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The Practice of the Presence of God
by Brother LawrenceOften in these times we seem to be grasping at straws in our weak attempts to meet the terrifying demands of a world seemingly at odds with creation and its Creator. Brother Lawrence lived in an era that must have been equally soul-shaking. He began life as Nicholas Herman in Lorraine, when the province was French. In his boyhood began the Thirty Years' War which covered all Europe with terror. No doubt he took part in that war, because he was first a common soldier. In these conversations and letters he takes us intimately into his struggles to meet God until at last he could find the love of God in even the most menial of his kitchen tasks, to which he naturally had a great aversion, and in the midst of noisy confusion, opposition, and temptation. Countless millions have been led into the presence of God through this simple classic since the publication of the original French edition in 1692, a year after the author's death. The beauty and wonder of this book is that it is by one of the humblest of men, a man who was once an awkward footman and then a monastery cook. It is not by someone who was of finer stuff than the men and women of his day or any day. What Brother Lawrence did, all can do.
The Puzzle Club: Mystery of Great Price
by Dandi Daley MackallKids love to join the adventures of the Puzzle Club and help its members solve intriguing mysteries. This group of lovable characters takes children on wonderful journeys that illustrate how Christ's forgiveness can give everyone a fresh start.
Angel's Roost
by Janet SpaethChristian romance set in North Dakota from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day.
Safer Than a Known Way
by Pamela Rosewell Moorelife story of Pamela Roswell Moore, companion to Corrie Ten Boom for the last years of her life
Laney's Kiss
by Tracey Victoria BatemanHistorical Christian romance set on the Kansas prairie during the late 1870s.
A Distant Memory (Mystery and the Minister’s Wife #24)
by Traci DepreeMISSING IN ACTION WHILE HIKING IN COPPER MILL PARK, taking nature photographs for a stained-glass project, Kate thinks she hears yelling in the distance. She can't clearly make out the noise, so she dismisses it. Soon enough, however, news broadcasts report that Sonja Weaver, a new member of Faith Briar Church, has gone missing from the park. Kate is sure it's connected to the yelling, but the only proof she has is her intuition and clues found in the background of her pictures. Perplexed, Kate sets out to find her new friend with the little information that she has. Meanwhile, Paul notices that Bobby Evans, one of the ministers in town, has grown distant not only from his pastor friends, but also from his parish and his family. Can Paul help Bobby de-stress even when. Kate's stress levels are skyrocketing?
Tinderbox: U.S. Foreign Policy And The Roots Of Terrorism
by Stephen ZunesWill our democracy be defined by dominance? Or by the higher values we constantly espouse? This is the central question facing us in the wake of 9/11, and Stephen Zunes shows the prospects are not promising.
A Return to Christmas
by Chris HeimerdingerUntil he was three years old, Artemus Holiday and his twin brother, Andrew, had shared the adventures of life together. But when young Artemus lost his brother in a terrible tragedy on Christmas day, the magic of the Christmas season seemed forever shrouded by a cloud of sadness and despair. But miracles have been known to happen during this time of year. . . . This heartwarming Christmas story follows the lives of two eleven-year-old heroes-the weary and cynical Artemus and an outcast named Chess, a homeless con-artist with a heart of gold. Through a simple twist of fate, these boys will find themselves swept into the adventure of a lifetime--one that takes them beyond their wildest imaginings.
Off the Record (Mystery and the Minister's Wife #23)
by Jill Elizabeth NelsonA SPOONFUL OF SUGAR... DURING A VISIT WITH NEHEMIAH JACOBS at Orchard Hill retirement home, Kate is surprised when the serene atmosphere turns into a full-fledged drama. Resident Shirley Kraemer, beloved mother-in-law to Copper Mill's mayor, has a severe allergic reaction to a medication. As Kate observes the commotion around the home and prays for the fragile woman, she notices several folks behaving mysteriously behind the scenes. Soon, Kate begins to suspect that Mrs. Kraemer's improper care was not an accident at all. As Kate digs into her latest mystery, she and Paul help mediate between two local blood-drive volunteers--Renee Lambert and Joe Tucker--whose philosophies on advertising for such an event contrast to the point of chaos. With the blood drive threatening to collapse and Mrs. Kraemer's health hanging by a thread, can Kate help the mayor's family pinpoint the culprit before it's too late?
Five for Sorrow, Ten for Joy
by Rumer GoddenA haunting tale of disgrace and redemption that centers on Lise Fanshawe, a prostitute and brothel manager in postwar Paris who, while serving time in prison for killing a man, finds God. Lise is helped by an order of Catholic nuns that includes former prostitutes and prisoners like her. She joins the order and is swept up in an unexpected and fateful encounter with people from her past life. Rumer Godden, author of the masterwork In This House of Brede, tells an inspiring and entirely convincing conversion story that shows how the mercy of God extends to the darkest human places.
