Are you wondering what saying yes to following Jesus really means? Do you want to know more about Christianity but you’re not sure what, or how, to ask? Are you just beginning in a new faith in Jesus Christ?Then Start Here.Written by two authors who also know what it’s like to seek God, Start Here answers questions such as:If God is real, now what?What is the relationship between God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit?What...

God's Focus on the Fatherless is an excellent thematic study guide offering a fresh perspective to leaders of local churches who desire to be in tune with God's heart for the marginalized within our communities. God's repeated exhortations (i.e., fatherhood, brokenness, compassion, authority, relationship, presence, justice . . .) are brought to the fore in a focused study that will expand the Christian understanding of God's compassionate heart for the least among us. The principles are t...

The sun had sunk red and fiery below the edge of the waving mesa, and a full tropical moon shed its glory over the landscape, making dark and mysterious the waving fields of cane, which surrounded the whitewashed courts of the palatial hacienda. The building was brilliantly lighted within, and from it came such sounds of discordant merriment as could be produced only by a singularly inferior native orchestra. Through one of the long French windows which gave on to the veranda of the house,...

Cecil Banborough stood at one of the front windows of a club which faced on Fifth Avenue, his hands in his pockets, and a cigarette in his mouth, idly watching the varied life of the great thoroughfare. He had returned to the city that morning after a two weeks' absence in the South, and, having finished his lunch, was wondering how he could manage to put in the time till the 4:30 express left for Meadowbrook. 2 p.m., he reflected ruefully, was an hour when New York had no use and no resou...

In "His Lordship's Leopard," the story likely follows the adventures of the protagonist, who finds themselves entangled in a series of bizarre and fantastical events. The novel may begin with seemingly ordinary circumstances but quickly veers into the realm of the extraordinary.The narrative may include elements of satire and social commentary, as the protagonist encounters eccentric characters and absurd situations that challenge conventional norms and expectations. The title suggests tha...

The plot likely revolves around the amusing escapades and challenges that arise from the presence of an elephant in the lady's life and the impact it has on her social circle and surroundings. The novel may explore themes of eccentricity, societal expectations, and the bonds that form between humans and animals.Wells' writing style in "Her Ladyship's Elephant" is likely to be witty and entertaining, with a focus on clever dialogue and humorous situations. The book may appeal to readers who...

The term "parlous" means full of danger or uncertainty, suggesting that the novel delves into the complexities and challenges faced by diplomats and political figures of the time. Given the era in which it was written, the novel likely reflects contemporary concerns about international relations, political maneuvering, and the delicate balance of power between nations.Wells's narrative likely follows the lives of several key characters involved in the diplomatic corps, weaving together the...

An Ancient Child Singing: A Celebration of Verse is poetry for everyone. Inspired by the classics yet modern in content, these poems explore themes of love, loss, and the joys and mysteries of being. The collection doesn’t ever hold itself back, unafraid to listen to what each poem wants and either stretch into freeform verses or stay true to a disciplined structure. Over six sections—Passion, Pain, Being, Beasts, Birds, and Family—award-winning author Dwight David Morgan contempl...

In "Her Ladyship's Elephant," David Dwight Wells crafts an engaging historical novel that immerses readers in the intricate socio-political landscape of 19th-century British India. The narrative follows the unconventional bond between a remarkable British woman, Lady Anna, and her elephant, an enchanting metaphor for the intertwining of colonialism, compassion, and the complexities of empire. Wells's prose is characterized by its rich descriptions and an evocative tone that captures the nu...

Naaman, a successful soldier, is confronted with the greatest survival challenge of his life. Little does he realize that a power greater than the armies of Aram and Assyria will make him see the dark world he lives in a bit differently. He and his family, friends, and his military "iron ring" of trusted servants will all be helpless. Military missions are familiar, and he can trust his iron ring and his disciplined battle skills. Journey with Naaman, his wife, a Hebrew slave girl, three b...

Committed Yahweh followers are forced to navigate military might, political power, and spiritual storms in an increasingly hostile dark world. Naaman, now touched personally by the mighty hand of Yahweh, must lead his family, iron ring, and three boys in the strange walk of faith not understood in their home of Damascus. As new followers of Yahweh, they find themselves pitted against Aram's darkness, its king, soldiers, Rimmon priests, assassins, and shaman warriors. Motivated by the dark ...

In "Her Ladyship's Elephant," David Dwight Wells crafts a whimsical yet poignant narrative set in the late Victorian era, intertwining themes of imperialism, social status, and the complexities of human-animal relationships. The novel follows the eccentric journey of Lady Sarah, who defies societal norms by acquiring an elephant, symbolizing both her obsession with status and the paradoxes of colonial life. Wells employs a vivid, richly descriptive literary style that evokes the sights and...