Spiritual Fiction

A sequel to Stories for the Heart, More Stories for the Heart offers up over 100 stories that hug listeners' hearts and encourage their souls. This treasury of timeless tales, written by some of the best Christian communicators today, offers a wealth of compassion and love certain to minister to multiple generations. Listeners will find themselves sharing these uplifting tales in conversation and letting the stories' wisdom inspire their thinking.

Myrthe was born with the ability to turn her tears into wishes. But when a granted wish goes wrong, she is cursed: the next tear she sheds will kill her. She must travel to the Well to break the curse before it can claim her life—and before the king's militairen find her. To survive the journey, Myrthe must harden her heart to keep herself from crying even a single tear.

A divorced single mom, Anne can barely cope with life and struggles to make sense of the death of her young son. A former architect with a promising career, Mark works as a handyman and wonders how his life got off track.

The Unburdened Path: A Novel of Forgiveness, Grace, and Redemption When a past betrayal resurfaces, Sarah, a dedicated church member, finds herself trapped in a cycle of anger and resentment. Outwardly devout, she's inwardly consumed by a pain that threatens to unravel her faith and her community ties. Set against the stunning backdrop of North Vancouver, British Columbia, The Unburdened Path follows Sarah's arduous journey towards forgiveness. Guided by the gentle wisdom of a fellow churchgoer and the unwavering support of her pastor, Sarah confronts her deepest wounds and grapples with ...

Ryan Lapp had promised to marry Lorene Bontrager as soon as he was able to build them a house, but the day never came. Ryan moved away. Five years later, Lorene has settled in to her old maid role, and she’s shocked when her younger sister announces her quick engagement to Ryan’s younger brother.

Please Note: This book was released as a stand alone story, and subsequently used as a movie in Crossover: It's a Jon Hunter Thing, Book 1 in The Hunter Imperium series. Suzy is 12, and every night she chats online with her friend. But strange things start happening after each chat. Things which bring great change in Australia, and out in the world. But who would want to talk to a 12 year old about such things? Suzy starts to form a theory, but she knows no-one is going to believe her. Besides, its fun to ask someone, "Was that you?" This is a stand alone short story, from an off-hand 'what...

The Pattern Finder In a world brimming with hidden connections and unseen forces, one woman’s journey of self-discovery and enlightenment will reveal the secrets that bind us all. The Pattern Finder - invites you to step into the shoes of Rose, a talented project manager whose life takes an extraordinary turn when she begins to see the world through a lens of divine patterns and profound truths. Rose's journey begins in the mystical Ajanta Caves of India, where an unexpected encounter with sacred geometry and ancient symbols awakens her latent abilities. As vivid visions and cryptic ...

Step into the gripping world of bestselling author Terri Blackstock's Vicious Cycle, the second installment in the heart-pounding Intervention series. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster ride of suspense that offers a harrowing look at drug addiction, human trafficking, and the devastating choices that can change lives forever.

Emily Price - fix-it girl extraordinaire and would-be artist - dreams of having a gallery show of her own. There is no time for distractions, especially not the ultimate distraction of falling in love. But Chef Benito Vassallo’s relentless pursuit proves hard to resist. Visiting from Italy, Ben works to breathe new life into his aunt and uncle’s faded restaurant, Piccollo. Soon after their first meeting, he works to win Emily as well - inviting her into his world and into his heart.

Lydia still can’t believe that she is Mrs. Samuel Bontrager. Or that she is 17 with a six-month-old daughter. As Baby Mattie grows fussier by the day, Lydia wonders how she will survive a lifetime of marriage to a man she doesn’t love - at least not in the way she wants. Samuel knows that he and Lydia did the right thing by marrying when Lydia became pregnant. He has even grown to love Lydia, though he never seems able to say the words out loud. What if she doesn’t love him back? After all, she pushes him away whenever he tries to draw closer.

For three years, the Cloaked Bandit has terrorized Wessex, robbing the nobility by knifepoint and a well-placed arrow. But little does anyone know, this bandit is in fact Juliana Wessex, the rightful ruler of the land, and a girl her tyrannical uncle - the current Lord Wessex - believes was killed along with father.

