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Worth the Effort

23Rd in Prairie Preacher Series

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Worth the Effort

23Rd in Prairie Preacher Series

By: P J Hoge

Johnny Standing Elk rolled his eyes and thought, This woman is a walking disaster area. Then he decided that he still had the rest of today and thirteen more to watch out for her. He made himself a heartfelt promise to never make a commitment to look out for someone again, even though this ladys brother, Brett, was a nice guy. Johnny finally had to ask her, What are you afraid of, Wednesday? Can you tell me? I can tell youre a professional woman, likely with a great career. I know it isnt any of my business why you are here or what is going on. But if it is going to affect how you treat me and everyone else, maybe we can talk about it. Okay? I give you my word. Ill keep it in total confidence. Okay? She thought over her situation. She had never been so out of control in her life. More importantly, her quandary was nowhere near remedied. She was rather certain that she could never last until Brett got back without falling apart. She could barely survive a simple day. Maybe it would better for everyone if she just left. But to do that, she would have to confide in Johnny.

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1984547623

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The Better Thing

By: PJ Hoge

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The Better Thing

By: PJ Hoge

Three days before her wedding, Autumns life fell in shambles. Emotionally distraught at Brads death, her parents felt it may be a good idea for her to visit relatives in North Dakota for a change of scenery. Her cousins became concerned about her use of tranquilizers and sleeping pills, and convinced her to get counseling. While sorting through the mysterious web surrounding Brads death, it became necessary for her and Father Landers to travel to the Deep South to investigate. There they unraveled not only the mystery of Brads life, but their own childhoods.

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1543415792

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Victoria's Nest

Sequel to Prairie Preacher

By: P.J. Hoge

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Victoria's Nest

Sequel to Prairie Preacher

By: P.J. Hoge

Victorias Nest visits the North Dakota farming community of Merton, fifteen years after Prairie Preacher. This continues the story of the Schroeder Family as Victoria becomes an adult. It is about her struggles as she tries to find her place in her family and the world. It is necessary for her to forgive and accept herself and her short comings as well as those of her family and friends. She must learn to appreciate the real meaning of her faith and the important things in her life. She deals with abortion, death and true love.

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1450263275

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9781450263276

Families! the Good, Bad and Wobbly

Fourteenth of the Prairie Preacher Series

By: PJ Hoge

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Families! the Good, Bad and Wobbly

Fourteenth of the Prairie Preacher Series

By: PJ Hoge

May of 1972 finds the folks of the Engelmann clan preparing for the long-awaited wedding of Matt Harrington and Diane Waggoner. Numerous family members from out East will be attending the event. In the past, members of both their families had shown vehement objection to the wedding; but as of late, most of those things seemed settled. They had hopes of having a fun family reunion. As the event nears, other families appear and attend the wedding. There are many characters and subplots revealing themselves before the nuptials take place. In the end, the Engelmann clan learns to value their clan even more.

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1475994087

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Rainbows and Rattlesnakes

Third in the Prairie Preacher Series

By: P J Hoge

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Rainbows and Rattlesnakes

Third in the Prairie Preacher Series

By: P J Hoge

Rainbows and Rattlesnakes is the continuing story of the Praire Preacher family. This book is about the Pastor Byron's youngest daughter, six year old Ginger. In an attempt to overcome some difficulties, she takes an action that causes her life to change dramatically. Her family rallies around her to help her overcome the tragedy and rebuild her life. In the process, they all become acquainted with a young physician, Zach Jeffries. Zach is just starting out in his career, but is hampered by the memories of a horrendous childhood. In order for him to find peace, he must face and deal with the demons that have stolen his life and almost his sanity. He must learn to put his past into perspective so that he can enjoy his present.

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146203229X

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Life in the Petunia Patch

Seventh in the Prairie Preacher Series

By: PJ Hoge

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Life in the Petunia Patch

Seventh in the Prairie Preacher Series

By: PJ Hoge

It had been an amazing year. Carl Kincaids entire life had changed. It was a far cry from that lonely Louisiana hospital room. Little did he know then, that some strangers would change his life! He was happier now than he had ever been, even though it required getting used to. Now he had a family and a pile of friends. He was stepfather to eight grown kids and all their families. Helping them face the changes in their lives while building a new life for his new wife and himself, required a lot of energy. There was always a challenge somewhere or something that made him proud, joyful or stark raving mad. He was aware he had become a petunia. It was the very thing that he had spent his life ridiculing. Now it meant a lot to Carl Kincaid, the loner who needed no one, to be the best petunia he could. Carl had never been one to settle for second place, and if he was going to have a life in a petunia patch, it would be the best Petunia Patch.

