Saturday’s Christian eBooks
Winds of Change
by Jo Grafford
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Getting hired as a high school principal in her hometown is her biggest dream come true, except for one small detail – her ex runs the security team.
During her teen years, Hope Remington was the darling of Heart Lake, and Josh Hawling was…well, bad news on the rough side of town. And now she’s returning as head principal to unite their two rival high schools under one roof. She soon realizes that her biggest challenge isn’t the gangs embedded in the student body. It’s Josh, who’s somehow convinced their aging superintendent that he and his security firm partner can keep the campus safe while coaching a bunch of farm boys into a football team that’ll make the playoffs…
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(Heart Lake Series)
His Perfect Love
by Sharon K. Connell
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No one crosses Jerry Windham and gets away with it. Not even a woman as shrewd as Patricia Campbell. After uncovering this man’s dreadful secrets about women reported missing, she ran. Even two years later, she can’t get rid of the thought that he’ll never stop looking for her. He’d do anything to see her dead, or worse. Unaware of the FBI’s search for her to learn what information she might hold, she continues to hide.
A new look, a new city and job, fearful thoughts suppressed, Patricia moves on. Three new men enter this beautiful woman’s life. A persistent computer technician, a charming philanthropist, and a handsome, wealthy businessman who wants to marry her. But her fears resurface, and she wonders if she can trust any of them…
All she wants is to change and have a normal life. Will she put her trust in God? Can she survive long enough to find peace…and perfect love?
A Soldier’s Promise
by Laura Scott
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From USA Today Bestselling Author Laura Scott. Plan your escape to Crystal Lake!
Can he trust her with his secret?
Reeling from a broken engagement that resulted in a small town scandal, ER nurse Julie Crain just wants to be left alone over the Fourth of July Holiday weekend. But when single dad, Derek Ryerson and his young daughter need a place to stay to recuperate from a car accident, Julie can’t ignore their plight. She knows she needs to protect her heart, but little Lexi needs love and support.
Derek is the strong silent type, insisting on helping despite being injured. He seems too good to be true, and maybe he is. Because she soon realizes the former soldier has a secret that could tear them apart forever.
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(Crystal Lake Series)
Journeys Of Western Love
by Elaine Shields
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6 of my best-selling Western romance stories! Stories full of powerful emotions, trust and betrayal, intrigue, family values and romance that will captivate you!
Her Ray of Sunshine
Following Her True Calling
Captivated by a Heart of Gold
Liberating her Captive Heart
Her Heart’s Inevitable Fate
Mending His Wounded Heart
“Ii was so entertaining to read these six stories. This is a wonderful collection. Each book has a great group of characters, with interesting challenges, and is written in a realistic manner. I do not have many of this author’s books so it was awesome to read these stories. If you like historical westerns than this is the collection to pick up.” by Amazon Customer
Allegiance
by Lisa Phillips
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From USA Today and top ten Publishers Weekly bestselling author Lisa Phillips.
BIG CITY CRIME. SMALL TOWN HEROES.
A dead man. EMT Freya Olson has lost her faith, but not her drive to save those who need her help. When the past that her family left behind after her mother’s death shows up in Benson, Freya lands on the target list as well. But things aren’t what they seem, and Freya’s loyalty will be pushed to the limit.
A disgraced cop hiding a dangerous secret. Police Detective Lucas Westbrook has served his whole career under the shadow of his mother’s betrayal. Only his faith keeps him from crossing the line or becoming the cop everyone assumes he is. This time there’s no escaping the connection between his deepest pain and the case on his desk.
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(Benson First Responders Series)
The Forever Stone
by Gloria Repp
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The paperweight – a summons to courage . . . A new home, new love, new fears . . . and a mystery. How will she face the challenge? And what does God have in mind?
Madeleine, a young widow, is determined to break free from her paralyzing memories and controlling family. The paperweight, a gift from her father, spurs her to declare independence, and she joins her aunt’s house-restoration project in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey. Two men enter her life, bringing joy, conflict, and danger.
