Why do we suffer? How can I understand my suffering? Why do I have to be bruised and hurt? Where does difficulty lead me? When we are being matured, God uses many methods to achieve his goal.In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Bruised but Not Broken, by author Terry Atkinson, offers a Biblically based understanding of sickness and human suffering. He tells the story and explains the history of the bruised reed in Matthew 12:20.Through an allegory of Christian life, Terry Atk...

There is clear evidence that the quality of children's learning in school is very dependant on the style of the teacher's approach and the learning environment he or she creates. This, in turn, is a reflection of teachers own beliefs, anxieties and enthusiasms about learning, often gained through their own educational experiences. This edited volume provides a new framework for exploring teachers' views on a whole range of professional issues, for instance the nature of teaching and learni...

A VERY SHORT, very sweet, inspiring read. You can also read this in my book Romantic Short StoriesLove and romance in the serene and beautiful mountains.Jack and Rebecca are up in the beautiful mountains, to take time out to talk about their future dreams of a life together.An unexpected storm comes up out of nowhere.How will they weather this storm and life's storms to follow?This short story is about love, romance, hope and dreams of a future life ...

Just when she decided she could never be fully happy, he did something unthinkably kind and caring.A powerful, life-changing story.She yearns for the freedom and space of her earlier years, but seems impossibly trapped in her new life. Can she find a way out to live the life she loves with the man she loves?Ruth grew up on her family farm but due to tragic circumstances, she had to move to a big city to make her life there. She met the love of her life, Peter and mar...

A sweet story for all ages to help on the subject of bullying.

A London officer goes undercover to expose a plot against the CrownDover, England, 1808: Officer Alexander Moore goes undercover as a gambling gentleman to expose a high-stakes plot against the king—and he’s a master of disguise, for Johanna Langley believes him to be quite the rogue. . .until she can no longer fight against his unrelenting charm.All Johanna wants is to keep the family inn afloat, but when the rent and the hearth payment are due at the same...

A Match Made in Spell is a cozy urban fantasy filled with magical matchmaking, romance, family secrets, and a witch who can’t escape her fate.Some fates are harder to avoid than others.Raised by three faerie godmothers who throw magic around like it's biodegradable confetti, matchmaker witch Lexi Balefire has always known she's not quite normal. Plus, you can't grow up down the street from where your grandmother was turned to stone...

A woman determined to keep her estranged father out of her life, a man who wants to bring two people back together.Jaxon Cutter copes with being home from the war by befriending a homeless veteran and helping him get back on his feet. When his friend decides he wants to make amends and find a way to reach out to his estranged daughter, Jax knows he needs to try to help.Mia Kent wants nothing to do with the man she once called Dad. He left her behin...

A robot fanboy. An erotic voice actor. When love comes calling, will these opposites attract?Sato's only long-term relationship is the one he shares with his Gundam collectibles. He dreams about the kind of unconditional love his parents enjoy. If only he could break out of his shell, he might find his special someone...Outgoing playboy Aoi has sworn off relationships. He knows they only distract him from his budding voice acting career. He's earned a few l...

A pretend relationship…within a pretend relationship.Attorney Evan Stone knows every crazy stipulation in billionaire Rudy Carmichael's will. After all, he wrote it. And he's determined to make sure each one is fully met by Rudy's triplet daughters. Even if that means dating the workaholic CEO, Ava. Or pretending to at least. And even if it means resisting the so-right-for-him-she's-totally-wrong party girl, Cori.Cori's only got three things on her to do list from ...

He's a dangerous jewel thief… she's the gem expert standing in his way…Mikhail Barinov knew he F'd up, five hundred years ago. His 'one job' as part of a Russian family of imperial dragon shifters? To protect the family hoard of jewels. But a dazzling virgin—who just happened to be the Elizabeth I, the Queen of England—tricked Mikhail and stole the jewels. But now he has a chance at redemption. The jewels have been found five centuries later. The only problem is they've been turned...

This Regency romance from beloved author Sarah E. Ladd brings together a wealthy heir and a mysterious young woman as they search for secrets behind a missing a ruby. Set in the same time period as Pride and Prejudice, this is the perfect read for fans of Sarah M. Eden and Emma M. Lion.Jonathan Gilchrist never wanted to inherit Kettering Hall. A second son, he was content to work as the village apothecary. But when his brother's death made him heir just as...