Spiritual Friendship

Immerse yourself in a journey through early 18th century America with this richly detailed historical fiction saga set amidst the backdrop of the New York and the American frontier. This riveting narrative chronicles the adventures of Otetiani (Master Ormerod), a dispossessed English nobleman forced to brave the untamed wilderness of a youthful America in search of solace, redemption, and maybe even, a touch of mystic. The Journey Begins: Otetiani's tale begins with his exile from England and the blissful, yet fleeting, solace he found in the New World. After the tragic loss of his beloved ...

Discover a beautiful friendship between Billy Graham and his friend and pastor, Don Wilton. This book looks behind the scenes of Graham's life, which continues to inspire us in our own spiritual journeys. Most Saturdays for 15 years, Don drove the long road to meet with Billy at his home in Montreat, North Carolina. There the two friends spent hours talking about family, politics, sports, and their spiritual lives.

The Secret of Oak Hill An atmospheric illustrated novel for ages 10–12 about trust, emotional truth, and the quiet power of connection. What if a book knew who you were… before you opened it? Imagine stumbling upon a cottage lost to time, nestled in a forest that murmurs with memory. The wood is soft with moss, the light shifts like emotion, and something ancient presses against the silence. In the center of this forgotten place rests a book—not a dusty heirloom, but something awake. Its spine breathes. Its pages feel warm. And before you read a word, it whispers your name. This is ...

They’re drawn to each other from the start, but both carry fears they bury. Will they finally reveal their true selves and find forever? Lydia is captivated by Matt immediately. From the first dance, he captures her heart. And when she purchases an older home, and hires him as her contractor, it’s impossible not to fall for him completely. Matt tries to stay away from Lydia, convincing himself she deserves more than a blue-collar guy drowning in insecurities, especially when she’s so perfect. How could these two opposites ever work, despite their attraction? Yet as much as he aims to ...

♥The Candy Beach Series ♥ What would you do if you discovered your fiancé was a thief? Karen Brown’s fiancé was the treasurer of their large megachurch. After embezzling thousands of dollars, he disappeared with his beautiful assistant. Reeling from shock, Karen moves back in with her mom. When she arrives, she meets Keith, the blunt next-door neighbor who knows almost everything about her previous relationship. Keith Baxter—plumber and future preacher—is falling in love with Karen. Can he sweeten Karen’s mood with his homemade candy and convince her that not all men are ...

Haunted by family secrets and trapped by an oppressive faith, Leah is forced to confront a past that threatens her future. After a life-changing rally exposes dark truths, she must fight to reclaim her autonomy—if she dares. When a rally at the Arkansas state capitol turns her world upside down, Leah—a woman once bound by tradition and control—fights for the truth hidden beneath a veneer of piety and conformity. Caught between a manipulative church hierarchy and a relationship that suffocates her dreams, every secret of her past stokes a new rebellion in her heart. With stakes higher ...

Three abandoned children… Two erstwhile sweethearts… One missing sister… And no problem? After Iris Delaney kissed him and ran off eleven years ago, Camden La Salle never wanted to see her again. But Iris is back in town caring for her nieces and baby nephew, and she needs his help. Can Camden let go of their past history to help Iris with her present crisis for the sake of the children’s future well-being in this second chance Christian coastal romance with a side of suspense? Iris’s Issues… When Iris Delaney’s five-year-old niece calls her unexpectedly to tell her that her ...

The writer of these vignettes tries to sell herself to her lover, using comparisons, declarations, emotions, heartfelt analysis, poems, compositions, promises, poignant descriptions of feelings...

In The Minister’s Wife, Karen shines a light on the rhythms and tough realities of the spiritual life for each and every one of us. She explores how community helps us grow; the unexpected beauty of doubt; the messy pain of families and funerals; how church can hurt and heal; and the beauty of showing up when sometimes it is more appealing to go to a coffee shop on a Sunday morning (even when you’re the pastor’s wife).

Many of us wish to share a meal, share our faith, and share our lives with others. We want to open our home to friends and neighbors for the sake of meaningful community, but we're overwhelmed with hospitality hang-ups. Our welcome has been influenced by the messages of the world that tell us hospitality is about our ability to be, host, live, and cook a certain way. In Gather & Give, Amy Hannon inspires you to embrace the simple hospitality of the Bible that values connection more than perfection and people more than presentation.