She’ll need courage to fight the treachery she discovers, and faith to step into a new life of promise. Can she do it?
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(The Dumont Chronicles)
Born Crucified
by Multiple Authors
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By relating the cross as essential to the life of the believer, Professor L.E. Maxwell simply and practically shows how an understanding of our identification with Christ in his death and resurrection can lead to life as it was meant to be lived. It is by living with a cross-centered perspective that we can have both victory over sin and power to serve God well.
Maxwell’s heart and vision for training up young poeple with the truth of God’s Word and the necessity of evangelism shines forth in this little book. Readers know authenticity when they read it – and Maxwell exudes it.
Who Put Jesus on the Cross?
by A. W. Tozer
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Who was ultimately responsible for sentencing Jesus to death on the cross? Can we ever be good enough for God? Do all “religious” people go to heaven?
In Who Put Jesus on the Cross? A.W. Tozer examines some of the most difficult questions of the Christian faith. His indictment of lackluster belief forms the cornerstone of his appeal as he asks the reader what it really costs to be a Christian.
Tozer inspires conviction that will have you digging deep within your heart to newly realize the meaning of Christ’s death and resurrection and discover the “Word of God as the foundation of our peace and rest.”
The Creative Gardener
by Adam Frost
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Clever ideas and imaginative solutions from BBC Gardeners’ World host Adam Frost to help you transform your garden, element by element, into a personalized dream space.
Adam shows how small plantings, design flourishes, hands-on creative projects, and simple hard landscaping projects can help transform your garden. Taking an artisan’s approach to his own garden, Adam emphasizes how you too can find inspiration and turn it into a garden feature, how to personalize your ideas – using what you already have – and upcycling. There’s something to suit everyone’s taste, space, and budget.
Friday’s Christian eBooks
Married by Monday
by Cathryn Brown
She’s a city girl. She may be in for a change.
Bella’s a Nashville wedding dress designer who loves city life. But her business is in trouble she accidentally made worse. There’s one option to save it and that involves her . . . and a small town.
Micah enjoys living in tiny Two Hearts, Tennessee, but his grandfather wants him in Nashville and has offered him two choices—get married quickly or join the family law firm. By agreeing, Micah helps his family, and receives part of his inheritance.
Bella and Micah strike a deal to get married . . . by Monday…
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(A Wedding Town Romances Series)
A Lot Like Heaven
by Kathryn Cantrell
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Sure, Destiny, match her up with a gorgeous blackmailer who brings her donuts and entices her to reevaluate her life choices…
Ex-Navy veteran Blake Keller is the world’s worst blackmailer. He came to the small town of Superstition Springs, Texas to enroll his teammate who needs immediate help with PTSD symptoms into an art therapy program, only to find it doesn’t exist yet. His mission: use his newly acquired intel about the consultant working on the project as leverage to force her to move faster. Except his special ops training never covered how to manage a pretty brunette who checks every one of his boxes and has major distraction written all over her…
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(Military Matchmaker Series)
The Easter Miracle of Love
by Lilah Rivers
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Samantha Maxfield is the perfect daughter. Working at her family’s chocolate shop brings her great joy, and her ability to brighten even the dreariest of winter days has endeared her to a beloved figure in Denver. She’s even agreeable when her parents first introduce her to the man they’ve arranged for her to marry; a wealthy, fun-loving, and impressive man of business. Despite his shady reputation, Samantha trusts that her father knows best with regard to her future husband.
However, fate has other plans for Samantha when a certain blacksmith, Cole Becker, steps into her life…
Cole is a man of few words, but his piercing blue eyes and rugged charm could leave anyone breathless…
Leaving My Father’s House
by Anne Perreault
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Some scars run so deep, they keep us from following the path of our hearts.
Petra Heinrich and her family have struggled to survive since the end of World War II, but the time has finally come for Petra to focus on her own goals. She has always put the needs of her family and farm first. Now, the talented horseback rider sets out to pursue fame and fortune as an international showjumper.
