Broken promises, enduring love... A dusty stack of unopened love letters forces Bo and Mona Beth Miller to revisit a part of their past they'd rather leave buried-especially in the face of death. Only as they retrace history will they learn the truth about the shattered promise that threatens to come between them. But can their relationship endure the deception and sabotage they unearth, or will the experience compel them to trust more fully in the promises that never fail?
Christian Contemporary Texas Romance A bitter single mom denies God's existence until... What will it take to bring her back around? After a devastating divorce, a bitter single mom and atheist starts her own real estate company in the nostalgic and picturesque town of Miller's Creek, Texas. Then her young daughter's disturbing symptoms lead doctors to discover that her leukemia has relapsed. With her new life now turned upside down, Mara Hedwig struggles to keep her business afloat. And her daughter's worsening condition forces her to rethink her beliefs about Carter Callahan and his God. Will Mara make the return to Christian faith in the face of life's greatest challenge? An ex-military operative struggles with the return to civilian life while coping with his rebellious teen-aged daughter. During a house-search, Carter meets Mara, a headstrong Realtor who wants nothing to do with his God. But when Mara's little girl is diagnosed with leukemia, the clock begins ticking for him to convince Mara to return to a life of faith. Just as he seems to be making headway, circumstances beyond his control throw his efforts into a tailspin. Can Carter learn to rest in the sovereignty of God?
So much of God's Word references gardens. From the garden of Eden to the garden of Gethsemane--from the garden of the tomb to the garden described in Revelation--gardens are surely important to God. In addition to the mention of these gardens, Jesus often referenced seeds, soil, sowing, and other agricultural topics in His parables, those earthly stories with heavenly meaning. In short, there is much for us to learn about life from gardening. As the Master Gardener, God can and will take the chaos of our lives and turn it into a bountiful harvest for His Kingdom as we allow Him access to our hearts and lives. Join us on this 31-day devotional journey as we use the basics of gardening to better understand God's work in our lives.
As the wife of a naval aviator in sunny Pensacola, Florida, Liv Tulley eagerly anticipates the first Christmas in several years with her husband, daughter, and extended family. Then her husband is unexpectedly deployed for an undetermined amount of time, smashing her white Christmas dreams to pieces. Can she find God's peace in the midst of life's pieces?
Each of us possesses some measure influence. And never has power of godly influence been more important. This 29-day devotional is a journey through scriptures of how to best use our influence to impact our world for Christ. Join us for the journey as we cover such topics as: -A powerful way to influence -Watchmen for God -Example of national prayer -Examples of godly influence -Scriptural passages for selecting and praying for people in authority -Godly qualities of spiritual leaders -Using our influence for good and not evil -A true influential attitude -Setting the example for others -Leading through love, service, and encouragement -and more!
Trish James is tired of being rescued. When a spooked horse claims her husband's life, she's determined to blaze a path for herself and her traumatized son without outside help. But will that mean leaving the place etched on her heart? Andy Tyler has had to struggle for everything, and starting a new law practice in Miller's Creek, Texas is no different. Though prepared for business challenges, he's not prepared for falling in love--especially with yet another woman who will probably abandon him for her career. Will Andy and Trish be able to see past their limited human understanding to take a path less traveled?
Letting go to build a bridge... Dakota Kelly wants her painful past to disappear. A plan to start afresh is derailed when she co-inherits her late grandfather's farm with Chance Johnson, the man responsible for the scars on her heart. But Chance isn't the only ghost from the past. Someone else is out to get her and will stop at nothing to get what he wants. Will Chance and Dakota lay aside their grudges to restore the old farmhouse and bridge, or will evil forces sabotage their attempt at forgiveness?
Dani Davis wants a place to call home. With quaint country charm, quirky residents, and business potential, Miller's Creek seems like the perfect place to start over. . .except for the cowboy who gives her a ride into town. Then malicious rumors and a devastating discovery propel her down a road she never expected to travel. Cowboy mayor Steve Miller is determined to rescue his dying hometown. When vandals threaten the downtown renovation, he can't help but suspect Dani whose strange behavior has become fodder for local gossips. Can Steve and Dani call a truce for a higher cause, and in the process help Dani discover the true meaning of home?