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146206888X

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The Parson’s Son

Prairie Preacher Series # 25

By: PJ Hoge

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The Parson’s Son

Prairie Preacher Series # 25

By: PJ Hoge

Miklos Sarantakis had always been a decent sort, quite religious, and believed strongly in family. He felt that family was the most important thing on earth—the love of a good wife and children. If blessed to have that, he would do anything to protect and maintain it. When his dream life was endangered, he began to make compromises to maintain his family. Then the compromises of moral standards went too far. After paying the consequences, his dream was even more diminished. Now it seemed that even having a normal life might be out of his reach. But the winter holidays, filled with families and love, renewed Mick’s desire. Would he ever have the life he craved? Or was it there, just in a different way than he had imagined?

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1984555634

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9781984555632

Trek

Studies oor die mobiliteit van die pioniersbevolking aan die Kaap (1770-1842)

By: P.J. van der Merwe

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Trek

Studies oor die mobiliteit van die pioniersbevolking aan die Kaap (1770-1842)

By: P.J. van der Merwe

Hierdie reeks van 4 historiese boeke deur P.J. van der Merwe herleef weer deur middel van digitale druk-tegnologie. Die oorpronklike boeke is geskandeer en is nou beskikbaar in druk- en PDFformaat, as 'n stel of individueel. Die ander boeke in die reeks is Die Noordwaartse Beweging van die Boere voor die Groot Trek (1770-1842) en Die Trekboer in die Geskiedenis van die Kaapkolonie (1657-1842).

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AFRICAN SUN MeDIA

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1919980776

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Noordwaartse Beweging van die Boere voor die Groot Trek (1770-1842)

By: P.J. van der Merwe

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Noordwaartse Beweging van die Boere voor die Groot Trek (1770-1842)

By: P.J. van der Merwe

Hierdie reeks van 4 historiese boeke deur P.J. van der Merwe herleef weer deur middel van digitale druk-tegnologie. Die oorpronklike boeke is geskandeer en is nou beskikbaar in druk- en PDFformaat, as 'n stel of individueel.Die ander boeke in die reeks is Die Noordwaartse Beweging van die Boere voor die Groot Trek (1770'1842) en TREK - Studies oor die Mobiliteit van die Pioniersbevolking aan die Kaap (1770'1842).

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1919980792

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Wasichu Wedding

#27 in the Prairie Preacher Series

By: PJ Hoge

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Wasichu Wedding

#27 in the Prairie Preacher Series

By: PJ Hoge

Johnny Standing Elk’s family was normal, except for his father, Joseph Standing Elk. He was an elderly full-blooded Teton Sioux, stubborn as a mule and ornery as his ailing body would allow. He was not well and hadn’t been for some time, but he was one man not about to go quietly into the hereafter. In his late seventies, he seemed determined to raise as much hell as an invalid could do before his spirit returned to the Creator. Joseph was never happy about wasichu and even less so as time went on. He was raised in the reservation era, and he initially believed that some wasichu, or white people, were greedy, selfish people, but some were good people. After Johnny’s first white wife died, her wealthy father came after Johnny. That was the final blow. He despised these awful humans and all unredeemable. As things transpired, he had no choice but to go live with Johnny. He went to his place only because of his family, but not willingly. He didn’t and wasn’t about to like it. When he learned that Johnny was going to marry another wasichu, the poor man was distraught, but would not give up. It was his duty to teach his son how to live.

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1984575678

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The Pickle Jar

Eighth in the Prairie Preacher Series

By: P. J. Hoge

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The Pickle Jar

Eighth in the Prairie Preacher Series

By: P. J. Hoge

Matt Harrington had spent most of his life feeling certain of his direction and future. Suddenly the actions of others took his life on an unexpected turn. He was unable to stop the changes, or even anticipate them! He knew he had serious decisions to make and soon, but his life was spiralling out of his control. He had to make a decision about his profession, his lovely Diane and his future even though his life had become a fl ushing torrent into the abyss. With his loyal dog, Skipper, Matt blunders through his new life, relying on his faith, family, friends and pure luck to bring him through to a final outcome with some semblence of sanity. He soon understood what Grandpa meant when he said he would end up in a Pickle Jar.

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1469738074

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Garrett

Death of a Selfish Man

By: P.J. Hoge

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Garrett

Death of a Selfish Man

By: P.J. Hoge

Garrett Cameron is a successful businessman who has built a solitary lifethat is, unti l he receives a devastati ng phone callhis son and daughter-in-law have been in a horrible car accident. Garrett has always been busy building his fortune and, as a result, has paid the ultimate price with the loss of close relationships. As his son Jack clings to life, Garrett learns that his three young grandchildren have survived the accident, but his daughter-in-law has not. Even though her mother Meg is grief stricken, she is a pillar of strength for Garrett . As Garrett and Meg lean on each other for comfort, learns that he is battling more than just grief. Meanwhile, Garrett has his own problems. He has to face the decisions he has made throughout his life time. How much of the life he had so carefully built will he have to forsake? Will this tragedy force him to face the things he has fought all his life to avoid?

