have been tasked by The Glorious One's Son, Iam. While re-reading the classic Pilgrim's Progress in 2006, Cheryl began to see and hear another story as the world of Thatcher came to her in whole scenes, complete with dialogue. The routines and responsibilities of life caused delays, but retirement and the COVID lockdown provided the opportunity for this book's completion. The first in a series, it is an inspiring story that illustrates how easily worldly pursuits and things of darkness can take our focus away from God, trapping our souls, but it reminds us that God always has a plan for our deliverance. With Him, there is always hope, and He never gives up on sharing the good news of salvation and freedom through His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. Cheryl is a fantasy writer and poet who lives in the Central Valley of California with her husband and two rescue cats. The fourteen pound gray kitty is her loyal writing buddy. The other is a bit too snobbish to join in. Before discovery of her true calling-a fulltime writing career-she did a plethora of things including retail management, small business owner, district director for a California State Senator, founder and president of a nonprofit, and ten years as a local pastor/ministry leader. However, being a volunteer, helping others succeed, especially children, has been the heartbeat of her life. When asked about her journey to a career as a fantasy writer, Cheryl replied, "Sharing my God inspired stories has become a new passion, a mission, and an exciting, wonderful way of blessing others." To connect with Cheryl or learn about new book releases, visit www.revcherylbirch.org.
A Meeting in the Air
David Post has only been a Christian for a few short years, and he is struggling for answers. He's living his dream of operating his own photography shop in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, but now he finds himself facing a challenge he wasn't expecting. Meanwhile, Trish Ivey is wallowing in self-pity, having suffered through a lengthy deception and painful divorce. She's trying to flee the hurts of the past but finds herself second-guessing all her recent decisions. Using everyday circumstances, God causes David's and Trish's paths to cross, then charts a course that results in their growth and fulfillment. Together, they can experience spiritual growth and much more as they help each other through life's difficulties. Life has its ups and downs, but God uses them for good in this tale of unselfish love-everyday arrows intercepted by a caring God who changes hurt and loneliness into love, strangers into friends, and distant family into loved ones. In this Christian romance novel, two hurt and struggling people find solace in life, love, and marriage the way God intended it.
Tombs of Little Egypt
Grave robbers turn a Southern Illinois town upside down. Lou and Duke, drifting ex-cons, are arrested and prosecuted for the crimes. Retired Sheriff Sam Carter records a chronicle of events to keep his town, Greens Point, in a good light for the history books. Media covering the notorious crimes and trial pumps unforeseen money into this once sleepy town. From postarrest statements, Sheriff Carter learns about the defendants' lives. From the witness stand, Lou yells at the jurors and spectators and shouts that they are the gold diggers. The shift to the criminals' perspectives gnaws at Sheriff Carter. Betsy, his wife, asks him a question from the book of John: do you know what Lazarus said after he was raised from the tomb? The question haunts him until the end of the ordeal--Betsy must tell him the answer. Beneath the retired sheriff's wry narration of the investigation, arrests, and trial lies a fundamental question bound by neither place nor time. The truly good person is not the accuser but the accused, not the historian but the criminal, condemned between the pages of history in a tomb void of the dreams and hope of tomorrow.
Hunter From the Rift
Caught in the middle of a brewing war, a freed slave must decide if she is willing to sacrifice her freedom to bring peace to the people of her home village.When Faymia decides to visit the place of her birth, she discovers a plot to pit the two sides of the village against each other. When she pleads with the local chiefs to reconcile, she is labeled a subversive and hunted down for execution. Accompanied by her young friend Maren, she must reveal the disturbing truth, do battle against treasonous forces, and persuade the people of the Ohdium Rift to reason together. It's a precarious tale of daring and determination.Hunter From the Rift is a thrilling fantasy story of intrigue, cunning, and bravery. If you like page-turning storytelling, exciting adventure, and lots of heart, then you'll love this captivating novel from Lee Bezotte.Get this remarkable book and embark on a journey of audacious fortitude!
Restored Grace
They promised Jesus would be with her through everything, but is that enough?Free-spirited vintage thrift shop owner, Carol Scape, wallowed in grief after her boyfriend's murder. However, with newfound faith, she's finding out what it means to die-to-self and put others first. Even if it could cost her life.Carol is on a mission to save a runaway teen and an at-risk girl from Will Boudreaux, the man just released from jail for running a prostitution ring. The same man who previously terrorized Bay Town residents. Can't the town get a break? Can't she?She's up for the challenge, but when sparks ignite between her and the town mayor, it muddles things. Having sworn off men, he's getting in the way of what she feels she must do. Or is he?Restored Grace is the second book of the Bay Town Series, continuing one year after Shattered Guilt. It's a stand-alone, amped-up, romantic suspense. Buckle your seat belt. You're in for a ride.
