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Seasons of an Amish Garden: Four Stories
by Amy ClipstonYoung Amish couples tend to a community garden and harvest friendships and love along the way in this new story collection by bestselling author Amy Clipston.Spring Is in the Air: As the young people of Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania, plant a garden in memory of their friend, Katie Ann begins to worry that her older brother, Ephraim, is dating her best friend. What if she somehow loses them both? But Christian, a new boy in the community, also works in the garden—and falling for him may be exactly the distraction, and lesson, that Katie Ann needs.Home by Summer: Clara Hertzler is surprised when Jerry Petersheim, her old friend, comes to the garden to drop off his younger sister—especially because Jerry has been gone for years, and now seems to be living as an Englisher. As the friends get to know each other again, Clara pushes Jerry to examine why he abandoned his Amish beliefs. Will Clara help Jerry renew his faith in God, and will they find love beneath the summer sun?The Fruits of Fall: Tena Speicher has come to live in Bird-in-Hand after her fiancé left her for an English woman. When a stranger comes to the fruit stand one day and asks for food, Tena is not sure how to respond—but Wayne intervenes and offers to let him stay in the barn. Afraid to trust Englishers, Tena must learn, with Wayne&’s help, that everyone is a child of God and deserving of kindness.Winter Blessings: Ephraim and Mandy have dated for some time and now have plans to marry. But after a series of unexpected events and misunderstandings, they wonder if they should go their separate ways. What will happen when their friends at the Amish garden conspire to bring them back together?Each story in this sweet, contemporary collection can be read as a standalone, but the stories are best enjoyed together. Book length: approximately 95,000 words. Also includes a reading group guide and an Amish glossary. &“One story slides into the next, woven together effortlessly with the author&’s knowledge of the Amish life. Once started, you can&’t put this book down.&” —Suzanne Woods Fisher, bestselling author of The Devoted
Seasons of the Day
by Stanislaus KennedyBased on the traditional Book of Hours - psalms said daily, at set times, by religious communities throughout the world - Seasons of the Day reveals the enduring relevance of this ancient practice to contemporary living.In Seasons of the Day, Sister Stan, knowing that our modern-day understanding of time pushes us to our stressed-out limits, passes on the monastic ritual to the layperson.Here, as she slows us down, she reveals the psalms through her own words, her own prayers. Using them, she also guides us tenderly through a four-week period, from the silence and mystery of pre-dawn (matins) through to the reflective conclusion of the day (compline). In a world that can often seem hostile and unfriendly, her gentle reflections help the reader find inner peace and confidence.A prayer book for today
Seasons of the Sacred: Reconnecting to the Wisdom within Nature and the Soul
by Llewellyn Vaughan-LeeIn this timely third book in his "Spiritual Ecology" series, Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee continues his exploration of the many facets of interconnection between humanity and the Earth. Deeply spiritual but not religious, "Seasons of the Sacred" weaves together narratives, poems, and images from various sources to illuminate the hope, beauty, abundance, and darkness of the Earth's cycles and humanity's place therein.Likening Spring to falling in love, Summer with abundance and spiritual awakening, Fall with fruition and wisdom, and Winter with contraction and emptiness, the collected wisdom reflects the profound resonance of humanity within nature and emphasizes the deep alignment between the Earth and human soul. Ultimately, Vaughan-Lee tells a story of connection and synchronization, illustrating how humanity and the Earth are journeying together in both obvious and mysterious ways, mutually sharing, adapting, and learning. While Vaughan-Lee is a Sufi teacher, the book offers nature-based wisdom from Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism, and literary traditions from across the ages.Vaughan-Lee adeptly connects the reader to the deepest envisioning of contemporary challenges. Climate catastrophe, refugees, cultural degradation, and political divisiveness are all contextualized within natural cycles of birth, loss, and transition, and the reader is guided to listen through the fear and anxiety of our age to the deeper ground of belonging that calls from even the most destitute inner and outer landscapes.Never more relevant than now, the chapter on Winter points the reader to what is most essential even as the temporal is stripped away like autumn leaves, providing some assurance that there is meaning and even peace amidst the devastation of our present time. As with other books in this series, Vaughan-Lee places the human story within the story of the Earth and compels the examination of attitudes, beliefs, and habits in relation to the ongoing desecration, ecological devastation—and potential restoration—of our sacred home.
