How many times have you been in a real life situation and had someone tell you, God will not put more on you than you can handle? These are not just words; this is a promise that is in Gods Worda promise from the creator of the entire universe, a promise from God who sent His Son to die for our sins so that we could have a real relationship with Him, a faithful and merciful Father who will not give us more than we can endure.Only through faith, fasting, and the love of God can we e...

Jennifer Michaels takes her baby and hides when she finds out that her husband Kevin has broken his wedding vows. Afraid of rejection and censure, she refrains from sharing her problems with relatives. THE CRACKED AND SILENT MIRROR is a novel about learning to cope with a seemingly insurmountable problem that indirectly affects more than only Jennifer and Kevin: homosexuality in the family. Jen refuses to divorce Kevin, confidant that God intended them as man and wife. She begins ...

PTSD-No Apologies is a powerful anthology of personal stories and poems. Many of the stories were written by those whose lives have been affected by PTSD. Collectively, they demonstrate what happens when an individual has been exposed to horrifying situations that stick in the memory...refuse to leave...and are constantly relived again and again. The affect on every day lives for those veterans who have been afflicted by PTSD are devastating, long lasting, and extremely disabling. Medicine...

Embrace the joy of Christmas and some yuletide cheer in this collection of five sweet holiday romances from four of today's most entertaining authors! Featuring brand new stories from Pamela Ackerson, Jennifer Patricia O'Keeffe, Cindy Lewis Smith, and Jae El Foster, this festive anthology will help you hold the spirit of Christmas and the magic of true love in your heart the whole year round.Meant to Be by Pamela Ackerson: Single teacher Faith Anjos renovates...

An alternative to conventional, varietyless main-course cooking, Cindy's small plate recipes deliver the inspiration and reliability that make this new way of eating—and entertaining—practical at home.In Big Small Plates, Cindy brings home the biggest trend in eating out, with generously scaled recipes that promise less fuss and more flavors than traditional appetizers. The wide-ranging collection of universally appealing recipes spans soups, finger foods,...

Do you feel as though you’re spinning your wheels, trying to find your place in the world? Finding Your Purpose is a practical journey toward finding out who you are, what brings you happiness and meaning to your life. Once you’ve identified the things that bring meaning and purpose to your life, you’ll discover how to set attainable goals to bring you closer to living each day with gratitude and intention.It’s hard to stick to a journey of self-reflection and self-care if you do n...

"Sean Smith is one of a small group of people I know who are qualified to write such a book. Prophetic Evangelism is more than something he does; it is who he is." - Bill JohnsonA life of signs, wonders, and miracles awaits!When Christians hear the word "evangelism," they are immediately uncomfortable. The call to “share your faith” puts many on edge because, while common evangelism “formulas” feel awkward and impersonal, without them one is left f...

Winner of a 2023 IACP Cookbook Award and the Golden Poppy Book Award in the Glenn Goldman Cooking categorySix California Kitchens is the quintessential California cookbook, with farm-to-table recipes and stories from Sally Schmitt, the pioneering female chef and original founder of the French Laundry."Schmitt, the founder of California’s famed French Laundry restaurant, reflects on the food that defined her life, i...

**"An energizing, mobilizing read!"--Dr. Robert JeffressTest the Water, Take the Plunge and Turn the Tide of Culture**If we were created to make an impact, why do most of us feel like we're drowning in problems and fears? Why does making a living feel like fighting the current? The answer, say pastors and culture-makers Christopher and Laura Harris Smith, is simple: You need to find your riverof influence.With fresh revelation and contagious excitement, Chr...

First-Generation Faculty of Color: Reflections on Research, Teaching, and Service is the first book to examine the experiences of racially minoritized faculty who were also the first in their families to graduate college in the United States. From contingent to tenured faculty who teach at community colleges, comprehensive, and research institutions, the book is a collection of critical narratives that collectively show the diversity of faculty of color, attentive to and beyond ra...

The COVID pandemic has shaken the material and social foundations of the world more than any event in recent history and has highlighted and exacerbated a longstanding crisis of care. While these challenges may be freshly visible to the public, they are not new. Over the last three decades, a growing body of care scholarship has documented the inadequacy of the social organization of care around the world, and the effect of the devaluation of care on workers, families, and communities. In ...

In 2021, a special kind of cicada will emerge - the Brood X. This is the first time these cicadas will dig out of the soil in 17 years! This book by Cindy Smith, PhD, and Richard Groover, PhD, will equip you with age appropriate information to make this a fun learning opportunity for you children. The authors have made the learning activities streamlined and easy to implement for individuals and groups.Within these pages you'll find:13 fun cicada activities with instruction...