New Religious

As they silently make their way through the trees to the hidden refuge that Thomas Dyersen once found need of for his family centuries ago, Sara Merryn is grateful for its existence as the silence of the night erupts with the sounds that she has long buried in her memories.Storm Tide continues the ongoing story of family, friends, and strangers who come together at a time when the unknown is their greatest enemy…and their hidden sanctuary is their greatest defense. No matter that they have planned for this moment since the storm that first brought them together, and the siege of lawless ...

Scrap quilts, bridal gowns, and a hidden family heirloom. What more could you want in a Minnesota winter romance? Penny Anderson has a dream. She's going to be an exclusive bridal gown designer, and she won't be held back by her dyslexia, a rural location, or the doubts of others. Brian Michaels has waited seven years for Penny to see him as a man instead of just a childhood friend. Can he work up the courage to speak before the tall, dark and handsome business consultant sweeps her off her feet? Great-aunt Violet chronicles the family history in a series of patchwork quilts. When an ...

Hiding is no longer acceptable…she needed answers…but answers alone might not be enough…and they could prove deadly… Mick Johnson might be dead but his killer is unknown and the clues leading to them are non-existent. Completely non-existent…which according to Jackson never ever happens…then he finds one but how does he tell Simon…But Elijah Sullivan, the father she adored all her life left clues…she just has to unravel them even as she comes to terms with her feelings about Harper…and his for her. It’s the middle of the twenty-third century and while there have been ...

Islamophobia has spiraled into a global menace, and democratic and authoritarian regimes alike have deployed it as a strategy to persecute their Muslim populations. With this book, Khaled A. Beydoun details how the American War on Terror has facilitated and intensified the network of anti-Muslim campaigns unfolding across the world. The New Crusades is the first book of its kind, offering a critical and intimate examination of global Islamophobia and its manifestations in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and regions beyond and in between.

From the highly acclaimed author of The Daughters of Rosewood Series, comes the exciting third installment in her New Adult Contemporary story about the Stryker/Mann Family. Aubrey, one of seven daughters and the top neonatologist in the competitive Southern California medical world is stunned to be married to the man of her dreams and out of a job. She finds herself questioning whether she’s cut out for behind the scenes Mommy-hood, or if she’s made a huge mistake. Rafe is a world class singer and songwriter who wants to change his life for one more domestic and private. Though many of...

John Seel suggests survival strategies - communication on-ramps for genuine human connection with the next generation. It can be done.

During a trip to Cincinnati four friends find more than they expected to during their visit to the city. In When Home Beckons they learn that home is not just a place…but the people and memories that make it home.Maddie, Summer, Olivia, and Emma arrive in Cincinnati unaware that for Maddie’s grandfather, who is traveling with them, the city holds long cherished memories. They are surprised to learn that he once lived in Cincinnati with his family including Maddie’s mother when she was a young teenager. It isn’t long before they are drawn into his poignant recollections when they ...

There is a new self-awareness taking place as people are starting to find their spiritual identities. As exciting as this sounds, and it really is wonderful, there are many pitfalls and cul-de-sacs along the 'New Age' path to be very wary of. This spiritual awakening is something that the 'powers that shouldn't be' have been aware of for many years, and the architects of the current system we live under know that if we figure this out then we are a lot more than just worker bees for the system than it threatens their own power.

In this bold, momentous work, the Pope - in his first book written as Benedict XVI - seeks to salvage the person of Jesus from recent 'popular' depictions and to restore Jesus' true identity as discovered in the Gospels. Through his brilliance as a theologian and his personal conviction as a believer, the Pope shares a rich, compelling, flesh-and-blood portrait of Jesus and incites us to encounter, face-to-face, the central figure of the Christian faith.

What would happen if you did all good, all the time? How far would you go to save yourself and others from sin? Would you be willing to take the blame for another's crime? In this psychological thriller, one young man's extreme acts of selflessness lead to his astonishing fate. Somewhere between the dark mind of a penitent and the radiant heart of a saint lies the soul of The Good Christian - a novella that will leave you both horrified and inspired by one gentleman's extraordinary commitment to heavenly virtue in a world gone mad. This enduring tale is about an individual who works 18 ...

