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Fresh off a championship medal, Jake Taylor's parents have dragged him to a middle-of-nowhere town in Colorado, far from where he wants to be. Smart and savvy, Sophie has spent the summer before her junior year of high school avidly following Jake Taylor in every article she can find, but now she sees the “truth” behind the story — he's really just a jerk. When the only thing they can see is each other's flaws, how can Jake and Sophie work together to figure out what's really been happening at the abandoned silver mine? Follow Sophie and Jake into secret tunnels as they unravel the mystery and challenge each other to become who God wants them to be.

We all have a light inside us that shines brightly and makes us who we are. Artists and athletes, dancers and dreamers, jokers and gymnasts … I want to see you shine in your own unique way. Come along with me as we celebrate your spark.Did you know that God gave you your very own spark? It's true! And no one else in the whole wide world has a spark like yours! Your spark makes your eyes twinkle and your mouth smile. It makes your feet stomp and your voice loud. It makes you excited and curious to learn new things. It lights you up from the inside, and it fills you with wonder and dreams.Your spark does all that and more. And author Lisa Leonard offers this picture book in celebration of you … and your spark! Lisa pours her heart into this book, bringing Your Spark to life with inspiring text and free-spirited illustrations. More than anything, Lisa wants you and children everywhere to know:Inside your heart there is a spark. It shines bright and true, and it's what makes you, YOU!Your Spark:Is written by social media sensation and jewelry-maker Lisa LeonardShines with the universal message of self-acceptance and is a celebration of what makes us all uniqueInspires children to shine in their own unique way

After winning Olympic silver, teen snowboarder Jake Taylor is struggling with sudden fame when he's offered a gig he can't refuse: becoming a spokesperson for a state-of-the-art athletic training facility. Training for its first competition, Jake relies on his faith to help him find ways to use his fame to help others... when athletes mysteriously start getting sabotaged one by one. Time is running out for Jake and his girlfriend, Sophie, to figure out what is going on before he is also sabotaged... or worse.

The Pilgrim's Progress is written as an epic allegorical dream. It is framed in the story of the main character, Christian, who has become distressed over the condi­tion of his soul. Christian begins an arduous journey traveling from his home in the City of Destruction toward the ultimate destination of the Celestial City. He encounters numerous traveling companions and meets harrowing obstacles before he finally achieves his goal.

Here is a collection of brilliant and poignant parables and stories, for personal reading and public use. Each offers a penetrating insight into some aspect of the human condition. They include: The Spider Who Believed in Himself: a cautionary tale for millennials.An Artist Tries to Create the World: she tries and tries again... but she still can't get it right.The Divine Call Centre: ‘Your call is important to God. Please don't hang up.'An Atheist Troubled by His Doubts: he just wishes that he had the simple faith of other atheists.

Young readers will appreciate seeing how hard work pays off as parents use the Bear's loving example to teach their own children the importance and satisfaction of a job well done—a Living Lights™ Level One I Can Read book featuring the ever-popular and beloved Berenstain Bears characters and artwork.It's clean-up day at the Bear family home. Mama and Papa Bear have asked Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear to clean out their playhouse. But soon, playing baseball sounds much more fun than sweeping and dusting.Mama and Papa Bear decide it's the perfect opportunity to teach the cubs an important life lesson: How putting in a good day's work can be fun and feel rewarding.Will the cubs skip out on their chores, or will they get back to work and accomplish what Mama and Papa asked?The Berenstain Bears Get the Job Done:Features the hand-drawn artwork of Mike Berenstain, the son of the creators of The Berenstain Bears, Stan and Jan BerenstainWill be read again and again by children ages 4 to 8 alongside their parents and grandparentsIs a welcome addition to the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series with over 13 million copies sold since 2008Is perfect for early readers, reading out loud, learning important life lessons and sparking important conversationsContinues in the much-loved footsteps of Stan and Jan Berenstain, the creators of the Berenstain Bears series of books that is approaching its 60th Anniversary

Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear teach children how to develop patience through their gardening experience. Young readers will develop an understanding of the virtues of trust and patience?in this addition to The Berenstain Bears Living Lights™ series.Join the Berenstain Bears as they explore the value of trusting in God and sowing patience in The Berenstain Bears Patience, Please. Children will discover ways to implement traditional values and share God's goodness in Zonderkidz The Berenstain Bears Living Lights™ series of books.The Berenstain Bears Patience, Please:Encourages age-appropriate discussions about patience and self-controlAn engaging story about the virtue of patience and placing things in God's handsPerfect for early readers ages 4-8, reading out loud at home or in a classroomPerfect for back-to-school reading, summer reading, birthday gifts, and holiday?gift-givingThe Berenstain Bears Living Lights™ series:Features the hand-drawn artwork of the Berenstain familyContinues in the much-loved footsteps of Stan and Jan Berenstain with the Berenstain Bears series of booksIs part of one of the bestselling children's book series ever created, with more than 250 books published and nearly 300 million copies sold to dateIs a welcome addition to the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series with over 13 million copies sold since 2008Look for additional inspirational children's picture books in The Berenstain Bears Living Lights™ series.

Young readers will understand why everyone has bad days in this addition to the Living Lights™ series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will learn about fairness as it helps even the youngest children understand that God has a plan for everything. The Berenstain Bears Why Do Good Bears Have Bad Days—part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights™ series of books—is perfect for:Early readers, ages 4-8 Reading out loud at home or in classroomsCreating honest conversations about fairness and processing feelingsThe Berenstain Bears Why Do Good Bears Have Bad Days:Features the hand-drawn artwork of the Berenstain familyContinues in the much-loved footsteps of Stan and Jan Berenstain with the Berenstain Bears series of booksIs part of one of the bestselling children's book series ever created, with more than 250 books published and nearly 300 million copies sold to dateIs a welcome addition to the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series with over 13 million copies sold since 2008

The Dead Sea Squirrels are alive!In book 2 of Mike Nawrocki's hilarious new series, the two petrified squirrels Michael brought home from Israel are awake and ready to dive into the 21st century. Turns out, the squirrels lived during the time of Jesus and love sharing the lessons they learned from his teaching in their own quirky way. Missteps and misadventures abound as Merle and Pearl help Michael and his friends confront a bully, using lessons from the Sermon on the Mount.Book #2 in the popular Christian kids'series packed with adventure and family-friendly humorCute and funny illustrations that will appeal to even the most reluctant readersYoung readers will learn about dealing with bullying in a biblical wayAlso available in a 3-pack with Squirreled Away and Nutty Study BuddiesRead all 12 Dead Sea Squirrel books and stream the animated series today on Minno!

