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"Falling Night is startlingly real as it recalls the dangerously shifting sands of tribal alliances, western political agendas, and brutality that have characterised Africa's recent wars. Yet Clarke dares to suggest that inside the worst that the world has to offer, love wins." Dr. Nik Ripken, author of The Insanity of God Alan Swales is no hero and no saint. Bored by a successful, yet dull life in Britain with his girlfriend, Mandy, he decides to become an aid worker in Africa to experience adventure and acquire anecdotes to impress his mates. Plunged into a civil war waged by vicious warlords and their child soldiers, Alan has to make unexpected choices about the direction of his life as well as his relationship with Mandy. As the situation deteriorates, he hears rumours of a hidden genocide, which leads him on a dangerous quest for evidence in the face of almost insurmountable obstacles.

Throughout her years serving alongside her husband, who pastored Southside Baptist Church (now Fellowship Greenville) in Greenville, South Carolina, for over thirty years, Elizabeth Rice Handford has had the opportunity to touch many lives with her daily devotionals.Whether ministering to the congregation at Southside, writing for magazines, or touching the lives of the staff and patients at InterimHealth, Libby has dedicated her life to encouraging others to seek God in the everyday moments of life.In her new devotional, Fullness of Joy, take a dive into one hundred of Libby's devotionals, compiled from a look back through her writings and life experiences.

Christmas is a time when stockings are hung, trees are decorated, and presents are given. But what was it like before Christmas began? Why do we celebrate Christmas, anyway? In this lovely picture book by Katie Cruice Smith, journey back to a simpler time when the world didn't know what Christmas was. Before Christmas began, the world didn't know that we were about to receive the most wonderful, spectacular Gift ever to be given. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and take in the beauty of the first Christmas gift-the greatest Gift of all. "What a sweet, beautiful telling of our Savior's birth! I absolutely adore the colorful illustrations and catchy rhythmic text. This book seamlessly covers the account of Jesus' birth in Bethlehem and connects it to our current-day Christmas celebration, while also touching on Jesus' sacrifice for us. It keeps the real meaning of Christmas front and center in what has become a more materialistic season. I have no doubt that this delightful book will be a treasured keepsake for children and a family favorite read-aloud for parents. A must read for children of all ages!"-Karen FergusonAuthor, Questions for Kids picture book series "This book is sweet, clever, and easy to read with information that allows you to converse with your child about the meaning of Christmas. The illustrations are beautiful, and the meaning is so clear."-Jennifer CampbellDoula in RenoMom of eighteen"Before Christmas Began is a beautifully rhyming story of the birth of Jesus and best gift we could ever be given: Himself! This book will be a wonderful addition to Christmastime readings as we aim to focus our families on the true reason for Christmas."-Kelsie Detweilerauthor of God Made You, My Darling Boy and God Made You, My Darling Girl

Everyone has to deal with a bully at some point in life, and it can be really, really hard!Come tag along on an adventure in Laurel Wood and see how a young otter named Elliot Emerson, or E.E. for short, and his gang of friends square off with a group of bullfrog bullies on the basketball court at Dogwood Park.You'll meet Random Raccoon, Gracious and Gallant Gosling, and Worrisome Woodchuck as they stay faithfully by E.E. when he stands up to the Bullfrog Bully and his three toadies.And you will listen with the gang as Opaah tells one of his famous Compass Tales to help E.E. learn how Jesus can help him do the very thing that the young otter thinks is impossible!

Set in post WWII Ireland, this retelling of the Biblical story of Ruth is an incredible love story . . . with a twist.Elderly Sarah returns to her hometown of Adare, Ireland with her daughter-in-law, Anna. The suffering that World War II brought them was unimaginable, but they still have each other. With all their loved ones killed in the war, the two women have nothing but a hope that one distant relative will help them. Will this new beginning bring the healing that both of them have prayed for?With the Biblical love story of Ruth weaved into the novel, incredible moments of passionate faith are gleaned from the pages. Unforgettable, human characters bring humor and sweetness to the sweeping Irish backdrop. With heart-pounding suspense, romance, and mystery tied up in one, A Little Irish Love Story details the life of a heroic young woman and the love of her life. With a turn in the novel that the reader never suspects, Anna finds the truth about her life-that she is loved beyond what she could have ever imagined.

WHERE AM I? HOW DO I GET WHERE I WANT TO GO? For many students, the middle school years represent a harrowing journey. As the landscape around them changes rapidly, many students lose their way. That's because the path through the middle winds through difficult terrain: The quicksand of popularityThe rapids of sexual awakeningThe forest of insecurityThe bustling metropolis of electronic mediaHow teens navigate this journey is crucial. Those who embark without clear direction steer their lives in a direction they never intended, and end up in places they never wanted to be.A Map For the Middle is written to offer direction and insight for the middle school journey. Through personal stories, observations, and warnings, this book seeks to help early teens understand exactly where they are, and how they can safely arrive at the place God wants them to be.

