Southern Church

The idealism of Episcopal Priest, Father Steele Austin, continues to conflict with the determination of the leaders of a historic parish. The leaders are unyielding in their desire to keep things just the way they have always been. Steele, on the other hand, is equally determined to battle bigotry and prejudice in the congregation and the community. In this, the third book in The Magnolia Series, Steele is forced to defend himself against a plot to accuse him of embezzling church funds. Not only is his integrity as a priest being threatened, but there are those in his own congregation ...

In this sequel, as Father Austin and his wife wrestle with the decision to leave First Church he finds himself embroiled in yet one more controversy. His attempt to meet the needs of those that have been rejected by their own families casts a dark cloud over First Church. The pastoral crisis faced by one of his former antagonists transforms their relationship into an endearing friendship. The book concludes with one of the most suspense filled cliffhangers yet. The reader will be left wanting yet another visit to the colorful people that call Falls City home. "We can't stand it. The books ...

This work is focused to be a spiritual strength to as many that will be ready for the use of the Master. It will show you that your status and qualification determine nothing in the presence of God, even the smallest of mankind, seemingly insignificant person can as well be used by God. It is neither by personalities nor what we are and possess that God is looking at in us, but what He can bring out from us. In African God’s Generals, the author reveals the glory of God in the lives of fourteen (14) powerful indigenous ministers God used to ignite the fires of revivals and set the path of...

Is she beyond the reach of redemption? Jolene Spencer had been perplexed from the first mention of Micah Abrams. Why would a grown man uproot his life and move two states over at the urging of Jo’s momma? How did he and Ma even meet? And he’s raising a daughter by himself. Where is the child’s momma and how does she fit into his plans? When Jo first sees him standing on the front porch, staring like a deer caught in the headlights and seemingly unable to speak, she pegs him as a shy one. But then he walks in with a confident swagger and mingles with her family like he’s been there ...

Sometimes it can seem as if friends are more work and pain than they're worth, with friendship challenges that we have to endure and struggle through. Life gets in the way of our well-intentioned efforts to connect. Conflicts and differences over serious issues divide us and make us think that we could never be close to a person ever again. How can we build real relationships that are life giving and pass the test of time? Bryan Loritts mines one of the Bible's least-known books for insights into how friendships can flourish even in the midst of sin and brokenness.

Alone and brain-addled, the Rev. Ezra Pounders walks along a country road in the dead of night. He's wearing dark clothing, but he's confident the Lord will protect him. Two seconds later, a fast-moving pickup truck tops the hill and knocks him ten feet into the air. On his death bed, Preacher Pounders wrestles with one gnawing regret. He never preached one last sermon. The one he really wanted to preach - but the one that would have cost his job. The one that would shake religion's foundation to its core - but the one the world deserves to hear. Now his all-important message may die with ...

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Lana's missing! Crazy with fear, her billionaire father unleashes an army of searchers, including an elite band of bodyguards, who rankle townsfolk with their heavy-handed tactics. Tempers flare as they desperately seek the shapely blonde water-skiing champion, last seen in a white bikini. The small town of Muscadine, Alabama, will never be the same, and neither will the Claypool family. The searchers push hard, but the town pushes back equally hard, in ways not seen for a generation. Find out what happens when the bullets fly. Scroll up and get it now with just one click!

This is a short history of the Christian missionary effort in Paraguay. Starting with Roman Catholic and focusing on Southern Baptist missions.

"Sweeter in the South: From Yankees to Y'all, A Guide for Smooth Transitions" is not just a book; it's your roadmap to a seamless and delightful transition into the heart of Southern living. If you're a Northerner contemplating the move down South or already unpacking your bags, this guide is your indispensable companion. With wit, warmth, and wisdom, the author navigates the uncharted waters of Southern culture, offering valuable insights on everything from decoding the language of 'y'all' to mastering the art of gracious hospitality. Packed with practical advice, humorous anecdotes, and a...

He lives and breathes expressive art. She has no time for his type of fluff. A struggling artist tries to get his recycled mixed-media art pieces displayed at a local art gallery now run by the owner’s daughter who has zero appreciation for his folk art. Sophie’s Sentiments… A freelance technical writer who writes obscure user guides that nobody reads and engineering manuals for little-used heavy machinery, Sophie Kowalski’s career is filled with black ink on white paper, legalese and technical stuff that few people care about—except for proofreaders and publishers. When her dad ...