Mike Nawrocki, co-creator of VeggieTales, is back, this time with some furry friends!In the first installment of this hilarious new chapter-book series, ten-year-old Michael and his friend Justin sneak into the Dead Sea caves near the archaeological dig where Michael's dad is working. Michael finds two 2,000-year-old squirrels petrified in sea salt. Hijinks ensue as Michael tries to bring them back to the U. S., hidden in his backpack. What Michael thinks are just cool souvenirs may turn out to be something much more! The Dead Sea Squirrels series is humorous, fun, and filled with character-building lessons.The Dead Sea Squirrels series includes:Cute and quirky illustrations that will appeal to kidsFunny plot lines that can hook even the most reluctant readersPositive messages that promote biblical valuesAlso available in a 3-pack with Boy Meets Squirrels and Nutty Study BuddiesRead all 12 Dead Sea Squirrel books and stream the animated series today on Minno!

A fairy-tale journey of intrigue and romance that reimagines the classic Pied Piper story.A plague of rats. A giant beast outside the village walls. A host of missing children. And one young woman determined to save her people.In 1424 Hamlin, Katerina faces threats from all sides. An outbreak of rats has overtaken the village, a mysterious beast is on a killing rampage of the village's children, and Katerina's evil stepfather is a dark presence inside the walls of her own home. Katerina is determined to hunt and kill the Beast of Hamlin herself before more lives are lost.When Steffan, the handsome but brash duke's son, comes to town seeking glory and reward, Katerina decides he might be the ally she's been looking for—even though the only gentle thing about him seems to be the sweet music he plays on his pipe. But there's more to Steffan than she suspects, and she finds herself drawn to him despite her misgivings.Together Katerina and Steffan must stop the enemy from stealing the children of Hamlin. But their interference might create an even worse fate for the entire village.Praise for The Piper's Pursuit“The Piper's Pursuit is a lovely tale of adventure, romance, and redemption. Kat and Steffan's righteous quest will have you rooting them on until the very satisfying end!” —LORIE LANGDON, author of Olivia Twist and the DOON seriesFull length clean fairy tale reimaginingIncludes discussion questions for book clubs

With colorful pictures and poignant text, this practical and helpful book shows children how to love their neighbors without being preachy.Maybe I Can Love My Neighbor Too is a timely and powerful book that features a young, biracial girl who asks her mother,'Who is my neighbor?'As Mom explains,'Everyone is your neighbor,'the book goes on to show multiple ways people show love throughout their urban neighborhood.Author Jennifer Grant helps children develop a worldview beyond themselves with her powerful and wise ideas around compassion, diversity, kindness, community, love, and empathy, creating an opportunity for adults to talk with children about what it really means to live out the Golden Rule. Parents, teachers and caregivers highly recommend this book and have seen behavioral changes in children after just one reading.A wonderful companion book to the award-winning Maybe God Is Like That Too, this beautiful book outlines mutual care for one another, leaving readers contemplating how they might love others in their day-to-day lives.

Now that his family has moved to California, Matthew has doubts as the holiday season approaches. Palm trees? No snow? Its all wrong.Little sister Lucy thinks everything is wonderful, but Matthew knows better. And to top it off, the sudden disappearance of his beloved dog, Jasper, settles it. This will be the worst Christmas ever.Or will it? Surprising events on Christmas Eve just might change everythingand maybe this new place can feel like home to Matthew after all.

Tessa Heyns het die perfekte lewe; haar man Altus se besighede doen goed en haar seuns is goeie kinders. Sy woon in'n pragtige huis in'n spogbuurt. Tessa het van kleins af tuin gemaak -'n groentetuin onder die wakende oog van haar pa,'n roostuin met die hulp van'n kundige ontwerper, en'n Kaapse tuin wat die seewinde kan trotseer. Haar tuin is haar stukkie hemel, haar skuilplek, die plek waar sy troos soek en kry. Die laaste tyd begin Altus se stiltes haar pla. Wie of wat sit daaragter? En beteken dit dat sy haar tuin sal moet prysgee?

À travers ce récit autobiographique illustrant les questionnements d'un jeune artiste polymorphe sud-coréen, l'auteur évoque avec poésie son amour pour la France et son parcours vers sa conversion au christianisme qui l'a mené en des lieux magiques de la chrétienté : le Mont-Saint-Michel, Lisieux, Notre-Dame de Paris en France et San Giovanni Rotondo, Monte Sant'Angelo, le monastère San Matteo in Lamis en Italie. Un pèlerinage vers le pardon et vers sa vocation d'écrivain.

Dostoevsky describes a society of superrich and very poor similar to modern day circumstances. The story highlights the tragic economic and social conditions of the common people, and the moral responsibility of human beings to respond. The story is told the eyes of a little boy left standing in freezing cold observing Christmas festivities of the rich.

'A heartwarming tale, which gives the papacy a human touch.'–Christopher Lamb, Rome correspondent, The Tablet'I give it one million stars!'—Luca, Mrs. Gilman's class, St. Margaret Mary School (Omaha, NE) Meet Margaret — the Pope's cat — in the very first book in this best-selling series by Jon M. Sweeney! This is the story of a stray born on the Via della Conciliazione in Rome, how she's adopted by the Pope, and then'rules'the Vatican from museum to floorboard! First in a new series. No one has a closer view of what's happening in the world's tiniest nation, Vatican City, than Margaret, the Pope's new cat. But she wasn't always Margaret, and she wasn't always the Pope's cat. She started out as a stray on the streets of Rome, and there are those in the Vatican who wish she'd never been allowed inside. This fun, adorable new character will appeal to all kids! Here is a cat who does what she likes regardless of what others, even someone like the Pope, expects of her—even when the Queen of England comes on a state visit! This new fiction series is intended for Catholic schools, elementary school teachers, Catholic librarians, superintendents of schools, reading specialists, educators, catechists, school principals, Catholic homeschoolers, and parents.