The Jewish Cultural Tapestry: International Jewish Folk Traditions
by Steven M. LowensteinFilled with fascinating facts and keen insights, The Jewish Cultural Tapestry is a richly woven fabric that vividly captures the diversity of Jewish life. All traditional Jews are bound together by the common thread of the Torah and the Talmud, notes author Steven Lowenstein, but this thread takes on a different coloration in different parts of the world as Jewish tradition and local non-Jewish customs intertwine. Lowenstein describes these widely varying regional Jewish cultures with needlepoint accuracy, highlighting the often surprising similarities between Jewish and non-Jewish local traditions, and revealing why Jewish customs vary as much as they do from region to region. From Europe to India, Israel to America, The Jewish Cultural Tapestry offers an engaging overview of the customs and folkways of a people united by tradition, yet scattered to the far corners of the earth.
A Firm Foundation (Mystery and the Minister’s Wife Series, Book #22)
by Anne Marie RodgersON SOLID GROUND ... AS SUMMER REACHES MIDSWING, Kate arrives home from vacation, anxious to reunite with her friends, especially head librarian Livvy Jenner. But at church on Sunday, Kate notices that her best friend is nowhere in sight. When Livvy's husband reveals that she is at work, Kate checks on her, only to find that she is not her usual self...and neither is the library. Kate soon discovers that the library has been closed, and no one knows why. Meanwhile, Paul joins a team of workers to help repair the storm-damaged home of one of the library's volunteers. As Kate supports Paul's efforts and tries to comfort Livvy, she sets off in search of answers, desperate to find out who's behind the closing of the beloved downtown institution. She quickly discovers that the building's history is more complicated than she ever imagined and that the fate of the library is in question. Will she find out who owns the building and reopen it before time runs out?
The Satan-Seller
by Mike Warnke Les Jones Dave BalsigerMike Warnke describes his experiences as a Satanist high priest and conversion to Christianity.
Flight of the Sparrows (Mystery And The Minister’s Wife Series #21)
by Annie JonesHIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW... EVERYONE IS A TWITTER IN COPPER MILL when a flock of rare sparrows is expected to land at Best Acres, a bird sanctuary owned by the reclusive Artie Best. A festival is planned to honor the extraordinary birds, and for Kate, the bird-watching season also brings a happy reunion with her high-school English teacher, avid birder Bonnie Mulgrew, and a mystery that only Kate can solve. A week before the big event, the rare birds are nowhere to be seen. What has happened to the entire flock? With only a cursory knowledge of birds, can Kate help recover them beforeMasses of shocked sparrow-watchers arrive? As Kate and Bonnie hunt for clues, the elusive Artie begins to raise suspicions, and the odd behavior of several folks in town lead them to believe there's something bigger than birds that is wrong in Copper Mill. Meanwhile, Paul has taken to the air himself--in the jump seat of fellow pastor Gregory Lucas' private plane. As everyone in town lifts their eyes to the skies, can they find answers for all of God's creatures?
Home To Briar Mountain (Mystery And The Minister’s Wife #20)
by Diane NobleWHAT ONCE WAS LOST... AS A VIOLENT STORM SWEEPS THROUGH COPPER MILL, Kate receives a startling phone call from church member Joe Tucker. Through the static, Joe shouts that he has found something of great value and that he needs help, and then the line goes dead. Kate knows that Joe and Russ Keenan, his carpenter, have been restoring old buildings on Joe's land, and she worries that they may have been hurt by the storm. But when she arrives at his log cabin to assist them, Kate is shocked by what she finds. Joe's land is hiding something of great value, which could hold the key to unlocking secrets of Faith Briar Church's history. But is Russ hiding some history of his own? Meanwhile, several houses have been damaged by the storm, and with Kate at the helm, the church initiates fund-raising efforts. Can Kate help repair the homes in the neighborhood? Will discovering the meaning behind Joe's hidden treasure unveil Faith Briar's long-lost past?
A Thousand Generations (Mystery and the Minister’s Wife #19)
by Traci DepreeA LIVING LEGACY... Kate and Paul Hanlon are enjoying a beautiful May morning at the parsonage when a surprise visitor knocks on the door. Eli Weston, Copper Mill's antiques dealer, lumbers in, carrying an aged, life-size wooden mannequin that he recently discovered. When Eli shows off the intricate details of the dummy's construction, Kate realizes that this isn't any old antique--it's hiding a secret that someone wanted everyone in town to forget. Even worse, its shady past seems directly linked to the Hanlon family. Meanwhile, Phillip, Paul's friend from San Antonio, moves into town and opens an antiques store of his own. With Phillip in tow, Kate and Paul set out to uncover the truth behind the mannequin, but as rumors about Paul's family begin to surface, members of Faith Briar Church begin to wonder whether Paul is fit to minister. Can Kate set the record straight before the Hanlon reputation is tarnished for good?
How the Heart Runs (Mystery and the Minister’s Wife Series, Book 18)
by Anne Marie RodgersThe woman, clearly shaken, pleads for Kate to stay by her side even as paramedics come to her aid, and they quickly forge a friendship. Despite Kate's growing affection for Emmaline, the woman seems evasive about the details of her sickness--and her past--and Kate begins to question what exactly has afflicted Emmaline. How can Kate properly minister to her if she doesn't know the whole truth? Who is this private, lonely woman? Meanwhile, a young mother in town is slowly recovering from major surgery and her family struggles to cope. As Kate cares for the family while also meeting the demands of her friendship with Emmaline, she begins to see there's much more to the mysterious woman than she ever imagined.