Seated with Christ: Living Freely in a Culture of Comparison
by Heather HollemanAs Christians find themselves trapped in the rhetoric of platform, influence, retweets, and fame, they need a ladder out of the fray.Many of us live in a prison of self-absorption. Shackled with pride and despair, we compare ourselves to others constantly in our frantic, unending pursuit of perfection. Seated with Christ gets to the root of this behavior and charts a path to freedom.Scripture says that God&’s beloved are seated with Christ in the heavens (Eph. 2:6), treasured by Him and given a place at His table. Heather Holleman unveils what this means for us.It means we walk out on the fight for acceptance. We quit measuring ourselves to others.We leap free from cycles of shame. Securely-seated people can ask themselves hard questions about their lives; they can deal with sin, grieve their losses, and move forward in hope. From a position of security and self-forgetfulness they can joyfully do the good works prepared for them uniquely. They can even celebrate the successes of others. Seated with Christ is a deeply personal, liberating look at a glorious truth: that we have a place at God's eternal table.
Seated with Christ: Living Freely in a Culture of Comparison
by Heather HollemanAs Christians find themselves trapped in the rhetoric of platform, influence, retweets, and fame, they need a ladder out of the fray.Many of us live in a prison of self-absorption. Shackled with pride and despair, we compare ourselves to others constantly in our frantic, unending pursuit of perfection. Seated with Christ gets to the root of this behavior and charts a path to freedom.Scripture says that God&’s beloved are seated with Christ in the heavens (Eph. 2:6), treasured by Him and given a place at His table. Heather Holleman unveils what this means for us.It means we walk out on the fight for acceptance. We quit measuring ourselves to others.We leap free from cycles of shame. Securely-seated people can ask themselves hard questions about their lives; they can deal with sin, grieve their losses, and move forward in hope. From a position of security and self-forgetfulness they can joyfully do the good works prepared for them uniquely. They can even celebrate the successes of others. Seated with Christ is a deeply personal, liberating look at a glorious truth: that we have a place at God's eternal table.
Seattle's Historic Houses of Worship (Images of America)
by Marilyn MorganAs Seattle grew in the mid-1800s, the increase in families settling in the area created a need for churches. Seattle First Church was established in 1853 and by 1901 Seattle had 112 churches; today, there are less than 20 of these churches still in existence. Seattle’s Historic Houses of Worship explores many of these churches, examining how they have survived over 100 years, while still going strong today. Churches have guided the Seattle community through the great Seattle fire, world wars, internment camps, the assassination of a president, and the protests of the civil rights era.
Seclusion Point: Renegade Spirit Series (volume #3) (Renegade Spirit Series #3)
by Jerry JenkinsWhere do you go after you've fought with angels and helped defeat demons?For Patch Johnson's friends, the unlikely answer is . . . back to school. Where it's harder than ever for Christian teens to fit in. Where Cheryl McCry and her World Peace Alliance are still on the prowl to catch Christians. Where it's dangerous to trust anyone--including each other.Meanwhile, Patch is far from home, hiding out from McCry in a remote Kansas town and wondering why other believers there may not be quite what they appear. Is it really God's will for him to stay in this strange place--and for what reason?Patch receives part of his answer when he discovers Cheryl McCry's explosive secret. Then he has no choice but to head for home--knowing it may cost him his life.This unforgettable conclusion to the Renegade Spirit Series will leave teens with a fresh perspective on what it means to be a committed follower of Christ.