Five-time bestselling author Frank McKinney boldly enters the Christian romance genre with this erotic, seductively spiritual love story. The Other Thief will arouse readers and their faith, leaving them wondering which side of the cross they would choose. Francis Rose, lead singer for a meteorically popular Christian rock band, has it all—fame, fortune, family, and deep faith. With the support of his loving wife, young daughter, and Down-syndrome blessed son, he's gone from performing to an audience of 20 at his tiny Lutheran church in Keeler, Indiana, to selling out 20,000-seat arenas. His impact is global, soulful, and seemingly unstoppable. The seven deadly sins don't stand a chance against a man of Francis'character, morality, and faith. Or do they? Their alluring assault is relentless as Francis encounters each of them along his ascending path to superstardom. Will the full armor of God protect him, or will his vast talents and blessings be undone by the threats posed by a foreign and unlikely demon? Is it too late? Can he be saved? Should he be saved?

We are not promised more than today. Thus we need to live our legacy now, with focus and integrity.Ryan Westcott is ready to step into the family business, armed with a fresh MBA degree from a prestigious business school. Yet his father has other ideas. He feels Ryan needs more education—but not the kind one gets from a school. Ryan is sent to his uncle's Montana ranch to learn, in short, how to be a man. While Ryan helps his uncle build a barn, he learns life lessons about health, work, finances, education, selfessness, humility, and most important of all, love. Ryan meets the richest man in the county, only to find riches are not always counted in dollars and cents. And then there is Kayla, the pretty country lass who awakens deep feelings in Ryan he never knew he had, and challenges him to live a life of true purpose. Along the trail, Ryan meets one more person, one who will upend all else and change his life forever. There is more to life than just what we see in our limited view. Come travel the “Big Sky” country with Ryan, and find the purposeful life that awaits you. Bonus: Also included is The Rancher's Guide to Living Life on Purpose to help you reflect and discover your purpose in living.

Guy Fawkes's son must join his father's plot to kill the king in this magical retelling of the Gunpowder Plot that will sweep you back in time to a divided England where plagues turn victims to stone.In 17th-century London two forces rule the people: the color powers and the Stone Plague. Brown masks can manipulate wood. Black masks control the night. And red masks... Well, red is the color of blood.Thomas Fawkes's Color Test is upon him, and he is sure his father, the infamous Guy Fawkes, will present him with a mask and Thomas will finally bond with a color. He desperately hopes for a gray mask so he can remove the stone that has invaded his body and will ultimately take his life.But when Guy refuses to give Thomas his mask or even his presence, Thomas has no place in school or society. His only hope is to track down his father and demand a mask to regain what he's lost. But his father has other plans: to kill the king.Thomas must join forces with his father if he wants to save his own life. When his errands for the cause bring him time and again to Emma Areben, a former classmate, Thomas is exposed to a whole new brand of magic. And Emma doesn't control just one color—she controls them all.Emma wants to show Thomas the full power of color magic, but it goes against everything his father is fighting for. If Thomas sides with his father, he could save his own life—which would destroy Emma and her family. To save one, he must sacrifice the other. No matter Thomas's choice, one thing is clear: once the decision is made and the color masks have been put on, there's no turning back.Praise for Fawkes:“An imaginative, colorful tale about choosing for yourself between what's right and what others insist is the truth.” —Cynthia Hand, New York Times bestselling author of My Lady Jane“Hold on to your heart as this slow burning adventure quickly escalates into an explosion of magic, love, and the truth about loyalty.” —Mary Weber, bestselling author of the Storm Siren Trilogy and To Best the BoysFull-length young adult historical fantasyIncludes discussion questions for book clubsAlso by Nadine Brandes: Romanov and Wishtress, coming September 2022

Now younger readers can saddle up and join Winnie and her family at the Willis Wyoming Ranch!Winnie is the star of the bestselling Winnie the Horse Gentler series that sold more than half a million copies and taught kids around the world about faith, kindness, and horse training. Winnie could ride horses before she could walk, but training them is another story. In this new series, eight-year-old Winnie learns the fine art of horse gentling from her horse wrangler mom as they work together to save the family ranch.Winnie would love to be one of the popular kids, but is it worth joining in on their bullying? When her class comes to the ranch for a field trip, Winnie has to decide if she's going to stand up for her friends, both human and horse.

Inspire children to be thankful for all of God's blessings with this joyful celebration of the simple pleasures all around us. Perfect for sharing at bedtime or story time, The World Is Awake gives children (and their parents) a sense of awe and wonder at the world around them.Linsey Davis, New York Times bestselling author and Emmy Award-winning ABC News anchor, invites us to celebrate the everyday miracles that surround us in this inspiring and diverse picture book. From blooming flowers in the backyard to the roaring animals at the zoo to the breeze in the evening trees … the world is awake!Now also available as a board book, The World Is Awake:features playful and heartwarming read-aloud rhymes from Emmy Award-winning ABC News anchor Linsey Davisincludes whimsical, joy-filled illustrations from bestselling artist Lucy Flemingis a great board book for ages 0-4, preschool, kindergarten and early elementary age kidscelebrates diversity and inspires gratitude for God's blessingsmakes a wonderful gift for birthdays, Easter, and other gift-giving holidaysCelebrate your everyday blessings through The World Is Awake.Look for additional inspirational children's picture books and audio products from award-winning author Linsey Davis:Smallest Spot of a DotHow High is HeavenStay This Way ForeverOne Big HeartThe Linsey Davis Children's Audio Collection

In this 131-page sequel to For Our Good, Nathan Greene hopes to overcome his past by being placed on a new special assignment: Retrieve a witness and bring her to safety. The task seems routine, but Sydney Russell isn't what he expects, and when Nathan has to stall in delivering Sydney to the airport, he begins to feel an unprofessional, and very personal, attraction to her.Despite his feelings, Nathan is determined to complete his mission without allowing Sydney or his heart to be harmed. But Nathan's past comes back to haunt him when the drug trafficker tailing Sydney tries to blackmail Nathan: Hand Sydney over or Nathan's past indiscretions will become public knowledge.Which will prevail? Love and honor or the desire to keep his reputation intact?

