Small Church

I hope you find happiness and the plan that God has for you. My part will be to ensure you are prosperous and able to do whatever that dream might be. Sadie Nelson, the beautiful unclaimed treasure of Crystal Lake, was uncertain of her future after her parents passed away leaving her their home and modest estate. She had dreamed of making the residence a bed and breakfast and possibly providing some residential care to the area’s elderly population. But it was only a dream until she got that special visit from an amazing man. Asher Fin, an attorney from the city, was charged with meeting ...

Sorority mom Becca Fairfield is used to guys not taking her seriously. She’s too blond, too quirky, or Just. Too. Much. So she’s ditched dating to focus on her job and a house filled with drama and plenty of tea. Now with the holidays and a major blizzard on her doorstep, Becca has everything she needs to survive the next two weeks on her own. Hot cocoa, plenty of books . . . and the memory of a steamy kiss with a certain sexy, grumposaurus next-door neighbor to keep her warm. Only Becca’s seriously underestimated this Snowpocalypse.

“You aren’t a friend of my daughter, but a spy for Living River Ranch,” he groused. “He better be gone before I get back with my shotgun!” Nestled in the hills of the Lake Michigan shoreline, the ranch overlooks open fields and rich oak, maple and beech tree groves. It has been owned by the Katzen family for generations. Once a working ranch producing cattle and milking cows, it has now turned into a therapy ranch for a multitude of special populations. Katherine and Troy are beginning to find adventure in their new friendship. This is not the type of adventure most people would ...

Will this handsome veteran re-kindle the old flame that still holds his heart, all the while saving a hoarding mother from catastrophe? Nestled in the hills of the Lake Michigan shoreline, the ranch overlooks open fields and rich oak, maple, and beech tree groves. It has been owned by the Katzen family for generations. Once a working ranch producing cattle and milking cows, it has now turned into a therapy ranch for a multitude of special populations. Little Bend is excited to have one of their beloved veterans back in town after a harrowing military career serving our country. This ...

Faye thinks Hattie’s a suspect. Chloe thinks she’s a kindred soul. Only Hattie knows for sure! Best friends Faye Crane and Chloe ‘Mama’ Rossi are deep into another historic building preservation project in the tiny village of Morelville. Money is tight and it gets even tighter when the rare coins one of their prospective donors, Bridget Novak, was going to auction off to benefit the project come up missing. Written out of a hit sitcom when she’s suspected of maliciously using witchcraft to further her career, Althea Dwyer, returns to using her given name, Hattie Novak, and moves ...

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....

The Reverend Olympia Brown is offered free room and board on a small cruise ship in exchange for being a guest lecturer, but the dream-come-true trip turns into a nightmare when she learns an elegant and persuasive male passenger is targeting wealthy, single, gullible ladies for personal and heartbreaking gain. Olympia realizes that despite cruise companies' best efforts, they can't always keep their guests safe and happy because for some of life's miscreants a ship is a self-contained hunting ground where the unsuspecting prey are like fish in a barrel. Luckily for all, Olympia makes it ...

He’s a reporter determined to uncover the truth, but the secrets he finds could crush her family—and their second chance at love. Taken from her family’s farm to be raised by her wealthy aunt and uncle, Nora Armstrong has accepted that not only will she never realize her dream of becoming a teacher, she’d also rather be a spinster than submit to her cruel aunt’s society selection of a suitable husband. The one man who caught her eye betrayed her best friend. And she’s got enough on her hands, hiding her sister’s shameful secret from her aunt. When the local home for unwed ...

Martin Luther would have written a glowing recommendation of this book if he were alive today. In part one, Beckham explors the traditional church paradigm and the history that drives it compared to a cell-based model for church life. In part two, Beckham explains how the structure of a cell-based church reflects God's nature and embraces both Christ's transcendence and immanence. In the third part of the book, Jesus' revolutionary design for the church is explored. The Second Reformation: Reshaping the church for the 21st century is a thinking man's guide to the cell-based church.

Love is messy, hard, and worth every second if it is the right person. The Village at Crossroad Corners is a tight-knit, traditional, community and a snapshot from the time before technology and big commerce became a mainstay in American culture. The community is rocked when the village council makes the shocking decision to allow a developer to build a dual-aged, residential community, that will house both the elderly and college aged students in a connecting network of buildings. It is an ambitious multi-generational plan, where students and retirees will learn to work together for each ...