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0595633978

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9780595633975

Wallpaper Paste

26Th in the Prairie Preacher Series

By: PJ Hoge

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Wallpaper Paste

26Th in the Prairie Preacher Series

By: PJ Hoge

Matt and Diane Harrington were settling into their newly married life. Diane’s past had been hampered by a dysfunctional childhood, an abusive early marriage, and physical violence at the hands of her in-laws and even her own mother. Now she had a good, happy marriage, a relationship with her brother and her wonderful friends, and a great relationship with Matt’s family. All she needed to complete her happiness was to have a child. She had been pregnant while she was married to Dean. After a beating with a fireplace poker from her then mother-in-law, Diane not only lost her infant son but sustained serious damage to her ability to have another child. Matt was supportive, and he understood her position. He told her that she was more important to him. They could adopt. He didn’t want to lose her. She had always craved to be like the other girls. To her, this was the most important thing. She wanted to fix up a nursery, talk about baby showers, and then have the pride of handing a child to her wonderful Matt. Matt was reluctant, but he relented. He knew how much it meant to her.

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1984571613

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9781984571618

Abbott Island

Prairie Preacher Series #24

By: PJ Hoge

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Abbott Island

Prairie Preacher Series #24

By: PJ Hoge

W. H. Crandall has been left as an abandoned child as an infant, and he grew up in the foster care system. When he became a teen, he migrated toward juvenile detention. Then as he was getting older, he was given the option of joining the military or going to jail. He chose the military. There he found a home of sorts and became a pilot. After the military, he and his friend Mick started a small private airline. While Mick began to put down roots, Crandall maintained his solo life. And jealously guarded his independence. Now in his late forties, his life had taken another turn. The independence had turned more into isolation, and he found he craved belonging more than ever. He had few close friends; however, after a close call with romance years before, he had decided he would be a bachelor all his life. Suddenly, the past he had put behind him was demanding his attention. It would require him doing all the things he thought he despised.

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1984554476

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Prairie Preacher

By: J. Hoge P. J. Hoge,P. J. Hoge

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Prairie Preacher

By: J. Hoge P. J. Hoge,P. J. Hoge

Prairie Preacher tells the story of a young Lutheran pastor who accepts his first call to a church in central North Dakota in 1955. Byron Ellison is assigned there for one year, at the end of which the congregation will vote to keep him on permanently. The year is full of trials and hardships for the rural church, even threatening its very existence. Pastor Ellison has much to learn about becoming an accepted member of the provincial area. He makes mistakes while helping his congregation deal with prejudices and the trials of life. He makes many good friends and at least one staunch enemy. The young man grows in faith as he is often tested. With humor and through tears, he grows in understanding about trust, forgiveness and acceptance as he shares tears and joy with his best friend and neighbors.

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1450200257

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Rainbows and Rattlesnakes

Third in the Prairie Preacher Series

By: P J Hoge

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Third in the Prairie Preacher Series

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Rats in a Sleeping Bag

By: P J Hoge

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Rats in a Sleeping Bag

By: P J Hoge

The entire group of friends in North Dakota were looking forward to the promised visit of their Caymanian friends. Schroeders had promised the teenaged boys, who were instrumental in saving their lives on the island, that they would have a great trail ride and campout on the prairies with cowboys and Indians. The solo pilot, Crandall, who lived on the Caymans, had befriended the Schroeders and had invited some of his own guests to the campout. No one knew, including the staff he invited, the reason for the invitation, but they thought it would be fun. On the way to the Dakotas, the plane was also stopping in New Orleans to pick up Father Landers twin brother and his kids. The two men had been separated as babies and were now going to become acquainted. They were all looking forward to a fun adventure.

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1984543768

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Early Harvest

Prairie Preacher #28

By: PJ Hoge

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Early Harvest

Prairie Preacher #28

By: PJ Hoge

EARLY HARVEST 28th of the Prairie Preacher Series Darrell and Jeannie had a wonderful marriage and were looking forward to the arrival of their first child later this summer. However, this summer so far had been miserable. They had lost one of their best friends, Diane Harrington, who died from a fall while expecting their first baby. Diane died, but the baby, though premature, survived. The little girl, Dana, had recently come home from the hospital. Jeannie would babysit both babies while the men worked in the fields. Dana and her daddy, Matt, lived in the same yard with Darrell and Jeannie. It had been an extremely dry year with miserly rains in the spring. The crops were drying up in the fields. Farmers had been gathering every bit of hay or grain they could find. The men were hurrying to finish the last field before the long awaited rains began. It was supposed to be heavy and last a while, so the hay or crops would be ruined if left in the field. There was a rush to get it in. All was going well, and then in early afternoon, life took another tragic turn. In a matter of minutes, life at the Jessup place would change forever.

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