Tension between 15-year-old Emma Barlow and her much older nemesis, Pompous Jack, continues to rise. Escalating conflict ensues. Trying to embrace a job she didn’t want, Emma must fight against Jack. He seeks to control her. She seeks to break free. He strives to dominate her. She strives to regain her tenuous standing. Through it all, the Sovereign continues to tell Emma, “Trust me.” But is Emma’s newfound faith strong enough? She tries. She really does. But each step forward, seems to result in two steps back. Even more troubling, will their escalating struggle move from this ...

Until last week, Emma’s main goal was to land the lead in the school musical. And maybe find a boyfriend. Oh, and keep her extra-curricular activities a secret from her parents.Then everything changed. Quite unexpectedly—and completely unwanted—her life did a 180. Her priorities flipped upside down. Now she’s being attacked at school, misunderstood by her parents, and threatened everywhere she goes. Oh, and there’s this new “job” that she didn’t want and never asked for. Does she have the strength to prevail and the faith to push on? Or will the evil that surrounds her ruin ...

Emma isn’t a typical teenager. Who in their right mind would spend hours studying the Holy Text? Who has the audacity to presume they can connect with the Sovereign? Yet she must try. She will implore the Almighty to send them the High Priest her people so desperately need, the one who will restore balance to an out-of-control world. And if she died trying? Then so be it. Yet Emma has no one to support her—unless you count that crazy homeless man. And she has no one to guide her—except that surreal voice inside her head. Is she crazy or consecrated? Will her questionable journey doom ...

Seek a fresh start with Amish widower Samuel Fisher as he journeys from Lancaster County to Bluegrass Country, hoping to find a balm for the grief he’s carried with him. Will this single father, burdened by yesterday’s memories, discover a new and perhaps better life in Kentucky, the land of tomorrow? Esther Beiler, who helps watch Samuel’s children, develops a crush on Samuel and a true affection for his kids. Can she win his heart, or has she already lost it to an English woman? How will God untangle these star-crossed lovers?

Maisy never expected that a Plain girl like her could have her heart stolen by an Englisch boy. But when her rumspringa ends and Maisy realizes she’s pregnant, the reality of their choices—and their differences—sets in. Maisy knows she will never leave her faith to marry her baby's father. But she also knows the road to acceptance as an unwed mother in an Amish community will be long and hard. To protect her family from the scandal, she goes to live with her cousin in Haven, Kansas, where she will have some solitude to figure out what kind of future she might have.

Now remembered as the author of the world's most famous hymn, in the mid-18th century, as England and France stand on the brink of war, John Newton was a young sailor wandering aimlessly through life. His only duty was to report to his ship and avoid disgracing his father - until the night he heard Polly Catlett's enchanting voice caroling. He was immediately smitten and determined to win her affection.

In the quiet town of Hastings, Ontario, Jimmy confronts a startling revelation: he hasn't been the best person to himself or others. This self-discovery unfolds in the most unexpected manner, at an eerie and enigmatic location—an abandoned farmhouse on gHost Road. As Jimmy delves deeper into the shadows of his past, he finds himself in a world where secrets murmur from the walls and redemption hovers just beyond his grasp. Join him on a gripping journey of self-reflection and supernatural intrigue, where every step brings him closer to uncovering the truth—and to the possibility of a ...

When Colin Zook and his beloved grandmother lose everything in a fire, their greatest loss is a beloved family heirloom quilt that helped keep her dementia at bay. When Joanne Lapp hears about the loss, she decides to re-create the quilt. Colin soon feels himself developing feelings for her, but he’s held back by the knowledge that a future with him would involve care of his grandmother and his farm. Will Joanne look past his list of responsibilities and see him for who he truly is?

As the U.S. Navy searches for weapons-grade plutonium that has been smuggled by terrorists out of Russia, a submarine mishap in the Black Sea brings the United States and Russia to the brink of nuclear war. It is a race against the clock, with Russian missiles activated and programmed for American cities.