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A Valentine for Kayla
by Kimberly Rose JohnsonKAYLA RUSSELL DOESN'T LIKE VALENTINE'S DAY What should be Kayla's favorite holiday is just another reminder that she hasn't met someone special. The beautiful florist-and hopeless romantic-has nearly given up on love, when the man of her dreams walks into her shop...to buy flowers for another woman! Former music superstar Derek Wood poses as a local deliveryman while he cares for his ailing mother. Derek is drawn to Kayla's genuine spirit and natural beauty, but he can't hide his identity forever. The man Kayla's falling for doesn't really exist, but the feelings they share are real. Will Derek finally give Kayla a reason to love Valentine's Day?
A Valentine's Day Return: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (Sunset Ridge #2)
by Brenda MintonThey thought love was in their past… But could it be their future? After completing rehab, Mark Rivers returns to his hometown to make amends with his ex-wife, Kylie, and their daughter. But he doesn&’t expect to stick around beyond seeking her forgiveness. So when helping Kylie run her coffee shop after a health crisis draws them closer together, Mark is forced to decide—a career in Nashville or a second chance with the family he thought he&’d lost forever…From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.Sunset Ridge Book 1: Reunited by the BabyBook 2: A Valentine's Day Return
A Valentine's Wish
by Betsy St. AmantUnless youth pastor Andy Stewart finds a suitable wife fast, he'll lose his job. Yet the woman of his dreams is hisbest friend. And Lori Perkins is still smarting over a failed engagement, So he can't just declare his love. His plan: he'll be her secret admirer and woo her anonymously with flowers and chocolates. And then, when romance is on her mind, Andy will confess his Valentine's wish--to spend his life with her. There's just one little problem. Lori seems to think her secret admirer is someone else!
Valentinian Christianity: Texts and Translations
by Geoffrey S. SmithValentinus, an Egyptian Christian who traveled to Rome to teach his unique brand of theology, and his followers, the Valentinians, formed one of the largest and most influential sects of Christianity in the second and third centuries. But by the fourth century, their writings had all but disappeared suddenly and mysteriously from the historical record, as the newly consolidated imperial Christian Church condemned as heretical all forms of what has come to be known as Gnosticism. Only in 1945 were their extensive original works finally rediscovered, and the resurrected "Gnostic Gospels" soon rooted themselves in both the scholarly and popular imagination.Valentinian Christianity: Texts and Translations brings together for the first time all the extant texts composed by Valentinus and his followers. With accessible introductions and fresh translations based on new transcriptions of the original Greek and Coptic manuscripts on facing pages, Geoffrey S. Smith provides an illuminating, balanced overview of Valentinian Christianity and its formative place in Christian history.
Valiant Bride: Book 1 (Brides of Montclair #1)
by Jane PeartNoramary came out of the parlor into the hall. Stunned by what she had just heard, she felt slightly light-headed and leaned against the closed door for a moment to steady herself. The shock of Winnie's elopement during the night had been followed by a second -- the staggering request of her foster parents that she step into her errant cousin's place as the bride of Duncan Montrose! "So you see, my dear, why we must ask this of you?" Aunt Betsy's voice rang in her ears. Noramary closed her eyes, bringing back the scene that had just taken place. As her aunt had explained the dilemma Winnie's irresponsibility had caused and what must now be done, Noramary had sat very still, eyes downcast, hands folded in her lap, hearing but not fully absorbing her aunt's words. Now those same words burst upon her, strong and clear: "--marry Duncan Montrose!" Valiant Bride is a historical romance that brings to life a young woman's choice between duty and love.
Valiant Defender: Valiant Defender Lost Christmas Memories Deadly Christmas Duty (Military K-9 Unit #8)
by Shirlee McCoyHis daughter’s been taken…The last showdown in the Military K-9 Unit seriesAfter relentless searching, Captain Justin Blackwood’s closing in on the Red Rose Killer. But when his daughter becomes a target, the hunt turns personal. With the help of his new partner, Captain Gretchen Hill, and his K-9, Quinn, Justin will race to save his daughter and bring down his nemesis once and for all…or die trying.
The Valiant Gunman (House of Winslow, #14)
by Gilbert MorrisDan Winslow survived the Civil War with the dream of one day going West and becoming a cowboy with a ranch of his own. But it would be several disappointing years before this son of Sky and Rebekah Winslow found himself on the dusty cattle trail from Texas to Wyoming. For young widow Hope Rogers, the promise of a cattle ranch in Wyoming seemed like the only possible way to hold her impoverished family together. But the sacrifice she had to make to get there was a dreadful price for a woman to pay. When Dan Winslow arrives in Wyoming, he discovers that the powerful cattle baron of the Arrow Ranch is forcing the local small ranchers and homesteaders out of business, including Hope Rogers. Winslow had not come looking for another war, but his only choice is to fight. The desperate ranchers need Dan's gun, and Dan needs their support. Arrow Ranch Held All the Cards. Winslow Refused to Play by Their Rules.