Second Book of Catholic Jokes
by Deacon SherdianIn this follow up to the bestselling Book of Catholic Jokes, Tom Sheridan again offers a hilarious collection of clean and well-intentioned jokes designed to spark smiles, laughter, and maybe even a little introspection on the human condition. With a foreword by Father Paul Boudreau, The Second of Book of Catholic Jokes promises to show that faith can be--and should be--fun. SAMPLE JOKEIt was Palm Sunday but because of a sore throat, little Jonnie stayed home with a sitter. When the family returned home, they were carrying several palm fronds. Little Jonnie asked them what they were for. "People held them over Jesus' head as he walked by," his father told him."Wouldn't you know it," little Jonnie fumed, "the one Sunday I don't go and he shows up."
Second Calling
by Dale Hanson BourkeWomen over 40 long to redefine the rest of their lives. Dale Hanson Bourke and the friends she interviewed--including General Claudia Kennedy, Kay Warren, Becky Pippert, journalist Peggy Wehmeyer and Jill Briscoe--resoundingly affirm that midlife can be a time of spiritual rebirth and a chance for God to get one's attention now that others' demands on her life have diminished. Bourke offers essential principles that will help women to blaze new trails in their best years.
Second Chance
by R.T. Kendall R T Inc.'God can use anybody. If he could use Peter, Moses, Jonah, David, Judah or Gideon, he can use you and me.'The empowering new book by bestselling Christian writer, R. T. Kendall.All of us have fallen short of God's standards, and it may be that you have fallen further than most. It is easy for you, and those who know you, to believe that you have blown your chance to fulfil God's plan for your life.But God has not finished yet! He is the God of second chances. His love is everlasting and unconditional, no matter what we have done to grieve him in the past. The path to restoration will not be easy but, through faith, God can use you again. R. T. Kendall's inspiring new book will show you how.
Second Chance (Left Behind: The Kids, #2)
by Tim Lahaye Jerry B. JenkinsPicking up where The Vanishings left off, Second Chance is just that: at the close of book one, Judd, Vicki, Lionel, and Ryan met up at New Hope Village Church and got the Good News from now-humbled pastor Bruce Barnes (who, despite his degree from Bible college, got left behind after the Rapture for failing to receive Christ, just like the kids). Lionel, nixed by the Messiah on a technicality in book one, jumps at the chance to join the winning team, but the other kids are too angry and confused after watching their world get turned upside down. Book two follows their search for truth as they piece together the wreckage of the Rapture in each of their lives, knowing full well that the end of the world isn't far off--just seven years, according to Bruce, once Israel signs a treaty with the Antichrist. By the book's end, two more Left Behind kids wise up, but one holds out, still too scared and mad to sign on.
Second Chance Amish Bride
by Marta PerryAn Amish Nanny Caring for her late cousin's young kinder is Jessie Miller's duty-even if it means seeing their father again. Years ago, she thought Caleb King might be her husband-until he met her cousin and Jessie's dream was cut short. Laid up with a broken leg and a demanding dairy farm, Caleb needs her. But Caleb wants no woman around...and no reminder of the wife who abandoned her family before her death. Especially since he fears Jessie will throw a wrench in his plan to remain a single dad. She's gentle and kind, and if Caleb isn't careful, she may be just what his little Amish family needs.
