"Christmas at Martha’s House" is a short story in which many readers will see themselves. Martha is definitely overworked during the Christmas holidays. She allows the cares of the world to take over her life so much so that she forgets to celebrate the one true reason for Christmas.The tongue in cheek humor will have readers smiling and probably reminiscing about their own lives.

Are you looking for something different to do with your family this Advent season? Here is a brand new family devotional that also contains stories, activities, and songs to help your family remember the true reason for the season.Perfect for families with children of all ages.

The United States is a country at war. Andy Richardson sees enlistment as an opportunity to get away from the farm life he so desperately hates.During his three year enlistment in the army Andy finds out who is really is and who God is. He learns what it is to have a true relationship with the Lord. Saying he is a Christian is no longer good enough.Along with Andy’s spiritual growth is the growth of a nation - a nation that is stronger as a whole not separated.

Forgiveness is a word and a concept many people are not truly familiar with in the depths of their souls.The first stand-alone novel in the series What a Difference a Year MakesKarin is a woman with a past. About the time she thinks no one will ever know, it comes back to haunt her. The deeper she tries to push it away the more prominently it returns. Forgiveness is a word that isn't in her vocabulary as far as the people from her past are concerned. She thinks she...

Are you looking for a different kind of devotional? Well, you've found it.A lot of spiritual insight can be gleaned as we read classic literature, but please understand that all of these insights are things I thought while reading. This is in no way an analysis of the book as far as what the author was thinking or what he wanted the reader to take away from the story. I once had a reader make a comment to me about my own thoughts when I was writing one of my novels. Whatever she th...

Are you looking for a different kind of devotional? Well, you've found it.A lot of spiritual insight can be gleaned as we read classic literature, but please understand that all of these insights are things I thought while reading. This is in no way an analysis of the book as far as what the author was thinking or what he wanted the reader to take away from the story. I once had a reader make a comment to me about my own thoughts when I was writing one of my novels. Whatever she th...

The walls of Bistro 316 have heard it all.Seven women. Ryann, Kayleigh, Mackenzie, Mercedes, Zena, Paige, and Angela. Each dealing with her own personal struggle – failed marriage, death of a spouse, illness, family issues, and more. Some are looking for love, some for healing, and some for purpose in life. Satan attacks when they're down and where they are vulnerable so that they want to give up. Yet through the power of prayer and the strength that can only come from the bond of ...

Are you looking for a different kind of devotional? Well, you've found it.A lot of spiritual insight can be gleaned as we read classic literature, but please understand that all of these insights are things I thought while reading. This is in no way an analysis of the book as far as what the author was thinking or what he wanted the reader to take away from the story. I once had a reader make a comment to me about my own thoughts when I was writing one of my novels. Whatever she th...

Reading is an important part of a child's education, so are studying the Scriptures. This series of books combines both of those things. Each book in this series is developed to go with a classic work. This one is 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Read one chapter of Jules Verne's classic and the corresponding chapter in this devotional book.

After the death of her father, painfully shy and introverted Shelly finds her world turned upside down. She is forced to speak with people and she may even have to move from her comfortable apartment. Sorting through her father's possessions at his house brings back many memories, including how they would research her mom's genealogy so that in a way, she could get to know her mother's family, who are all deceased. Shelly wonders why her dad never researched his own family and she never re...

The Wind in the Willows has been a favorite book for generations. What started as some simple bedtime stories became the book we know and love today. If you're an adult, go back in time to your childhood a little bit and read The Wind in the Willows to your kids. Follow up each chapter of the classic with the corresponding chapters in this devotional companion.

It's a case of mistaken identity. Even when both boys try to convince people of their error, no one believes them. Read the book and this devotional together so your family can grow closer to each other and closer to God.