Valiant Hope (Homeland Heroes #3)
by Donna FleisherCan Chris forgive the unforgivable? If not, is she willing to pay the cost? A cost that may be more than she ever imagined . . . There&’s nothing Chris McIntyre hates more than child abuse. And now one of the children at Kimberley Square&’s new gymnasium is showing the signs—signs Chris knows all too well. With no evidence to take to the police, the tough-as-nails former soldier knows it&’s time to take matters into her own hands. But her anger at the abuser goes deeper than defending an innocent child. Memories haunt Chris—memories of her own childhood and her own father. As these memories locked inside her well up into a rage that threatens to consume her, she finds it impossible to forgive. But how can she continue as a Christian while harboring hatred in her heart? One remarkable man may hold the answers to help Chris sort through the agonizing secrets of her past. To help her find a road to peace. But the route threatens to take her to a place she thought she&’d never again have to go—a place she swore she&’d die before ever seeing again.
Valiant in Fight: A Book of Remembrance
by Laverne E. TiftIn the early months of World War II, many ships and stations of our Navy had no chaplain officially assigned. Chiefly, through the efforts of a unique Christian organization called "The Navigators", when the need for a Christian preacher was obvious, some "Navigator" trained man would step forward and fill the bill. These men and their associates were dedicated, fearless, top-notch fighting men, who loved and trusted the Lord Jesus Christ. Such a one was Machinist Mate first class, La Verne E. Tift aboard the heavy cruiser USS Minneapolis, operating with the Pacific Fleet out of Pearl Harbor. He was the "spark-plug" and acting teacher of our Bible study and prayer groups. Since leaving the Navy in 1945 he has become a Minister of the Gospel, serving various churches in California. He and his wife Grace reside in Fresno, California.
Valientes: Para permanecer, crecer y avanzar
by Kristy MottaSé valiente para soltar lo que Dios te pide. Sé valiente para abrazar lo que Dios te da. Sé valiente para no juzgar a los demás. Sé valiente para vivir solo para obtener su aprobación. Los cambios son una variable constante en la vida; no son opcionales. Es cierto que, al enfrentar una tragedia, crisis o cambio sentirás miedo, querrás renunciar, te lamentarás, buscarás culpables, querrás huir y, cuando estés a punto de sentirte una cobarde, tu corazón creerá que ha sido diseñado para más. Entonces, estarás por experimentar la intervención divina y sobrenatural de Dios que activará a la mujer valiente que está dentro de ti, lista para permanecer, crecer y avanzar. Cada paso de valentía revelará tu estado actual y el carácter que Dios quiere forjar en ti para vivir una vida más enriquecida y mantenerte firme en el Dios que no cambia.
The Valkyries: An Encounter with Angels
by Paulo CoelhoA Magical Tale About Forgiving Our Past and Believing in Our Future The enchanting, true story of The Valkyries begins in Rio de Janeiro when author Paulo Coelho gives his mysterious master J., the only manuscript for his book The Alchemist. Haunted by a devastating curse, Coelho confesses to J., "I've seen my dreams fall apart just when I seemed about to achieve them." In response, J. gives Coelho a daunting task: He must find and speak with his guardian angel. "The curse can be broken," he replies, "if you complete the task." Rising to the challenge, Paulo and his wife, Cristina, drop everything, pack their bags, and take off on a forty day adventure into the starkly beautiful and sometimes dangerous Mojave Desert -- where they encounter more than they bargained for. A masterful blend of the exotic locales, dramatic adventure, and magical storytelling, for which Coelho's fictional works are renowned, this true-life account is at once a modern-day adventure and a metaphysical odyssey.
Valley of Bones
by Eric WilsonFor millennia, two groups of immortals have roamed the earth in a spiritual chess game for human souls. Now they enter the time of Final Vengeance. On one side are the Collectors--unholy, undead entities who feed on misery and blood. In opposition are the Nistarim--saints raised from their tombs during the Nazarene's resurrection, who work to protect mankind. Natira, a powerful Collector infused with Judas's blood, is on the verge of finding the last of the Nistarim. To destroy them all in one master stroke, he must find the Nazarene's Crown of Thorns which is believed to be buried near Jerusalem. But the Nistarim have a potent weapon of their own, a boy who carries immortal blood. He has been hiding and waiting until now, when both sides collide in a battle of biblical proportions at Israel's historic Valley of Bones. The Jerusalem's Undead Trilogy takes readers on a riveting journey, as imaginative fiction melds with biblical and archaeological history.