Bill was a teen on the fast track to destruction until the day he crossed paths with a policeman's bullet. That blast blew him off his chosen track and onto a new one an incredible one designed by God! God's chosen track led Bill to gold-medal wins as a rugby player, followed by marriage, fatherhood, and a successful career! The A Chosen Bullet workbook guides you along Bill's path from tragedy to triumph. With discussion questions and biblical wisdom, he challenges you to consider your own choices. Follow Bill's surprising journey for just six weeks and discover what could happen when you: Aim at the wrong targetChoose a different markHit the bull's-eyeShoot for the starsAim for God's best for your life.

When Rose Henderson steps off the train at the Harrisville Depot, she is confident that she can make a new start as a hatmaker and create a home for herself as far away from her father and his plans for her as possible. But when she meets the man who has promised to marry her, she suddenly finds her plans beginning to unravel. With barely any money to her name and an unstable future ahead of her, will Rose be able to find a place for herself in Harrisville, or will she have to succumb to her father's will instead?Harl Adams is a self-proclaimed bachelor, content to live on his family's apple orchard and take care of his mother and the farm. Harl's past as a soldier in the Civil War still haunts him, keeping him from any possible future with a wife and children. But when he meets Rose Henderson, Harl sees things quite differently. Rose is unlike any woman he has ever met before, and she challenges him to see things in a whole new way. Unfortunately, Rose has come to Harrisville to marry someone else, and Rose does not share the same faith that Harl does.With a past chasing at her heels and an unsure future in front of her, what choice will Rose make?"The Rejected Mail-Order Bride is a tender, faith-filled book about overcoming life's difficulties and finding love in unexpected places. With its tenacious heroine and loyal hero, Rose and Harl's story drew me in from the first page. Sure to please fans of inspirational historical romance."Kellie VanHornPW bestselling author and 2023 ACFW Carol Award winner for Short Novel"This historical romance, The Rejected Mail-Order Bride, is a delightful story of redemption. Greta Picklesimer weaves a brave tale of a woman escaping her past only to find a new path among Kentucky hospitality."Terri Neunaber BentleyAuthor of For Love of Family

In a world where the poor are beaten down and crime gets worse every day, Wyatt Jonson knows someone needs to step into the place vacated by the local authorities. After killing a gang member for self-preservation, Wyatt speaks with a local pastor who agrees that something needs to be done to protect the hard-working, innocent people of the Brooks. With training and hesitant encouragement from his family, Wyatt becomes the Crusader-a masked guardian of the city attempting to stop crime in its tracks. With a silver cross as his emblem, he seeks to bring hope back to the people and keep them safe. But things don't always go as planned for Wyatt or the Crusader.

In this wonderful book, Gene captures the joyful essence of the creation story in a way that will captivate the curious minds of children. Go God Go! celebrates the all powerful God of creation, the joy of the Creator, and the beauty of creation with rhyme and lyric that will deeply engage the heart of every child who turns these pages. This book offers a fun way to teach the wonders of our Creator God to our children and grandchildren.Steve BiondoPresident, Tim Tebow FoundationIn the beginning God created the heavens and the earth (Genesis 1:1).The beauty of creation must have been something to behold, It's the most timeless story that has ever been told.God made the earth, the animals, and all that is life, He created Adam and Eve, the first man and first wife.It took God only seven days to paint His most beautiful art, The most perfect creation from His good, good heart.Go God Go! will take readers on a journey through the seven days of creation with lyrical styling and timeless art work. It's fun, inspiring, and a reminder of God's power, creativity, and perfection. Go God Go!

Delicious Ireland celebrates how the food of Ireland-often used in Irish literature to provide focus, punctuation, and rhythm-has evolved over the past forty years. From her first visit in 1984, Margaret Johnson has forged an indelible bond with Ireland and Irish food; and she shares this unique relationship in her latest cookbook. You'll find recipes that have become her favorites-Guinness & Malt Wheaten Bread, Shepherd's Pie with Cheddar Crust, Sticky Toffee Pudding-along with exciting new ones like Cork-made Ricotta and Tomato Tart, Chili-smoked Salmon Fritters, Blood Orange & Polenta Cakes. With more than sixty recipes and evocative photos, this colorful collection will awaken your senses to the delicious foods that define the Emerald Isle today and affirm its place in contemporary world cookery. Bain taitneamh as do bhéile! Bon appétit.

