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This is the story of Peter ETRI Edwards. He lived his life valuing life very highly. Peter sought to teach his family by his example of living, demonstrating his beliefs. Though we begin at Peters passing, the contents of this book unfold his legacy. Families generally are quite focused upon what has been left behind at this time, but Peter would let his family have an entirely different focus. He had put lessons in place during his lifetime so that his family would not see his passing from this earth as a time of grief but a time of reflection upon their time with him and just what he had endeavored to plant into them. This, in turn, brought each one joy to come to the understanding that life is eternal. And when the fulfillment of that life is love, then we are never separated.

We all have just one life. One that may be too short-lived for some, and yet seemingly too long for others. But one that come its end, will undoubtedly abound with tales and truths of things gravely gotten, and people greatly given. This is one such story. Which in truth is probably the same story thats been told a thousand times before. About things that always have been, and always will. It is a love story. An uninhibited exposition of infinite love that beckons the answers to some of the questions common to us all. And ultimately offers an understanding of a belief, that in the beginning and the end, it is not and is not to be taken, but rather, love is given.

Nathaniel knew his friend was special when he met him in the temple. His wisdom at twelve was astonishing, and he seemed to know things and do things that couldnt be explained. Little did Nathaniel know his friend, whom he doubted, would change history and eternity.In Nathaniel, walk with young Nathaniel as he experiences the adventure, the difficulty, and the pain of friendship with his astonishing friendthe boy Jesus of Nazareth. As Nathaniel and Jesus grow up together as children in the city of Nazareth, Nathaniel bears witness to the curious life of a young Jesus and his miraculous powerseven though it could sometimes seem unbelievable. As they grow into adulthood together, Nathaniel must come to terms with his own doubt about who this man Jesus really is. Author Tripp Davis weaves together a touching coming-of-age story with passages from the Bible to bring us closer to Christ and help us, like Nathaniel, recognize the significance and power of the risen Christbefore it is too late.

This book was created to show the joy in helping others in need.Big Cheeks at Squirrely Beach takes place at a popular dog beach in California. This is where lots of cute, energetic ground squirrels live along the shore. When you look real close, youll see their little swimsuits. If you listen very quietly, youll hear them laugh and play. Big Cheeks lives here with all his friends. They help to keep the beach safe so everyone can have fun in the sun all day long. A Squirrely Beach event gets exciting when Big Cheeks and his friends come to the rescue of an unusual competitor.

Seeker, a young woman from the city of Commonplace, wanders into the Lifestyle Shoppe, seeking a life. The shopkeeper explains to her its three rooms: Broadway, Striveway, and Narrow Way. Seeker resolves to try out each room before deciding where to buy. On her journey through each room, she encounters people engaged in various attempts to discover that elusive commodity called happiness.Told with the feel of a modern-day Pilgrims Progress, Seeker and other Lifestyle Shoppe characters, by the choices they make, ride a roller coaster to pinnacles of joy, both real and temporary, or plunge to the depths of anguish and sorrow. Plot twists throughout promise to keep the reader guessing as to how the story will end. The only certainty is that sooner or later, everyone buys from The Lifestyle Shoppe.

