He's skirting the edge of trouble, but apparently steering clear of it.Fifteen-year-old Benjamin Torres is known around town thanks to his dog, which everyone gives a wide berth. Still, witnesses spotted him at the scene of an accidental fire, so questions about his involvement circle the case file.God presses Detective Samuel Campos to get involved.He's arrested too many teens in the last six months to sit idly by, but he's uncerta...

A war wages for the kids of Silver Heights, and he won't stand for it.After arresting two teens for arson last fall and finding the body of a missing girl in the spring, Detective Samuel Campos determines to do more to protect the local kids. When he hears rumors about a man called Felipe, his curiosity is piqued. He senses there is more to the story than is being told.But, is this a master criminal manipulating kids or a clever alias for local trou...

She's missing. No one knows why.Seventeen-year-old Isabel Moreno fights with her grandfather about going to a friend's house to study. The next morning, she's gone. An honor roll student well liked by everyone, no one knows of trouble at home or at school. Friends are upset and the family is distraught. What happened?Detective Samuel Campos is assigned to the case.Every person he talks to seems sincere, but good kids don't just disa...

She avoids relationships, but this family challenges her view of God.For years, Amber traipsed around the northwest, avoiding the skeletons in her closet. Job-hopping every few weeks, she refused to let anyone get close to her as she slowly made her way east. As winter plants itself firmly across the Rockies, she decides to take a chance on a job at a logging company with a family different from any she's ever known.But are they genuine?

She never thought she'd be raising her daughters alone.But when Deputy Fire Marshal Cassandra McCarthy's husband died unexpectedly, it forced her to find a career. Now working beside a retired Special Operations soldier and veteran fireman, she serves her small North Carolina town, protecting them from hazards they don't understand.But things must change.First, a paramedic starts to work at one of her firehouses, irritating her with...

Does God have a purpose for the turmoil or tragedy you are experiencing? Does a good God allow loss and send pain? How can that lurking feeling of dread for tomorrow be part of abundant life with Christ?Grief hits us unexpectedly. A job loss, a failed relationship, a health crisis, an unexpected move, a rebellious teen, and other difficult circumstances force themselves upon us, demanding our attention. Fear, insecurity, and loneliness intimidate us into quiet submission and attemp...

Deployment changed him, and she doesn't know if she can live with it.After her husband returns from a deployment to Saudi Arabia, Lori Braxton begins noticing little differences in his behavior. He's withdrawn, moody, and can't sleep. Could it be the stress of military life after the 9/11 attack on New York? Maybe it's the new assignment in Montana or the financial problems he ignores. Perhaps it's forces she can't see and doesn't know how to fight, or maybe she's ...

Family. They can be one of our biggest blessings and one of our biggest stressors. Family members that don’t understand the military system can complicate your life, and sometimes the best-intentioned relative can undercut everything you are trying to build with your husband.                    Living far away can also be hard if you have a medical emergency. Deployments and high ops temp...

The moment you accepted Jesus as your Savior, you became a member of God's family. The apostle Paul wrote in Ephesians chapter 1 that through our faith in Jesus, we are adopted as sons and daughters. That means you now have an enormous family cheering you on, including me!Perhaps that's overwhelming. Maybe family hasn't been something good in your life, or you fear the expectations other Christians will place upon you.Take a moment and breathe.One of the key pieces ...

The call came down from Command, and your warrior husband is out the door, leaving you behind to handle whatever he has left undone. Whether it’s the day-to-day monotony, the inevitable appliance that breaks, or the months without his presence beside you, being a military spouse brings challenges few appreciate. Yet God sees you and longs for you to boldly step into His plan. He purposely chose you for this moment—for your man. He wants to give you abundantly more than what you have right ...

Everything looked normal until the moment of birth.Jeff Etheridge leaves the U.S. Navy to marry Kumi and attend seminary. Finances are tight, so he joins the Reserves to add needed income and finds a job that works around school hours. He and Kumi rejoice as the birth of their first child approaches, but their world crashes around them with Mika's first breath. Doctors fight to give their daughter life while Jeff and Kumi pray for God's healing provision. Life sett...

She's not who she used to be, but is that a good thing?Many in Crossing, Oregon, would describe long-time resident Patricia Guire as an eclectic force to be reckoned with, one who speaks her mind. Yet something is changing. She seems to be dropping out of her normal activities, becoming scarce around town and less available to her friends.But will she let anyone in?Amber Yager feels called to check in on Patricia. Yet as she spends ...