Now younger readers can saddle up and join Winnie and her family at the Willis Wyoming Ranch!Winnie is the star of the bestselling Winnie the Horse Gentler series that sold more than half a million copies and taught kids around the world about faith, kindness, and horse training. Winnie could ride horses before she could walk, but training them is another story. In this new series, eight-year-old Winnie learns the fine art of horse gentling from her horse wrangler mom as they work together to save the family ranch.When Winnie's snobby classmate threatens to stop boarding his champion thoroughbred Princess at the Willis family ranch, Winnie has to come up with a tricky solution to convince him to let her stay. She learns that with God, all things are possible!

In Nighty Night and Good Night, the Nighty Nights are called upon to help their friend Ben as he falls to sleep. The cute and sleepy adventure leads the Nighty Nights to discover that a classic lullaby song does the trick to help Ben and Sleepy Puppy fall fast asleep.Founded by Michael W Smith, Nurturing StepsTM is an infant and toddler series of children's music and books with a simple mission to enliven a child's journey with hope and faith through music and storytelling.

Over 1 million sold in series!The adventure continues as Patrick and Beth end up in New York City in 1923 as inventor Nikola Tesla is embroiled in a patent conflict with fellow inventor Thomas Edison.When they step into the Imagination Station, kids experience an unforgettable journey filled with action-packed adventure to inspire their imaginations. With each book, they're whisked away with cousins Patrick and Beth to embark on a new journey around the world and back in time. This easy-to-read adventure, number 21 in the series, is the latest in the long-running successful series that has sold over 1 million books.

Join Brave Girls Faith, Hope, Glory, Gracie, and Honor as they discover how much they are loved and they learn what it means to live godly lives in their homes, schools, and communities.Faith, Hope, Glory, Gracie, and Honor are five regular girls with regular lives. They have frustrating siblings and friends who fight sometimes, even though they love each other a lot. They have strong subjects in school, but they have struggles too. They love Jesus, and sometimes they have questions about Him. They're just like you!Brave Girls Confidential is a collection of stories meant to encourage and inspire. Through tales of what it means to be brave, strong, and faithful in everyday life, the Brave Girls show young readers how exciting faith can be. With engaging stories, strengthening scriptures, and takeaway discussion points to encourage meaningful conversations, Tommy Nelson's Brave Girls Confidential has something for every girl who longs to live brave.The great content and beautiful full-color design make Tommy Nelson's Brave Girls Confidentiala wonderful gift for any young girl.

This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘We and Our Neighbors by Harriet Beecher Stowe - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)'from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of Harriet Beecher Stowe'. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Stowe includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily.eBook features: • The complete unabridged text of ‘We and Our Neighbors by Harriet Beecher Stowe - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)'• Beautifully illustrated with images related to Stowe's works • Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook • Excellent formatting of the text Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles

Ricarda und Günther Hertrich haben in bewegter Zeit zueinander gefunden und führen eine glückliche Ehe. Mit viel Liebe und in großer Treue versuchen sie, selbst kinderlos, ihren drei Pflegekindern den Weg in ein erfülltes Leben mit Christus zu zeigen: Friedhelma, das uneheliche Kind von Ricardas Jugendfreund; Alfred, den Großneffen ihrer Hausgehilfin, der im Krieg die Eltern verloren hat; Monika, das Mischlingskind, das in der Besatzungszeit zur Welt kam und dessen Mutter sich ihres Fehltritts schämt. Zunächst scheint es, als ob die gute und sorgfältige Erziehung ihre Wirkung nicht verfehlen könnte. Aber als die Kinder groß werden, ziehen Wolken am Familienhimmel auf, die sich nicht verscheuchen lassen, weder durch die Strenge des Hausvaters noch durch die Liebe Ricardas. Die Pflegekinder bringen die beiden in tiefe Anfechtung und schließlich auch in Schande. Als Tiefgebeugte lernen sie ganz neu das Leben der ihnen anvertrauten Kinder in Gottes Hand zu legen und ihm zu glauben, dass er den rechten Weg weiß. Fortsetzung zu: Du hast mein Wort Elisabeth Dreisbach (1904 - 1996) zählt zu den beliebtesten christlichen Erzählerinnen des 20. Jahrhunderts. Ihre zahlreichen Romane und Erzählungen erreichten ein Millionenpublikum. Sie schrieb spannende, glaubensfördernde und ermutigende Geschichten für alle Altersstufen. Unzählig Leserinnen und Leser bezeugen wie sehr sie die Bücher bewegt und im Glauben gestärkt haben.

Based on a true story! A 2018 ECPA Christian Book Award Finalist (New Author category). Ben and his American family live in a hungry ranch house where they are always wanting more. But then they travel far across the world to Kenya and visit the marvelous mud house where George and Mama George live. There, among the mango trees, they discover a marvelous lesson about what it's like to be full of joy instead.

This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘A Romance of Two Worlds by Marie Corelli - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)'from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of Marie Corelli'. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Corelli includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily.eBook features: • The complete unabridged text of ‘A Romance of Two Worlds by Marie Corelli - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)'• Beautifully illustrated with images related to Corelli's works • Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook • Excellent formatting of the text Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles

Kenzie Murrah is graduating mid-year with her early childhood degree. Her parents expect her to join the family chiropractic business, but Kenzie's unsure of what she wants. Her Nana Nita always said that God's Word would guide Kenzie. She doubts it...until the highlighted verses begin to follow her life much too closely.Trevor Wallen overcame an embarrassing incident in order to become a police officer in a small Tennessee town, but his reputation still hasn't fully recovered. He strives to do his best to follow Christian principles, but longs for God to bring someone into his life who shares his morals and values and will overlook his past.It seems Kenzie and Trevor might find a life together until tragedy threatens to end everything. Kenzie begins to shy away from reading the next scripture passage, for fear of what may happen, and Trevor might fall victim to the dangers of his occupation.Will Kenzie learn she can trust God's Word, and will they both get the chance for a happily ever after despite the obstacles that jeopardize their future?