When she is overlooked for training in Germany, she fears her dreams may be thwarted. But a fortuitous meeting with a wealthy American businessman, who harbors a love for the sport, presents Petra with a new opportunity. Taking it would mean making hard choices to satisfy her ambition.
The price she must pay to rise to the top is steep. Is she willing to make the sacrifices? Will success bring Petra what her heart really longs for?
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(Defending my father’s house)
The Heroes of Eastbrooke Series (Books 1-4)
by Juliette Duncan
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This collection bundles all four romantic suspense titles in Juliette Duncan’s best-selling Heroes of Eastbrooke series into one e-book for a great value!
After twenty years, mystery still surrounds the death of Police Chief Stanley Carlton. His sons believe he was murdered.
And now, strange things are happening in the picturesque mountainside village of Eastbrooke. A teen is kidnapped. A body washes up in the river outside of town. A cult takes up residence in the mountains. The mountain pass offers a perfect smuggling route to the coast. Not just for drugs, but for weapons and human trafficking. Could these happenings all be connected to their father’s murder?
Briggleton’s Choir
by Kelsie Deschenes
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The age-old German-chasing-the-Jew tale takes a different turn in this book as the conflicts of World War II are seen through the eyes of a Nazi’s young adolescent son.
To Alfonso, it’s confusing that while he gets in trouble for bullying at school, his father then turns around and becomes a hero for shooting a group of Jews. While General Adelric sits in the seat of respect, he sends his son to a boys’ boarding school that specializes in teaching morals. Knowing nothing besides walking in his father’s footsteps, Alfonso continues to be the school bully and gets into more trouble. Then one day, he meets someone who has many things he lacks-confidence, a joy in life, faith, and an incredible voice…
How will he handle the numerous life-changing conflicts coming his way, including the fact that his new friend is a Jew wanted by the Nazis? Will Alfonso be able to stand up for what’s right for the first time in his life?
Poems
by C. S. Lewis
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A repackaged edition of the revered author’s poetry—a collection of verse that exemplifies and celebrates his breadth of knowledge, his wide-ranging interests, both spiritual and earthly, and his never-ending search to find God and understand the mysteries of the world.
Known for his fiction and philosophical nonfiction, C. S. Lewis—the great British writer, scholar, lay theologian, broadcaster, Christian apologist, and bestselling author of Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, The Chronicles of Narnia, and many other beloved classics…
Failing Forward
by John C. Maxwell
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Are some people born to achieve anything they want while others struggle? What is the real reason for their success? John C. Maxwell has the answer: The difference between average people and achieving people is their perception of and response to failure.
Most people are never prepared to deal with failure. Bestselling author John C. Maxwell says that if you are like him, you feared it, misunderstood it, and ran away from it. However, he has learned to make failure his friend, and he can teach you to do the same.
Maxwell takes a closer look at failure and reveals that the secret of moving beyond failure is to use it as a lesson and a stepping-stone.
NIV, The Books of the Bible
by Zondervan, Biblica
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Read and Engage with Scripture in a Whole New Way!
The books of the Bible are arranged in an order that helps you see the unfolding drama more easily and book introductions are included to prepare you for a more in-depth reading experience. These “invitations” tell the story behind the story, unlocking the context of the book you’re about to read. The Books of the Bible uses Scripture from the New International Version (NIV), an accurate, readable and clear translation with the goal of delivering the same Bible reading experience today that the first recipients of Scripture would have had in their native languages.
Thursday’s Christian eBooks
Faith and Family Series
by Linda Robinson
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This series is a fascinating, must-read for mothers, fathers, teenagers, and adults who love to read clean inspirational family stories. The series follows two best friends from high school to adults with families of their own. It touches on social issues and addresses parental dilemmas, while including dating, romance, and marriage.
Get all three eBooks for the price of one, or buy individual books for .99 each. Or read for free with KU membership.
