Books published by Word Alive Press

Raine Hunter's family moves from Blackheart Bay, Nova Scotia to Desolation Creek in the Australian Outback, where her father begins pastoring a small church. Not long after they begin their new lives, a tragedy befalls the family.

<p><i>One moment in time can change the course of our whole lives.</i></p><p>On July 31, 1999, life as she knew it stopped for Hedy Wiebe. While she and a friend were driving on a Manitoba highway, a van ran a stop sign, and they hit the passenger side of the van head-on with enough force to send them rolling.</p> <p>Sitting in the passenger seat, Hedy suffered extreme trauma to both her body and her mind. Her injuries included broken ribs and ankles, abdominal trauma, tendon and muscle injuries. Add a closed head injury and it would take years of rehabilitation before she could truly begin to heal.</p><p>Throughout the trauma, God’s presence and the blessing of ministering angels kept Hedy’s spirit alert and vibrant. Dealing with the pain, the frustration, and the discouragement gave her a new understanding of Christ being courage deep in our hearts. </p><p><i>There’s a Place Deep inside Called Courage</i> will inspire readers in all seasons of life to seek God’s healing touch and to trust Him completely to meet every need. It is a testimony of faith to the glory of God.</p>

What if you could live in the story? What if you could meet Jesus, stand before Him as His kind, compassionate eyes search yours, and truly understand His great love for you? What if you could feel His healing touch and know your body was finally well? Author Annetta Lammers explores ten encounters with Jesus found in the gospels. Ten stories of men and women who found freedom from a lifetime of pain, guilt, and shame after meeting the Healer they'd heard so much about. Through reflection, study of the Greek, and living each story in her heart and mind, she describes in vivid detail the ten stories of these individuals who personally encountered the touch, voice, and power of The Rabbi.

<p>Ralphy is your typical North American city-living dog. He has structure and humans, but is afraid of his own bark and shadow--in fact, he's afraid of a lot of things, and because of that he struggles to find happiness.</p><p>While Ralphy is on a family trip to Panama, he is forced way out of his comfort zone. He experiences some pretty scary things, but also some beautiful and amazing things. Through his adventure, Ralphy learns to confront his fear and his bully, Grizz. He also meets some special friends along the way!</p>

<p>Do you need healing in your life?</p><p>Let’s be honest: life is difficult. Are you suffering from the loss of a loved one? Going through difficulties in a relationship? Struggling with addiction? Experiencing a health crisis? Or at the end of your financial rope? What if I told you that there is one thing that addresses all of these problems—and more?</p><p>Everyone needs the hope of healing, whether it is for emotional, physical, mental, or spiritual trials. Whatever you are going through, you first need to know how much you are truly loved and that you are never alone. Life is difficult here on earth, but God’s healing comes to those who want it. I know—I’ve experienced it.</p><p>Join me as I share my story, and the lessons that opened my heart and mind to the healing that I needed. Are you ready to start your journey to living and loving your life today? The hope of healing is here if you’re ready for it.  What you are holding is not just another book but a gift of <i>hope</i>.</p>

<p><i>“Why do I have such big feet?"</i></p><p>This is the question Tommy’s been asking his whole life. Follow along as Tommy looks for answers to his very important question. Along the way he will meet a worm, a puppy, and have a few funny tumbles along the way, but Tommy may just discover that his big feet are a special gift and are uniquely and wonderfully made.</p>

"...In an age when anxiety, depression, and suicide in children is at an all-time high, Bring Them Closer is a beacon of hope."-Leah Everson (MDiv), Public Speaker and Writer"...While there's no quick fix, or a one-size-fits-all approach, I'm convinced that the stories and principles in this book will be of great encouragement, and great help to those who read it..."-Andrew Neufeld, Registered Clinical Counsellor, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Alongside YouOur kids are not okay.The children and youth mental health crisis is at an all-time high. Anxiety and depression are skyrocketing. Over the last ten years, there has been a 55% increase in the hospitalization of children and youth due to mental health concerns, and many parents are at a loss for how to deal with some of the issues their children are struggling with. In Bring Them Closer, author Connie Jakab shares her own experiences with her son, who went from being hospitalized due to suicidal threats at the tender age of eight, to overcoming his anxiety and depression. She digs deeper into questions like: What does the idea "you never send the hurting away; you bring them closer" really look like?How do we create a connection with our children, so they live healed and whole? How do we see our children free of anxiety, depression, and behavioural issues? Bring Them Closer will provide parents with tools that can help their families deal with the challenges of parenting a child who deals with mental health difficulties as well as offer some preventive measures that can keep them from happening in the first place.

Do you remember how you felt when you received a gift you really wanted? A visit from Grandpa Joe, who's carrying a very special gift, starts off a day full of adventure for Jaylen! Jaylen is very happy and thankful to his grandpa for this special gift. As they walk down the street together, Jaylen can't stop talking about it. But then disaster strikes, and Jaylen nearly loses his cherished present. Join Grandpa Joe and Jaylen as they meet some very special heroes, and Jaylen gets two very special hats!

<p>Have you ever felt like your faith was being tested? Have you ever experienced the death of a loved one? The book of Ruth, found in the Old Testament, is a moving story of a sad tragedy followed by an unrelenting commitment, both human and divine. Ruth’s sadness is followed by hope deferred, yet undeterred.</p><p><i>Being Ruth</i> takes a closer pastoral perspective on the shape of human expressions and relationships, the significance of names, and the consequences of men dying childless. We see Ruth, the committed daughter-in-law to Naomi, responding with grace during a difficult time in life. Although this is not your typical love story, as you allow the Scriptures to speak you’ll find a beautifully enchanting story.</p>