Alexander Steinfeld hat einen Traum: Er will Schauspieler werden – um jeden Preis. Schon früh zieht es ihn auf die Bühne, und mit Talent, Leidenschaft und Hingabe macht er sich schnell einen Namen in der Provinz. Auch privat scheint alles perfekt: Mit seiner Frau Kerstin und ihrem gemeinsamen Sohn Sascha führt er ein erfülltes Leben. Dann kommt das große Angebot: Der renommierte Dramatiker Gerd von Drossen will ihn für die Hauptrolle in seinem neuen Stück. Eine Chance, die Steinfelds Karriere auf die nächste Stufe heben könnte – mit einer Premiere auf einer großen Bühne, einer Live-Übertragung im Fernsehen und Millionen Zuschauern. Doch das Stück ist eine direkte Provokation gegen den Glauben. In einer Schlüsselszene soll Steinfeld eine Lästerung über Jesus Christus hinausschreien – ein Moment, der als dramatischer Höhepunkt gefeiert werden soll. Steinfeld steht vor einer Entscheidung: Soll er seinen Glauben verleugnen, um den langersehnten Durchbruch zu schaffen? Er wählt die Karriere. Große Rollen, Reisen und Filme folgen, und seine Verbindung zum skeptischen, aber gefeierten Dramatiker von Drossen vertieft sich. Doch während auf der Bühne alles nach Erfolg aussieht, wird das Leben selbst zur größten Herausforderung: Sein Sohn wird lebensgefährlich krank, und auch Gerd von Drossen erhält eine niederschmetternde Diagnose – Krebs. Inmitten der Krise kehrt Steinfeld zurück zu dem, den er längst abgeschrieben hatte: Gott. Der Glaube, den er einst verriet, wird ihm in der dunkelsten Stunde zur Hoffnung. Schließlich stellt er sich seiner Vergangenheit – und seinem sterbenden Freund – mit einem mutigen Bekenntnis. Ein bewegender Roman über Erfolg, Gewissenskonflikte und die Kraft eines zweiten Anfangs.

Little Pup's wolf family is on their way to a special reunion—with lots of cousins, games, roasting marshmallows, and fun! As the young wolf thinks about different kinds of families, it's the perfect opportunity for Mama and Papa to teach their inquisitive child about the families that God brings together. Some families are big and others are small, some are led by grandparents or just one parent, and some families include adopted little ones– yet each family is truly special. Even the members of Little Pup's pack make up an important role in his family, although they sometimes pester him. Papa gently reminds his son… “We need to love the family God gave us.” A heartwarming and colorful addition to the best-selling God Gave Us series, this tale will delight young hearts and help them understand how families of all types reflect God's unconditional love.

Hello Stars is book one in the Faithgirlz series Lena in the Spotlight, written by Alena Pitts, star of The War Room and tween blogger of For Girls Like You, and cowritten with her mother, editor and author Wynter Pitts. This fiction story will appeal to young girls who have big dreams, and is a reflection of Alena's own life experiences as she reaches for the stars and keeps faith, family, and friends in balance.Hello Stars is:perfect for young fans of realistic fictionfor readers ages 8-12suited for summer reading, as a birthday or Christmas gift, or as inspirational readingIn Hello Stars, eleven-year-old Lena Daniels never thought she'd get the chance to star in a movie. Headstrong and determined, she has her life planned out to the minute. But when her best friends Savannah and Emma tell her about an audition, she knows there's nothing else in the world she'd rather do. And now that she's gotten her wish, Lena finds that being in the spotlight is harder than it sounds. Lena tackles tough choices, learns the value of perseverance, and keeps her hopes high. And she knows her faith and family will keep her feet on the ground and her eyes on the stars.If you enjoy Hello Stars, check out the other books in the Lena in the Spotlight series:Day Dreams and Movie ScreensShining Night

It's the bottom of the 9th. Bases are loaded. Your favorite player is up to bat. He swings. He hits. It's a…..grand slam! It's true, fans love a good game. And we love players that inspire us. But who inspires the players? Who do they look to for guidance? Dugout Devotions takes an inside look at several popular Major League Baseball players and their successes both on and off the diamond. Recounting personal stories about their walk with Jesus Christ, these superstars serve God and provide a great counterbalance to the negative stories about athletes. Through these daily devotions, these players will inspire you once more but this time it will be you in the batter's box. Get ready to knock the curveball out of the park for the grand slam in your spiritual life.

Auf wunderbare Weise greift Gott in das Leben eines jungen Mädchens ein. Für Lilo eröffnet sich eine neue Welt: die des christlichen Glaubens mit seinen anderen Lebensformen. Sie erlebt eine innere Umwandlung, stellt sich bewusst in die Christus-Nachfolge und wird so anderen zur entscheidenden Hilfe. Dabei lernt Lilo, der Führung Gottes nicht davonzulaufen und ihre Wünsche seinem Willen unterzuordnen. Dass nach mancherlei Verwicklungen schließlich doch ihr Herzenswunsch sich erfüllt, und sie mit Benno einen gemeinsamen Weg beginnen darf, bedeutet beiden geschenktes Glück. Elisabeth Dreisbach (1904 - 1996) zählt zu den beliebtesten christlichen Erzählerinnen des 20. Jahrhunderts. Ihre zahlreichen Romane und Erzählungen erreichten ein Millionenpublikum. Sie schrieb spannende, glaubensfördernde und ermutigende Geschichten für alle Altersstufen. Unzählig Leserinnen und Leser bezeugen wie sehr sie die Bücher bewegt und im Glauben gestärkt haben.