Natalie’s Choices – Book 1
Natalie’s Commitments – Book 2
Natalie’s Consequences – Book 3
Cowboy’s Redemption
by April Murdock
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Charlotte Montgomery is being forced to marry a man she doesn’t love. As the heiress to her family’s fortune, they are determined that she makes an advantageous match – even if she doesn’t love him.
Her last ditch effort to find her own happiness lands her at a dude ranch in Texas. Here she’s determined to find a man who will agree to marry her on her terms. Pete Graham’s life has revolved around wooing rich women. He makes them feel special and they pay for his lifestyle. It’s a win/win…
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(Silverstone Dude Ranch Series)
Two Days Taken
by Luana Ehrlich
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Two days. That’s all it was supposed to take. But when Mylas suddenly discovers the truth, it’s no longer two days. It’s an eternity.
Private investigator Mylas Grey is anticipating photographer Whitney Engel’s visit to Washington. He’s been planning their itinerary, looking forward to spending time with her, and wondering if the spark between them will ignite into a roaring fire.
He isn’t anticipating having to do a favor for Senator Allen. However, the favor isn’t supposed to take more than two days. All he has to do is take a trip up to Baltimore, spend a couple of days investigating a matter for another senator, and then he’ll have the rest of the week to entertain Whitney.
But then . . .
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(Mylas Grey Mysteries)
The Outlaw’s Forbidden Love
by Ellen Knightley
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Amidst the unforgiving terrain of the Wild West, midwife Daisy Benton’s mission to help women takes a terrifying turn when she gets kidnapped by a notorious criminal in order to tend to his pregnant wife. As she struggles to stay safe in a world of corruption and violence, she crosses paths with a mysterious stranger who offers her hope and protection. Little does she know that this charming man is no one but the son of her own captor…
Daisy knows she should stay away, but there is something about him that makes her heart race.
Robert Fowler was raised by criminals and forced to be one for as long as he can remember. Drawn into a dark past and a dangerous present, Daisy’s arrival into his life is a reminder that there’s more to life than the violence he’s always known.
Hoping on Forgiveness
by Danae Little
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A fun-loving cowboy hiding a broken heart, his estranged wife who resurfaces in their small town, and the little girl who brings them back together.
Jordan Myers fell in love with his wife in elementary school. His love for her never changed even after a tragedy in their small town inserts the first wedge in their perfect marriage.
Caitlin Brant left her husband to protect a secret that would destroy him. With each passing day, she misses him more. She had vowed never to return to Hope Lake to keep them both from further pain, but when an unknown threat attacks her family, her dad sends her back to their safe hometown with her toddler daughter in tow…
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(Hope Lake Series)
The Cowboy’s Beauty
by Jessie Gussman
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He couldn’t face her. She was too beautiful. He’d been deformed in a farming accident years ago.
He’d managed to build a successful business on his North Dakota ranch, but clients didn’t need to see him. His sister handled the face of his company.
Until his sister took a vacation and hired an out-of-work supermodel to take her place. He couldn’t show himself to her. Although after dark he could share his love of the stars with her. But the more he hides, the more she wants to see. Can he trust her with his face? Because he’s very close to losing his heart.
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(Sweet Water Ranch Western Cowboy Series)
Like the Wind
by Robin Lee Hatcher
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A life in pieces. A hundred-year-old journal. And a chance for love to be reborn.
Olivia Ward arrived in Bethlehem Springs alone – with no job, no home, and no money – after her manipulative ex-husband used his power and wealth to destroy everything. Six years later, the peaceful life she rebuilt is once again turned upside down when she learns that her fifteen-year-old daughter, Emma, will be coming to live with her. The reunion should be a dream come true, but years of deception have driven a wedge between them. And Emma seems more interested in an old diary she discovered than reconciliation with her mother.
