Jesus is coming; Jesus comes to us at Christmas and in each day; and Jesus will come again. These are the "tidings of comfort and joy" ("God rest ye merry, gentlemen") that we proclaim throughout Advent and Christmas. Drawing on centuries of Christian tradition, Comfort and Joy draws attention to God's surprising presence and action as we prepare for Jesus' birth during Advent, rejoice at his arrival throughout the twelve days of Christmas and the day of Epiphany, and anticipate his future...

A transformative love story about two best friends who fall for each other, fall apart, and try to find their way back together in their tight-knit British-Jamaican community.South London, 1981: Daphne is the only Black girl in her class. All she wants is to keep her head down, preferably in a book. The easiest way to survive is to go unnoticed.Daphne’s attempts at invisibility are upended when a boy named Connie Small arrives from Jamaica. Connie is the op...

Christians throughout the ages have longed for a deeper, more intimate experience of Jesus' love, to connect with him in a way that is impactful, satisfying, and touches the innermost places of the heart. Many found the answer by embracing Jesus not simply as their Savior, Teacher, and Lord, but also in his biblical role as the Bridegroom of the church. This Is My Beloved helps the reader respond to the bridal love of Jesus in practical, transformative ways by offering inspiring life stori...

On a cheerful farm, one lucky turkey discovers the joy of a new Thanksgiving tradition—one without turkey on the table! Luke the Turkey is invited to join the Griffin family as they celebrate a holiday full of parades, pies, games, music, and gratitude. From leaf piles to cranberry taste tests, Luke experiences the warmth of family and friendship in his own feathery way.

Mandy Maplewood dreams of becoming the best roller skater in her neighborhood, but her clumsy moves make her the butt of every joke.Everything changes when she stumbles upon a mysterious pair of skates at a yard sale. These magical skates transform her into an unstoppable force on wheels—but there's a catch. The skates only work when Mandy embodies kindness, honesty, and bravery.From rooftop chases to solving riddles in a hidden archive, Mandy embarks on thrilling adventure...

Humble and Holy continues a centuries-old Christian tradition of setting aside time to prepare for the celebration of Jesus' birth and to anticipate his return. The Advent season of preparation then unfolds in the joy of the twelve days of Christmas and the day of Epiphany.This devotional offers daily devotions for the first Sunday of Advent (November 30, 2025) through Epiphany (January 6, 2026). These devotions explore the humble and holy in year A scripture readings (in ...

Master Social Situations Without Draining Your Energy—A Guide for Introverts Who Want to Thrive Without Faking It!Do you dread small talk, avoid networking events, or feel like socializing is an energy-draining chore? If so, you're not alone—and you're not broken. You're just an introvert navigating a world that often feels built for extroverts.This book is your practical, humorous, and insightful guide to mastering social skills without c...

"Opening it up to any random story will make you feel humbled, grateful, and best of all, not alone."—Anette Radonski, Military Spouse JD NetworkConversations are the heart of a gathering among friends.In Stories Around the Table: Laughter, Wisdom, and Strength in Military Life, military spouses, parents, children, and service members gather together to laugh, cry, lend perspective, and share personal stories from their military life experience. From...

"A wry and lighthearted journey through the seasons of family life."—W. Bruce Cameron, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Dog's PurposeApplying her wit and humor to marriage and family life, award-winning columnist Lisa Smith Molinari shares her real-life family's humorous coming of age story, from marriage through raising kids to empty nest. Written in episodes, contained in seasons, her memoir is a sitcom for book lovers!Lisa...

A revolutionary book that offers a fresh, bold approach to confronting the juvenile crime epidemic With the rise of violent crimes committed by teenagers in recent years, heated discussion has arisen over the societal factors that lead to juvenile criminality and the ways that public institutions are failing to curtail them. Now a team of experts with decades of collective hands-on experience present a book that cuts through the hype and paranoia to offer real solutions. Drawing on actual ...

Love Endures All is a novel written to encourage anyone who's been broken down to the core, who's ever hit rock bottom, who ever felt used, and never felt like they were good enough, to encourage you that God is love, and he is with you even when you feel alone like you're by yourself, remember the Lord is with you. Everything you've been through or are going through, He's with you. Everything is a test to prepare you, to mature you, to make you stronger, to allow you to walk like Jesus Ch...

Menstruation is an everyday reality for many Canadians, yet it has long been a site of inequity and at the margins of political and academic inquiry. This is changing. Over the past two decades the global menstrual equity movement has pursued a spectrum of efforts to resist the mandate of shame, secrecy, and silence and to heighten awareness of menstruation as a social and political issue.Groundbreaking in its exploration of period politics from a uniquely Canadian perspective,