When Kathy Vintson finds herself upside down with her underwear on full display to many members at her church one Sunday, she suddenly realizes just how chaotic the world can be. But as Kathy tries to figure out how to regain her dignity (and pull her dress down), she is reminded of the Crown Effect-that she is a daughter of the King, Whose unmerited favor is to love her, even when her granny panties are on full display. Using humor and humility as her guide, Kathy takes a deeper look into what it means to be truly loved by the King of kings and how to bask in His love and peace, even when the world feels like it is closing in."The Crown Effect makes you feel like a treasured friend is telling you a story that imparts her wisdom rather than an impersonal Bible lesson. No matter what season you are in, you will relate to this heartfelt and humorous book."Amy BowdoinHoneysuckle Drive"The Crown Effect: Abundant Life in a Chaotic World by Kathy Vintson is a must read for anyone who has ever found themselves turned upside down by the chaos of life or believing the lies of unworthiness that we are fed by this world. Once we accept Christ, we become sons and daughters of the King, yet we so often settle for less than the peace, joy, grace-filled, life of abundance He offers His children. Kathy's words are balm for hurting souls as we reorient ourselves to Who Christ is and who we are to Him. What beautiful truth this book gives every reader who is blessed to read these words!"Jen Thompsonwww.trulyyoursjen.com

Are you a busy parent? Do you find it difficult to have intentional conversations with your teenager? 52 Conversations to Have With Your Teen will provide you with one purposeful question to ask your teen each week in order to foster positive conversations on a regular basis. Each question is followed up with a short commentary and a Bible verse that ties into the theme of the week. This book will provide you with thought-provoking questions that will allow your teenager to share his or her thoughts with you consistently on a variety of topics. It will also challenge you, as the parent, to think about these questions for yourself and be prepared to share your thoughts. One of the best ways to instill authentic faith into kids is for parents to talk about God and faith with their kids regularly. 52 Conversations to Have With Your Teen will enhance your relationship with your teen and your relationship with Jesus.Endorsements52 Conversations to Have With Your Teen is an excellent and practical resource for parents to connect with their teens but, more importantly, to connect their teens with God right where they live.Brian Fox, PastorLoami Baptist ChurchLoami, Illinois52 Conversations to Have With Your Teen contains some VERY thought-provoking questions that I have personally used to start some very cool discussions with my own sons! How often have you lamented the fact that our time and influence on young people is SO short? 52 Conversations to Have With Your Teen is a great tool that we as parents and youth leaders can use to make the most of the fleeting moments we have with our precious young people!Koko Korver, Youth PastorPalmetto Baptist ChurchPowdersville, South Carolina

Cassia, a young slave, has never known freedom. She has spent her life serving Mistress Helena, whose brutality has been increasing. With her son, Master Marius, away so much overseeing their shipping business, Helena has no one to tame her fury. But the streets of Ancient Rome aren't safe for Cassia either. Christians are being found and taken to be executed by orders of Emperor Trajan and Pliny the Younger. When Cassia's own mother, Livia, is taken to jail, Cassia is sure that all is lost.When Master Marius returns home, he finds his household in chaos and people he cares about taken away from him. As a leader in his community, how can Marius share the Good News that he has found for himself and make a difference in the lives of the people he loves? And can he ever bring his mother the peace that she longs for?In a time when Christianity is against the law, freedom is something that few can claim. But perhaps freedom is more easily obtained than any of them realize.

I'm living the dream in my fancy-pants world, and I've got the Instagram feed to prove it.Who am I kidding? I'm literally holding it together with one more cup of coffee, yesterday's dry shampoo, and a prayer. So I finally said enough. Enough of me. I'm bidding farewell to chasing emptiness and exchanging it for more of Jesus.If we agree with Paul in Acts 20:24 that our lives are worth nothing unless we use them for finishing the work of telling others the Good News - where are we in our quest to get busy for Jesus? In our world of hashtags, hair color, and having it all together, chances are we aren't accomplishing much.Enough of Me is an 8-week Bible study for women focused on what God's Word has to say about the tug-of-war between our flesh and our mission. The study explores the barriers that stand between where we are today and where God wants to use us to finish His work.Do you have a nagging in your heart for more purpose? Are you right smack dab in the middle of a tug-of-war between your flesh and your mission?Often we want to live out the purpose and mission God has for us, but we're too distracted, exhausted, and empty. Maybe it's time to say enough to the excuses, anxiety, and interruptions that get in our way.Could it be we're so busy chasing emptiness and playing the people-pleasing game, that we can't find time to live on mission?It's time to take a deep breath and do some inventory. Let's dig in and see what God's Word has to say about this tug-of-war between our flesh and our mission. Let's figure out ways to quit chasing emptiness and take bold steps of obedience. Let's discover how we can glorify God and steer people to Jesus in our cubicles, at our dinner tables, in our mom-groups, and with people we encounter every day.What would happen if we said Enough of Me . . . more Jesus.