Victory in Marriage will tell you things most married couples wish they knew before marriage began. The wedding, prayer, money, sex, long-distance relationships, dating, and many other topics will be dissected, and hopefully youll learn something that will equip you to be the kind of spouse you want to be married to! Whether youre single, engaged, or married, you can gain something if you invite God into your reading. Youll be encouraged, laugh a little, and struggle with breaking down difficult notions weve grown up hearingmost probably falselike how marriage is something you do simply because I love them! and how you should end your marriage if you arent happy. Wife since 2014, singer since she can remember, Sarah Maxwell defines her worth in seeking Christ-likeness in all aspects of her life, even when she falls short. Sarah has written many blogs on various topics and hopes to publish a book for women as well as childrens picture books in the near future, but Victory in Marriage is her first published book. She doesnt consider herself qualified to write about marriage because of age or years married, but simply because of her teachable spirit upon entering marriage. I havent been married long, Sarah says, but I entered marriage with God already the Lord of my life, and my husband did also, and from there, being married committedly is what makes me qualified. She admits she has expectations shell gain wisdom from her readers as she inevitably gets feedback about Victory in Marriage even if it changes her mind a little on some things. I hope Victory in Marriage creates teachable moments for you as it did for me when I wrote it, Sarah shares. As you read, consult scriptures and prayerfully take your time reading, and contact me to discuss any discrepancies, concerns, or inspiring moments further with me. Victory in Marriage is filled with beautifully written, authentic advice of how to do marriage well. Sarah covers a multitude of topics and consistently points to Jesus through each subject. Mat and Est - Christian Vloggers

Where Are We Going? addresses the reader of spiritually oriented literature. It also serves as an additional reference book for students of theology and history, and is a valuable guide for Sunday School teachers. Three chapters are devoted to the short life of Jesus, and seven chapters address the high points of his teachings. It continues with the Fall of Rome, the Dark Ages and the rise of Islam. Early English reformers demanded changes within the church. The voices became stronger and culminated with the arrival of the dynamic Martin Luther. A description of the historical background provides the reader with broader information pertaining to the issues and times in which the dramatic struggle between the Roman Catholic Church and the reformers took place. The book closes with the Counter-Reformation conducted by the Roman Catholic Church during the years of 1543-1563.

When Jim, the pastor of a prestigious city church, is blinded in Iraq, he and his organist wife, Amy, find their faith challenged. Not only must they adjust to Jims blindness and a new marriage, but to the loss of his pulpit, when the congregation asks him to step down because of his blindness, in spite of his successful rehab training. They go to serve a congregation in a rural village, where in addition to the usual duties of a pastor and his wife, they pray for animals, cope with a huge drafty parsonage, befriend a young couple, secretly married, and help bring a baby into the world in the middle of a flood. The characters are like animals and people the reader may meet every day, those people who will invite you in for iced tea and the latest news.The reader will laugh, and cry and find inspiration as Pastor Jim and Amy struggle and find the will of God.

Joe Galindo is a schoolteacher and ex cross country and track coach who is restarting his coaching career. He has his misgivings about resuming his coaching career, but through the power and grace of God, he is restored from an alcoholic has-been to his place as a high school cross country coach. This story is told in a series of flashbacks that reveals why he stopped coaching and the struggle to find the long road home.

During the summer of 2011, I was fervently typing chapters for the book I had begun to write, reflecting upon the words that Jesus had spoken in my vision: Start telling the stories I will give to you. Lord, Increase My Faith is an inspirational book containing these storiesreal stories that will increase the faith of the reader. They are faith stories to encourage other believers in their walk with God. These faith stories serve as a testimony to my faith, a reminder of Gods faithfulness, and, prayerfully, an encouragement to others. Many nonbelievers say the accounts in the Bible are just a bunch of made-up stories. Admittedly, they may say the same for the stories written in this book. But whether it was God who divided the Red Sea to allow the Israelites safe passage as told in the book of Exodus or God who protected the two children being attacked by killer bees in Nicaragua as detailed in this book, my belief that God did either of these miracles comes down to one word: faith.

This book will challenge you to take an honest look at yourself and reflect on the Bible for truth to real-life issues!

Jonathans Gift, takes young readers on a journey with a shepherd boy as he experiences angel visitations, skeptical shepherds, a grouchy uncle, playful care of his sheep, and his perfect gift that he takes to Baby Jesus. Jonathan and the older shepherds visit the Christ Child, which leads to love and forgiveness between Jonathan and his uncle. Children will identify with Jonathan as he experiences the adventures and miraculous events of that blessed night.

