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Christmas is coming, and Jack Baker's finances, friends, and future are as gone as last year's holiday. One year ago, Jack Baker had it all-a beautiful family, a lucrative career, and a generous bonus to spend on the annual Baker family Christmas extravaganza. Now the Bakers are homeless, and clueless about what to do next. Amidst the holiday traditions and trappings, one family learns what is truly important when they lose all they have and find they have everything.

Frightened by cancer? Riddled with questions? Perhaps you or a loved one is battling this disease. Do you know where to turn for encouragement, comfort and support?In Her Shoes-Dancing in the Shadow of Cancer is a collection of vignettes, highlighting the stories of everyday women with everyday lives interrupted by cancer-their challenges, heartbreaks, questions and triumphs. Each devotional focuses on one aspect of their cancer journey.In these pages, you will find:•Humor•Sidebars with helpful tips•Uplifting scriptures•Encouraging prayers•Real women coping with a diagnosis of cancerCancer is hard, but you are not alone. As you cross the threshold, catching a glimpse into the lives of these women, you will find strength, inspiration and hope.

Spiritual Renewal Comes to America!In 1739 America is in a state of spiritual despair, although signs of life have appeared to some. Catherine Harrison and her father are believers, but he's desperately ill, and her mother's choice is for Catherine to marry the wealthy magistrate's son. Pastor Harrison sends his daughter to William Tennent's "Log College" with an urgent summons-"Get the German." Henry Sharp, the German, is looking for a position when Catherine shows up bearing her father's mysterious directive.At last, Henry hears, "This is the way, go in it." But the path is neither easy nor simple. He faces immediate opposition from the church, and he isn't free to pursue his affections for Catherine. When the elders force Henry to leave, George Whitefield, evangelist extraordinaire, invites him on a tour, and Catherine sees a potential relationship with Henry slip away. Just before Henry and Whitefield return to Philadelphia months later, Catherine faces a new crisis. Might she have a second chance?Morning Glory captures the spirit of the thirteen colonies during the First Great Awakening, which forever changed America and its people. Readers will recognize Whitefield, Benjamin Franklin, and Jonathan Edwards, as well as their own spiritual struggles. This is the first book in a series about revivals which shaped American history.

She must prove there's more to life than peace and more to death than dying.The One People find guidance to peace and unity in the pages of TRANQUILITY. Drethene views the methods prescribed in the book as hurtful attempts to escape their diverse ancestry. Such pain is personal, as her parents aim to conceal how different she looks from the rest of their people.Even her job keeps Drethene quiet and secluded. While working in the Academy library, she secretly reads histories used only to teach future leaders to loathe the past. Drethene is inspired by these books filled with cultural variety. When she discovers another world as part of her people's heritage, a well-established enemy is revealed, and she rises to meet the truth and save both worlds.Now Drethene must convince the One People that their lives are not as tranquil as they seem. They are being hunted and must reunite with a sister-world that has been erased from their past. If they choose to remain in the comfort of their rewritten history and false sense of peace, they will be dragged into the maelstrom they have forgotten to fear.

The Winter Queen has brought the storm … and the Abyss roams the halls of the Blood Keep.Ten days have passed since Sundragon blood was shed for a sacrifice by Raphaela Kael. Ten days since Lathan and Maxx Jandry fled the city in search of Princess Damari Kael and their niece, Noelle. Brecken Jandry, Brae's loyal husband, remains a tortured prisoner in the Kael dungeons, and no one in Sunkai is safe from Roderick and Raphaela's wrath.Damari Kael flees Sunkai with little Noelle Jandry, determined to deliver the child to the safety of the Shadow Lands, even as her own power emerges within her. The Eventide Sisters embark on a mission to join the Winter Queen. Across the land, Clea Jandry arrives in her birthplace of Molderëin where she is met with a savagery she thought long dead. Afra Malaki seeks the Creator's will and the Queen of the Woodlands prepares for battle.In the peaceful city of Quintaria, the Winter Queen grieves. But the shadows are coming for her. They carry a message for Adlae Sundragon, and they will not rest until all is revealed.

First Breath of Morning is a multi-themed book of six chapters with multiple devotionals that portray a beautiful picture of our walk with God. Themes include drawing near, growing our relationship, leaning into His love, strengthening our faith, trusting Him through every circumstance, and exalting Him in worship. The messages in First Breath of Morning will refresh your faith and renew your trust in God.

