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Are you a fan of wholesome, faith-inspired romance sprinkled with an exciting dash of suspense? If that peaks your interest, you may just fall in love with this series! Set in the breathtaking Northern Michigan landscape, Crystal Lake is the backdrop of a narrative that intertwines a circle of friends, drawn apart by a heart-wrenching incident many years ago. As the storyline unfolds, you'll delve into the intricate power of relationships, acting as a beacon, reuniting these long-lost companions. The narrative will captivate you as it celebrates the virtue of genuine human bonds in a world ...

You can Double Your Church in Five Years or Less by helping Sunday School teachers and small group leaders double every two years or less. Barry Posner did some research that revealed an interesting result of quality. People were 6 times as likely to talk about a business that they considered a 5 on a scale of 1 to 5 than they were to talk about businesses they rate as a 4. This is the power of Wow! There is a reason Jesus taught us to shock people with above and beyond, “second mile” service. It is in the second mile that we get people’s attention. It is in the second mile that ...

Hope Masterson, who first appears in the popular Tillamook Tillie series, is an independent-minded ex-Marine. Currently teaching self-defense in the seaside community of Bannoch, Oregon, and recently married to Reverend Gideon Hopkins (introduced in Mrs. Thistlethwaite and the Whippersnapper), himself a former Army Ranger, Hope finds herself on unusually shaky ground as she adjusts to the unfamiliar challenges facing a pastor’s wife. Although the members of the First Ladies Club are eager to help her, Hope’s prior struggles have left her reluctant to lean on anyone. Hope’s efforts to ...

Will Anya, the beautiful unclaimed treasure of Orchard County be swept off her feet by the newcomer? How might the tension between them spark a relationship of love and productivity for the farm and their futures? The Fruits of Orchard County is a Christian Romance Series predicated on the Fruits of the Spirit verses found in Galatians 5:22-23. The setting is a rural Michigan county where there is an abundance of orchards and fields of vegetables. Life in Orchard County is laid back and full of rich traditions and family values. This clean romance series will give you a heartwarming ...

DeShawn lives a high, creative, and promiscuous life in San Francisco. But when he’s called back to his cramped Alabama hometown for his uncle’s funeral, he’s hit by flashbacks of handsome, doomed neighbors and sweltering Sunday services. Amid prickly reminders of his childhood, DeShawn ponders family, church, and the men in his life, prompting the question: Who deserves love?

Unshaken: Strengthening Your Faith A Devotional Study on 1 Corinthians Stand firm in faith. Grow in wisdom. Live unshaken. The believers in Corinth faced division, confusion, temptation, and challenges to their faith—struggles that still affect Christians today. In Unshaken: Strengthening Your Faith, you will explore the powerful truths of 1 Corinthians, learning how to stand firm in the face of spiritual battles, live with biblical wisdom, and grow in Christlike character. Each devotional includes: ✔ Scripture Passage – The full KJV text to reflect on before the study. ✔ Learn ...

Enjoy the magical island life of some amazing characters in this Christian Romance collection of seven outstanding books. The Dumont Island Boarding House, nestled in the rugged beauty of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, is a destination only reachable by car ferry. The island's infrastructure is simplistic, with most roads consisting of gravel and only the central road being paved. Among the island's amenities are a general store, a post office, souvenir shops, and a cozy café. Scattered along the breathtaking coastline, a handful of cottages add to the island's charm. Located on the island's ...

Police Chief Delaney Reed thinks she knows all of Ordinary, Oregon’s secrets. Gods on vacation, lovelorn ghosts, friendly neighborhood monsters? Check. But some secrets run deeper than even she knows. To take down an ancient vampire hell-bent on revenge, she will have to make the hardest decision of her life: give up the book of dark magic that can destroy them all, or surrender her mortal soul.

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 ...