Day Dreams and Movie Screens is book two in the Faithgirlz series Lena in the Spotlight, written by Alena Pitts, star of The War Room and tween blogger of For Girls Like You, and cowritten with her mother, editor and author Wynter Pitts. In this fiction story that will appeal to young girls who have big dreams, Lena works to keep her feet on the ground as she deals with sisters, school, friends, and fame.Day Dreams and Movie Screens is:perfect for young fans of realistic fictionfor readers ages 8-12suited for summer reading, as a birthday or Christmas gift, or as inspirational readingIn Day Dreams and Movie Screens, eleven-year-old Lena Daniels'summer of Hollywood starlets and movie filming alongside her favorite singer, Mallory Winston, is over. School starts soon, and it seems as though life might just pick up where it left off. But just as she begins to wonder if her summer was all just a dream, her world is turned upside down when she finds out she's hitting the road on a two-week bus tour to further promote the film. While traveling across the country with Mallory and her band, Lena experiences adventures and challenges she never expected, while learning to step outside of her comfort zone and follow the path God has for her life!If you enjoy Day Dreams and Movie Screens check out the first and third books in the Lena in the Spotlight series:Hello StarsShining Night

Siegberte Streitmann, die kluge und tatkräftige Tochter eines alten Bauerngeschlechtes, gelobt ihrem einzigen Bruder vor seinem frühen Tode, das väterliche Erbe, den Eichenhof, der Familie zu erhalten. Dieses Versprechen wird ihr nicht leicht, denn es bedeutet für sie den Verzicht auf die Ausübung des Arztberufes, in dem sie die Erfüllung ihres Lebens sieht. Bald stellen sich der jungen Bäuerin ernste Schwierigkeiten in den Weg. In törichter Verblendung sucht ihre kränkliche Mutter sie zur Heirat mit dem Verwalter des Gutes zu zwingen, der seine Niedertracht hinter seinem glatten Wesen lange zu verbergen weiß. In ihrer großen Not und Einsamkeit wird ihr die Erkenntnis, dass Fleiß und Schaffenskraft nicht genügen, das Erbgut im Geiste der Ahnen zu verwalten. Tiefe Herzensfrömmigkeit und Gottverbundenheit waren es, die Siegbertes Vätern Kraft und Gnade gaben, das ihnen anvertraute Gut weise zu bewirtschaften und dem Gesinde Vorbild zu sein. Nach schweren Kämpfen gelangt auch die jetzige Herrin des Eichenhofes zu dieser Gottverbundenheit und zu einer inneren Reife, die sie befähigt, auf ihrem Posten treu auszuharren als des Erbguts Hüterin. Die Fortsetzung heißt: … und dennoch erfülltes Leben Elisabeth Dreisbach (1904 - 1996) zählt zu den beliebtesten christlichen Erzählerinnen des 20. Jahrhunderts. Ihre zahlreichen Romane und Erzählungen erreichten ein Millionenpublikum. Sie schrieb spannende, glaubensfördernde und ermutigende Geschichten für alle Altersstufen. Unzählig Leserinnen und Leser bezeugen wie sehr sie die Bücher bewegt und im Glauben gestärkt haben.

The Gates Ajar is an 1868 religious novel by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps - later Elizabeth Phelps Ward - that was immensely popular following its publication. It was the second best-selling religious novel of the 19th century. Sequels Beyond the Gates (1883) and The Gates Between (1887) were also bestsellers, and the three together are referred to as the author's'Spiritualist novels.'Mary Cabot of Homer, Massachusetts, has recently been notified of Royal Cabot's death, the brother to whom she is intensely devoted. He was a soldier,'shot dead'in the American Civil War. Their parents are deceased, and Mary is unable to find sympathy and relief from anyone—acquaintances, the church deacon, or pastor. She is losing her religious faith and increasingly despairs. She eventually turns to Winifred Forceythe, her widowed aunt who fortuitously arrives from Kansas with her daughter, Faith. Over the course of their conversations, Winifred offers an inspiring image of heaven and gradually restores her niece's faith. Winifred Forceythe dies, leaving Mary Cabot as guardian of her cousin, Faith. Mary has again found meaning in life and her outlook is joyful.

1504, Brunnendorf, GermanyEight year-old Therese longs for a home. Fatherless and living in one, small room with her mother, Therese is sent to visit her grandparents in the next town when men come to visit. She's hoping this man will be the one who marries her mother and gives them a home.But on this day, while heading to her grandparents, she stops to pick up vegetables that have fallen off a passing wagon and is accused of being a beggar and attacked with stones. Rescued by a nun from the local convent, she brings Therese to the church, where she is cared for. In the loving arms of the nun, Therese wishes she could stay.Leaving the convent for her grandparent's house, Therese is welcomed in for the first time. Again, she longs to make this her home along with her mother, but realizes that grace and forgiveness don't come easy. What must be sacrificed to see her dream come true?

Helma muss als Tochter des Besitzers von „Hotel Rosenhain“ oft zurückstehen. Ihren Eltern scheinen die Gäste wichtiger als sie selbst. Langsam aber sicher wächst ihr Hass auf „die Gäste“, die sie mit allen Mitteln zu vergraulen sucht. Helma geht bald eigene Wege. Als sie eines Tages ausrückt, scheint sich eine Katastrophe anzubahnen. In dieser verwirrenden Situation findet das einsame Mädchen eine Freundin, die ihr zuhört und für sie da ist. Elisabeth Dreisbach (1904 - 1996) zählt zu den beliebtesten christlichen Erzählerinnen des 20. Jahrhunderts. Ihre zahlreichen Romane und Erzählungen erreichten ein Millionenpublikum. Sie schrieb spannende, glaubensfördernde und ermutigende Geschichten für alle Altersstufen. Unzählig Leserinnen und Leser bezeugen wie sehr sie die Bücher bewegt und im Glauben gestärkt haben.