How amazing is it to be loved so personally and so deeply by the creator of the universe? Through any challenge we face, however dire, we can be encouraged to know that God loves us and will shepherd us through the valleys of darkness and into his light. In Resurrected, author Peter Pan Shi shares the inspiring personal journey of Gods presence throughout his lifefrom his very humble beginnings to his close calls with dying. The Lord was always present in Peters life, and he has turned his face toward Peter to shine his light on the right path. This grace has helped Peter be victorious over the many challenges he and his family have faced, and Peter shares his experiences of Gods many miraclesrescuing Peter from death more than onceso that he could live to tell the world of Gods love, grace, and power.The story Peter tells is not just his story; its a story inspired by the Holy Spirit, and it displays Jesuss power, love, and grace in Peters life. Resurrected can inspire us to be certain of God in our lives, and it shows us how God is sovereign, merciful, personal, and powerfuland that Gods desire is for us to know Jesus with the same intimacy and conviction.

A Gift Everlasting is an emotional story of a woman who lives in fear and doubt until she finally realizes that God is her comforter and her provider. These poems from the heart reveal the authors futile efforts to control her life until God decided not to wait on her any longer. Verses reveal a gamut of emotions, ranging from loneliness to pure joy. The poems tell stories of a woman facing the end of her life alone, a grandmother in prayer with her granddaughter for the first time, and a woman finding sheer joy in knowing God. In addition, various images Debbie has seen in routine outings become catalysts for stories about a wooden cross, a small country church, and the beauty of Gods nature. The section entitled Warrior includes a tribute to those who have sacrificed in service to our great nation, as well as those who serve in the Lords army.

Kasy falls in love with Cain, but then Cains actions and words cause her to question herself. She needs to make a decision, but she wants to stay alive. Kasy battles the question of why she cant leave. The physical and mental abuse tortures her, and the deceiving lies keep her captive.Kasy writes: My life was a prison. There were many people that asked me why I dont leave him. They would say to me I was so stupid. And I remember crying myself to sleep, asking myself the same question: Why cant I just leave him? Depression overtook my life. The lies of the enemy were blinding me in leading me to believe that I never even needed the Lord Jesus. I felt multiple bricks attaching to my body, and one by one, the weight of the bricks made it difficult for me to stand tall with my head lifted high; each brick had a name. The devil was following me wherever I went, and yes, the devil was having a blazing blast twisting my loneliness.

The Christian series of childrens books that I have written are filled with exciting tales of five young roller skates who each possess their own distinct personality. Also I have kept my books so simple that a young mind may not wander off or become bored before reaching the end of these incredible stories! The colorful characters that I have created find themselves in some tough situations. But through the power of Gods Holy Word and a dedicated skate, My Little Skeets learn some valuable lessons on what is right and what is wrong. The young skates encourage and uplift one another throughout their struggles. My Little Skeets series offers young readers the possibility of finding friendship with the most lovable bunch of characters they have ever known. My prayer is that this series of books will bring laughter and joy into the hearts of boys and girls across the world. My hope is that children will find truth on the pages of my books and that they will continue to be a guiding force throughout their lifetime! The older red skate who directs and guides these little skeets is a representative of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Miss C teaches the roller skates the consequences of making bad decisions and also how our Father Who Art in Heaven wants us to behave. More important than anything else is that my stories plant a seed of love, forgiveness, grace, and mercy that come from the most high, all-powerful, and living God.

Your beautiful words and thoughts are music for the eyes! Thank you so very much. Cindy Chapman Guilford A blend of reportage and praise, the fifty-four poems in this second collection of verse by poet Lois Lewis is a celebration of the spirit, of nature, and of life. Topics range from the providence of God, and ghosts, to the unique beauty of animals, birds, marine life, and social issues such as illegal drugs, missing children, and the plight of the American Indians.

