Most people focus on pastoral ministry--the activities, programs, and outreach connected with the life of the church--when considering the work of a pastor. But one of the most important parts of a minister's job is pastoral care--activities such as compassion, healing, sustaining, guiding, and reconciling people to one another and to God. People today earnestly seek a minister who knows their names and cares about their hurts.Foundations of Pastoral Care introduces both clergy and laity to t...

Educational Toys Consisting Chiefly of Coping-Saw Problems for Children in School and the Home is a classic instructional guide designed to inspire creativity, manual dexterity, and practical skills in children through hands-on woodworking projects. Authored by Louis C. Petersen, this book offers a comprehensive collection of engaging and educational toy-making activities, primarily centered around the use of the coping saw—a versatile and accessible tool for young learners. The book provi...

"In the minds of many people, Adam, the first man, is a controversial figure. So is Eve, his wife. Together they are probably the most misunderstood couple who have ever lived on the earth."So states Elder Mark E. Petersen of the Council of the Twelve in this enlightening book. Drawing from the scriptures as well as statements of modern-day prophets and writers, he establishes the true identity of our earthly progenitors.Among the misconceptions concerning Adam is the theor...

It's time to show some ovaries.All Jules Nichols wants is a quiet life with a happy family. So with the help of her lover, she comes up with a plan to off her abusive hubby. Once he's dead, she can kick back on the insurance money. Soon, though, the baddies start lining up against her. First it's the Mob, then drug-dealing bikers, then even her wacko sister. At the same time, the Vermont State Police won't go away.There's also the little issue of that head in a box....

Katherine Fleming has lived her life without even a hint of indiscretion. So she is devastated to discover the nobleman she's engaged to has a secret he's kept from her: a wife! Suddenly Katherine's enmeshed in a scandal that has the ton buzzing—and forced to accept a most unconventional proposal from the notorious seducer Dominic Mallory, her faithless fiancé's brother… and precisely the sort of rake she has sworn to avoid!Charming and dangerously sensual, Dominic has desired the ...

Daring, beautiful, and fiercely intelligent, Emily Redgrave has always seemed to me to be invincible. But after her recent encounter with a deadly assassin, I believe it is best for both Emily and this agency if her next assignment poses less risk of harm to her nimble body.Her mission: She must do everything in her power to defend Grant Ashbury, the very powerful—and very handsome—Lord Westfield, against the nameless, faceless enemies who seek his utter destruction. Unbeknownst to...

In What the Duke Desires, Jenna Petersen launches the first installment in her passionate new romance series about the illegitimate sons of a notorious duke brought together by love and deception. The Duke of Billingham must find a proper wife and continue his family's exalted name—but the woman he desires may be the most unsuitable bride of all . . .

Natalie’s one of Frankenstein’s creations and works in a New York City morgue. So of course she needs therapy. She and her friends—er, fellow monsters—have formed the world’s most exclusive, most dysfunctional support group. What could go wrong?Undetected in the modern world and under pressure to stay that way, Natalie Grey, Dracula, Bob the Blob, and others (including the fetching wolfman Alec) meet regularly to talk about the pressures of being infamous in the Bi...

H. R. Huxtable and his column of misfits are out to save a beleaguered British outpost in central Africa—battling bloody jungle, hungry cannibals, and each other. His toad-witted captains are slaves to drink. The only female member of the expedition is on a personal crusade to stamp out celibacy. And while none of them seem to respect his authority, one of them has gone so far as to ventilate his tent with bullets, which is a bit much!We Must Save Jepson! is a satirical romp throug...

Brush up on the people, places, and events every Christian should know about with this fascinating, accessible guide. Ideal for pastors and speakers.

Beauty and her beast . . .Viscount Nicholas Stoneworth is infamous—even being mentioned in the same breath with him is enough to ruin a lady's reputation. Why, the man's spent years in London's underworld pursuing every sort of vice while parlaying his hard muscled body into fame and fortune as a fighter! With his brother's untimely death, Nicholas must assume the title and relearn the civilized ways of the ton . . . and proper Jane Fenton is more than willing to teach him everythi...

"For passion, drama and pure escapist fun, read Jenna Petersen!"—Christina Dodd, New York Times bestselling author"Jenna Petersen neatly combines equal measures of dangerous intrigue and sexy romance with exceptionally entertaining results."— Chicago TribuneThe Unclaimed Duchess is the second in popular author Jenna Petersen's passionate new series about the illegitimate sons of a notorious duke brought together by love and deception...