Unfasslich scheint es der Mutter des jungen Friedemann Honeck, dass ihr Sohn, der ihr nach dem Tode ihres Gatten wie ein tapferer Kamerad zur Seite steht, im späteren Leben Irrwege einschlägt. Doch nach qualvollem Bangen um ihn kommt sie zu der Erkenntnis, dass ihre Hauptaufgabe nur darin bestehen kann, fürbittend hinter ihm zu stehen. Auch der Sohn geht durch Zeiten innerer Not. Das Glück, das er meinte bannen zu können, scheint ihn verlassen zu haben. Sein Herz, das von Kindheit an allem Guten zugeneigt ist, wird bitter. Glaube und die Kraft der Jugendjahre entgleiten ihm. Seine junge Frau fühlt sich an seiner Seite einsam und unverstanden. Immer mehr entfernen sie sich innerlich voneinander. Selbst das ihnen geschenkte Kind kann die Not nicht überbrücken. Doch nun übernimmt ein Stärkerer die Führung. Friedemann Honeck und seine Frau finden am Sterbebett ihres Kindes nicht nur hin zu Gott, sondern auch zum Herzen der Mutter zurück. Es sind Notzeiten, durch die alle Beteiligten gehen müssen, aber auch Segens- und Offenbarungszeiten, deren Frucht unvergänglich ist. Elisabeth Dreisbach (1904 - 1996) zählt zu den beliebtesten christlichen Erzählerinnen des 20. Jahrhunderts. Ihre zahlreichen Romane und Erzählungen erreichten ein Millionenpublikum. Sie schrieb spannende, glaubensfördernde und ermutigende Geschichten für alle Altersstufen. Unzählig Leserinnen und Leser bezeugen wie sehr sie die Bücher bewegt und im Glauben gestärkt haben.

Eli Baine has sinned. Spectacularly. When he's caught using a prostitution ring, the news blasts across print and broadcast media: the son of a reality TV evangelical clan, whose Christian lifestyle is showcased regularly in Baine Family Values television episodes, is exposed as a hypocrite. Carted off to rehab, Eli chafes at being lumped in with molesters and serial adulterers. But when he escapes to visit his wife, Ruth, he finds no solace there. She can hardly bear to look at him, let alone admit him back into her life with their infant child. This sets Eli off on a hard journey toward redemption, understanding and reconciliation. His first stop is at a mainline Protestant church that embraces him with tolerance and support, but where he must endure counseling from a “she-priest” and an ultimate betrayal by someone who'd offered a helping hand. Meanwhile, Ruth herself sets out on a healing path, being counseled by a new, young pastor at her parents'fundamentalist church who offers her more than just spiritual guidance. Both Eli and Ruth wander in the wilderness of heartbreak, distrust, and eventual tragedy until they finally transform into different individuals who can see the light of hope and love in their marriage and their lives.“Fall From Grace is an engrossing portrait of Christian life in America today, spanning social and religious worlds from the evangelical to the progressive. At the same time, Fall From Grace is a convincing character study that portrays the growth of a man beyond crippling, parochial entitlement to selfless love, and the parallel emergence of his wife from self-effacing submission and naiveté to self-realization. A deeply moving examination of the struggle between compulsion and conscience; of the power of faith; and of Christian approaches to sin, hypocrisy, responsibility, remorse, forgiveness, and the true meaning of love.” Mitchell James Kaplan, award-winning author of By Fire, By Water

“This novel asks us to look at the ‘rules'we might just have to break to heal our own life... Laugh-out-loud and cry-out-loud moments.” —Patti Callahan Henry, New York Times–bestselling author of The Bookshop at Water's End Laugh-out-loud funny and unabashedly uplifting, with just the right amount of Southern sass, USA Today–bestselling author Sally Kilpatrick's wonderful novel centers on one woman's journey from an unhappy marriage to a surprising second chance... On the day Posey Love discovers that her born-again husband has been ministering to some of his flock a little too eagerly, she also learns that he's left her broke and homeless. Posey married Chad ten years ago in hopes of finding the stability her hippie mother couldn't provide. Instead she got all the trappings of security—house, car, seemingly respectable husband—at the price of her freedom. Posey's mother, Lark, accepts her daughter's return home with grace, though her sister can't resist pointing out that being a sweet Southern wife hasn't worked out as planned. And so, with the Seven Deadly Sins as a guide, Posey decides to let loose for once. Envy is easy to check off the list—Posey only has to look at her best friend's adorable baby for that. One very drunken night out takes care of gluttony. As for lust—her long-time friend, John, is suddenly becoming much more than a pal. One by one, Posey is bulldozing through her old beliefs about love, family—and what it really means to be good. And she's finding that breaking a few rules might be the perfect way to heal a heart... Praise for the writing of Sally Kilpatrick “Don't miss this quirky, fun love story. I could

Hannah is a fifteen-year-old Amish girl who lives on her family's farm in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. When her family, hit hard by the Great Depression, loses their farm, Hannah's father decides it's time for a fresh start. Destitute but inspired by grand plans and dreams of a better future west of Lancaster, he loads his family and what little they have left into their covered wagon.They settle in North Dakota, hundreds of miles from any Amish community. Hannah's mother does her best to be a good wife, supporting her husband as they try to build a new life in a wholly unfamiliar place.Things aren't going quite as Hannah's father had imagined—his visions of success are shattered by the reality that his knowledge of farming in Lancaster isn't of much use in Midwestern soil. With the fields barren and her family on the verge of starvation, Hannah decides to take matters into her own hands. She goes into town looking for a job and finds one at a cattle ranch, where she meets charismatic ranch hand Clay Jenkins.Clay is drawn to the independent, strong-willed newcomer. As they work together at the ranch, Hannah grapples with her own feelings for Clay, an English boy. Her life is more uncertain than ever. With Hannah's help, will her family get back on their feet and prosper in North Dakota? And what will happen with Clay Jenkins?

