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I forgive myself for what I allowed my life to become, before I was strong enough to fix me. Those who come to Lost Arrow Ranch are enchanted by the beauty around them. A world-class trout stream running through serene meadows edged by oak and maple groves, creates a peaceful experience for those building a new life. A fully functioning ranch in northern Michigan, Lost Arrow strives to create second chance opportunities for those from the toughest of backgrounds. The Payne family devotes their lives to helping others find their footing, using a traditional ranching environment and ...

Are YOU satisfied TODAY, with the position of women in the Church? Buy this book and pick up the torch of Arlene’s lifetime mission—to see, know and feel women as equals in the Church and in today’s society. Her work was pivotal in validating both the rights of women in the church and beyond. In the 1960s, Arlene stood amidst a small handful of women challenging the status quo on women’s rights in the Church culture. And, when we say a small handful, we mean it. Joan of Arc would have been proud of Arlene Swidler. Arlene spoke to women’s rights in the Church by creating the ...

No. 7 in the Olympia Brown Mysteries. Olympia accepts a winter contract in a picture-book church on Cape Cod, but someone in that idyllic setting is watching and waiting. When Olympia is trapped inside the old church along with her stalker in a killer New England blizzard, husband Frederick is too far away to help, and the police can't reach her. Olympia becomes both the hunter and the hunted, and only she or the predator will survive the night.

Laurel Nightingale wants to start again. However, after discovering a dead body shortly after arriving in the tight-knit community, she wonders if village life is as wholesome as she first thought. . . Local police are convinced the death was accidental, but Laurel suspects murder, and enlists new friend Maggie to join her quest in uncovering the truth. When a second body is found, Laurel ruffles feathers by pointing the finger at one of the locals. But, when her accusation backfires, she's left alienated and afraid.

She had never had a relationship this easy, yet so complicated. Living River Ranch, a beacon of love and commitment nurtured by Margaret, Mathew, and their devoted families, has been a haven for countless visitors over the years. Now, as the ranch evolves, it embarks on a purpose-driven expansion, responding to a higher calling to support the burgeoning aspirations of the community's next generation. The ranch's compassionate reach extends to both animals and humans in need, as well as neighboring ranches, embodying a steadfast commitment to rising up whenever there's a call for assistance....

He considered those amazing eyes that always had the power to make him feel like he was drowning in them. Tanner Creek Ranch, located in Northern Michigan overlooks majestic fields of hay and alfalfa. It has been owned by the Tanner family for generations. Once a working farm producing crops and raising cattle, it has now turned into a therapy ranch for the rehabilitation of a variety of domestic and specialized animal populations. Thea Wellesley is a successful executive who has been avoiding her struggling relationship with her father, a long-time farmer in the area.. She was contacted by...

She didn’t want to appear like some lovestruck teen, but honestly, it was exactly how she felt every time he was around. The Cross in the Woods, a cattle ranch entrusted to Rebecca as the fourth-generation steward, becomes a crucible of transformation and romance. Determined to preserve the family legacy and seeking additional revenue streams to sustain the land, Rebecca faces the harsh reality of her self-reliant, loner nature. Seeking help is a challenging endeavor for her, but her prayers are answered one by one as individuals arrive at the ranch, igniting not only the flames of ...

Dem McCoy boys are rocking Holy Rock! The young handsome, charming, debonair Khalil McCoy is the new senior pastor and his fresh out of the closet brother, Xavier, is Financial Administrator and Youth Director. The McCoy brothers have no limits or filters and set a new record for stirring up drama. Find out what’s really next for the McCoys, for Holy Rock, but especially for Dem McCoy Boys!

Taking in her lovely face and sweet smile, he knew that he would travel that road and risk everything for a chance to be here with her. The Foster family has breathed life into their ancestral farm by coaxing the beautiful land and cliff side views of Lake Michigan into a majestic golf course known as Bingham Shores. Along with a world-class golf course, the property boasts a century-old restaurant, known for romantic themes and now a mystery. An old Bible found in the restaurant’s attic reveals a treasure map connected to the former farm. As word of the map spreads and speculation of the...

Behind the polished oak doors of The Vine Church, three prayers rise to heaven. Victoria Griffith prays for her husband's attention. Mabel Babs-Jonah prays for another woman's life. And Elizabeth David-West prays that her sins won't destroy them all. At the altar stands Pastor John Griffith—a shepherd whose own flock might just lead him astray. His sermons speak of divine love, but his wife, Victoria, knows that even God's servants can forget how to love what's right in front of them. When Mabel, raw from abandonment and hungry for belonging, fixes her eyes on the good pastor, she sees ...