Love Letters to Jesus Christ is a powerful journal that is absolutely necessary for supernatural arsenal in the War Room of the Born-again believer. This journal is a 21st Century Psaltery. Each entry is a daily letter to Jesus with scriptures to support the praise and worship due our Mighty Savior.

All I Wanted Was a Puppy is a fast-moving book with a touch of romance and a lot of suspense and intrigue.

Looking back on ones life can bring forth memories of regret as well as exultation. The home and family is most generally a place of comfort and security; however, many can testify that it is often a place of trouble, heartache, and shame. Missionary life, as well, can be both exhilarating and frightening with its many unforeseen experiences. Learning a new language and culture may serve to deepen and enrich the life in so many ways but at the same time cause one to recognize the need for someone beyond oneself to provide some necessary help. It is in reflecting on what life has handed us that we are grateful for the unseen hand which has upheld us and led us regardless of the situations weve known. For my family and me, there was never a dull moment.

Jessica Boudreaux Hays, a retired music professor, has recently moved to Rousseauville to open a bed and breakfast in her grandparents house. An attractive and talented fifty-five-year-old widow, Jessica loves to cook, entertain, and play the piano. Her life is filled with problems. Emmie, her younger sister who lives with her, cannot be left alone. The sisters recently lost their parents in an automobile accident. The residents of the village are charitable but superstitious. For some mysterious reason, they refuse to go near her or the bed and breakfast. Another frustration in Jessicas life is her cyber romance with a mysterious stranger. Dale Bonnier, a fifty-five-year-old widower, pastors two small churches in rural south Louisiana. He inspires the people in Rousseauville with his compelling sermons. He is considerate and approachable but at times disorganized and impetuous. His parishioners, especially Jessica, find his preaching inspiring. Dale has a recurring problem with his past. In the 1980s, when he was an intense young man, he destroyed his home and family as he sought to satisfy his cravings for illicit drugs. Thirty years have passed. God has forgiven him, but the past has left indelible scars. Can Dale forgive himself? He cannot turn his past around, but he hopes it will be used to influence and inspire others. Jessica tries to start over in Rousseauville, but she encounters unpredicted stormy times. Can she find acceptance? Will she ever find a man she can love and trust?

Wondering why me and how the Bible could have anything to do with you and your child with special needs? Jen takes you on a journey through the scriptures to discuss tough topics such as brokenness, suffering, and disabilities. The path of a special-needs parent is fraught with challenges. Beautifully Broken searches Old and New Testaments alike for signs of God's hope and healing for the painful journey many parents of special needs children find themselves on. As the parent of a child with profound disabilities, Jen has had many difficult challenges on her own journey, leading her to pursue deeper the topics of being made in the image of God, providence, sovereignty, and grief. Travel through this eight-week study and dig deeper into the truths found in God's word. Challenge yourself to see your struggles in a new light, and find peace for your journey, with the confidence that your child has been fearfully and wonderfully made.

Its the week before Christmas, and Bertram, the angel in charge of spreading Christmas spirit, is back on earth in the guise of Santa Claus. His mission is to help Richard Garrison through his crisis of turning fifty by getting him to mentor Bobby, a young boy whose father is away, serving in the military. Will his plan come together by Christmas morning? Not if Richard keeps forgetting to deliver the present he needs to give to Bobby. From the author of A Christmas Miracle Comes to Holy Nativity comes another uplifting tale filled with laughter, warmth, and all the magical elements of the Christmas season.

Little Is Much When God Is in It is a childrens Bible story book that shows throughout the Bible how God uses somewhat little things to complete His purpose. Many times people are looking for God to do BIG things, but God loves to use insignificant things and ordinary people who put their trust in Him to get the results.

Seonag and Hamish desired to leave there beloved island.In the hope to find the orphanage of dreams, with little money and knowledge they set of on a journey to find peace love and tranquility. And to get as far away from booze as possible which destroyed there short home life.

