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There is a deep, rich vein of spirituality running through The Scribe, a novel that resurrects the life of Luke the Evangelist. After the crucifixion of Jesus, in its immediate aftermath, a young widower and member of the Sanhedrin becomes disillusioned with the high priests and begins to adopt a Christian way of thinking. Forced to leave Jerusalem, he finds himself in a time that heralded the birth of the gospels.

Short stories of everyday life as seen through the eyes of the man of faith who goes by the name of Captain Faith, who comes to the rescue of those fallen by the circumstances of life. The stories are Christian based using verses from the King James Bible.

Virginia had experienced the power and direction of the five stones; now, she would need to use them again. For entirely different reasons. Keeping her marriage together was not the only thing on her mind. Having a child wasn't going to happen in the usual way, and Virginia was determined that adoption was the answer. If she did all of the right things, said all of the right words; if she remembered the five stones in her journey to get her child, God would surely have to answer her.

Get into the spirit, along with Scrooge, Marley, three ghosts, and a host of unforgettable characters. This is a wonderful rendition of the timeless Christmas classic by Charles Dickens, to be enjoyed again and again from season to season.

The saga of the Lucas family comes to a close, Kim, Eileen, and Mila are all tested by adversity at the same time that they each find the man of their dreams. Arson, kidnappings, and a riveting final showdown as the perpetrator of all the sabotage is finally revealed … you won’t want to miss the conclusion of this series! You'll get THREE full-length novels (Books 10- 12) in this boxed set: Collection Four, each featuring the Lucas family, It will take all three women’s faith and courage to get them through life-threatening dangers, the prospect of career dreams being destroyed, and ...

The fourth book in the Esther Reid series, Wise and Otherwise deepens the spiritual and relational threads among familiar characters. When Dell Bronson comes to stay with Abbie, their time together is soon shaped by the arrival of a new pastor—one whose past intersects painfully with Dell’s.

À la fin du XIXème siècle, dans le Jura Suisse, un pasteur marié recueille une orpheline dont la seule famille vient de mourir. Dès que celle-ci passe le seuil de sa maison, il s'attire la déception et la tristesse de sa femme. Puis plus tard celle de son fils Jacques, quand il s'avère que celui-ci aussi tombe amoureux de la jeune fille.

When the lights dim and the music fades, what remains? In the heart of Austin, Texas, Pastor Levi Rhoades leads one of the city’s most vibrant churches—a modern marvel of excellence, precision, and production. Yet behind the polished sermons and glowing screens, something sacred has gone missing. One morning, an anonymous letter appears on his desk—seven verses written in the same ancient words once given to the church of Ephesus: “Nevertheless, I have this against you, that you have left your first love.” What begins as a quiet conviction ignites a city-shaking awakening.

"Before the Clock Ticks is an attempt to create a picture of our connection to God, using words that create images and experiences in our minds. Follow the journey of Lewis from before time began to after it has ceased. And along the way see the similarities that he faces not so much as his story, but pieces and parts of your own. The encouragement you will find through this story to ‘build a chair’ is not to be taken lightly. It is like a light piercing through the darkness, purposefully calibrated and aimed at its target.

After Tessa lost her parents suddenly and finding herself both incredibly wealthy and entirely alone, Tessa decides to return to the first place she ever called home. But Cripple Creek doesn’t take kindly to what they call Tessa’s new “airs,” and even Blake Donahue, the boy Tessa loved in childhood and still loves now, is less than warm and welcoming. Initially, he and Tessa butt heads, but as Blake begins to see that the woman he still loves hasn’t really changed all that much, he realizes maybe the problem lies with him. But will he get the chance to tell her that when danger ...

It’s that time of year again, and with excitement and high expectations, Rose has planned the perfect Christmas for her family and friends. But when she feels them drifting away during a time that should celebrate togetherness, Rose is forced to slow down in the most unexpected way. In this...

3 Books Complete Series in one boxed set! Clean and Wholesome American Mail Order Bride Historical Tales short story romance. Sister Mary in New York City and her hands full providing guidance and compassion to the orphan children entering the convent where she herself came after the death of her mother. Ready to dedicate her life to God, she entered the sisterhood and finally found a life with peace. Follow Sister Mary from her place in the convent to her next destination – wherever that may lead! by bestselling author Katie Wyatt! Nuns and Cowboys Series Sister Mary Part 1 Sister Mary ...

Available as a value box amazon.com/dp/B08QGFG949 (copy and paste the link into your browser) Head out for an adventure out west where Sara and Steele must learn to trust their hearts and rely on their faith in each other to get them through. Will Sara be able to reach her distant father? Will Steele find a way to prove his innocence? And will Sara be able to finally reconcile with the man she’s quickly coming to love and the father she so badly wants to get to know? Read all the books in Devoted In Montana A Sweet Western Romance Series by bestselling authors Brenda Clemmons and Katie ...

Available as a value box set complete series amazon.com/dp/B07ZV48WVD (copy and paste the link into your browser) Michael Jonas is drawn to Izzy the moment he meets her, but he’s hesitant to let himself get too close too fast. Ever since his fiance left him at the altar, Michael has built walls to guard his heart and keep him protected. Isabelle Mayhew longs for adventure. Her luxurious life of parties, high fashion, and constant expectations of ladylike behavior bores her to tears. When her brother invites her to come to join him in Red Rock, Wyoming, she jumps at the chance. Though what...

Sometimes, the right perspective and the right question can make all the difference. When pursuing a dream or any type of creative work, it is easy to get stuck. What if your future self (who had already successfully completed the work) was there to guide you? Would that make a difference in how you view your current challenges, the questions you ask yourself, and the fears you are willing to face?

In frei gestalteten, poetischen Episoden erzählt sie von Jesus, Maria und den Menschen ihrer Umgebung – nicht als dogmatische Glaubenslehre, sondern als menschliche Geschichten von Barmherzigkeit, Schuld, Vergebung und Hoffnung. In ihnen greift Selma Lagerlöf volkstümliche Stoffe, Sagen und historische Motive auf und verwandelt sie in literarische Gleichnisse. Immer stehen einfache Menschen im Mittelpunkt – Außenseiter, Leidende, Suchende –, deren Schicksale von Mitgefühl und moralischer Tiefe getragen sind.

Available as a value box amazon.com/dp/B073RQYPBG (copy and paste the link into your browser) American Mail order brides of the West, Historically Inspired clean and wholesome short story romance Louise loves to read, and she dreams about finding her own happy ending with a fairy tale prince just like the girls in the books that she reads. When she receives a proposal of marriage from Matthew Latham she cannot wait to travel to San Francisco to meet him and be his wife. Moving to San Francisco is a big decision - but will Louise be happy in the West? Will Matthew fulfill all her ...

Tails of the Secret Peacock is an allegory set in 1850’s England that explores the question, “What would happen if the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit came to life”? Sagesse, the lead character, is the gift of Wisdom. In this first novel, she meets three other gifts: Reverence, who is a mysterious nun from India, Strength, who is a fiery warrior from Germany, and Awe of the Lord, who is a mysterious being she meets in a secret cave behind a waterfall.

Through the ages, many stories have been told about Mary, Joseph, and the birth of the Messiah. Stories of shepherds and sheep, kings, angels, and stables. But there is one story that has never been told. One story that has remained hidden in the fabric of time. The story of The Swaddling Clothes.

After the death of their only child, it was time for Virginia and Richard to truly act on the power held within the five stones. But their healing was taking a long time, and, quite frankly, proving to be an empty vessel needing to be filled.