Will the Reverend Shepherd Jackson risk his God-given call for the love of a fallen woman? Veezie Harrington, a backwoodsy young woman with a seedy past, experiences difficulty fitting in to her new way of life after she inherits a wealthy estate in Alabama during the 1930’s. When she falls in love with handsome Shep Jackson, the local pastor, she sets a goal to overcome her redneck ways and become a real lady, worthy of the love of such a fine Christian man. Is the bar too high?Reverend Shepherd Jackson, a forty-year-old widower, causes an uproar in the church when he falls in love with ...

Which of the following short stories would you read first? A.) A stubborn donkey challenges a Tennessee race horse. B.) A chess match ends in bloodshed. C.) Two sisters beg a funeral director to play their daddy's favorite Johnny Cash song. D.) A shooter takes aim from a church baptistry. E.) Two astronauts survive a horrific spinout only to return to earth and find everybody else walking around in super slow motion. Why not read them all? They're all in this far-flung collection of short stories and more. Scroll up and get them now with just one click.

Benjamin Church came to the Grange Hall expecting to meet someone else, but then the girl in the red dress looked across the dance floor and smiled.... Passing Through Perfect is a heart-wrenching Southern family saga that starts on the night Benjamin falls madly in love with Delia. Once he tastes the sweetness of her kiss, he envisions them spending the rest of their life together. He doesn't stop to consider that her daddy is a learned Pastor, and her mama a woman with a college degree; he knows only that she sets his heart to racing.

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?

"A country boy from Kentucky, a farm girl from Alabama—just ordinary people serving an extraordinary God." In 1958, Eugene and Ellamae Elder "tied the knot" and dove headfirst into full-time ministry. For the next twenty-six years, they faithfully served in churches and missions from Arizona to Mississippi to New Mexico with "Gene" as a pastor and Ellamae as a Bible teacher. But in 1986, God called the couple to their most challenging assignment yet: South Africa, a country caught in the throes of Apartheid and social unrest. But how could they leave their children, their home, their ...

This is the story of my years in Paraguay. As I look back on my life, I realize that it has been a rather interesting one. Therefore, I thought I would tell my story. In this day and age, with print on demand and eBooks, anyone can become a published author. So why not me? It only takes time, and I seem to have a lot of it disposable now that I’m retired. There are a couple of caveats I need to add here at the beginning. One, these are my memories and, as such, may not be entirely reliable. As with most people, I have a tendency to remember some things and forget others. I, also, don’t ...

In January of 1950, Mary Church Terrell, an 86-year-old charter member of the NAACP, headed into Thompson’s Restaurant, just a few blocks from the White House, and requested to be served. She and her companions were informed by the manager that they could not eat in his establishment, because they were “colored.” Terrell, a former suffragette and one of the country’s first college-educated African-American women, took the matter to court. Three years later, the Supreme Court vindicated her outrage: District of Columbia v. John R. Thompson Co., Inc. was decided in 1953.

All your favorite characters have returned for your tenth visit to First Church and Falls City, Georgia.Bishop Sean Evans and his partner Rabbi Eze Dolan face new threats of being outed.Colonel Mitchell rallies a large group of supporters to attack the ministry of Father Steele Austin.Chadsworth Purcell Alexander reaches out to Steele for help and risks having his identity exposed.Steele and Randi must decide how to punish Virginia Mudd Willoughby.The Reverend Melvin and Judith MacClaren return to Falls City and raise over a million dollars in one night.Elmer Idle and Rose MacClaren receive...

In the 1980s, Erika Bornman’s family join, and ultimately move to, KwaSizabantu, a Christian mission based in KwaZulu-Natal, which is touted as a nirvana, founded on egalitarian values. But something sinister lurks beneath ‘the place where people are helped’. Life at KwaSizabantu is hard. Christianity is used to justify harsh punishments, and congregants are forced to repent for their sins. Threats of physical violence ensure adherence to stringent rules. Parents are pitted against children. Friendships are discouraged.