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When a demolition crew stumbles upon suspicious items in Margaret Gates's abandoned apartment, the police come to her, seeking answers. Margaret fears that her tempestuous past is resurfacing, but to her surprise, the items don't belong to her. The question remains: Whose are they? Could the answer be connected to the vivid dreams she's been having? Desperate for answers, Margaret turns to her lifelong friend, Julia Burch, who has her own mystery to unravel. Julia's discovery of her parents' old answering machine in storage leads her down a path of secrets and questions. What happens next reveals that the past isn't finished with either of them . . . yet.In this suspenseful conclusion to the Gates Manor Series, the past and the present collide as Julia and Margaret realize the answers they seek are hidden in plain sight and need to be uncovered sooner rather than later.Except for one, that is. Some secrets-and keepsakes-should remain under lock and key forever.
It was only a high school reunion. What was the worst that could happen? Corinne Fuller has regrets. Facing a stagnant marriage and an impending empty nest, she spends her days living halfway between fantasy and reality, imagining herself as the heroine in a true-love-lost fairytale. When she reluctantly agrees to accompany her best friend on a trip to their hometown, an unexpected encounter with ex-boyfriend Nick offers a tempting glimpse of what might have been (and, as Nick makes clear, what could possibly still be).Back home, Corinne's world is in tumult. Are the problems she's having with her husband signs she made the wrong choice? Meanwhile, her daughter begins a serious relationship with the (literal) boy next door, and Corinne can't help being nostalgic for the excitement and romance of first love.Corinne must choose between pursuing "what if?" or embracing "what is" in this coming-of-(middle)-age tale of love, family, and the dangers of attending your high school reunion.
Wilder James has spent her entire life in Beartooth, secluded from the Necanians and their domed cities where most of humanity resides. Content to keep her distance within the confines of her rustic community, she desires nothing more than to live out her years with her husband, Declan, in their simple mountain home. But when an unexpected tragedy rips apart her dreams, and intruders pull her from the safety of her camp and into a dark reality, she discovers the shocking truth. The Necanians are not bringers of peace. They're harbingers of death. Now Wilder must decide if she will protect only herself and her people, or risk everything to try to free all of humanity. She is armed with the one thing her people have always had - faith. Will it be enough?
Twelve-year-old Zephyr's world is turned upside down after an encounter with a 300-year-old Native American ghost during what was supposed to be a boring weekend at her grandma's house on the edge of the Great Dismal Swamp.Now, not only is Zephyr charged with bringing peace to a restless spirit who has been searching hundreds of years for her long-lost child, but Zephyr's dog, Sam, has also mysteriously switched spirits with the ghost's phantom cat.Can Zephyr become the ghost charmer her grandma says she is and solve the mystery by the deadline of November's full moon? Or will she doom the ghost in the mist, as well as her beloved Sam, to an eternity of searching the swamp?
Thomas Sparkman wasn't looking for trouble. He never could have imagined being on a wanted poster, let alone becoming a notorious gold robber hunted in two states. But when Thomas sneaks off the Cuban front of the Spanish-American War with his sights set on returning home to California, where his wife is expecting their first child, his path takes a series of unexpected turns. He's joined on his journey by a mysterious mercenary, a runaway circus sideshow performer, and an Apache guide and her infant son. As the group traverses the American West, they cross paths with rogues, loners, and hired guns-some searching for their own form of redemption, some working to stop Thomas and his travel companions dead in their tracks. Thomas must stay two steps ahead of his pursuers, outwitting them at every turn, or he may never see home again.