What happens when a trained nurse/midwife goes up against a Voodoo queen? New Orleans, 1890 Camille Duval has been a trained nurse and midwife for a short time in Charleston when she loses both her parents, and her uncle Claude Duval insists she come live with him in New Orleans. When wealthy Vincent Rousseau hires her as a midwife for Adelaide, his young bride, Camille has no idea she will come up against Madam Lafleur, the local voodoo queen, who has staked her claim on the pregnant woman and her future child. How can Camille convince Adelaide to trust her instead of voodoo for the health...

Learn how to cleanse and protect yourself and your space, tap into your intuition, and elevate your frequency through sacred smoke, candle, stone rituals - and more. Neelou Malekpour is here to support you for all occasions. With The Art of Sacred Smoke, Malekpour is ready to share the rituals that are essential to aligning and calibrating your energy.

Sharing Home is the fifth book in the ongoing saga of the Return to Summit Falls. Summit Falls is a small town in the middle of nowhere that could be anywhere. It’s small enough that even though you might not know everyone…you know who everyone is. And they know you. Years ago four young men left their hometown of Summit Falls. Each of them ready to take on whatever the world had to throw at them. Now, years later, two of them, Jonah Sutherland, and Adam Dane have returned to Summit Falls to make it their home. Another has it very much in mind. Nicolas Franklin has finally decided ...

Get a crash course in the most beloved book of all time—the Bible. Simplifying the words and concepts of the Bible doesn’t have to be an overwhelming undertaking. From Exodus to the prophets and the Psalms and Revelation, Bible 101 gives you a basic overview of every part of this important book. Written in easy-to-understand language, Bible 101 offers a fascinating—and memorable—glimpse at the sacred stories, traditions, and doctrines that appear in the New and Old Testaments.

The 2015 Paris and San Bernardino terrorist attacks heralded the beginning of a new wave of terrorism - one rooted in the ongoing conflict in Syria and Iraq that shows the possibility of foreign attackers working with citizens of the country. As ISIS seeks to expand its reach in the Middle East, its territory serves as a training and operations base for a new generation of jihadis.

When Melissa Flynn vanishes without a trace, two families are thrust into a harrowing journey of faith and suspense. Jason Flynn is haunted by guilt over his sister's disappearance, his faith wavering as he searches for answers. Across town, former Marine Luke Black struggles with his own family crisis: a troubled brother and parents in declining health. As these two worlds collide, a race against time begins. With danger lurking in the shadows and faith tested to its limits, Melissa and her family must rely on God to unravel a mystery that threatens to tear both families apart. In this ...

Everyone leaves…including God. That’s how Julia Price feels after years of neglect and rejection in foster homes. All she wants is a family, but when she finds herself pregnant and homeless after leaving an abusive relationship, her dreams seem further away than ever. Twenty-three-year-old local businessman Alex Morgan is still waiting for the woman of his dreams. One who loves God as much as he does. When he makes it his mission to help Julia, feelings grow and lines blur, making it harder for him to do what he knows is right. As Julia struggles with issues of self-worth and trust, can...

Can you imagine the upheaval in political and religious thinking if the Temple Mount in Jerusalem is not the site of Solomon's and Herod's temples? And what if the stones of the Wailing Wall are not what tradition says? In this highly-researched, exciting account, the author proposes from current archaeological excavations and Scriptural corroboration that the true temple location is not where tradition teaches. This is required for anyone who wants to fit together the pieces of biblical records, current geopolitics, and prophecy.

A Place Called Ananda is a deeply meaningful story. If what you seek in life is greater inspiration and understanding, you will find here a fulfillment. The story is different, yes. In some ways it is highly unusual. Its underlying message, however, is universal.

Sometimes love needs a little push. Sarah and Ted dated their junior and senior years in high school and planned on marriage. One dreadful rainy night, Sarah picks up her nephew from a friend’s house. On the way home she has an accident. Her nephew almost dies, is hospitalized for two months and in physical therapy for over a year. Sarah is unable to forgive herself. Devastated, she withdraws from everyone, including Ted, the love of her life. How can she be worthy of love when she’s the one who almost destroyed her sister’s life? Inconsolable, Sarah moved on with her life and so did ...