Religious Love

"Victoria" grew up in Pakistan as a Christian. As a minority in a Muslim country, she was called "paleed", "despicable", by the other children. Twice she almost died for her faith. But this is not a story of anger and hate, but love and forgiveness. How could a person who experienced persecution come to forgive and love her persecutors? God is able to use the most unpretentious, unassuming human being to make his love known. "Victoria" is proof of that. There is a Study Guide for The Despicable Missionary, a six session guide focused on forgiving when forgiveness is hard.

The role of organized religion in our society is undergoing monumental changes. Church attendance is decreasing at unprecedented rates. At the same time, there is an increase in the number of people who identify as “spiritual but not religious.” Clearly, the need for religion remains as strong as ever, yet more and more, people are seeking spirituality elsewhere. Why? What accounts for these trends? Can organized religion still play a valuable role in today’s world?

When Jasmine Mayhew learns the Kentucky horse farm on which she lives will be sold, she replies to a mail order bride ad from a man in Glory, Montana Territory. Thomas Pullman falls in love with his bride the minute he first meets her, and it seems Jasmine feels the same affection for her new husband and his kind, loving family. But Jasmine’s headstrong nature poses some challenges to Thomas’s way of thinking. On Christmas Eve, an accident suddenly challenges the young couple to look at each other in new ways and to seek the true reason for the season. Read all the books in Christmas ...

Everyone knows the hardest thing to do is stay in the place where you’ve been hurt the most. And Jade does what so many of us do, run. She left Louisiana with hopes of healing her heart, but she soon realizes pieces of her heart was left in the place she abandoned. Jasper Booth Jr. has never stopped loving Jade, but he’s no longer waiting on her to make up her mind to come home. Hopefully, a letter from an attorney will get her back to Louisiana, where she belongs. Jessica Booth is planning the event of the century right on the field of one of Shreveport’s most phenomenal schools. ...

In a town built on gold, she discovered the truest wealth lies in a heart of integrity. In 1885 Florence, Idaho Territory, a female assayer with an eye for true gold partners with a haunted former surveyor to expose a deadly claim-jumping ring, only to discover that the richest strike of all might be the love they find in each other's hearts. Ruby Lancaster knows gold better than any man in Florence, Idaho Territory. Running her late father's assay office and supply store, she's earned a reputation for spotting deception—both in minerals and in men. But when Harrison Randall arrives with ...

Available as a value box amazon.com/dp/B08X4YM1Z3(copy and paste the link into your browser) When the two of them begin to work together to bring an end to the Lucas ranch feud, problems arise, and Kara and Liam must learn to trust their instincts and rely on each other. Can Kara and Liam overcome their differences? Or will Kara’s mistake cost her everything? Meet Kara Williams, the Lucas family’s young aunt who left behind Windfall, Montana, to pursue a publishing career. After ten years of struggling, Kara is forced to go back home, brokenhearted and jobless, with no clear plan and no...

When disaster strikes, it will take all of Erica’s faith in God and courage in herself to help them survive Erica Monroe has a voice like an angel but no real idea of how to go about making her musical dreams a reality. Then local Windfall, Montana, restaurateur Marcus Walsh happens to catch an impromptu performance by Erica, and sparks immediately fly between the two of them. As their relationship grows swiftly, the new couple decides to set up a weekly open mic night at Marcus’ restaurant. But almost before the event is off the ground, acts of sabotage begin that are clearly designed ...

Things have never gone well for Jane. In high school, she earned the name “Bad Luck Jane.” It seems that everything that could go wrong in Jane’s life does go wrong. Now, Jane is faced with losing her boyfriend and home, shortly before she loses all her savings to yet another round of absolutely awful luck. She falls head over heels for the one man who continually comes to her rescue as she faces the most difficult challenges of her life—Mike. But will Jane’s terrible luck stop her from finally getting her happy ever after? Read all the books in the Second Chance Romance series by...

"Prolific romance author Johnson...has produced an enjoyable slow-burn tale; A particularly appealing element of this book is its depiction of a patient, perceptive hero." — Kirkus Reviews Question: What do a reclusive author and an outgoing real estate agent have in common? Answer: Nothing. But fate brought them together on a vacation five years ago, and as Logan and Sloane prepare for their annual get-together, there are sparks flying between them. Sloane: When Logan Murphy, my accidental best friend, calls to say our annual mid-winter trip has to be "redone," he's already got the ...

Can two people with wounded souls and secrets in their past find love during the most wonderful time of the year? A DNA match leads Lara Margulis to a small coastal town in search of her father weeks before Christmas. She surprises herself by buying a beach house in need of repairs that reminds her of her childhood home. As an elite fitness trainer, she travels to her clients’ locations and never stays in one place for long. Can her handsome neighbor finally bring home to her heart? After a tragic loss, Jason Carrington became a hermit. But when his lovely new neighbor needs his help with...