"Don't look at him, dear. He's dangerous." Isabella Bankmill seeks a husband whose character matches her list of requirements. The man must share her faith, but he must also possess a certain je ne sais quoi. The enigmatical Lord Gregory Gordon Bromby-London's newest literary sensation-certainly possesses the latter. Despite a deformed foot and alarming views on politics and religion, he attracts the ladies in droves.Haunted by his past and overwhelmed by his newfound celebrity status, Lord Bromby's obsession with his own doom leads to reckless behavior. When he is stalked by an obsessive aristocrat seeking an elopement, Bromby's friends urge him to marry a suitable lady as soon as possible. Intrigued by Isabella's convictions, and hoping to avoid further scandal, Bromby proposes to Isabella.Isabella also receives an offer of marriage from kind-hearted philanthropist, David Beringer-a man equally devoted to his faith-but she only has eyes for Lord Bromby. Blinded by his talent and good looks, Isabella convinces herself that he's not as dangerous as everyone claims. But when Bromby's world violently collides with hers, Isabella must decide once and for all who is lord of her life. God or Bromby?

Twin boys adopt a dog and its reclusive owner.Walks along the shore inspired much of Alex Caine's successful writing career. But today, he had no ambition but to romp with his dog, Bailey, and bask in the early morning sun still low on the horizon. He'd found the perfect life.Alex found himself near the row of cottages beyond the dunes and spotted a scene so unusual he removed his sunglasses for a clearer view. Rarely was anyone stirring so early in the morning, but there in the sand sat two young boys-not more than three or four years of age. Concerned for their safety, he scanned the area for adult supervision. Why are these boys out alone?Very pregnant Sarah Stuart trembled as she called the children inside. Thank God, the stranger left before she had to waddle out on the beach. Though the man appeared harmless, she refused to take a chance. A recent widow, Sarah struggled with her feelings of loss and trying to make her way with the twins on her own.They make a strange pair, Alex and Sarah, but the twins are a channel for them to find themselves and each other.

A cemetery in the middle of a hayfield, forgotten until a young boy asked the question, "Who were these people?" So starts the saga of the Catts/Crawford family-now to be remembered by all who read their story. Most people see grave stones as the end of a story, but for Billie Fulton they became the beginning of a discovery that will delight your heart. I've known Billie for years and her creativity never stops amazing me! She's an engaging story teller who weaves hope and inspiration through every page.-Jennifer Rothschild, author of Lessons I Learned in the Dark and Me, Myself and Lies, founder, Fresh Grounded Faith Events and The 4:13 Podcast.

Friends are gifts from God, but they don't always seem like presents. Thankfully, the Bible talks a lot about relationships and helps us navigate through the ones bringing either joy or challenges.At the Heart of Friendship is an expanded and enlarged version of the original women's Bible study that provides 10 lessons on different aspects of friendship. The focus is on the fascinating interactions in the Bible between Hannah and Penninah, the groom and bride of the Song of Solomon, Mary and Martha, Rachel and Leah, Ruth and Naomi, and many others. Topics cover envy, competition, conflict, mentoring, and relationships with a husband and children-and ultimately a friendship with God.With characteristic depth of questions and insightful commentary, this study in the Daughters of the King Bible Study Series includes the heart-impacting "Letter from God" at the end of each lesson. You'll find this a helpful, encouraging, and enlightening study for yourself or a group of women.

The death of her king changes Karina's life forever. Fleeing the royal house, she must leave her life behind to seek out the Armor of the Creator-to save the very people who now hunt her.Faramos, the evil warlock waiting to unleash hell, knows the Creator has already chosen his warrior, so he sends his bounty hunter to retrieve her. After Tristan abducts her, he witnesses Karina's gentle nature and strong independence, and he finds he can't complete his assignment.Together, they set out to retrieve the armor and defeat the hordes of creatures sent to destroy them. But is Tristan's heart secure as he faces certain death for defending the queen? And will Karina have the courage to become all the Creator intends her to be? Failure will condemn the world to eternal darkness.