Valley of Decision: A Novel (The Carthage Chronicles)
by Lynne GentryEvery choice has a consequence in the explosive conclusion to the Carthage Chronicles as Lisbeth returns to third-century Carthage for a thrilling final adventure.Thirteen years ago, Lisbeth made an impossible decision--leave third-century Carthage and her husband Cyprian behind for good. She knew it was to protect her daughter Maggie, so Lisbeth gathered the strength to move on with her life. All these years, Lisbeth has thrown herself into her work and raising her headstrong daughter, all to live up to the promise she made to Cyprian. But Maggie is sick of being protected. In an act of teenage rebellion Maggie decides to do what her mother can't--secretly returning to the third century on a quest to bring her father back, leaving Lisbeth no choice but to follow. With Maggie's surprise arrival in Carthage, chaos ensues. She finds her grandmother on trial for murder and attempts to save her, but instead the diversion sparks a riot that nearly destroys the plagued city. Only one thing will appease the wrath of the new proconsul of Carthage: the death of the instigator. Will Lisbeth arrive in time to save her daughter from the clutches of Rome? How can God possibly redeem such a slew of unwise decisions and deep regrets? Filled with heart-wrenching twists and riveting action, Valley of Decision brings the romantic adventure epic, The Carthage Chronicles, to an electrifying conclusion.
The Valley of Dry Bones: A Novel
by Jerry B. JenkinsBest-selling author whose books have sold over 70 million copies pens a thrilling tale of intrigue and terrorism.
Valley of Hope (The Amish of Lancaster Book #4)
by Sarah PriceSamuel Lapp isn't ready to think about joining the Amish church yet. However, he's feeling the pressure from his family, community, and church. The harder they push, the more he rebels. Not even his pretty neighbor, Mary Ruth Smucker, can get Samuel to settle down into the Amish ways. Just when everyone has given up hope on Samuel, he finds himself learning more about the non-Amish way of life than he ever wanted to know. When he finds faith, will his struggles be over?
Valley of Shadows
by Shirlee McCoyWorking deep undercover was dangerous. Mercenary turned DEAagent Hawke Morran found out just how dangerous when his coverwas suddenly blown. His life hung in the balance—until a mysteriouswoman saved him from certain death. Hawke was a lone wolf—used to bringing down the bad guys byhimself. Without a partner. Yet now he and Miranda Shelton wererunning for their lives, desperate to uncover the identity of Hawke'sbetrayor. Journeying from the mountains of Lakeview, Virginia, tothe valleys of Thailand, Hawke vowed to protect the lovely Christian woman in his care.
Valley of Shadows & Stranger in the Shadows: Valley Of Shadows Stranger In The Shadows
by Shirlee McCoyWomen in jeopardy find love and faith in two inspirational romantic suspense novels in one volume from a New York Times–bestselling author.Danger lurks while love blossoms in Shirlee McCoy’s exciting stories.Valley of ShadowsIt isn’t just DEA agent Hawke Morran who’s at risk when his undercover assignment is blown. The lovely Miranda Shelton saved him—so now she’s in danger, too. It’s up to Hawke to keep them both safe. His heart will accept nothing less.Stranger in the ShadowsWhen disaster shatters Chloe Davidson’s life, she comes home to Lakeview, Virginia, to find some peace. But someone bent on revenge has other plans for Chloe—plans she’ll need Ben Avery’s help to overcome—if she’ll let him close enough to try.
The Valley of Song
by Elizabeth GoudgeBy the author of The Little White Horse a juvenile- another exquisitely written fantasy of English shipyard life of the last century and of a little girl whose imagination and faith help the builders in the small town of the Hard to finish and launch the beautiful sailing ship Swan. But for all its ethereal color, gem-like scenery, and its warmth- the transitions from reality to illusion make this a book for a particular mood and taste. Small Tabitha Silver, child of a coppersmith, untidy and given to running away from school, feels the value of making things less grown up. When the Swan already at the stage where there is life to her shape, is abandoned by her commissioners, Tabitha visits her Valley of Song where the elves agree to help with wood and carving. Too, Tabitha brings the important people to the Valley with her -- old Job, a mysterious ogre of a tramp, Mr. and Mrs. Peregrine, the master builder and his wife, and her coppersmith father. All, because they have the spark within, become children, and go with Tabitha adventuring through sylvan wilds that have an air of old Arcady and the Cyprean isles, until they emerge, the learning and the learned, more versed in the arts of faith and unconventionality.