Maybe it was time to fully let go of the pain and embrace change with an uncertain future. The Living River Ranch has served thousands of visitors throughout its many years of operation through the love and commitment of Margaret, Matthew, and their families. It is time to expand the ranch toward a higher calling, answering the need to support the next generation of youth with many new life challenges. This second ranch is located in Northern Michigan on an abandoned, century-owned farm. The eight-bedroom main farmhouse and barn need significant work to provide a place for healing for many ...

“It’s perfect,” she sighed, and at that moment, she was pretty certain she fell in love with Silas all over again. The City of Laketon, Michigan hosts a car ferry hub that crosses Lake Michigan to the city of Magawakin, Wisconsin each day. The ferry, also known as the Wolverine, crosses with a host of vehicles and passengers for the eight-hour round trip. Travelers enjoy top deck amenities such as a restaurant, movie theater, live entertainment, and fun things for kids, including a play area for children and a gaming room for teens. Silas was trying to act like Eleanor’s leaving ...

"I loved her all these years, but if I don’t believe I can stay put and be happy here…I won’t go down that road.” The Dumont Island Boarding House is located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and is only accessible by car ferry. Most roads on the island are gravel, though the main road that travels down the middle of the island is paved. There are conveniences such as a general store, post office, souvenir shops, café and a post office on the island, as well as a few cottages spaced along the amazing coastline. The boarding house sits on the far side of the island, with limited ...

“You would be amazed at the things I’m learning to love these days,” she finished with a wide grin as she noticed Winston walking in her direction. Torch Lake Lodge is a single-parent paradise, as it boasts activities for children while allowing parents downtime to enjoy life from a different angle. From lakeside activities to sunset dinners, Torch Lake Lodge is the perfect getaway with counselors on hand to watch the kids, and staff to provide engaging activities for every adult guest. The staff have one single purpose in mind…make every guest, young or old, feel like this reprieve...

There seems to be a lot of people that got bit by the love bug this season,” she ribbed him with her elbow. Torch Lake Lodge is a single-parent paradise, as it boasts activities for children while allowing parents downtime to enjoy life from a different angle. From lakeside activities to sunset dinners, Torch Lake Lodge is the perfect getaway with counselors on hand to watch the kids, and staff to provide engaging activities for every adult guest. The staff have one single purpose in mind…make every guest, young or old, feel like this reprieve from real life, will be one that they will ...

In return, she had never met a more attentive, creative, and fun person to push her outside her comfort zone to new adventures around each bend. The Village at Crossroad Corners is a tight-knit, traditional, community and a snapshot from the time before technology and big commerce became a mainstay in American culture. The community is rocked when the village council makes the shocking decision to allow a developer to build a dual-aged, residential community, that will house both the elderly and college aged students in a connecting network of buildings. It is an ambitious multi-...

There were moments when he wanted to scream at God for making him even want to love again. A new advisor has been housed in the college dorm to help with studies, writing labs, and other services so students don’t have to travel to partake in. Nila is a gifted writer in her world but is unwilling to publish anything due to some personal obstacles. Sparks ignite when Matthew comes to help Charlotte fertilize and set up soil for the community garden. Nila takes notice of him but immediately realizes that they are probably oil and water. The Village is reeling from the development news and ...

All he could do was pray for swift justice and that the town got through the growing pains of their new reality, sooner rather than later. The Village is reeling from the development news and plans to accommodate many new people. Family businesses are being stretched in new directions; friendships are challenged as they either love or despise this disruption to their routines and how to keep up with this sudden development in their community. As the buildings take shape on the horizon, new love, fresh starts, and brighter futures all take shape in new ways that people never expected. ...

“You are amazing,” she gushed at him. “I was so worried about all the things you would have to give up being with me, and instead, we are finding more amazing things to do because we are together.” The Village is reeling from the development news and plans to accommodate many new people. Family businesses are being stretched in new directions; friendships are challenged as they either love or despise this disruption to their routines and how to keep up with this sudden development in their community. As the buildings take shape on the horizon, new love, fresh starts, and brighter ...

“It’s overwhelming how much I feel for you after just a short time in your presence. I hope we can weather this time of change, find moments to relish together, and keep trying new things.” The Village at Crossroad Corners is a tight-knit, traditional, community and a snapshot from the time before technology and big commerce became a mainstay in American culture. The community is rocked when the village council makes the shocking decision to allow a developer to build a dual-aged, residential community, that will house both the elderly and college aged students in a connecting network...