How Much Should a Wronged Husband Forgive?Aubrey Beaumont has spent the last fifteen years in search of his runaway, drug-addicted wife. Now a respected Silver Spring pastor and chaplain, ready to give up and move on, his life takes unexpected turns when she suddenly contacts him. Terminally ill and having found faith, she begs Aubrey's forgiveness. How can he overlook her past prostitution and liaison with one of Washington's most vicious drug lords? Grateful for a chance at reconciliation, Joanna Beaumont prays that her seemingly wasted life might serve some purpose in her final days. Perhaps her testimony against her former lover's cartel will bring her the peace she craves.Joanna and Aubrey's paths will crisscross the Capital District's underworld where they discover how God weaves threads of failure into tapestries of hope.

In spite of trying to do the right thing, and he really did try to do the right thing, eleven-year-old Jase Freeman seems to sink deeper into trouble each day. He didn't mean to listen in on conversations he had no business hearing. He intended to show respect for his teachers and never question his mom … but, what's a guy to do when he knows stuff he shouldn't know, his best friend is acting like a jerk, and doing the right thing seems way too difficult? Exactly what does it mean to have his friend's back? How can he possibly be respectful when his anger spins out of control? And why is it so important to "remember who you are and whose you are"?

A Covert Rescue Mission No One Expects to Succeed--Who will survive? Special operator and "nice Jewish kid from Hawaii," Jake "Snake" Drecker, is intent on a mission across borders to eliminate a brutal terrorist cell. That they may or may not also be holding an American missionary hostage is unclear. The intelligence is sketchy, the objectives vague, and the chance of success slim. Jake's boss and old friend, Lieutenant Colonel Mike "Pancho" Sanchez, wonders at the mysterious motivation behind his best soldier's decisions--and about an equally mysterious rogue military unit that shows up at the worst moments to insert itself into their operations. That the CIA seems willing to sacrifice both Drecker's team and the hostage only adds to the mystery, forcing Pancho to dig deep to discover the truth behind the missionary's past. And time is running out as Drecker drags his team on a quixotic rescue operation into the very belly of the beast--a mission Drecker and Pancho both know they cannot survive unscathed.

Lexie Logan thought she could run from God and, like the prophet Jonah experienced a life-storm of epic proportions. As she waits to speak to an advisor, she pillows her head on her arms in the library of Kansas State University in June 2014 and wakes up in the back of a Conestoga wagon in June 1857, four years before the Civil War. Kansas is not a state, women do not have the vote, and slavery divides the nation.

Robin Hood meets Dune in a Clockwork Universe-Through the Eyes of Maid MarionMarion Ravenswood's brother is killed in a duel fighting for her honor. Their father, the Engineering Guildmaster, withdraws and refuses to speak with anyone. Marion must now save the guild's children and reclaim the family honor. She dons the persona of the Maiden of Iron to right wrongs not of her making. But will a chance encounter with the prince of thieves be an answered prayer, or will he just steal her heart and abandon them all?

A mysterious visitor, a secret parcel, and globe-trotting spiesFor the first time, I was going to see the bold, courageous, and mysterious Matt Barnes. He disappeared from civilization for years at a time. Where had he been-the Mendenhall Ice Caves in Alaska? Pharaoh's Treasury in Jordan's Petra? Wherever he had been, he suddenly reappeared. What would coax Matt Barnes to return to the civilized world? Then Matt Barnes stepped into view. Under a brimmed hat and long leathery overcoat, the superhero globetrotter was here. But Matt Barnes came and went in a single night. He disappeared again, leaving me a mysterious package-the wrapping had no name, address, or markings to show where it came from. And I quickly discovered I wasn't the only one who desperately wanted what was inside.

Does Exploring Her Past Risk the Future?For a young Mennonite woman who wants to make a difference in the world, growing up on the mission field in Haiti should be the perfect fit. But not for Callie Zimmerman. Raised by her aunt and uncle after the death of her parents, Callie works beside her aunt cooking, cleaning, and sewing each day as the men head off to serve the community. She longs to do more to alleviate the poverty and sickness that surrounds her, but tradition and her uncle forbid her.On the eve of her twenty-third birthday, struggling with hopelessness as another year passes, Callie pleads with God to open a door for her. The prayer has barely left her mouth when she finds a stack of letters with secrets about her parent's lives and their excommunication from the Mennonite church. Devastated, Callie cries herself to sleep, only to be awakened a few hours later by her uncle with the startling news that Noah Koehn has asked permission to court her. Is one of these things the answer to her prayer? Would exploring her parents' past mean losing a future with Noah? Is the exploration worth the risk?