In a society where it seems sex is talked about everywhere but within the four walls of the church, and where it seems to be sizzling everywhere except the marriage bed, it appears we may have a problem on our hands. With her signature warmth and transparency, Joy takes on the myths and mysteries of sex and marriage within the Christian subculture.

She was so beautiful with her chocolate brown tresses messily thrown up on top of her head, a clear complexion except for that mole right below her eye that gave her face a touch of complexity. Mitch and Diane Hayworth had lived a life many would envy, full of travels, adventure, family, and so many amazing memories. Now family and friends stood upon this ground they loved so much to bear the loss of these special people that happened all too quickly. The Hayworth family is now faced with hearing the final will and testament of their beloved grandparents, expecting that their parents would ...

I don’t know if we have that many years left in these retiring bones, but I will walk them all with you,” she said, turning to run her palm along my cheek. “I love you.” Melissa, a brilliant and ambitious researcher, had made the impulsive decision to marry at a young age, just as she embarked on her first research program in Africa. However, her marriage to a driven and opportunistic man proved to be a fleeting endeavor, as he abandoned her in pursuit of a promising job opportunity elsewhere. Now, fate plays a twisted game as he resurfaces, teaching classes at the very university ...

When an archaeology dig uncovers a skeleton, Dr Laurel Nightingale finds herself drawn into another grisly mystery. The bones aren't ancient as everyone hoped, and the police confirm a killer is on the loose. Laurel, alongside her spirited best friend Maggie and history buff Albert, dives into the village's tangled web of secrets and lies. As they dig deeper, a local student winds up dead under mysterious circumstances, a charming police officer turns into an unexpected ally, and suspicion spreads through the village like wildfire.

"You are the biggest surprise I have ever received,” he whispered. The Double K Ranch is just a few minutes from the shores of Lake Michigan, nestled in the rolling woodlands of West Michigan. This majestic, yet rustic resort is a place where singles, couples, and families come to experience hiking trails, fishing, swimming, and a world-class disc golf course. Unbeknownst to guests, the ranch is also home to some challenges the owners are struggling with to keep the ranch afloat. Larisa, the middle child of the Baker family, is trying to keep her focus on the upcoming disc golf tournament...

How to connect with what’s most important in a hyperconnected world. Social media has the power to do a lot of good, but it can also get in the way of authenticity and create a sense of disillusionment. In Overliked, pastor and author Rob Singleton asks listeners to take a closer look at the optics in their lives and in the world around them. This is an audiobook about understanding how to see “likes” and “selfie” culture for what they really are and how to connect with the heart of God to build out a new way of thinking about social image.

Ex-British Army Soldier, John Carney, ran a close protection operation in Iraq for oil executives when he was asked by the family of a young Dutch woman to extract her from the collapsing Islamic State in Syria. Hearing first-hand of the shocking living hell of tricked naive young girls, many from the West, trapped, sexually abused and enslaved by ISIS, he knew only one thing - he had to get them out. Armed with AK-47s and 9mm Glocks, he launched a daring, dangerous and deadly operation to free as many as he could.

Rev. Olympia Brown has been invited to the island of Martha’s Vineyard to officiate at the wedding of a young woman she christened twenty years earlier. The groom is the eldest son of the sixth generation of the admired and respected island Adams shipbuilding family, and everyone concerned is delighted with the match. As the date approaches, everything is going according to plan...until it doesn’t. In a worst-case scenario, Mother Nature and an alienated and disillusioned childhood friend of the bride coincidentally join forces with near cataclysmic results. ... And the “Best Laid ...

In the last half of the twentieth century, an issue of debate and disagreement arose throughout Christianity concerning the role of women in the Church, regarding whether women should be allowed to serve as elders and pastors. Scripture passages were presented to attempt to prove that God had chosen men for these Church offices. And, arguments were offered in an effort to rebut these scriptures. By the close of the twentieth century, these arguments had been accepted and endorsed by the majority of the Church. Women are now regularly ordained to serve as elders and pastors in churches ...

“My brother adores you, and while he might not fully understand the depth of that now…I do.” Queensboro Bay is located on the Lake Superior shoreline and its harbor services the vast shipping industry of the Great Lakes. The Inn bequeathed to the entire Steger clan is a run down and horrid eyesore for the entire community. The family is conflicted over selling or renovating the hotel, which leads to many tense interactions as they move forward with a final decision. Is there a way to hold their family together by pursuing this dream of building a legacy at the Inn? How will setbacks ...