John Marshall was only nine years old when both of his parents were killed in an automobile accident. He moved from foster home to foster home until he ran away at the age of twelve and has been homeless ever since. He felt alone and hopeless, as if this was the life that was meant to be and then the event happened that would change his life forever to discover the Father he never knew he needed. Would he find the TRUE FATHER and if he does will he accept Him?  " A Father of the fatherless, a defender of widows, Is God in His holy habitation? God sets the solitary in families;...
Posted by Sandra Lott on 04/24/2024
You are made in the image of God - Stop hating yourself - You are fearfully and wonderfully made. When you change your outlook...you won't have to change your outward looks! In Poetic Prescriptions for Eternal Youth: Examining Earthly Beauty from a Heavenly Perspective, Katherine Norland picks apart societal standards of beauty that have been foisted upon us. She shatters misconceptions about image and self-worth in this truthful yet lighthearted look at our bodies, and shows us the difference a divine perspective makes. Katherine pops the fallacy of being perfect like a ripe zit,...
Posted by Katherine Norland on 04/11/2024
Posted by Jenae Alexander on 03/29/2024
Award-winning and heralded as “a book that can strengthen the spirit of its reader and transform or even save lives,” Move Forward Stronger is like a friend when we’re in need, the therapist we’re hesitant to call, and the inner voice we’ve been listening for...telling us: “You can feel happiness again.” Something happened. The death of someone you love. A suicide, divorce or loss of a close relationship, job, career, or business. A negative change in your financial picture. A medical diagnosis or tragic accident. A physical...
Posted by Julia Nicholson on 02/19/2024
Embarking on the ever-shifting journey of military life comes with its unique set of challenges, a truth Beth Runkle knows all too well. As she unfolds her story on our latest podcast, listeners are invited into the profound realities of being a military spouse – from the emotional toll of frequent relocations to the trials of infertility, and the bittersweet transitions from resistance to acceptance. Her candid revelations offer a raw glimpse into the resilience required to navigate these waters, alongside the joy that can be found in raising a family and embracing the military community....
Posted by Beth Runkle on 02/16/2024
Podcast created to help couples become aware of the challenges that cost them joy in their marriage. Find ways to enrich your marriage. Watch on my Website, Apple Podcast, or Spotify. ...
Posted by Connie Durham on 02/16/2024
Nancy Drew meets ancient Rome. Spunky Livia Aemilia is more interested in finding her husband’s missing mentor than hiring fresco painters for their new home remodel. But her husband forbids her to get involved, knowing that she could be in extreme danger. Soon their lack of trust in each other leads them to behave in counterproductive ways that threaten their new marriage and possibly their lives. For readers who enjoy mysteries and historical fiction with a touch of humor, Fountains and Secrets is an engaging tale of identity, purpose, and hope. ...
Posted by Lisa Betz on 02/09/2024
Winner of multiple awards. Respectable women don’t investigate crimes, but free-spirit Livia Aemilia and her spunky maidservant must find her father’s murderer before her innocent brother is executed for the crime and Livia is forced into the marriage of her nightmares. You’ll love this fast-paced mystery set in first-century Rome, featuring a feisty amateur sleuth, a cast of eccentric characters, a glimpse of the early church, and an unrepentant, sausage-snatching cat. AWSA Golden Scroll Novel of the Year and a gold medal winner in the Illumination Book Awards mystery/thriller...
Posted by Lisa Betz on 02/09/2024
Can I Live With Joy Ever Again? When Patricia Cameron’s husband passed away suddenly at 45, that was her burning question. Life without him seemed utterly impossible. He’d been her rock, inspiration, and one of the crazy ones who lived life to the absolute full, and constantly inspired Patricia and their three sons to do the same. She couldn’t imagine living with joy ever again. Then God stepped in and changed everything. If you’ve dealt with the devastating loss of your spouse, Patricia has powerful news for you. You can move from survival mode to "thrive-al"...
Posted by Patricia Cameron on 02/02/2024
Can I Live With Joy Ever Again? When Patricia Cameron’s husband passed away suddenly at 45, that was her burning question. Life without him seemed utterly impossible. He’d been her rock, inspiration, and one of the crazy ones who lived life to the absolute full, and constantly inspired Patricia and their three sons to do the same. She couldn’t imagine living with joy ever again. Then God stepped in and changed everything. If you’ve dealt with the devastating loss of your spouse, Patricia has powerful news for you. You can move from survival mode to “thrive-al”...
Posted by Patricia Cameron on 02/02/2024
Families come in all shapes and sizes. Families who find themselves enlarged by the blessing of adoption and foster care will be reminded of the sweetness brought to the family unit expanding in this way. In caring for those who need it most, we hope young children see themselves among the pages and will celebrate their family too. With a photo sleeve in the back of the book for their family photo, we believe this book makes a great gift for families of all shapes and sizes. Themes: Meaning of a FamilyNon-biological FamiliesGod's Love for FamilyImportance of Love in RelationshipsAdoption...
Posted by Michelle Medlock Adams on 01/17/2024
If God is good, why does He allow evil and suffering? How can we reconcile a good God and the present existence of evil that we see around us? These questions are less about the evil that inhibits the earth and more about the kind of God who allows it to exist and continue. In many ways, when people ask these questions, they are saying to God, “How could You? How dare You? Why would You allow this to happen?” With all the evil in the world, it’s easy to find someone to blame for suffering. Yet, the world that we see, with all its suffering and evil has an explanation. In...
Posted by Lora Ziebro on 01/11/2024