When a reunion of childhood best friends leads to a marriage of convenience, can it lead to love, too? Ex-convict Giovanni Moore is back at the family ranch and still can’t believe his rebellious teen daughter and his missing ex-wife’s sweet child were entrusted in his care. But no matter what his past, he can’t stand the idea of losing custody. When his former best friend, Meredith, needs help—and a husband—he proposes a marriage in name only. Because even as his feelings for her grow, he’s a broken man now, so what else can he give her? After a violent assault, successful ...

The unknown challenges of southeast Oklahoma Territory in the late 1800s test the faith, grit, and determination of three sisters relying on their hopes of finding true love as they travel westward as mail-order brides. Unforeseen challenges confront them every step of the way - from the Jesse James gang to the challenges of the rugged wilderness. Journey into the Old West with them as they overcome emotional struggles and face every new day with a strength and spirit that tames the west - and forges new bonds of love – as they face their own destinies. Things appear to be going well on ...

Love, Ever Strong is the story of a love which begins in childhood but doesn't reach fruition until years later. It's also a story of healing and change. Rose and Conor were orphans who were raised together as friends and playmates since she was 2 and he a boy of 10. When Conor is 16, he leaves their rural home to find his way in the world, not expecting to see Rose ever again. Twenty years later, their paths cross again, but life has treated them each very differently. Battle-weary and motivated by revenge, Conor is nothing like the heroic figure of Rose's romantic girlhood memories. Or is...

Discover a world of love, faith, and community in this prequel to an exciting Amish romance series. Follow the Lancaster County Amish as they navigate the challenges of balancing their beliefs with the allure of the wider world. In a world where expectations and traditions are highly valued, eldest daughter Hannah Fisher's dream of attending college creates a rift within her Amish community. As Hannah struggles to find a balance between her Amish faith and her desire to explore the outside world, tensions rise, and relationships are put to the test. To complicate matters further, Samuel ...

Discover a world of love, faith, and community. Follow the Lancaster County Amish as they navigate the challenges of balancing their beliefs with the allure of the wider world. When a young Amish man, Daniel Byler, returns to the community after serving time in prison, he finds an unlikely ally in Lydia Lapp, who sees his potential for change and growth. As Lydia's efforts to bridge the gap between the Amish and Englisch communities continue, she organizes a community event that brings together members from both worlds. Meanwhile, Hannah Fisher continues to grapple with her own struggles ...

A Must Read Religious Novel For Book Lovers! Love isn’t just about fate. It’s about fighting for your forever. Golden child, Diana Matthewton, may be blessed with beauty, brains, and a future full of promise. But sometimes life isn’t always that simple. High school heartthrob, Henry Richardson, is used to getting what he wants. And he wants Diana. After dating briefly, she refuses to be just another conquest, but her rejection only fuels his obsession. Once at college, Henry is a memory. Especially when fate throws Doctor George Smith in Diana’s path. She thinks he’s perfect. He ...

In Then Came Love, Louise M. Gouge has masterfully woven unforgettable characters into a tale of forgiveness and grace that will touch your heart and keep you thinking long after you have turned the final page. Set during the Reconstruction Era following the Civil War, the message of this story remains significant today. Judith Miller, best-selling author of the Home to Amana series and The Brickmaker’s Bride. Louise M. Gouge made me care deeply about all her characters from the first page. I began reading Then Came Love and was pulled in and couldn’t look away as the story unfolded ...

Mother Teresa is one of the most celebrated figures from the last millennium. For more than 50 years, she did things that announced her to the entire world. A polite and humble figure, loved and criticized in equal measures, this audiobook celebrates the life of a little nun from Albania who taught the whole world a lesson. The audiobook is divided into four chapters, each dealing with a tenet that concerns the life of Mother Teresa of Calcutta.

There is more after death. When Maya dies as a young child, she trains in Heaven with her guardian angel. She wants to earn her wings and become an Archein: a warrior angel. Her greatest wish is to discover the location of Zephon where exiled traitors find refuge. Such a feat would put her on the same playing field as her boyfriend and could make her irreplaceable to the Archangels. Not everything is as it seems. Maya’s boyfriend commits a First-Tier crime and an Archangel zeroes in on her with foul intentions. Two deaths force her guardian angel’s hand and he sends her through a one-...

Return to Summit Falls is the ongoing story of four men who learned from childhood that not all family ties are those we are born to…and how life can change in a single day…a single moment. When they return to the small town of Summit Falls, they find life is also filled with second chances…in life and love.This includes: Going Home Home Again Coming Home Going Home 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 are coming home. Jonah Sutherland has made public service ...