It's almost Isabell's big day, but tragedy is about to strike in Charles Town. Will Isabell and Casey still get to tie the knot? Isabelle's been waiting for her wedding day her whole life. She can't wait to marry her handsome lawyer fiance and finally become the wife she's always wanted to be. But then, one of Charles Town's own ends up in the hospital, and the prognosis is dim. Isabelle and her friends pray for God's will to be done. How will they go on without such a sweet member of their community? With all these weddings, Kate and Sophie feel left out. Will either of them finally get a ...

Why do some small groups thrive and grow while others struggle and falter? The authors have surveyed over 3000 group leaders in more than 200 churches. Their findings will place practical, applicable principles into the hands of small group leaders and pastors. This book also includes access to additional resources from the author's website.

He loves her… He loves her not… She’s waiting for him to decide. A young pastor of a growing church in a thriving community, Diego Flores has to come to grips with God’s will for his church and his personal life. Diego’s Disquiet… Single and unmarried, Pastor Diego Flores has been interested in his best friend’s younger sister since their college days, but his calling to grow Riverside Chapel takes up most of his time. When Heidi Wei becomes his strongest supporter in his church-planting ministry, how does Diego show his feelings for her without giving her the wrong idea? Does...

The story begins with a simple grain of rice: one grain on the first square of a chessboard, two on the second, four on the third, and so on. By the 64th square, the number is staggering—over 18 quintillion grains, more than the world could produce. This ancient tale of exponential growth captures the same principle that drives multiplying groups: small, consistent actions that, over time, result in extraordinary impact. In Multiplying Groups, Josh Hunt explores how this principle has fueled some of the most dynamic movements in church history. Drawing from the groundbreaking work of ...

Two years ago, a man broke into James Blakely’s apartment and shot him in his sleep, killing him instantly. Dead and confused, James discovered he had a choice: move on into the afterlife or stay behind. Knowing his past sins would lead him straight to the fires of Hell, James chose to haunt his old apartment building instead. Now, James spends his days visiting his daughter and ex-wife, welcoming new neighbors, and conversing with those who can see the dead. It’s a simple, peaceful existence, but with each passing day, his memories of his former life—and even his own identity—begin...

Her heart was heavier in many ways, but she knew now what love could feel like. Dive into the gripping world of "Twilight Shores," where Willow and Conroy face their most challenging case yet. Settled into a seemingly serene town, they soon uncover a sinister undercurrent tied to a string of mysterious disappearances. From cold shoulders in grocery stores to secretive locals and vanishing evidence, every step closer to the truth draws them deeper into danger. Willow's close encounter and Conroy's dire discoveries test their resolve, pushing them to the brink. As the web of deception ...

What if I told you that you were only one step away from unlocking new levels of maturity and growth in your church? The myth of the silver bullet still exists because we desperately want it to. We all prefer quick fixes and bandage solutions to the long, hard, slow work that produces real change. What if the solution isn't a new model or a complicated strategy but a shift in perspective? What if you could keep your church's current vision, values, and model and simply make a few microshifts...leading to macrochanges?

She glanced under her long lashes at this Greg person that looked so big and strong. The Fruits of Orchard County is a Christian Romance Series predicated on the Fruits of the Spirit verses found in Galatians 5:22-23. The setting is a rural Michigan county where there is an abundance of orchards and fields of vegetables. Life in Orchard County is laid back and full of rich traditions and family values. This clean romance series will give you a heartwarming perspective of the trials and celebrations of life through the lens of Galatians 5:22-23. The fruits of this verse come to life within ...

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 ...

These people, this inn, and most of all, the spirit of love emanates from every story told about what happened here at the Queensboro Bay Inn. 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 ...

“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.” Welcome to "The Village at Crossroad Corners," a heartwarming Christian romance series that transports you to a tight-knit, traditional community where the echoes of a simpler time resonate. In the face of a seismic shift, the village council's decision to greenlight a groundbreaking dual-aged, residential community—bringing together both the elderly and college-aged students—sets the stage for...