"Many of us spend a lot of time and energy trying to live our lives as problem-free and as close to perfect as possible. The reality is that nothing in this life is ever going to be perfect-least of all, us. Our stomachs will growl during silent prayer at church, our kids will act out when the new neighbors come over for dinner, and we will inevitably spill the milk. This book depicts real-life-and often humorous-stories that demonstrate how God can meet us in our imperfect moments in order to teach us, guide us, and help us grow in our relationship with Him. These stories are intended to show how we can apply biblical truths to our everyday lives...even when the situation requires a mop"--
What do you do when you don't believe in divorce, but find yourself in a toxic, or even dangerous, marriage? This is an agonizing struggle for many women; it certainly was for Joy Forrest, founder of Called to Peace Ministries.Joy prayed, sought counseling, and read every book she could find on the subject, but the intimidation she endured from her husband continued to escalate until fleeing the danger became her only option. Even then, she found herself overwhelmed by guilt and shame. As a devout Believer, Joy immersed herself in prayer and Bible study and, over time, began to see God's heart for the oppressed and realized the erroneous beliefs that had kept her in bondage. Called to Peace is one part memoir and one part guidebook. Joy's story and insight will help you to recognize the signs of an abusive relationship, as well as provide you spiritual truths to combat guilt and promote healing after abuse. Whether you are in an abusive relationship yourself, or desire to help someone else who is suffering from domestic abuse, this book offers hope, inspiration, and biblical guidance.
It's been three years since Julia Burch received a mysterious phone call that led to the rescue of her childhood friend, Margaret Gates, from the brink of suicide. But not everyone is happy with Margaret's survival or her newfound success and happiness. Someone has been waiting for the perfect time to exact their revenge, and that time has finally come. In order to catch the perpetrator, Julia and Margaret must make it appear as if the sinister plan is succeeding. But how far do they let it go? As Margaret becomes entangled in a web of lies, greed, and family secrets, will she be able to hold on to her faith and trust that something good could come from the chaos? In this suspense-filled sequel to The Gates Manor Band, no one-and nothing-is as it seems.
The final showdown is fast approaching, and a grief-stricken Zoe is forced to count the cost of her destiny. As the losses mount, her strength wanes.Even if the Chosen find the Eden Sword in time, will Zoe be strong enough to wield it? Will she be able to stand against the darkness as the promised Daughter of the ancient prophecy? Or will she be consumed by the fear of her nightmares becoming real?Fear or faith?Even the Chosen must choose.In this final installment of The Chronicle of the Three, light and darkness collide as Zoe discovers there is more than one battlefield in this war.
When given "our daily bread," are you more likely to burn it in the toaster than use it to feed your soul? Do you feel like you are the only one who doesn't have it all together?The world would have you believe you can't live victoriously if you're imperfect. But at the end of the day, it's not about you having it all together; it's all about God's faithfulness in working all things together for your good. In her new devotional, speaker and author Jan Hemby shares stories that will inspire you, encourage you, and make you smile.Burnt Toast reminds you that your Heavenly Father is right in the middle of your everyday-sometimes mundane, sometimes crazy-life and will help you see just how much God delights in you. Even if you burn your daily bread and the neighbors have to call the fire department.
At age 49, Andy Ellis suffered a right-hemispheric stroke, landing him in a hospital in Richmond, Virginia. In The Dangers of Pimento Cheese, Ellis discusses the event that left him semi-paralyzed on the left side of his body and explains how he coped with hospital life for over two months. You'll learn how he returned to his career, and still lives day-to-day with an inconsistent disability. Ellis also touches on the challenges of the few events that have tripped him up along his ten-year road of recovery. A road he has traveled, for the most part, with a sense of humor and access to the best parking spaces at every rest stop.
If you or someone you love is in an abusive relationship, this companion study to Called To Peace: A Survivor's Guide to Finding Peace and Healing After Domestic Abuse is the perfect resource. The workbook is a gospel-based support group curriculum specifically for domestic violence survivors and has been powerful and life changing for many women.
Julia Burch is a typical fifty-year-old tired of her typical life. But that changes when she answers a mysterious phone call that takes her back thirty years. A series of inexplicable events leaves Julia searching for answers—and forces her to face the source of her unhappiness. But this is only the beginning; there are others who desperately need the vibrant faith and message of love Julia has rediscovered. Prisoners of the past, they have lost hope for anything better and, for some, time is running out. What follows is a journey that crosses social status, racial lines, and even time itself to unite a group of people called to an adventure that will surpass anything they could have imagined.
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