Snarl
A Catholic writer imagines the answer to one of the most compelling questions people face in this world--and the next. Do animals get rewarded with eternal life? The life and death story of a mountain lion leaving his mother and brother to encounter predators and his next meal parallels the challenges of nearby humans attempting to steward both forest and wildlife. Where do their struggles lead them? When lives are lost, do animals join humans in heaven? Seen through the eyes of creatures great and small, Snarl takes the reader on an unforgettable journey where they have their eyes opened to startling new possibilities. Since the book frames our heaven shared with every willingly redeemed animal, not just those that we know and love, the author is compelled to substantiate his premise with evidence from Scripture and a mix of classic theologians. Follow this story for the possibility of our shared redemption.
Beyond Rest Area 10
Beyond Rest Area 10 is the second book in the Rest Area 10 series. It continues the main theme of the impact Christ can have on people's lives that encounter the worker in the rest area. But the experiences are not limited to just the rest area.Just as Christ has no limitations in connecting people, the experiences that people have there are not limited to just there. Their lives and who they touch move out into the community and across the land to connect many more people in very different ways.
Down the River
Allen Hartman, missionary to the Arapaho in 1840, finds himself facing disgrace from his denomination, for dressing like the natives and living in their camps. When Allen departs on what should be an uneventful journey to clear his name, he is thrust into a mission to rescue his close friend Deacon Abraham, a former slave who's been kidnapped by a depraved, vile man. Allen-no stranger to spiritual warfare-will stop at nothing to save his friend, including fending off river pirates out for blood and demonic forces intent on stealing lives. Pastor to a small church in Ohio, Deacon Abraham risks his life daily to help transport runaway slaves to the next leg of their freedom trek. But it's more than his life that's at stake when he's captured by a minion to a dark, formidable being-it's his soul. In book 2 of the Two Rivers Trilogy, will the prayer warriors interceding for Deacon Abraham and Allen be enough to defeat the haunting evil, or will two men of God be brought to their knees before an insidious power?
A Daughter's Lament
What if the doctor who had saved your child's life from a previously hopeless terminal condition had never been born--could have been born, but was aborted? Would knowing that your child could have been saved change your perspective on abortion? In A Daughter's Lament, Grace almost loses her child, Piper, to just such an illness and learns the true value of every conceived child. Share Grace and Piper's story as they discover through a ""dream doctor"" how just one life can affect the endless generations to come.
Ghosts of the Shephelah, Book 8
The life of King David was anything but uneventful. Born of a mother accused of adultery and raised as the bastard son of a tribal leader, no one ever expected this boy to become Israel's greatest warrior and king. Ostracized by his brothers, his youth was spent as an isolated shepherd, honing his skills with sling and lyre. Loneliness, offset by creativity, inspired his many heartfelt psalms of pain and praise to his God. Secure in the confidence that he could slay lion and bear, shielded by the armor of faith, one mighty act transformed David from lowliness to prominence. Two armies watched a single stone from his sling crack open the head of the Philistine giant, Goliath. In an instant, David turned the tide of Israel's battle from defeat to victory. His fame became a source of jealousy for Saul, his disobedient king. Surviving numerous attempts on his life, David refused to take the life of the LORD's anointed. Following Saul's death in battle, David's lust caused him to do the things kings will do. Adultery led to murder and deceit. Spoiled children were a result of his fall from grace. Come, hear David's story in his own words.
A Hope and a Future
Ruth England Gottlieb is a naive, protected daughter and young wife living in rural northeastern North Dakota in the early 1900's. When her father dies and her husband of four months is tragically killed, Ruth loses her perspective on her identity. Decisions and unpleasant circumstances are thrust upon her for the first time in her life. She becomes lonely, bitter, and withdrawn.Ruth moves to another town and takes a job as 'chore girl' for Amos Armstrong, an irascible farmer whose leg injuries prevent him from tending to his animals and his garden. Amos is not easy to get along with and presents Ruth with many challenges. How she deals with her situation does not bring her joy or satisfaction. Yet God has not forgotten about Ruth even though she is not aware of His help. In the midst of self-pity and functional despair, hope seems elusive for Ruth. Her dreams of being a schoolteacher having been dashed, what lies ahead for her? Where will Ruth find the hope and faith she needs to move beyond not only her past but her present?Through a series of events, she hears God's voice and receives the love He has for her. She is finally able to rejoice in a new life and realizes she has a hope and a future in Jesus Christ.
The Nazarene's Price
What would a person give for his soul? The rich young ruler pleaded with Jesus to tell him the secret to eternal life, only to refuse the way. But was that the end of his story or did the pursuing love of Jesus eventually capture his heart? Matthias' faith should be unshakeable, but his father's death leaves him with doubt and fear. Rumors surrounding a Nazarene give rise to hope. But Matthias's quest for answers stirs terror in his heart as death haunts him in a battle for his soul. What would it cost him to find peace? His riches? His life? The Nazarene holds the answer. How will Matthias respond?
