My Stubborn Heart by Becky Wade
355 pages, 122 of 143 reviews are 4 or 5-star, Lending Enabled
Kate Donovan is burned out on work, worn down by her dating relationships, and in need of an adventure. When her grandmotherasks Kate to accompany her to Redbud, Pennsylvania, to restore the grand old house she grew up in, Kate jumps at the chance,takes a leave of absence from her job as a social worker, and the two of them set off.Upon her arrival in Redbud, Kate meets Matt Jarreau, the man her grandmother has hired to renovate the house. From the first momentshe meets Matt, Kate can’t help but be attracted to him–he’s got a combination of good looks and charisma that draw and tug at her. But she knows there’s zero chance of a romance between them. Matt’s in love with his dead wife, and even if he weren’t, Kate realizes that she’s way too ordinary for him. For Matt Jarreau is no ordinary guy. Kate discovers that he was once a great NHL hockey player who left the sport when his wife–an honest-to-goodness former Miss America–was diagnosed with brain cancer. Matt’s been hiding from people, from God, and from his past ever since. Yet Kate is absolutely determined to befriend him, to try to reach him, to help him in some small way.No, Kate’s not looking for love. She knows better than that by now. But when the stilted, uncomfortable interactions between Kate andMatt slowly shift into something more, is God finally answering the longing of her heart? Or will Kate be required to give up more than she ever dreamed?
Prairie River: A Journey of Faith by Kristiana Gregory
212 pages, 17 of 18 reviews are 4 or 5-star, Lending Enabled, Young Adult (Grade 4-6)
Finding Hope in the Midst of Tragedy by Shelley Hitz
156 pages, 7 of 7 reviews are 5-star, Lending Enabled
Bizarre Bible Stories and 24 Other Things that Really Happened by Dan Cooley
124 pages, 6 of 6 reviews are 5-star, Lending Enabled
David and Goliath? Know them.
Noah and the ark? It rained…
Get ready for wild, wacky, and weird stories you’d be surprised to find in Scripture.
But beware: It’s not your parents’ storybook!
Talk of the Town by Lisa Wingate
360 pages, 73 of 94 reviews are 4 or 5-star, Lending Enabled, Previously Free
The show American Megastar is the hottest thing on television but its associate producer, Mandalay Florentino, is worried. She’s just arrived in the tiny town of Daily, Texas, to arrange a surprise “reunion concert” for hometown finalist Amber Amberson. Only it turns out everyone in town seems to know the secret. And paparazzi are arriving. Word from Hollywood is that Amber has disappeared with a “bad boy” actor. Can anything go right in this tumbleweed town? Imagene Doll loves her town of Daily, Texas, but things are lonely without her beloved husband. Life seems dull. At least until that fancy-dressed woman pulls into town, looking terrified and glamorous all at once. Soon life’s not the least bit boring as Imagene and the rest of Daily find themselves at the center of a media maelstrom–with a young girl’s future on the line.
334 pages, 89 of 95 reviews are 4 or 5-star, Lending Enabled, Previously Free
YOUNG JAMES FROST just knows, deep in his bones, that he’s a writer. He writes far into early mornings, after his wearying hours of scrubbing toilets and sweeping floors. He loves writing that much.
But it’s not only the joy of words that keeps him grinding; it’s his desire to retire the janitor’s mop. He sees being published as the key to living an improved life. James has another deep-seated conviction: that he’s not good enough. He secretly longs to be accepted. However, the conventional others in his life seem all too willing to remind him that he’s wasting his time.
Then he meets and falls in love with Leigh, the one bright spot in his endless misery of self-doubt. A quiet but resolutely religious girl, she has to fight off disapproval of her own from overly critical parents, whose insults are countered by James’s often-voiced admiration of her. Likewise, Leigh’s faith in his talents begins to build his confidence, eventually allowing her to introduce him to a different way to help himself: relying on God.
Ultimately, James’s newfound faith is sorely tested to the point of doubt when his dream to be published seems to melt into a mirage, smothered by countless rejection slips from agents and publishers. His faith is also battered by having to fight highly emotional battles and suffer fear and loss. Just when James appears hopelessly sapped by devastating events, one last door opens, and he’s rocked by an epiphany.