What do we do when a loved one, boss, co-worker, friend, or enemy seem determined to bring us down through an attack? How do we handle it when their assault is personal, public, deep, unjust, unfair, and unfounded? Take it one step further. How do we deal with meaningless acts of destruction and death, say in something similar to the Twin Towers incident or a school shooting, especially when the offender shows no remorse? Do we rack it up to "one more senseless act" and chance to think that God somehow messed up? In short, how do we move past the hurt and anger to a place of forgiveness? Join in as we examine relevant scriptures about forgiveness and come away with a more scripturally-accurate understanding of: what forgiveness is and what it isn't God's role in the process of forgiveness what Jesus did at the cross for each of us our mandate to forgive as we've been forgiven what gets in the way of forgiving others how to truly forgive
Welcome to the world of Witches and Warlocks! Inside the following pages, you will discover tales of magic, power, and lore of the past. Stories of magical bars, a book filled with magical creatures that won't stay put, or an enlightening narrative of a witch finding her way after a long absence. Natural Instincts: Tales of Witches and Warlocks is a fun collection of thirteen short stories to be enjoyed no matter the season. The Samhain Show by Edward Ahern . Hatless Witch by Gabbi Van Amburg & Dylan James Harper . Word Witch by Stephanie J Bardy . Sand Witch by Cathy Bryant . The Book of Isobel Gowdie by Steve Carr . Ruined by Kevin A. Davis . The Witch's Code by Dawn DeBraal . Flying by James Dorr . My Year With a Witch by Peggy Gerber . The Woman of Red (La Mujer de Rojo) by Stephen Johnson . Lose the Battle, Win the War by Donna J. W. Munro . The Banshee Tavern by Melissa Small . Island Time by Victory Witherkeigh
Poetry to eat your brains. "Haiku of the Dead" is an anthology that pieces together a warm-hearted story of guts and gore. Told through the imagistic language of haiku, every flesh-ripping moment of the zombie apocalypse is covered, from dawn to demise. Thirty-five narrators take the readers through infested streets and graveyards from the points of view of both survivors and the undead. With haiku from authors around the world, including Adrian George Nicolae, Alyssa Black, Andrew Miller, Betty Villareal, Bruce Harris, Cathy Bryant, Chris Fradkin, Christopher Evans, Clarice Radrick, Colin M. Drysdale, Colin W. Campbell, David Revilla, David S. Pointer, Donald Raymond, Fanni Suto, Irene Smith, Jason Kirk, Jennifer Courtney, Jessica McHugh, John McCarthy, K. R. Smith, Laura Huntley, Marie Churchman, Mathias Jansson, Matt Fallaize, Matthew Wilson, Nick Johns, Olivia Arieti, Pattie Flint, Robert E. Petras, Sarah Winn, Seth Frederiksen, Sonja Johanson, Tim McLafferty, and Winston H. Plowes. Awakening by Fanni SutoThe Easter Bunny ComethDeath Churns Below by Christopher EvansFactory-Poisoned Air by Mathew WilsonRelease by Robert E. PetrasWalk This Way by Betty VillerealFresh Flesh by Olivia ArietiIf All Who'd Ever by Jason KirkEven Zombie Fear by Colin W. CampbellUndead Longing by Sarah WinnChick Band Drumsticks by David S. PointerSense of Death by Irene SmithWho's There? by Sonja JohansonAmy by David RevillaDaddy? by Pattie FlintIncoming by Adrian George NicolaeI Walked Between Them by Chris FradkinBoat by Winston H. PlowesThe End by Colin M. DrysdaleThe Honeymoon by Laura HuntleyBroken Bonds by Andrew MillerThe Undead Soul by Seth FrederiksenDead Clothing by John McCarthyWhy Zombies Dress Badly by Matt FallaizeDead Soles by Jessica McHughHunting Season by K.R. SmithI Will Not Eat Brain by Mathias JanssonZombie Beach Romance by Alyssa BlackA Better Man by Clarice by RadrickYou Don't Really Think by Tim McLafferty#First World Zombie Problems by Jennifer CourtneyLove Among The Ruins by Nick JohnsLove, Un-dead by Marie ChurchmanDate of the Dead by Cathy BryantRetake by Bruce Harris
Three year old Jessica was feeling tired all of the time. A visit to the doctor revealed that something was terribly wrong. Jessica listened intently as the doctor spoke the words diagnosis and Leukemia. Over the next three years of receiving chemotherapy, Jessica experienced many things, some of which were very difficult. However, there were some things that brought her joy such as, fun hats and an end of treatment party. But, the knowledge that God was always there with her and her mommy was, without a doubt, the thing that she had always carried with her as her life moved on beyond Leukemia.