How can a woman love God as she should and keep the rest of her life in its proper place?More Than These: A Woman's Love for God addresses this question that every woman who desires to walk with God must face. Innumerable responsibilities fill her life and seek to take control of her time, energy, and focus.In spite of her best intentions, these worthy concerns can slip into a place of prominence in her heart-a place only God deserves. These people and situations that capture her love can quickly become idols when priorities go unchecked.More Than These: A Woman's Love for God addresses the issue of a woman's love for God. Each chapter considers a different aspect of a woman's life that can become an idol-family, friends, possessions, fears, accomplishments, etc.More Than These: A Woman's Love for God clearly presents biblical truths and personal illustrations to teach why a woman must surrender these areas to the Lord for Him to remain her ultimate love.Women are searching for the secret to balancing their lives. More Than These: A Woman's Love for God declares that loving God supremely is the answer.

Our Daddy is a soldier. The Army told him it is time for us to move again. Sometimes he goes without us, but this time we get to go with him! We're getting on a big airplane to go to Thailand. I don't know if we will like living so far away. Everything might be different! After all, where in the world is Thailand?

Christmas is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the first Christmas miracle. But miracles are still happening today and can happen in any time, space, or realm, as six authors explore in this Christmas anthology. "Captain's Conundrum" by Jake Tyson - After receiving superpowers, John Hudson has been hired by the U.S. government to serve as Captain Condor to a team of superheroes. But Hudson's years as a soldier in Afghanistan still haunt him as he wonders if God even exists. As Christmas draws near, Hudson wrestles with his past in order to determine how to best move forward with his life. "Clockwork Magi" by Daniel Peyton - In a thrilling steampunk retelling of the journey of the Magi, four magi and their young apprentice seek to follow a star that is unlike any they have seen. But with Herod's army following them through space, they soon find themselves on a mission to save the Child-King, Who will one day save the world. "The Amnesty Rule" by Lauren Smyth - When an English journalist is embedded in an Allied military unit during World War 2, he shares their experiences while also hiding his own. But as events begin to unfold, he must choose which side he is on and whom he will save-before it's too late. "Rescue: A Christmas Story" by Allen Steadham - An auto accident in a small Texas town brings two strangers with very different lives together on Christmas Eve. Will they survive the experience? "The Opposite of Luck" by Eric Landfried - Teddy is a hard luck case who wants to get a special Christmas gift for his young son, but everything seems to be working against him. What will it take for Teddy to finally catch a break? "A Tick in Time" by Parker J. Cole - When Elizabeth and Zeke crash into a man on their way home from church, they never imagined the journey he would send them on. Rogue time travelers have prevented the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941, and these two "nobodies" must help. Can Elizabeth and Zeke restore history and prevent a worse disaster from happening?

Rusty and his friends want to get Pastor Jenkins the best birthday gift money can buy. There's only one problem. They don't have any money.They decide to make a lemonade stand to raise money, but building a stand, making the lemonade, and selling it is harder than they expected. The kids discover three things: It takes a lot of work to build a successful business, dogs and lemonade stands do not mix, and lemonade isn't spelled "lemonaid."Through teamwork they manage to raise some money, but will it be enough to get the perfect gift for Pastor Jenkins?

After a successful mission for the Home Team, the government is ready to create a Home Team 2 to help thwart human and drug trafficking from the infamous Lee family in China. But finding recruits who can handle the assignment is not so easy. And the measures that the Lees will take to protect their investments puts everyone on the team at risk. When Washington State Patrol Trooper Ellen "Ell" Evander is reassigned to spend time with the Home Team, motivation to find her kidnapped niece clouds her judgment and spurs her on a mission that may end her career. Determined to move on after the assignment is over, will Ell continue on her own or finally find her place on the team? Army Ranger Alex Anthem soon finds himself side by side with the attractive state patrol trooper. Alex has his own personal reasons for joining in the fight against the human traffickers, but is he willing to risk everything to see the mission completed? As the pressure mounts, Ell and Alex both have decisions to make that could change the courses of their lives forever.

Fraidy Brady is excited. His favorite night of the year has arrived-Halloween! But as soon as Fraidy Brady runs into Henri Housecat and his gang on the way to school, he knows it's going to be a bad day. First, Henri squashes his lunch. Then he is chosen as the special helper for the class. And he and his friends make fun of everything Brady does! How's a little cat supposed to stand up to such a bully?But when Henri finds himself in trouble, will the bully finally get what he deserves, or will Brady find a way to save the day?

Kase and his friends are on the hunt for treasure, and they hope they can find it when they travel through the pages of the Bible. Along the way, Kase and his friends find more clues that will change their lives and show them where the true treasure lies. Journey along as they seek a treasure that is more valuable than anything they could ever imagine.