Why I Trust the Bible
by William D. Mounce
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A Clear Guide to Help Readers Understand Why They Can Trust the Bible
We are often told we can no longer assume that the Bible is trustworthy. From social media memes to popular scholarship, so many attacks have been launched on the believability of Scripture that many have serious questions about the Bible…
The truth is that the Bible is better attested and more defensible today than it ever has been. Questions about the Bible are perhaps the most significant challenge confronting Christian faith today, but they can be answered well and in a way which will lead to a deeper appreciation for the truth and ongoing relevance of the Bible.
Matthew: The Arrival of the King
by David Jeremiah
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Jesus is the eternal King… Follow Dr. Jeremiah through the gospel of Matthew in a chapter-by-chapter study that will help you understand what it meant to the people at the time it was written, and what it means to Christians today.
At first glance, it seems surprising that Jesus would call a man like Matthew to become one of His disciples. As a small-time tax collector, Matthew would have been despised by the Jewish people, who viewed those in the profession as traitors to Rome. But the fact that Matthew was educated, literate, and also familiar with Jewish law and customs made him the ideal candidate to not only accompany Jesus during His earthly ministry but also record all that he witnessed.
Healing Herbal Soups
by Rose Cheung, Genevieve Wong
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Healing Herbal Soups is the first book of its kind to focus on boosting immunity and weathering the seasons, by a mother-daughter, Chinese-American duo. Rose and Genevieve have been making Chinese herbal soups in their kitchens all their lives. They made broths to help their bodies adapt to the seasons, and now, for the first time, they’re translating these traditional recipes—all of which have been vetted by Dr. Shiu Hon Chiu, a preeminent TCM doctor, researcher, and professor—into English.
Wednesday’s Christian eBooks
Show Me a Marriage of Convenience
by Alexa Verde
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An ex-player cowboy with a little son, the boy’s shy plus-size aunt, and a reluctant modern marriage of convenience only the boy is excited about… A sweet, clean, wholesome romance with a happily-ever-after!
After three near-death experiences in one day – okay, maybe burning dinner and falling from a tree shouldn’t count – Kade Clark worries about his son’s future if he’s not around to protect him. The last thing he wants is for his son to become a bargaining chip between a con artist grandfather and a ruthless ex trying to get their hands on the family fortune. So Kade agrees to a crazy proposal from the woman his child adores.
But as a former foster kid, Kade learned to walk away before getting hurt. Can he now learn to stay and love?
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(Cowboy Crossing Series)
Want You With Me
by Cara Joy
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She swore never to fall for her best friend. But he’s been her rock for the last sixteen years. And recently, she can’t help but notice that the air crackles when they’re around each other.
Sanna Masterson is an ultra-independent, no-nonsense, executive whose attention to detail has helped her rise in the ranks quickly in the business world. When she gets a call asking if she could take custody of her three-year-old niece for three months, she is clueless about where to start!
Dr. Caleb Cho is best friends with Sanna and has been in love with her forever. The problem? He hasn’t found a way to tell her…
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(The Philly Doctors Series)
A Misunderstood Bride for his Unexpected Wedding
by Ava Winters
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Brand New Release from Ava Winters
From childhood foes to husband and wife. Can they find happiness in their sweet, unexpected marriage or will they linger on past mistakes?
Stella never thought she would become a mail-order bride, but her abusive uncle is becoming dangerous. Desperate for a new start, she runs back to her hometown and gets married to her childhood nemesis. Can she find true love with her husband-to-be, or will she be trapped in another unhappy situation?
Gilbert has always been the jokester, teasing Stella mercilessly in their small town in Colorado. But when tragedy strikes, he finds himself in need of a wife to help save his family’s ranch. When he sees a familiar face in town, he can’t believe it’s Stella, the girl he used to mock…
Stryker Security Force: Complete Collection
by Sara Blackard
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Bombs for breakfast? Absolutely. They’re served with high stakes danger and sizzling kisses, with a side of laugh out loud humor.
Go on an adventure with the men and women of Stryker Security Force. Just be prepared for page-flipping suspense and toe-curling romance that will keep you reading late into the night…no matter how early the alarm is.
If you like page-turning adventure, fascinating characters, and engaging stories of triumph, you’ll love Sara Blackard’s riveting security romance series.