In what was to become the deadliest attack on American soil since Pearl Harbor, the Oklahoma City bombing was one in a long line of violent attacks that have left communities across the nation searching for healing and hope. With the soaring message of the power of love to conquer evil, Grace from the Rubble tells the intertwining stories of four captivating individuals

Best-selling author Karen Kingsbury delivers another inspiring book in her Treasury of Miracles series. Here, she focuses on the special bonds between friends, and the extraordinary true stories she shares are a testament that God is present in our everyday lives. With God's guidance, we see that good friends never let us down, and often appear just when they are needed most.

Charlotte Carter is sure that Colorado Stevens is the one she’s been waiting for, but unforeseen events have caused them to become distant. Both the young nurse and her handsome suitor are hiding secrets that they can’t find the courage to share. As Charlotte watches Colorado pulling away, her past begins eating at her heart and threatening her entire future. Complicating matters is the arrival of Sarah, a young mother with a secret of her own. Sarah is pregnant, on the run, and in desperate need of help. Colorado is happy to do the Christian thing and lend a hand, but Charlotte can’t...

Friendship is a gift—but not all friendships are good for you. Throughout life, we encounter many people who enter our hearts and circles under the name of “friend.” But as time goes on, it becomes clear: some friends are life-giving, while others leave us spiritually, emotionally, and even physically depleted. These are not friendships—they are imbalances. Some of them are draining, one-sided, or even disguised as support when they are really silently sabotaging your purpose. This 30-day devotional, Discerning Imbalanced Friendships, is for the woman who is ready to do the hard ...

A promise made. A love unplanned. When duty demands their union, can a war-weary doctor and a defiant farm girl reconcile their hearts—or will the cost of love be too great? Struggling to survive in the aftermath of the Civil War, Heaven Wharton has little left but her pride and the responsibility of caring for her younger sister. With no word from her father and their situation growing desperate, she prays for a miracle—but the answer comes in a way she never expected. Dr. Travis Logan has left medicine and the war behind, determined to escape the battles that have scarred his soul. A ...

this book is a short story that will enlighten your imagination to the benefit of love, and its tendencies in the heart of men and women. It is guaranteed to unveil a clear perception about Romance, Family, Friendships and ultimately Love.

In his most accomplished novel to date, Roger DeBlanck delivers an unforgettable contemporary story of a young Native American man on the road to recovery. Abuse and addiction have ruined Thomas Newsome’s youth, but he refuses to follow the wasted path of his father, Gilbert. After Thomas narrowly avoids tragedy, he vows to get clean and stay that way. Before he can bury his past and move on, he wants answers from his father for why he never changed. But then Gilbert falls ill and takes off on a personal journey. With only a handful of clues from his Apache past, Thomas sets out on a ...

Surf’s up! When teenage Christians go to the beach, exciting things start to happen! TEENAGE CHRISTIAN AT THE BEACH includes five short stories…five paths along a windswept beach that lead to or away from God…the choice is theirs—and YOURS—to make! MIA discovers a world she never knew existed behind the boardwalk when Daniel, the best looking guy at a Gulf Coast beach, offers her first aid, but suddenly she must choose between two different worlds, two different friends, and two different gods. KRISTEN is without a date for the Sandcastle Prom, so a feisty little girl named Posey ...

Broken-hearted after a tragic accident killed her husband and daughter, Hettie Shaw, in her mid-fifties, finds escape in the arms of younger men. When military-trained, Sir Charles reluctantly hires Hettie to solve a blackmail case, it leads to a growing partnership. Their investigation causes a chain reaction that reveals a sinister web surrounding the Welsh town. As they dig deeper, Hettie bites off more than she can chew, and only Gran’s words of wisdom from beyond the grave stop Hettie from becoming a murder victim herself. Set in present-day Wales, UK., free-spirited, PI Hettie Shaw ...

One touch, and he’s lost… Since the tragic car accident that left Mia Nicholls with an injured back and a guilty heart, falling in love has been the last thing on her mind. Then Colm Molony, the sexy Celt, gives her a more-than-friends birthday kiss that sets her bells ringing. Colm knew Mia would be trouble as soon as he laid eyes on her, which is one reason he’s kept his distance. His plan to return to Ireland at the end of the year is another. But when Colm holds Mia’s watch and uses his supernatural ability to sense emotions, his instinct to comfort her overrides his intention ...