Coal Miners from the forties and fifties were a special kind of people. The community of the camps they lived in instilled value and culture that is lacking in todays world. The Coal Camp Kids and Teens arent kids any more. Most of them have great grandchildren. Coal Camp Kids, The End of an Era catches up with the Kids today, and tells how they are passing on their values. The process creates some amusing circumstances. As you read, find out: Who got a phone call from Jesus, why were Bonnie and Margie on a four wheeler, who told David Pittman, Thats how they do it on TV, Why was Ruby Bartley so embarrassed, who thought they might need a good talking to, what did Karen shower everyone with, who got a standing ovation, what did Billie pray for, who is afraid of a thunderstorm, who thinks they would get a rush from a tornado, what got Paula tickled on the elevator, why was Joshua splashing in the tub, and who was interested in Margies twelve string? Explore the joys and heartaches that fill our everyday lives in the West Virginia Mountains. The End of an Era completes the trilogy.
Join this, often humorous, walk down memory lane. Find out: Why an apple rolled down the Isle of the Putney church, If Ed got the point, Where Gobbler's Knob is, Who cooked Steve's duck, Where did Jody get that prize beagle, What was Jerry's surprise, Why Emma's play was canceled, How David got into such a tight situation, Why did Jesse James get kicked out of school, Who in the world is "Pampers," Why did Raymond un-quit, How come Larry's Lincoln was only a two speed, And who Sparky is. We survived, with some wonderful memories. This teenage stuff isn't always easy, but it can be great fun. Teenagers are a strange mixture of hormones, guts and uncertainty. Add in a healthy dose of orneriness, a lot of rock-and-roll, a dance step or two, a few likeminded friends and you'll get trouble enough. If however, you throw in, a little coal dust, a swimming hole, a taste of Roy's moonshine, a bunch of school skipping, some military service, red blue jeans, Judy's bottle of Listerine, and a thick layer of snow and ice, then you have real West Virginia Coal Camp trouble. To say that we grew up poor is an understatement, but don't forget, we grew up in a great country that afforded us luxuries and opportunities that make us seem very wealthy in the eyes of most of the world. For that I am very grateful. "Coal Camp Teens" weren't so different from other teens, or were they? The rich culture of the mines and the hills, blended together to fashion people who were especially strong. No one ever said that teenage years were easy. Sure there were fun times and memories that will be cherished for the rest of our lives. There were also lessons to be learned. Learning lessons is especially hard when you think you already know it all. There is nothing good about a paddling, unless you learn something from it. There is not much good that can be said about war, except when it is necessary to preserves our freedom. In much the same way, the trials and temptations that filled our teenage years are nothing to brag about, except that they made us what we are today. "Coal Camp Teens" explores the strange world of the teenager. In particular, the teenager growing up in the coal camps of Campbell's Creek, West Virginia.
The Wilsons, Dan and Nancy, were childhood neighbors and then sweethearts. Eighteen years ago, they married right after graduating high school. Now their two girls, Marilee and Mandy, are in high school, and Nancy has helped Dan buy and manage a very successful supermarket. Life is good. So why is Nancy Wilson suddenly so devastated and angry with God? Her mother, who had also helped raise Dan, taught them both to have a Jell-O Heart, but to Nancys mind, this situation is different. Her depression is overwhelming. Nightmares keep her from sleeping. She doesnt see the need to dress or brush her hair. Will she let this tragedy consume and defeat her? Why do both of her daughters end up appearing before Judge Johnson? Who does Tommy Franklin feel he can never forgive? Find out how God reaches through the bitterness and who he uses to restore this family and their community. Dans Loving (Jell-O) Heart exemplifies the sacrificial love of Jesus. You will have to read this heartwarming tale to understand how strength and joy can come from seemingly impossible circumstances. Expect to be touched deeply as you read Dans Loving Heart. You may even find yourself desiring your own Jell-O Heart. You can find all of Margies books and soon her music, including Jesus Walks in my Valleys at margiejpittman.com.
Ten-year-old Alex Cavender watches in horror as the old stone church implodes. In a world where Christians have been intimidated, to the point some already believe it is illegal to attend church, Luke Davis has the guts to stand for Jesus. In the face of bribery, blackmail, deception, church and car bombings, and even murder, he stands. Luke believes he has been called to stand against the bill the House has passed to outlaw Christianity. The Senate is deadlocked on the bill, and the vice president, John Paul Cavender, is about to break the tie. His party, with financial backing from the American Freedom Association, supports the legislation. When the slightest hint he wont vote with his party leads to the death of a family member, he realizes that no one is safe until the bill passes. Will there be a way to reverse it later, or is this the end of Christianity? Tiebreaker explores a not too distant future in which our nation is tested. How many rights, guaranteed by our Constitution, will we allow to be denied before we take a stand? The strength of family, faith, and forgiveness are weighed against greed, corruption, and bigotry.
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