Religious Love

The first SAFE Bible series presents a version of the scriptures that is guaranteed to be loving, inclusive, unprejudiced, non-discriminatory, non-sexist, non-racist, non-violent, not homophobic, enlightened, peaceful, modern, uplifting, challenging and of use to everyone from every race, nation, faith, culture, and philosophy. Anyone will benefit from making use of this modern version of the ancient Psalms, that address our human struggles. The songs are not religious, they are the expression of every person's dilemmas, fears, hopes and aspirations. They provide a resource to heal, inspire...

Temptation in the Pulpit is full of church drama revolving around Minister Devon Tucker and his congregation. Devon finds nothing wrong with working for the Lord while holding his own as a ladies' man and Casanova. Will grace and mercy be sufficient to save the minister from an impending fall and to silence the discord of the church's brothers and sisters? The faithful members in his congregation must way the potential yield result of the pitfall of his not so becoming behavior on the church. Ambiguity sets the tone for the story after Georgette Bradbury applies to be the new assistant ...

Three abandoned children… Two erstwhile sweethearts… One missing sister… And no problem? After Iris Delaney kissed him and ran off eleven years ago, Camden La Salle never wanted to see her again. But Iris is back in town caring for her nieces and baby nephew, and she needs his help. Can Camden let go of their past history to help Iris with her present crisis for the sake of the children’s future well-being in this second chance Christian coastal romance with a side of suspense? Iris’s Issues… When Iris Delaney’s five-year-old niece calls her unexpectedly to tell her that her ...

Renowned psychiatrist and educator Armand Nicholi here presents a fascinating comparison of the beliefs of Sigmund Freud and C. S. Lewis. In the 20th century, no spokesman was more prominent for nonbelief than Sigmund Freud, and no one argued for belief more successfully than C. S. Lewis. From pain and suffering to love and sex, from God to morality, Lewis and Freud carefully argued opposing positions and even considered the chief objections to their positions.

Her past tested her faith; his love could restore it. Jennifer Hart has found her calling as a pediatric nurse in Nashville, Tennessee. After years of struggling with her appearance and self-worth, she’s finally in a place of peace—content with her faith, her work, and friendships. And just because her friends are happily married, dating is the last thing on her mind. Especially when it comes to Manny Petropoulos, her best friend’s shy, rather nerdy younger brother who's one of the hospital’s IT specialists. As Manny assists with a hospital-wide software upgrade which brings him ...

The first SAFE Bible series presents a version of the scriptures that is guaranteed to be loving, inclusive, unprejudiced, non-discriminatory, non-sexist, non-racist, non-violent, not homophobic, enlightened, peaceful, modern, uplifting, challenging and of use to everyone from every race, nation, faith, culture, and philosophy. Anyone will benefit from making use of this modern version of the ancient Psalms, that address our human struggles. The songs are not religious, they are the expression of every person's dilemmas, fears, hopes and aspirations. They provide a resource to heal, inspire...

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 ...

A woman fleeing an arranged marriage. A saloon owner who eschews love. A crippled girl who chances everything. Can Christmas bring a miracle to three lonely people this year? Caroline Townsend flees her home to avoid an arranged marriage. Hoping for love and a safe haven she answers an advertisement from a man who seems perfectly suitable. Lucas Williams takes care of his crippled sister, and provides her with constant companion at all times. Realizing that the only way to keep a permanent companion for his sister, is to seek a wife, Lucas advertises for a bride. When Caroline arrives, she ...

Love arrives when it's least expected. And, with the person least expected! Maggie Golding, the unconventional and artistic 50-something designing the Christmas window displays at Pettett & Mayfields London department store, never expected to fall in love with Edgar Pettett, staid and sensible heir to the business. They couldn't be more different. But he's kind, sweet, a delight to be with, and willing to accept her as she is. Even with her rainbow-coloured hair, and her coat to match. Ed would far rather be wearing Wellingtons and jeans while caring for the dairy cattle on his farm than ...

I am not alone. Wherever I am, God is. Wherever I go, I go with God. Should traveling be in order, I have no fear, for his love goes before me and prepares the way. Right lodging and perfect meals await me as I need them. I dedicate both my car and the trip to God. His hand is on the wheel and his wisdom assures the smooth operation of the car. His love reaches out to help me through everyone I meet.