The Valley Of Vision
by Arthur G. BennettA selection of prayers and meditations in the Puritan tradition, widely valued since publication in 1975. (See also P. 2)
The Valley Spirit: A Female Story of Daoist Cultivation Second Edition
by Lindsey WeiA young woman, Lindsey Wei, graduates from high school in America and sets out to find her roots in China, questing for who she is and where her life path belongs. She discovers in herself a skill for martial arts and seeks the hidden knowledge of meditation. After three years of study in various martial styles and unveiling false teachers, she is finally led to the ancient Wudang Mountains. Here she meets a Daoist recluse, Li Shi Fu, who has renounced the world of the 'red dust' and long since retired into an isolated temple to cast oracles and read the stars. The coming together of these two extraordinary characters, master and disciple, begins a spiritual relationship taking the young adept on an unforgettable journey through the light and dark sides of modern China and deep into herself. Battling between earthly desires and heavenly knowledge, she makes the transformation into a dynamic and complete woman. A coming-of-age, personal account, the book describes the lived experiences of a profoundly sincere, bitter yet ultimately liberating female quest. It is written for anyone who ponders the true meaning of Chinese wisdom and the way of the Dao in the hope of discovering a deeper strength within themselves.
Valmiki's Ramayana
by ValmikiValmiki's Ramayana, composed as early as 500 BCE, remains a story that speaks to every generation and continues to enthral millions of people in the Subcontinent and beyond. The noble prince Rama is exiled from Ayodhya on his stepmother's whim, and his loyal brother Lakshmana and beautiful wife, Sita, follow him into the forest despite the many dangers it holds. But when Sita is kidnapped by Ravana, king of the rakshasas, Rama must go deep into himself to find the physical and emotional resources he needs to rescue her. Apart from exploring the fundamental human question of how to be good, the Ramayana is also the story of a god who comes to earth to establish righteousness. The tension between Rama's essentially divine nature and his all too human trials makes this one of the most compelling epics in world literature.
Valmiki's Women: Five Tales From The Ramayana
by Anand NeelakantanWould King Dasharatha even have his coveted sons were it not for the sacrifice of his daughter Shanta? Was Manthara an evil, conniving handmaid to the queen, or a loving mother who tried to protect her ward from palace intrigues? How did Meenakshi of the beautiful eyes transform into the embodiment of ugliness and immoral lust? In an epic that revolves around the life of a righteous prince, what role do the women play? As bestselling author Anand Neelakantan peels back the layers of Valmiki’s timeless saga, these stories of ambition, love, devotion and courage shine through, inviting readers to look at the women anew. Lovers, sisters, wives and mothers who hold a complex epic together — these are the women of Valmiki’s Ramayana.
El valor de la espera: Quien sabe esperar se lleva lo mejor
by Stephanie CamposTodos hemos tenido que esperar en la vida por algo o por alguien y entrar a la sala llamada "espera", no es fácil. Es allí donde pueden surgir muchos temores, dudas, inseguridades y las emociones se pueden alterar con facilidad. Sin embargo, cuando a la fórmula le agregamos que Dios nos ama, está con nosotros y que tiene un plan, es más fácil poder creer que todo ayuda para bien. En El valor de la espera, Stephanie Campos provee herramientas para ayudar a quienes esperan algo en sus vidas. Aprenderás:A comprender mejor los procesos de DiosCómo controlar tus emocionesFormas de desarrollar tu carácter y depender de DiosCual debe ser tu actitud ante la espera¡Y mucho más!Quizás sientas que el tiempo ha pasado y creas que no has visto nada. No obstante, Dios siempre llega a tiempo y recuerda cada una de nuestras peticiones. ¡Dios es fiel a sus promesas!
Valorar: La palabra que lo cambia todo en tu matrimonio
by Gary L. Thomas“Most marriages survive by gritting teeth and holding on. But marriages can and will not only survive but thrive when husbands and wives learn to cherish one another.” Those are the powerful words of bestselling author Gary Thomas in his newest book—Cherish. And in a world desperate for marriage redemption, it is needed now more than ever. Thomas shows that although there are a countless number of marriages consisting of two people just going through the motions, there are real ways this pattern can be reversed: when husbands and wives learn to cherish one another in proven, loving, and everyday actions and words. Through personal stories and real world examples, Thomas proves what husbands and wives can begin doing today to turn their marriage around—even a marriage marred by neglect and disrespect. So how do you cherish your spouse? Thomas will show you how going out of your way to notice them, appreciate them, honor them, encourage them, and hold them close to your heart will bring hope, light, and life into your marriage.
Valtieri's Bride
by Caroline AndersonSwapping chef's whites for ivory silk, Lydia Fletcher's competing in a contest to see how far she can travel in a wedding dress! She's determined to win her beloved sister her dream wedding-but a chance meeting with the gorgeous but guarded widower Massimo Valtieri is something the contest's small print failed to mention!When Lydia narrowly misses winning, Massimo wants to help. He offers her his grand palazzo for her sister's wedding in return for Lydia's help on his estate. But with the heat between them rivaling the Tuscan sun, her sister's wedding might not be the only one Lydia has to plan....