While the rest of the world around us becomes excited and enamored with our cultures celebration of Christmas, some of us struggle through the holiday season overcome with clouds of depression and battles with fear and dread. Fractured relationships, dysfunction, compromised finances, loss of loved ones, isolation, and any number of other circumstances become even harder to navigate due to the often unrealistic expectations of the holiday. Loneliness magnifies, stress accelerates, busyness intensifies, and sadness can overwhelm us. I have written When Christmas Hurts from the depths of my own pain and experience in hopes of helping those who struggle with this season for similar and various reasons. Gods Word and his principles of love, power, and truth are woven into every element of encouragement. Practical suggestions and challenges are presented to help navigate this often stressful and difficult season. The passion behind this book is to bring hope and healing to hearts that are hurting, helping them break free from the burdens of stress and dread and find a new revelation of celebrating Christmas with joy and simplicity.

We hunger for more than blood to fill our hearts. In our weary- filled world, wouldnt it be great to start and end each day with a heart full of deep meaning, true hope, lasting joy and genuine love? Crazy Touch captures the longings of our souls, draws you into purposeful conversation with our Creator and provides honest answers during any season. Through short and sweet Christian devotions, this book will encourage people who need comfort, assurance and strength. Let Jesus touch you, then you will touch others and lead them home to Him.

Awaken and Stir Up the Gift of Love will reveal what love is and what it is not. It is a tool to challenge your ability to love others the way you would like to be loved. Elnora Wilson wants to show you the different types of love and the experiences you may face. Eros: sexual passion Phileo: brotherly loveStorge: love for a child Theres nothing wrong with these emotions of love when expressed in their place. Unfortunately, when people aim to fulfill their lives by searching for love in physical relationships, it could suggest that something greater is missing from their spiritual lives. This book will help you understand that passion may fade in time, friendships may fail over a period of time, and children will leave home in due time. Therefore, the eternal love of agape is the only way to truly satisfy an empty soul.

We can all form an unbreakable bond with God. But to do so, we must first enter into a deep and lasting relationship with him. Read, ponder, and pray for guidance from God. Seek to grow in knowledge and understanding of his ways. Then apply lessons from the Bible to our daily routines. Commit to Gods love, grace, and wisdom. Be inspired by his word in the Bible, and draw closer to him.In Encountering God, author Marsha Glynn offers daily reflections that will help fellow believers draw closer to God through words and deeds. After years of reaching out to God through prayer and reading the Bible, Marsha was inspired to share her heart and soul and offer a collection of Bible verses and reflections that bring reassurance of Gods never-ending love, his comfort, and the hope only he can provide.The bond that Marsha has with God is unbreakable. Learn how she developed this bond and has come to believe all things come from God. He makes good come from every experience. We can all be transformed by his love.

Go into the vault and get the big bills, John commanded. Lisa hesitated. Her eyes moved anxiously to the open vault door; its heavy hinges cast shadows that blended into the darkness of the interior. She said in a soft voice, I dont like the vault. It gives me nightmares. John laughed cruelly. Do you really expect me to believe youre a bank teller whos scared of bank vaults? Lisa nodded her head. John waved his gun at her. This is a robbery, and this gun is not a dream. Lisa Reilly, teller at First National Consumer Bank in Rhode Island, ballroom dancer, and hopeful romantic, is a dreamer. She experiences lucid dreams now and again, and she hopes to harness them, making the plots of her dreams bend to her will. She also has terrible nightmares of being stuck inside the vault at the bank and sometimes dreams of having a boyfriend too. Lisa never really thought shed be a victim in an actual armed robbery, but when she suddenly finds herself moving toward the vault, trying to survive a real-life bank robbery, her worst nightmares are realized. Will Lisa ever be able to have a lucid dream where she is in control? Will she be able to overcome her bank vault nightmares? Will she survive the real-life robbery? Find out as you travel through Lisas dreams and reality, crossing the bridge between the two worlds in Dr. Karen Petits exciting and romantic novel, Banking on Dreams.