The Nazarene's Price
What would a person give for his soul? The rich young ruler pleaded with Jesus to tell him the secret to eternal life, only to refuse the way. But was that the end of his story or did the pursuing love of Jesus eventually capture his heart? Matthias' faith should be unshakeable, but his father's death leaves him with doubt and fear. Rumors surrounding a Nazarene give rise to hope. But Matthias's quest for answers stirs terror in his heart as death haunts him in a battle for his soul. What would it cost him to find peace? His riches? His life? The Nazarene holds the answer. How will Matthias respond?
Pursuing Gold
With his father dead and his business partner incapacitated, Peter Chandler inherits the leadership of a bank in economic crisis. With only a newly-minted college degree and little experience, Peter joins his partner's daughter, Mary Beth Roper, in a struggle to keep C&R Bank afloat while the Civil War rages around Chattanooga. Political pressure for unsecured loans of gold to the government stirs up trouble as tempers and prices rise. Their problems multiply when Mary Beth discovers counterfeit money with Peter's forged signature. Can they find the forger before the bank fails? The two friends must pursue gold on behalf of their business, as they learn to pursue their heavenly Father to find hope and peace.
You'll Be Mine
A return to the past sparks a new future...International hotel manager Ben Carter is not sticking around Hearts Bend. He's just home to sell the inn he inherited from his grandparents. The place holds all his best memories-especially the ones that include regular summer guest Cami Jackson. But she's been out of his life for years, and she's not coming back...Real estate developer Cami Jackson is ready to take over as VP of her father's company. When the Hearts Bend Inn comes on the market, she wants to swoop it up, if only because of the sweet memories of her favorite summers. The last thing she expects to find is her first love back to sign on the dotted line.But for her father, the inn holds memories of a terrible tragedy, and he wants to kill the deal. An impulsive decision could turn into a lost-but-found dream...but only if Ben and Cami can keep the past from tearing them apart-again.A heart-healing story of second chances set in the charming town of Hearts Bend!
No Turning Back
A moment of vulnerability. Enduring consequences. Can Arlana ever forgive herself?Josiah leaves when she needs him most. As Arlana's whole world crumbles around her; her grandfather's terminal cancer, feelings of unworthiness, doubting Josiah's love - things don't seem like they can get worse.Drowning in grief and fear, she turns to Josiah's best friend, Lachlan. He alone knows her darkest secret and yet he still cares for her and offers friendship and support. So she clings to him and the warmth of their friendship.Josiah however, is cold and aloof. He's a whole different person than Arlana remembers and it's tearing her up inside. All he does is push her away.Arlana knows that the things that matter most are the child growing within her and her young son. She must also find her way back to God, or has He turned His back on her as well?Caught between two different worlds; she must make a heartbreaking choice. The wrong one might destroy her spirit.Whatever her decision, there's no turning back.
Rarest of Blues
How can love letters from a World War I correspondence still be relevant?After abruptly leaving college, Samantha Schuyler sets out to find an answer on her sojourn to Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Finishing a tour in Iraq, Coastie Kyle Kincaid settles into civilian life. While touring the art district, Sam stops at a quaint coffeehouse and encounters Kyle Kincaid. Integrous, Kyle is determined to earn her trust. Vulnerable, Sam is determined to keep her darkest secret hidden until love's tenderness softens her resolve.Inspired by Sam rekindling her passion for art, Kyle renews his passion for politics. While Kyle gets closer to realizing his dream, Sam faces her worst nightmare, returning to the place she fears most. In a cruel twist of fate, Kyle finds himself torn between the life he leads and a life without Sam.Shattered dreams and broken trust are the obstacles on the path to forgiveness. If romance is a buoy, then redemption is an anchor. The words that have the power to trade yesterday's hurt for tomorrow's hope can be found in unexpected places. Through God's grace and mercy, life can surprise us with the rarest of blues.
Rarest of Blues
How can love letters from a World War I correspondence still be relevant?After abruptly leaving college, Samantha Schuyler sets out to find an answer on her sojourn to Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Finishing a tour in Iraq, Coastie Kyle Kincaid settles into civilian life. While touring the art district, Sam stops at a quaint coffeehouse and encounters Kyle Kincaid. Integrous, Kyle is determined to earn her trust. Vulnerable, Sam is determined to keep her darkest secret hidden until love's tenderness softens her resolve.Inspired by Sam rekindling her passion for art, Kyle renews his passion for politics. While Kyle gets closer to realizing his dream, Sam faces her worst nightmare, returning to the place she fears most. In a cruel twist of fate, Kyle finds himself torn between the life he leads and a life without Sam.Shattered dreams and broken trust are the obstacles on the path to forgiveness. If romance is a buoy, then redemption is an anchor. The words that have the power to trade yesterday's hurt for tomorrow's hope can be found in unexpected places. Through God's grace and mercy, life can surprise us with the rarest of blues.