Second Chance Amish Bride and Small-Town Nanny: Brides Of Lost Creek (Brides Of Lost Creek Ser. #1)
by Marta Perry Lee Tobin McClainFalling for the nannySecond Chance Amish Bride by Marta Perry Caring for her late cousin&’s kinder is Jessie Miller&’s duty, even if it means seeing their father again. Years ago, she thought Caleb King might be her husband—until he married her cousin instead. Laid up with a broken leg and a busy farm, Caleb needs help—not a reminder of his late wife. But is gentle, kind Jessie exactly what Caleb&’s little Amish family needs? FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!Small-Town Nanny by New York Times Bestselling Author Lee Tobin McClain Susan Hayashi is everything Sam Hinton is not looking for: energetic, outspoken and spontaneous. Yet the wealthy widower can't deny that the young teacher is great with his daughter, Mindy. In desperate need of a summer nanny, Sam hires Susan. His head says she's all wrong for them, but a part of him believes that this unexpected nanny might really be his Mrs. Absolutely Right…
Second Chance Amish Bride and Undercover Amish: Second Chance Amish Bride\Undercover Amish
by Marta Perry Debby GiustiA second chance at an Amish happily-ever-afterSecond Chance Amish Bride by Marta PerryCaring for her late cousin’s kinder is Jessie Miller’s duty—even if she sees their father again. Years ago, she thought Caleb King might be her husband—until he married her cousin instead. Laid up with a broken leg and a busy farm, Caleb needs her. But he wants no reminder of his late wife. Jessie is gentle and kind, and she may be exactly what Caleb’s family needs.Undercover Amish by Debby GiustiAfter Hannah Miller’s mother is murdered, someone comes after her. Now the only way she can survive is to hide in an Amish community…and rely on former police officer Lucas Grant for protection. But finding refuge for Hannah—disguised as Plain at a secluded inn—pulls Lucas back into his old life. With the criminals closing in, can Lucas stop them…and start a new Amish life with Hannah?
Second Chance Bride
by Jane Myers PerrineSecond chances are rare in Annie MacAllister's life, and the sudden opportunity to pose as a respectable schoolteacher is too good to pass up. Annie plans to stay in the friendly Texas town of Trail's End just long enough to earn money for a new start. But she never dreams that in helping herself, she would help her students--and the one man who could uncover her truth. . . As Trail's End's most righteous citizen, John Sullivan thinks that believing in God is only about right and wrong. But he's challenged by the new schoolteacher's unconventional methods--and her unexpected past. Now, he and Annie will need some divine forgiveness to reignite their faith. . . and find a future together.
Second Chance Cafe
by Brandy BruceISABELLA ROMANO HAS GIVEN UP ON LOVE Between her demanding work as a nurse and her father's poor health, Isabella has no time for distractions. So when a handsome firefighter practically falls at her feet, she keeps him at arm's length. But Ethan Carter is determined to win her over. Orphaned at a young age, Ethan longs for a family of his own-and he's sure Isabella is his match. But when he opens a café near his firehouse, Isabella is less than thrilled. She knows firsthand the strain of being a restaurant owner, and she wants no part of that life. Can Ethan convince the busy nurse they can overcome any obstacle and have their happily ever after together?
Second Chance Christmas
by Pamela TracyA Holiday for Healing As December dawns in the Superstition Mountains, Cooper Smith is resigned to spending another Christmas alone. With his dad gone, his mom ailing and his younger brother in trouble, Cooper's only wish for the holidays is to keep his father's outfitting store going. But when his former high school sweetheart, Elise Hubrecht, unexpectedly returns to her family's ranch, Cooper puts one more item on his to-do list. If he can get Elise to face the tragedy that made her leave Apache Creek, he may get the chance of a lifetime: a second chance at lasting love.
Second Chance Christmas: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance
by Betsy St. AmantHoliday wishes can come true… If they work together. Charlie Bussey is ready to fight the corporation threatening to shut down the local animal shelter—she just didn&’t expect the enemy would be her former best friend, Blake Bryant. To adopt his newly discovered niece, Blake needs this property deal to succeed. But when he discovers Charlie is his niece&’s child advocate, can he help his childhood crush…and gain a family for Christmas?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
Second Chance Cinderella
by Carla Capshaw"I'll Wait for You Forever." Heartbroken when her childhood love never returned, Rose Smith soon learned she had even greater worries-she carried his child. Ten years later as a housemaid in London, she encounters Samuel Blackstone. The kind youth she adored has turned bitter with success. Feeling out of place in Sam's high-society world, Rose fears what he may do when he learns of their son.... A wealthy stockbroker, Sam is used to getting what he wants. And when he learns that Rose bore him a son, he wants to claim his family. But he'll have to convince Rose to trust him again if he's to have any hope of meeting the boy...or recapturing her heart.