When a door opens for Gracie Camden to leave Cape Cod and move to Manhattan as a nanny for a Juilliard drama instructor, she fully expects God to use her acting talent and launch her to stardom. She's been here been six months. What's taking him so long?Seymour Kaufman relocates to New York City from Iowa due to a shortage of mohels (circumcisers) in the tri-state Messianic congregations. Secretly, he hopes to explore a deeper relationship with Metropolitan Opera star and fellow Moldovan, Polina Zelenka. Seymour is conflicted when he meets her less complicated, widowed cousin.Meanwhile, fresh from Palm Beach, the Chief plans to cap off his short yet lucrative career as an international jewel thief with a multi-million dollar heist during the Met's gala in Polina's honor. His usual modus operandi is to work alone-but this time is different.While Seymour celebrates every closed door by believing God will open a better one, Gracie whines and wonders why God doesn't bless her plans. Gracie finally learns success is not about making it big in the Big Apple, but about living God's perfect plan for your life.

What happens when you do everything right, but life turns out all wrong? Erin Miles and Peter Kichline have made critical decisions impacting not only themselves but their families and communities. They were careful. Deliberate. And still, the outcome isn't favorable. Revolution has come to Northampton County, igniting patriots with the publication of Thomas Paine's Common Sense. Others are aflame with indignation-breaking away from Great Britain is sheer madness! Moravians and Mennonites want to avoid armed conflict at all costs. Peter is accused of dragging his heels and accepting a bribe to put the brakes on the patriots, tarnishing his sterling reputation. A far less experienced officer is chosen to command Northampton County's Flying Camp. Will Peter recapture his standing in time, or will the untested novice lead the men to battle? Will he be home for the birth of his next child? Erin has always loved teaching, so why does she feel so out of sorts? And why does one student disdain her so much he turns to threats? Her ailing parents can't be in the same room together, and her preteen son develops an aversion to school and a fondness for cell phones. Her new church and DAR chapter aren't what she's used to, and she has a misunderstanding with the man she thought just might figure into her future. Easton at the Crossroads is book three in the much-loved Easton Series about two people, two hundred years apart, joined by blood ties, parallel experiences, and a winsome town beckoning "come home."

Second Edition: Now includes Scripture-guided journal pages, more about how to know God, Guide for group studies. Whether we title these unexplainable happenings miracles, God-sightings, or some other name, people love to hear of such occurrences. Why? They increase our faith by providing evidence of the miraculous in our everyday lives and heighten awareness of God's desire to minister personally to us and through us. Unique connecting verses, defining thought, keywords, and personal challenges will help the readers go beyond the "good for her" feeling and bring each story's teaching to life in their own daily walk. Many will find comfort knowing they are not alone in hearing God's voice or direction. Others also will deepen their walk with God, gain the courage to listen for God's voice, be a noticer of others' needs, and practice hearing and answering God's call to deliver a specific answer to a specific person. Sometimes walking in faith seems risky because it means obeying even if the directions don't seem to make sense. When Abraham brought Isaac in faith up the mountain for a sacrifice, he risked all believing that God's character would not fail him. God did keep His promise and provided a lamb, and Abraham passed the test of trust and faithfulness. What do we risk daily for the Lord? These life-vignettes encourage readers that risking embarrassment is a small price for the incredible joy of seeing God work over and over again. How can YOU put hands and feet to your faith and Be The Miracle for someone else?

Aliyah-Going Home!The United Nations resolution that changed Omri Zohn's life ricocheted across America and around the world. They must activate the escape route for the last aliyah, the final return of God's chosen people to their homeland-if they can flee.When the United Nations bans Jewish emigration to Israel and the US Senate acquiesces, leading nuclear fusion and cloaking-technology scientists join in a daring escape plan. Will a modern-day Underground Railroad be able to get them out of the country before Homeland Security forces hone in and capture them?Dripping with tension, The Last Aliyah takes us to that place few want to go: What will happen to America if it "curses" the apple of God's eye, the Jews?