The Abundance Project is about having more than enough in every area of your life - more than enough money, time, love, creativity, happiness - regardless of the circumstances you’ve been through or are currently facing. This may sound like wishful thinking, but once you understand what you’re really made of, and what the source of real abundance is, you will increase your capacity and unleash your divine inheritance.

Motherhood is messy and beautiful, and hard and humbling. We adore our children, and sometimes we miss ourselves. Beautiful Chaos is a collection of raw, honest poems about motherhood - capturing everything from pregnancy to school age. These poems will remind you of a time gone by or ground you in the current moment. Either way, they will make you feel seen and comforted amid the beautiful chaos that is motherhood.

She's tired of having her heart broken by cowboys. He waited too long to ask her out. Can Lance fix things quickly, or will Amber leave Last Chance Ranch before he can tell her how he feels? Amber Haws has never had a problem saying yes to a date. She's been out with lots of men in the time she's been at Last Chance Ranch, but she's finally gotten her heart broken one too many times. She swears off cowboys right to the one who's been watching her for months now. Lance Longcomb followed the advice of his friends and waited to ask her out after each of Amber's break-ups. But now she's done ...

Can a fun-loving cowboy with a precocious daughter and a guarded woman with a mistaken identity find a path to happiness together? It’s far from love at first sight when business consultant Cat Larson steals cowboy Roberto Moore’s car—with his daughter in it—then returns both and explains her reasons. After a few meetings, he’s intrigued by the mysterious thief, but his little family has suffered enough from his ex-wife’s addiction. Still reeling from her suspicious death, he doesn’t want to fall again for a woman he can’t trust. The abuse Cat suffered has taught her not to ...

An ice storm is coming, and so is the gossip. After eighteen months on rumspringa, Sarah Esh returns to Pinewood Grove, uncertain if she still belongs in the life she once embraced. The Christmas season brings familiar traditions and a chance to reconnect with her Amish roots—but also whispers about whether the girl who ventured into the English world will stay for good. Noah Miller has always cared for Sarah, but working alongside her to prepare for the storm stirs something deeper. When an ice storm leaves them stranded alone overnight, their bond grows stronger, yet so do the questions...

Striving for beauty, art also reveals what is broken. It presents us with the tremendous struggles and longings common to the human experience. And it says a lot about our Creator too. Great works of art can speak to the soul in a unique way. Rembrandt Is in the Wind is an invitation to discover some of the world's most celebrated artists and works and how each of them illuminates something about God, people, and the purpose of life. Part art history, part biblical study, part philosophy, and part analysis of the human experience, this book is nonetheless all story.

He’s coming home with grief in his heart. She’s staying at home with hope on her mind. When Luke and Brooke run into each other, they must ask—would a second chance at love be a sweet happily ever after, or yet another heartbreak? Luke Walker is making his homecoming to the small town of Greenville, Montana, after several years away. He’s got a beautiful eight-year-old daughter, a family ranch waiting for him, and countless places and people to visit. He does not, however, expect her to be one of them. Brooke Young came back to Greenville months before to care for her ailing mother....

A broken-hearted widow in need of a husband. A wealthy man with no plans for a wife. A dreadful plan that goes awry. Can love find a way for two broken people? After the tragic loss of her beloved husband, Carina Tiller is faced with the harsh reality of losing everything she holds dear. Out of desperation and hope for a stable future, she turns to the Chance of Love Marriage Agency and soon her life is set on an unexpected path toward Plains View, Arizona. Grayson Blackmore, a driven business man in Arizona, is determined to wall off his heart after a painful past love. But his well-...

A woman in jeopardy and her brother's best friend she'd once crushed on meet again before Christmas… When the past comes knocking on her door, will she choose love or closure? A sweet, clean, wholesome romance with a happily-ever-after! After discovering her father's infidelity, Jenna Clark used the chance of a European trip with a friend to flee as far from the painful secret as she could. She'd never imagined she'd fall in love and stay for years searching for her fiancé, who disappeared two days before their wedding. Finally back at the family ranch for Christmas, she discovers that ...

Grammy Award–nominated artist Kem shares his life in this “breathtaking” (Michael Eric Dyson, New York Times bestselling author) and revealing memoir tracing his transformative journey from homelessness to gold-selling artist.