Docia Myers just received the best birthday gift a girl could get: a new journal of her very own. Now, if only something exciting would happen in her life to write about!In due course, wonderful things happen for Docia as she grows to womanhood in the arms of a loving Christian family. But Docia is not a Christian, and her resistance to accept Christ as her Savior and Friend perplexes everyone around her—until God uses a series of events to reveal to Docia just how much more blesse...

"Love Me, But From Over There: A Guide to Keeping People at Arm’s Length (or Preferably, in Another Time Zone)"The ultimate handbook for commitment-phobes, emotionally stunted romantics, and anyone who breaks into a cold sweat at the phrase, “We need to talk.” ATTENTION, WALKING RED FLAG: Do you panic when someone texts, “I miss you”?Have you ghosted someone while still liking all their Instagram posts

Did I just embarrass myself? (Probably, but let’s obsess over it for 12 hours.)Welcome to the official handbook for people who replay every conversation they've ever had like it's a humiliating movie they didn’t consent to star in.If you’ve ever:✔️ Rehearsed saying “here” before roll call.✔️ Changed grocery store lines to avoid small talk.✔️ Said “you too” when a waiter told you to enjoy your meal.✔️ Sent a text, reread it 27 times, and still pan...

The First two Books in the Ester Ried Series   Ester Ried   This book is about Ester Ried, a young girl running her family’s boardinghouse largely on her own in the early 1900’s. Her mother being quite often sick, Ester has a very large share of the responsibilities. The hard work makes her irritable, and it is hard to keep her patience with the many people she must deal with daily, especially her bright young...

SOME PEOPLE WHO WENT UP TO THE TEMPLE. An elegant temple it was, this modern one of which I write—modern in all its appointments. Carpets, cushions, gas fixtures, organ, pulpit furnishings, everything everywhere betokened the presence of wealth and taste. Even the vases that adorned the marble-topped flower-stands on either side of the pulpit wore a foreign air, and in design and workmanship were unique. The subdued light that stole softly in through the stained-glass windows produced the ...

THE Formans were at breakfast, at least two of them were. The others were absorbed with the morning mail. The table was neatly spread, the aroma of coffee was in the air, and the plate of home-made cookies invited attention, but Jean, the youngest daughter, and Derrick, the son, were the only ones who paid the slightest attention to breakfast. Jean was eating grapes, and Derrick, as he reached for the fourth cookie, said: "I wonder if I am expected to eat all these." Jean giggled. "You are...

What in the world are you ever going to do with all those tidies? The speaker was a girl of sixteen—a fair, bright creature, with dancing eyes, and that alert expression which we find on the faces of those to whom the future is an interesting and exciting puzzle which they long to solve. She was watching with curious interest the absorption of her sister, who knelt before a half-packed trunk, studying the disposal of packages so as to solve that old problem, "How to get twice as much into ...

THERE was once a gentleman, it is said, who was very wealthy. He had a large family of beautiful children; and he loved his wife and sons and daughters very dearly; and daily he would have his coachman take them out to ride. Away they would go through country and city, and forest and park. But near one of the pleasant rides there was a deep chasm, and its sides were rocky and steep, so that to go too near it would be almost certain death. But the coachman would often see how very close he ...

"Ester Ried" is a work of Christian fiction that tells the story of the title character, Ester Ried, as she faces various challenges and moral dilemmas in her life. The novel explores themes of faith, personal growth, and the impact of Christian principles on daily living.Pansy's novels were widely read during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and she was known for her ability to weave religious and moral lessons into engaging narratives. Her works often targeted a predominantly Chri...

The story revolves around Tip Lewis, a young boy who discovers a lamp with an inscription that leads him on a quest for truth and understanding. As Tip grapples with the moral and spiritual lessons conveyed by the lamp, he navigates various challenges and learns valuable life lessons along the way.Isabella Alden, writing as Pansy, was known for her Christian-themed and moralistic stories aimed primarily at young readers. Her works often emphasized faith, moral values, and personal growth."...

"Divers Women" is a collection of stories that explore the lives, experiences, and challenges faced by women in various contexts and circumstances. The stories likely touch upon themes such as love, friendship, faith, and the pursuit of fulfillment and purpose in life.Isabella Macdonald Alden, who wrote under the pseudonym Pansy, was a prolific author of Christian fiction and children's literature. Her works often reflected her deeply held Christian beliefs and values, and she was known fo...

In 'Profiles,' readers are invited to traverse a rich tapestry of narratives that collectively explore the nuances of personal and societal identity. This anthology, edited by the insightful Pansy and C. M. Mrs. Livingston, encapsulates an array of literary styles—from the poignant prose of introspective reflection to dramatized vignettes steeped in cultural critique. Across its pages, the collection shines light on the diverse spectrum of human experience, challenging readers to ponder th...