Second Chance Courtship
by Glynna KayeA rodeo cowboy hopes to rope himself another chance with the ex he left heartbroken in this inspirational romance.Never trust a cowboy.That’s what Kara Dixon’s mother always warned her. Back home in Canyon Springs, Arizona, to care for her ailing mom, Kara comes face-to-face with rodeo cowboy Trey Kenton. Her former flame—and one-time bad boy—is finally ready to settle down and start a family, and he’s got his heart set on Kara. But she’s determined to head back to her big-city life in Chicago once her mother’s on the mend. Can the charming cowboy convince her to trust him and give their love a second chance?
Second Chance Family
by Margaret DaleyDedicated teacher Whitney Maxwell gave up her dream of a family years ago. But she's about to get a lesson in faith and family from an unexpected source--a brave little boy named Jason. Jason and his dad are dealing with his autism the best they can, but Dr. Shane McCoy can't put his tragic past behind him. As Whitney and Shane work together to help his son, could these two lost souls open their hearts to love again and become a lasting family?
Second Chance Family & Marrying the Preacher's Daughter
by Winnie Griggs Cheryl St.JohnCan they leave the past behind?Second Chance Family by Winnie GriggsSheriff Mitch Hammond has vowed never to love again, for fear of wounding someone else. The most he can offer Cora Beth Collins is a marriage in name only. And with no other way to adopt two runaway orphans and keep her patchwork family together, she accepts. But despite his intentions, Mitch is starting to want more from Cora Beth…and from himself.Marrying the Preacher’s Daughter by Cheryl St.JohnBounty hunter Gabe Taggart is ready to settle down and set aside his past. Until his intervention in a train robbery leaves him injured and under Elisabeth Hart’s care. Despite his plans for a quiet life, antagonizing his feisty caretaker is the most fun Gabe’s ever had. Elisabeth provokes him, too, with her strong mind and kind heart. But will his dark history bar him from marriage to the preacher’s daughter?
Second Chance Family (A Cowboy for Every Mood)
by Winnie GriggsMitch Hammond is a man of his word. And as far as Cora Beth Collins is concerned, that's a problem. The stubborn sheriff has vowed never to love again, for fear of wounding someone else. The most he can offer Cora Beth is marriage in name only. And with no other way to adopt two runaway orphans and keep her patchwork family together, she accepts.Mitch is doing the honorable thing. So why does it feel so wrong? Despite his intentions, Mitch is starting to want more from Cora Beth...and from himself. For in her trusting eyes he sees everything he hopes to be-as a lawman, a father and a husband.
Second Chance Family: The Nanny's New Family Falling For Her Boss Second Chance Sweethearts (Fostered by Love)
by Margaret DaleySavor once again this story in the Fostered by Love series, from top selling author Margaret Daley.Dedicated teacher Whitney Maxwell gave up her dream of a family years ago. But she’s about to get a lesson in faith and family from an unexpected source—a brave little boy named Jason. Jason and his dad are dealing with his autism the best they can, but Dr. Shane McCoy can’t put his tragic past behind him. As Whitney and Shane work together to help his son, could these two lost souls open their hearts to love again and become a lasting family?Originally published in 2009
Second Chance Father: The Cowboy's Texas Family Her Guardian Rancher Second Chance Father (Willow's Haven #2)
by Renee AndrewsIn this inspirational romance, a widower is wooed out of his isolation and into love by a pretty social worker and the special needs child in her care.After losing his family, Jack Simon moved to the remote Alabama woods to be alone. But when an uncommunicative boy appears on his property, everything changes. Dedicated social worker Elise Ramsey explains the boy is an orphan with autism who lives in a nearby children’s home. The beautiful woman seems so hopeful about young Cody’s kinship with Jack, and despite his vows to never be a husband or father again, Jack can’t help being drawn into both their lives. But can the rugged recluse truly open his heart again and chance loving the woman and boy who’ve come to mean so much to him?