The bestselling biographical novel, now on audiobook!In a tiny town on the coast of Lancashire, Lily Brown is trying to hold her world together.With England in the throes of World War II, her alcoholic father a prisoner overseas, and her mother struggling to make ends meet, she is convinced marrying her wealthy suitor is the best way to take care of her family.Until a blue-eyed American soldier turns her life upside-down.Based on a true story, this beautiful...

Greatly revered by religious scholars both in her own time as well as today, St. Theresa of Avila’s words hold immense peace, wisdom, and encouragement in the walk of faith. She gives priceless guidance on such issues as prayer, connecting with God, meditation, and ultimate contentment and joy in Christ. Her included commentary on The Lord’s Prayer also brings enlightenment to the ways and desires of God. This level of closeness and genuine communion with God truly puts into proper perspec...

In the style of The Screwtape Letters, with a satire that will make you both cringe and laugh–out–loud, Natalie Brand demonstrates the havoc unleashed by careless words.Scuttlebutt (naval slang for the ship’s gossip) is the affectionate nickname given to the Tongue by the Heart, as he reprimands the Tongue for steering the whole person into catastrophe; enjoying morsels of gossip, creating smokescreens of lies. From the Bible’s teaching on speech,...

Impossibly withered lives begin to come alive, when an old miserly woman makes the self-satisfied decision to hire an individual who has the uncanny ability to find dry humor in the most ridiculous of circumstances.Marginal Madge, Always on the Edge, breathes beauty into hardships, wisdom into ignorance, and humor into the mundane. From a young girl, into adulthood, Marginal’s hardships are turned, one by one, into blessings.As life seemed to pass her by, Marginal ...

Following the footsteps introduces Taylor and their adventures at the beach. We follow Taylor through what they encounter at the beach and how they deal with being on their own, feeling lost after they wander off from their parents. You'll note that I use the pronouns they, them not he,she. This is purposeful use of pronoun writing. The character Taylor has not been given a gender as I wanted to reflect non-binary persons.

Let the truth of the cross lead you to dance!“Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow.”When was the last time you felt real gospel joy? Weighed down by guilt, shame and busyness, many of us are just getting through each day. Awareness of our lack of joy only adds to our sense of failure. We fear we’re living under the Father’s scowl. But it doesn’t have to be this way!Natalie Brand challenges our performance-based theology with the beauty a...

"What we believe about God is the single most important thing about us." This is a call to all Christians-but especially to Christian women-to engage more deeply in the joys of theology. Priscilla was a woman of sound doctrine who wasn't afraid to share what she knew with others. And this is the privilege of every believing woman: we can explore truth and revel in God's mysteries; we can live as God intended, with real spiritual strength and heartfelt praise. And we too will want to share ...

Beauty. Justice. Identity. Love. Stories. Nature. Hope. These things intrigue us, move us and prompt us to ask big questions. Could there be clues in our deepest desires that point to life’s meaning? Have You Ever Wondered? invites you on an immersive tour through the issues that matter. This book is for anyone who has looked at a landscape and contemplated why we are drawn to beauty; or wondered why we are so insatiably curious about our universe, or even for those who have simply looked ...

Have you ever felt called to create something? Have you felt that nudge that becomes a desire? Then that desire becomes ambition, and then you’re almost compelled to complete what you started? From the beginning of time, God has called His children to share the Good News. One group of individuals He especially loves to call is artists. Looking at the sweeping majesty of a fiery sunset, or the delicate perfection of a single flower, I know that God is an artist. He uses beauty to share His ...

IS THERE ANYTHING UNIQUE ABOUT BEING A WOMAN? GOD'S WORD SAYS YES! Men and women are absolutely equal in dignity. They are also significantly different. Women are only honoured (and fulfilled) when both truths are celebrated. Read this revised edition of Sharon James' God's Design for Women if you want to find out about: - The positive impact Christianity has had on women throughout history - The various waves of feminism right up to the #MeToo movement - The Bible's teaching about equalit...

In one harrowing day, Viking raiders capture Bree and her brother Devin and take them from their home in Ireland. After the young Viking prince Mikkel sets Devin free on the Irish coast far from home, Bree and Devin embark on separate journeys to courage.Readers will be captivated by the unfolding drama as Bree sails to Norway on the Viking ship and Devin travels the dangerous road home. They both must trust their all-powerful God in the midst of difficult situations.

Pam Roswell Moore had her doubts when she interviewed to be companion of the much-loved author Corrie ten Boom. Corrie's bestselling book The Hiding Place, which recounted how she and her family had hidden Jews during World War II in Holland until their betrayal and arrest by the Nazis, had launched for Corrie a worldwide ministry of travel and speaking. Awed by the spiritual challenge this companionship posed, Pam wondered how she could keep up with the energetic 83-year-old....