Social Issues Fiction

C2, Zondervan, and World Vision are teaming together on the most ambitious and ecumenical curriculum promoting Christian social responsibility and justice ever conceived. This is a topic that has been building a great deal of buzz within the ranks of Church leadership, but has not yet ignited as an action-based movement among North American Christians. That's 77 million potential Good Samaritans sitting in the pews. And the time is now.

Natalie Hale grew up in a house where the image is everything. Her parents want her to meet someone from the upper class to keep their appearance. Meanwhile, Natalie prefers love over image and money, hoping to find love once in a lifetime. Luke Langston is down-to-earth with good looks and a heart of gold. He doesn't come from the upper class, but social status doesn't mean anything. He prefers to look beneath the surface. What happens when Natalie catches Luke's eye? Will sparks fly? Will Natalie realize that not everyone is about money? Will Natalie's parents make her choose the life she...

Sometimes even trust fund babies need to grow up. Dallas heir Timothy Landon led a charmed life, or so he thought. After life deals him a losing hand, he finds himself as lost as a lamb. He comes tumbling back to his roots in Lafayette, partly bruised and misguided. Who will give him the guidance he so desperately seeks? The lady preacher or his stalwart lifelong mentor?

Systemic oppression has been the foundation of the continued uprising of white supremacy as well as white privilege. For centuries, the act of oppressing a certain group of people was by design and has been the founding contributor to PTSD within the Black race. Although some aspects of racism have shifted, many areas remain the same and are not getting any better. Dr. LaShonda M. Jackson-Dean and her book, Seed to Seeds sheds light on the PTSD epidemic suffered by the Black race and steps for conquering and not succumbing. Seed to Seeds Systemic Experiences Evoking Disruption to Succeeding...

In Peace Keeper, young detective Black Love faces his toughest case yet when his best friend, Malik, starts acting strangely. Suspecting trusted community figure Mr. Carter might be involved, Black must uncover the truth without solid proof. Guided by his mentor, Detective Marcus, and supported by his friends, Black learns the power of speaking up and standing by those who need him most. As justice is served, Black discovers that being a true peacekeeper means protecting people, not just solving mysteries. A story of courage, loyalty, and doing what’s right, Peace Keeper shines a light on...

The story of a church in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. Faced with a dwindling and aging congregation, the church has been forced to shut down the majority of their building and has dismissed much of its staff. With limited funds, they shutter all their ministries and programs, leaving only a couple of adult Sunday school classes and a Sunday morning worship service. When a homeless man freezes to death on the steps of their sanctuary, the church begins to re-examine their mission and priorities.

Twelve-year-old Sadé has been escaping to an imaginary world ever since her mum passed away—with its candy-floss lilac sky, she goes on endless adventures atop her purple-winged bird, Nix. But soon she discovers that frightening shadow beasts live here too and they are seeping into the real world. Luckily, when her sister signs her up to an anonymous grief counselling group, Sadé finds her anxiety gets better. But then she's asked to perform spoken word in the talent show. The beasts won't let her get on stage.

What does it feel like to be passionate about your daily work? How do people find their way into fascinating, unusually fulfilling careers, even against the odds? Space lawyers and bibliotherapists; euthanasia activists and women's rugby champions; shark experts and solar power visionaries; a master perfumer and a moon dust maven, among many others. What all of these people have in common is the courage to pursue their dreams and obsessions, no matter how niche or particular, and transform them into their life's work.

Alicea Davis shares her God-given hope, strength, and healing poetry with others to help move America forward in the much needed reconciliation process that will aid in more effective race relations. Davis personally relates to the current pain and anger that so many are facing due to racial unrest. As a young black woman, she experienced intense anger towards white Americans when she awakened to the reality of racism still existing in our society.

Fourteen-year old Polly Mathis is a quiet teenage girl with no friends and often teased by a rowdy group of boys at her school, Fairley High. But being teased at school isn't a big issue for her. It's what she faces once she leaves school and returns home to a mother who is too busy to be a mother. Because of her in and out male friends, Polly's mother wants Polly, who is her only child, out of the way so Polly spends most of her time living in the upstairs attic. When Polly meets Sharra, a new girl at school, they develop a close friendship. Sharra introduces Polly to her family and for ...

Nelly sometimes gets nervous and loses her head, she wants to be on her own, and hide away in bed. She worries about the smallest of things, her tummy ties into knots and strings. Follow Nelly throughout her school day, to find ways to make her nerves go away.

Adam sometimes gets angry and loses his cool, he shouts out loud and gets told off at home and at school. He kicks, he stomps and he screams, he smashes things up to let off some steam. Follow Adam throughout his day, to find ways to make his anger go away.

Ade is about to start at a new school. She is not happy with her stepdad for making them move here. Shanice has been at the school for a year already. Since her mum died, she’s been living with her dad and annoying older brother, spending most of her time outside school in her dad’s hair salon. When Ade and Shanice meet in the salon, and spot each other’s diaries, an instant friendship is formed, and they start to chat online...but offline is a whole other story!

Across the world people are refusing to accept evil and injustice. Entrepreneurs, artists, mothers, musicians, students, teachers, techies, bloggers, advocates - they dare to believe they can meaningfully impact the world. Imagine what is possible…for you. Drawing on his experience on the front lines of suffering, Stephan Bauman, CEO of World Relief, shows how true change happens, where it starts, and why, with God, all things are possible.

Character in the Darkness is filled with stories of the people who have illuminated the darkest nights. In this e-book, Sammy Tippit shares the testimony of two men, one in East Germany and the other in Romania, who lit fires that brought light to their nations. Tippit provides biblical truths that show the way from night to the dawn of a new day.