“This series is just amazing!!! I loved how each story was it’s own, and yet there was an underlying plot connection throughout the whole series as well. I enjoyed every minute of these stories! I highly recommend them!!” by Amazon Customer
New Every Morning
by Tim Riordan
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A 31-Day Devotional on the Mercy of God
What if you could wake up every morning with a clean slate and your eyes on the possibility of a full life that honors God? Great news—you can! This 31-day devotional will help you encounter God and live in the freedom and joy of knowing Him.
It’s difficult to grasp the concept of God’s mercy, but this truth is essential to living out our faith and overcoming the weight of spiritual struggle. New Every Morning is a 31-day devotional that will:
…help you understand the biblical teaching of God’s mercy.
…relate what the Bible says about God’s mercy and compassion to your daily decisions and experiences.
…guide you in responding to God’s character and experiencing the freshness of God’s grace.
…assist you in living out your faith by reflecting the God of mercy to the world.
Allow pastor and author, Dr. Tim Riordan, to be your biblical guide as he unpacks the truth of one key aspect of God’s nature and shows how this truth can set you free.
Mercy’s Promise
by Lynn Landes
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Glenn Ward needs a miracle. His wife is dying and leaving behind twin newborn sons. He returns from the war a changed man. Guilt stains his soul, and anger is growing in his heart.
Anika Coltrane needs a miracle of her own. After burying her husband and newborn daughter on the same day, she is in a desperate situation. How will she care for her six year old daughter?
An answered prayer brings two families together. Anika agrees to become a wet-nurse for the family. Delaney needs a safe place to grow up, away from sorrow and fear. Will they find shelter with the Ward family?
Two broken-hearted families must find a way to move past the pain and choose forgiveness. Will they feed the shadows growing in their hearts or allow God to heal their wounds?
Smoke Screen
by Terri Blackstock
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One father was murdered. Another was convicted of his death. And all because their children fell in love.
Nate Beckett has spent his life fighting wildfires instead of the lies and rumors that drove him from his Colorado hometown. His mother begs him to come back now that his father has been released from prison, but it isn’t until he’s sidelined by an injury that he’s forced to return and face his past. But that means facing Brenna too…
NIV, Celebrate Recovery Study Bible
by Multiple Authors
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The NIV Celebrate Recovery Study Bible is a powerful and positive ally. This Bible is based on eight recovery principles found in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount and on the underlying Christ-centered twelve steps of the proven Celebrate Recovery program. This Bible and all of its added content lifts you up and shows you how to walk, step by attainable step, on a path of healing and liberty.
Based on the proven and successful Celebrate Recovery program developed by John Baker and Rick Warren, the NIV Celebrate Recovery Study Bible offers hope, encouragement, and, through developing a relationship with Jesus Christ, empowerment to rise above your struggles. Celebrate Recovery is a biblically-based program that helps those who are struggling by showing them the loving power of Jesus Christ through the recovery process.
Joni
by Joni Eareckson Tada, Bob Goff
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One of the most beloved Christian autobiographies of modern times, Joni highlights the unforgettable story of a young woman’s courageous struggle to find hope after a broken neck left her completely paralyzed.
On a hot July afternoon, Joni Eareckson Tada’s life was dramatically altered in a split second. A reckless dive into shallow water took an athletic young woman from health and success to life as a quadriplegic in a wheelchair. In the forty-five years since the release of this book–which has more than five million copies in print in over forty languages–Joni’s earnest struggle to find hope has resonated with millions of readers around the world. The hard-earned truths she shares in this special edition reveal the power of God’s love to transform, as well as the triumph of faith over pain and suffering.
Felt Wee Folk
by Salley Mavor
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Salley Mavor’s charming, bendable Wee Folk fairies and dolls are real show-stoppers. Learn to create your own tiny figures and accessories using wool felt, chenille stems, simple embellishments, and Salley’s new step-by-step guide. Take your work along with you anywhere—no sewing machine needed!