Healing Grace
Justin Jureau walked into Spring Training anything but focused. Grace, his wife of only three months, was at home in San Fransisco. As for Grace, who had lost her first husband at the age of 22, she didn't think she would ever love again. She told God it would have to be a man who literally took her breath away.Grace wondered if her love for Justin would be enough to get them through the long periods of separation due to his work as a professional baseball player. Would she always feel second to baseball? When a life-threatening illness befalls Grace, Justin has to make a decision that will alter the course of their lives forever.
Muskoka Blue
An ice princess with a broken heart. A pro hockey player with a secret.For Sarah Maguire, spending the summer at Lake Muskoka was supposed to be about finding the courage to put back the pieces of her shattered life-not falling in love with the charming yet unsophisticated hockey player from next door.Daniel Walton may have been praying for Miss Right to appear, but Sarah's ice princess act just cries Miss Wrong. Dan's summer plans hadn't included befriending a redhead with a sassy tongue and cute accent, but as Muskoka works its magic he soon discovers that underneath the frost and prickles is the funny, feisty, loving woman he's waited all his life to meet.As their friendship deepens, Sarah comes to appreciate Dan's patience and kindness yet struggles to let go of the past and embrace the future, while Dan, only too conscious of the personal history he wants to forget, questions the wisdom of pursuing a girl whose heart may never be wholly his - who may soon return to live on the opposite side of the world.Will past regrets lead to further heartbreak? Or can Sarah and Dan learn to leave the past in the past and embrace God's promises for the future?Muskoka Blue is the sixth book in the Original Six, a sweet and swoony, slightly sporty, Christian hockey romance series from bestselling author Carolyn Miller.
Truth and Proof
Barbe Anderson is divorced and in a strange relationship with herex, a high-powered lawyer with a huge secret. Neither can moveon because they bound by the covenants of their Catholic faith.That is until she witnesses a shooting and meets a man theantithesis of her ex. Don Lancini is a vain yet funny straightshooting cop who does everything by the book until he and Barbeare forced into hiding for their own protection. Don a lapsed catholicof Italian extraction has an entirely different view to Barbe.Set against a background of modern family life in New Zealand their path is fraught with secrets and issues. Their families and their faithwill never allow them to move on unless Don can show her thedifference between truth and proof.
Into the Flood
She took this small-town job as a temporary last resort. Falling for her reserved boss was not part of the plan.One mistake imploded Sonia Krogstad's PR career, leaving her with a stack of debt and no job prospects. Out of options, she returns to her tiny hometown in the northern wilds of Norway, planning only to stay long enough to get back on her feet and prepare for her big-city comeback.Reclusive tech genius Axel Vikhammer bought a non-profit community arts center that's fast becoming a money pit. Closing it down is not an option, especially since it's a refuge for the teenage daughter he only recently learned he has. With her PR background, Sonia seems the perfect hire for the job as his center's fundraising manager. Yet as feelings develop between the two, Axel wonders how he can trust Sonia with his business-or his heart-when her dreams don't include his small town or him.With her head and her heart pulling her in different directions, Sonia needs to take a leap of faith. But every time she's done that in the past, she's fallen flat on her face. Why should it be different now?Into the Flood is Book 1 in Milla Holt's Seasons of Faith Christian romance series. Five friends were in the same wedding in a small Norwegian town over twenty years ago. Four bridesmaids, one bride. Now, two decades on, each woman learns that God's timing is perfect as they find forever love later in life.
What's in This Picture? a Savior
The book captures the readers imagination through the cloud formation imagery-Nebulous. The story starts with imagery some castrophies others not. However, the reader would have never imagined a "Happily Ever After" ending.
The Weight of Air
In 1911, Mabel MacGinnis is Europe's strongest woman and has performed beside her father in the Manzo Brothers Circus her entire life. But at his unexpected death, she loses everything she's ever known and sets off in the company of acrobat Jake Cunningham for America in hope of finding the mother she's just discovered is still alive. Isabella Moreau, the nation's most feted aerialist, has given everything to the circus. But age and injury now threaten her security, and Isabella, stalked by old fears, makes a choice that risks everything. When her daughter Mabel appears alongside the man who never wanted to see Isabella again, Isabella is forced to face the truth of where, and in what, she derives her worth. In this evocative novel from Kimberly Duffy, the meaning of strength takes center stage as the lives of three circus performers become entangled beneath the glittering lights and flying trapeze of Madison Square Garden.