ABOUT THE BOOK: June 1693. It has been nearly a year since Susanna Jameson's beloved grandmother, Susanna North Martin, though innocent, was hung as a witch. Mrs. Martin's namesake, despairing over the loss, is having a crisis of faith. Hoping to lift her daughter's spirits, Susanna's mother convinces her to visit their friend, Madeline Osgood. Upon Susanna's arrival, she makes the acquaintance of her elderly friend's handsome neighbor and business partner, William Gage. While surveying the beautiful, young woman, he is immediately captivated. Soon the pair's interest in each other grows. However, through no fault of his own, Mr. Gage finds himself concealing a terrible secret. An acquaintance, who is also attracted to Susanna, if given an opportunity, would eagerly reveal that secret. What will happen? Will the rival disclose William's secret in order to win Susanna for himself? What is more, will she be inspired by Madeline's unshakable faith to rekindle her own? **** ABOUT THE AUTHORS: Inspired by interesting characters and events uncovered while doing genealogical research, mother and daughter writing team, Cathy Lynn Bryant and Jessica Marie Dorman, who live in beautiful New England, have masterfully woven the stories of real people and fictional characters from the 17th century to develop this inspirational, romantic work of historical fiction. Grandmother's Namesake is the second book in the Unshakable Faith series, with the third book to be completed in 2013.
ABOUT THE BOOK: In 1635, Madeline Pike, along with nearly thirty other passengers, set sail from King's Road, Bristol, England, for New England aboard the Angel Gabriel, but just as the final leg of her journey was in sight, the ship surrendered to a fierce hurricane. Madeline was thrust into a violent ocean amidst powerful winds and rough waves as the ship sank out of sight. Just as she is about to give up hope, a handsome young man comes to her rescue. While Madeline and her rescuer attempt to deny the feelings that are developing between them, an indomitable villain, who lets nothing stand in the way of getting what he wants, decides he wants Madeline for his wife. Who will win her heart? Read Lost Love and Shipwrecked, and journey back to the 17th century, a period when life and love reflected our nation's godly heritage. Be inspired to see how, through every trial or decision Madeline faces, her faith in God remains unshakable. **** ABOUT THE AUTHORS: Inspired by interesting characters and events uncovered while doing genealogical research, mother and daughter writing team, Cathy Lynn Bryant and Jessica Marie Dorman, who live in beautiful New England, have masterfully woven the stories of real people and fictional characters from the 17th century to develop this inspirational, romantic, work of historical fiction. Lost Love and Shipwrecked is the first in the series, Unshakable Faith, with the second book to be completed in 2013.
Cathy Reeder Story By: Cathy Reeder Cathy Reeder’s Story is all about overcoming adversity, never giving up on your dreams no matter who or what comes against you and to keep putting your faith in Jesus, who never fails and who never lies. Walking in weakness, you must realize you are someone’s answer; so it’s time to get it out, dust it off, and try again. Reeder’s profound story is for all those who have given up on their dreams because someone told them no. For all those who have been rejected and didn’t get what you worked hard for and then gave up. And for all those women who get pregnant at a young age, don’t give up on your dreams.
This book guides the beginner through all the basic techniques of tatting. There are sections on choosing equipment, how to read patterns, and on understanding tatting construction. A collection of 30 patterns, suitable for all abilities, includes edgings, inserts, mats, collars, and 3-dimensional projects such as baby bootees.The patterns incorporate all the basic techniques taught in the book as well as some decorative techniques. Some patterns use drawings as well as printed instructions, and all are accompanied by a photograph of the finished product.
Holiday meals provide some of our favorite stories—we recall the Thanksgiving when the novice cook left pumpkin seeds in the pie filling, the last Christmas we had with Dad, a special Hanukkah meal or birthday party, and the way little kids put olives on each fingertip and nibble them off. Holidays meals are sometimes stressful, too. Traditionally, most of the responsibility for planning these feasts, cooking and baking, and setting a beautiful table has fallen on the shoulders of women. Mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, sisters, and daughters gather their favorite recipes and put forth their best efforts for the people they love (and sometimes for people they merely tolerate). As the women cook and bake, they share recipes and stories. Home for the Holidays: Stories and Recipes is a publication of Women Who Write, Inc., a non-profit organization based in Louisville, Kentucky. For this, our second cookbook, we asked our members and women across the state and nation to submit their favorite holiday stories and recipes. We hope you enjoy our stories and try our recipes. Happy holidays to you and yours!
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