Spiritual Friendship

We love to think that the face of God is turned toward us. We want Him looking down on us, protecting us, blessing us, and doing things for us. If you think God looks good from the front, wait until you see that Glory from the back. As well, what do we look like to others, all the way around? What kind of glory do you have on you, and will that attract a Kingdom spouse?

A collection of short stories: Pink Belly Man -- One of bully Pink Belly Man's victims seeks revenge years later. Working by Committee -- Three men and three women report to find answers about UFOs and Alien Abductions. I Quit -- Guitar player and singer is odd man out as his bandmates harass him. Don't Believe Them -- POTUS's departure from office leads to nationwide marital law. The Case of the Wayward Grandson -- A grandfather hires P. I. Bobbi Heck to save his grandson. The Review -- A review inspires a new author to higher expectations of turning her book into a movie. The Last Move --...

We were created to walk and talk with God, but if we cannot hear or understand him well, those conversations are a bit stilted, and good communication is so important to the friendship God offers us. This book explores that friendship and what helps us to develop easy conversations with him. It also looks at the gifts God gives us so we can be a family who help each other to hear, understand, and share his life-giving words.

In a time when loneliness is increasingly common, we often overlook one of life's most profound gifts: friendship. While our culture places a spotlight on romantic love, the lasting, transformative power of friendship - especially friendship with Jesus - can truly change our lives. Through the stories of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, Amy Boucher Pye explores how a relationship with Jesus isn't just another friendship; it's a sacred connection that meets us right where we are and invites us to grow into who we're meant to be.

When I Am Second launched in 2008, the organization intended simply to tell stories of lives changed utterly by people placing God first and themselves second. Although the organization has exploded in size and influence since, that original mission has remained the same - and continues to have enormous power and influence today.

Science fiction reflects on the paths that bring us to the present while shining a light on opportunities and dangers ahead. It's through the power of the imagination that humanity stretches into unknown worlds yet peers into the depths of the human experience. In these stories from OldEarth and Newearth worlds, every character's life speaks to a mysterious whole that we'd miss without them.

The Wisdom On … series is a practical application of wisdom literature and other Scripture on a variety of topics facing students. The series is designed to help students apply biblical principals of wisdom to everyday circumstances using case studies, key Scriptures, interactive activities, and helpful insights.

For where two or three are gathered together as my followers, I am there among them--Matthew 18:20 Meet Kacee, Ahmani, Cierra and Londyn aka The Slumber Sisters. These four friends study the Word of God with one another and enjoy sleepovers and other fun activities. But their faith is often tested when they are forced to live out the Biblical principles they study and read about at church. Book 1 introduces Kacee Howard, who is driven into action once her mother faces a job layoff. Kacee decides to go on a fast and convinces her friends to fast and pray with her, seeking God to help her ...

In one of the strangest love stories of history or fiction, Allison Roarty (a.k.a. Allison Wonderland), a 45-year-old, divorced, wacky, sexually adventurous, somewhat overweight alcoholic with brain damage, takes up with Leigh Berry, a gangling, half-blind, reclusive, 62-year-old devotee of ancient music. Their friend Connie Bowers, a successful career woman, tries to guide them through their delusions and misadventures. In the process, all three characters discover emotional and spiritual depths that “normal” people seldom experience.

God interrupted a Bible study to point the author to a way to walk with God which, for centuries, notable saints found and lived. In just weeks, many saw differences (the fruit of the Spirit) in their lives, attitudes, and behaviors. The author did. You could, too!

Spiritually uplifting poems reflect life's trials and tribulations in nature and in our shared human experience. Grace shines the light of hope in the details of our lives, helping us take the next journey step.