'Sie'- das sind die schon erwachsenen oder heranwachsenden Kinder von Frau Kernschmitt, die alle an ihrer Mutter hinaufschauen: Felix, der Buchhändler, der in eine angesehene Familie hineingeheiratet hat; Melanie und Ludwig, die beide ein wenig leicht veranlagt sind; Ruthild, die feinfühlige Jungdiakonisse, und Michael, an dessen Person sich das dunkle Geheimnis knüpft, das Frau Kernschmitt so sorgsam hütet. Die Not bricht nicht erst auf, als der Mann, der einmal gewaltsam in ihr Leben eingedrungen ist, wieder auf der Bildfläche erscheint, und ausgerechnet die empfindsame Ruthild wie ein Blitz von der Erkenntnis getroffen wird, dass er der Vater ihres jüngsten Bruders ist. Schon vorher, als die leichtsinnige Melanie offenbart, dass sie ein Kind unter dem Herzen trägt, das einmal keinen Vater haben wird, steigen quälende Gedanken im Herzen der Mutter auf: ob Gott die Schuld ihres Lebens so heimzahlt? Es bedarf eines längeren Urlaubs in den Schweizer Bergen und der seelsorgerlichen Gespräche mit einer einfachen Frau, dass Frau Kernschmitt getröstet und mit der Gewissheit der Vergebung wieder an ihren Platz zurückkehrt und den Menschen um sich her ein Segen sein darf. Elisabeth Dreisbach (1904 - 1996) zählt zu den beliebtesten christlichen Erzählerinnen des 20. Jahrhunderts. Ihre zahlreichen Romane und Erzählungen erreichten ein Millionenpublikum. Sie schrieb spannende, glaubensfördernde und ermutigende Geschichten für alle Altersstufen. Unzählig Leserinnen und Leser bezeugen wie sehr sie die Bücher bewegt und im Glauben gestärkt haben.

Die beliebte und lebenserfahrene Schriftstellerin lässt uns in diesem Buch an den bunten Schicksalen großer und kleiner Leute teilhaben, die ihren Weg im Laufe einiger Jahrzehnte kreuzten, deren Lust und Leid sie miterlebte und mittrug. Es sind meist schlichte Menschen, die uns begegnen, mit ihren Sorgen, Nöten und Problemen - es könnten auch die unseren sein -, und der Titel der ersten Erzählung »Große Not im Kleinen Kaufhaus« steht gewissermaßen als Thema auch über allen folgenden. Elisabeth Dreifach legt nicht nur den Finger auf wunde Stellen, sie weiß auch von wundersamer Führung und Fügung zu berichten, von Heilung und Hilfe, die denen zuteil wurde, die sich von Gott finden ließen. Elisabeth Dreisbach (1904 - 1996) zählt zu den beliebtesten christlichen Erzählerinnen des 20. Jahrhunderts. Ihre zahlreichen Romane und Erzählungen erreichten ein Millionenpublikum. Sie schrieb spannende, glaubensfördernde und ermutigende Geschichten für alle Altersstufen. Unzählig Leserinnen und Leser bezeugen wie sehr sie die Bücher bewegt und im Glauben gestärkt haben.

Jahrelang glaubt Arno Dupier sich über die Stimme seines Gewissens hinwegsetzen zu können, aber Gott stellt Wächter und Mahner an seinen Weg. Da ist seine Mutter, diese edle, stille Dulderin, gereift durch viel Leid ihres Lebens. Da ist sein Freund, Thomas Wolkius, der mit ihm das Konservatorium besucht und Musik studiert hat, dann aber umschwenkte und Pfarrer wurde, Seelsorger aus göttlicher Berufung und innerem Auftrag. Er verhilft seiner gelähmten Schwester zu einem Lebensinhalt, indem er ihr das uneheliche Kind seines Jugendfreundes bringt, das dann bei ihr eine Heimat findet. Alle warten auf die Umkehr und Heimkehr dieses jungen Mannes; auch alle anderen Menschen, die uns hier begegnen, sind erfüllt von einem großen Warten: die einen verankern sich im Vergänglichen, während sie das Glück ihres Lebens suchen, den anderen sind die Augen und das Herz für das Ewige geöffnet. Sie alle aber warten! Aufgabe des Buches ist, zu zeigen, dass das Warten nicht vergeblich sein muss, sondern dass Antwort darauf gegeben wird. Gott selbst antwortet, und aus dem Warten wird Erfüllung. Elisabeth Dreisbach (1904 - 1996) zählt zu den beliebtesten christlichen Erzählerinnen des 20. Jahrhunderts. Ihre zahlreichen Romane und Erzählungen erreichten ein Millionenpublikum. Sie schrieb spannende, glaubensfördernde und ermutigende Geschichten für alle Altersstufen. Unzählig Leserinnen und Leser bezeugen wie sehr sie die Bücher bewegt und im Glauben gestärkt haben.

Nach Jahren eines nicht immer leichten, aber erfüllten Lebens findet der frühere Missionar Braunäcker im Altenheim von Waldhügel seine Bleibe. Im gleichen Ort lebt sein langjähriger Freund, Pfarrer Seeliger. Als bekannt wird, dass des Pfarrers einzige, von ihm über alles geliebte Tochter Miriam ein Kind erwartet, bricht für den sittenstrengen Vater eine Welt zusammen. Hat Gott seiner Frau und ihm mit dem hirngeschädigten, körperlich zurückgebliebenen Sohn nicht schon genug zu tragen gegeben? Der gepeinigte Mann verschließt sich allem Zuspruch. Erst dem alten Missionar gelingt es, in liebevoller und zugleich schonungsloser Offenheit seinem Freund das Geschehen aus einem anderen Blickwinkel zu zeigen. Als dann der kleine Matthias geboren wird, nehmen ihn nicht nur Mutter und Großeltern mit Dank und Freude an - er und die junge Frau tragen auch zu Versöhnung der miteinander zerstrittenen Familie des tödlich verunglückten Verlobten von Miriam bei. Wie Gott Menschen aus der Verstrickung von Schuld und falsch verstandener Ehre herausholt und sie dann befähigt, anderen ein Zeugnis seiner Barmherzigkeit zu sein, das stellt die bekannte Autorin sehr lebensnah und überzeugend dar. Elisabeth Dreisbach (1904 - 1996) zählt zu den beliebtesten christlichen Erzählerinnen des 20. Jahrhunderts. Ihre zahlreichen Romane und Erzählungen erreichten ein Millionenpublikum. Sie schrieb spannende, glaubensfördernde und ermutigende Geschichten für alle Altersstufen. Unzählig Leserinnen und Leser bezeugen wie sehr sie die Bücher bewegt und im Glauben gestärkt haben.