UNCONVENTIONAL is designed to inspire readers to reach for their dreams. Buy this book. Read it. Share it with everyone you know. You – and they – will be glad you did!
No Regrets: How Homeschooling Earned Me a Master’s Degree at Age 16 by Alexandra Swann
141 pages, of reviews are 4 or 5-star, Lending Enabled
Bookwi.se note: several of the Amazon reviews note that the only bad thing about this book is the cover.
The engaging story of Swann’s experiences growing up as a Southern Baptist homeschooled child from New Mexico earning her education at a highly accelerated pace. At the age of fifteen she became the youngest student ever to graduate from Brigham Young University in its 111 year history. Her nine brothers and sisters have also been homeschooled and have completed their educations at a similar pace. Swann recounts her family’s experiences with warmth, humor and affection in this poignant narrative which draws the family into the Swann household and allows them to meet Alexandra, her brothers and sisters, and her parents, John and Joyce Swann.
No Regrets is much more than a synopsis of the Swanns’ educational achievements, however; it is a story of love, friendship, perseverance, sacrifice and the bonds of family. This twentieth anniversary edition contains a new foreword by the author.
The Life and Prayers of Saint Augustine of Hippo
49 pages, 4 of 4 reviews are 5-star, Lending Enabled
Introducing an exciting new series from Wyatt North Publishing. The Life and Prayers series combines professionally researched and written biographies of iconic Christian figures with an anthology of prayers.
The Life and Prayers of Saint Augustine of Hippo is the third book in this wonderful series. One part biography, one part prayer book, The Life and Prayers of Saint Augustine of Hippo is an essential book for any Christian.
The Church has numerous fathers who have influenced its dogma in substantial ways. Although none of them can be singled out as the most pivotal theologian of Church history, it can certainly be said that Saint Augustine of Hippo has long been a central figure to Christian thought, informing both on the nature of God and the nature of Christian morality.
He has been quoted throughout the ages by important Christian writers, such as Saint Thomas Aquinas, and has been listed as a strong influence by Pope Benedict XVI. Through his central place in the history of Christianity, some historians have appointed Saint Augustine particularly great importance in European and World history. They have called him the last man of the Classical Age, and the first medieval man.
All books in The Life and Prayers series come complete with a Touch-or-Click Table of Contents, divided by each section.
Also from the same series: The Life and Writings of St John of the Cross
A New Way to Talk: Communicating the Gospel Message in Everyday Language by Dan Brown
76 pages, no reviews, Lending Enabled
Accepting Jesus is the most incredible thing that can happen to an individual. In order for us to communicate effectively about God, we must learn to speak in a way that those without a religious background will understand.
Imagine the possibilities if we could talk about God without sounding religious and find that people are actually interested in what we have to say!
Winning the Clutter War by Sandra Felton
267 pages, 3 of 4 reviews are 4-star, Lending Enabled
Are you tired of fighting an avalanche every time you open a closet or cabinet door?Don’t despair! Even if you’ve been a messy person since childhood, organizing expert Sandra Felton’s practical advice will make your dreams of an orderly lifestyle become reality. Hundreds of thousands of readers have already benefited from her strategies.
Revival Fires: History’s Mighty Revivals by Geoff Waugh
354 pages, no reviews, Lending Enabled
An expanded, updated version of FLASHPOINTS OF REVIVAL, with footnotes and revised final chapter on revivals in the 21st century. Using eyewitness accounts, Geoff Waugh takes you inside the hearts and minds of people in revivals spanning the last three centuries. Beginning with the Moravians in 1727, this book gives first person reports of revivals in Europe, America, Canada, Africa, India, Korea, Chile and more, including recent revivals in the 21st century..
How To Restore Your Marriage and Fall In Love Again by Krystal Kuehn
81 pages, 2 of 2 reviews are 4 or 5-star, Lending Enabled
In Restore Your Marriage & Fall in Love Again you will discover how to build a strong and successful marriage. Each chapter contains relationship building tools and empowering ways to apply them. In this highly effective and engaging approach, you will be encouraged to make positive differences in the way you relate to one another. With tools, applications, insights and inspiring reflections, you will embark on a lifelong journey to better communication, unconditional love and understanding, and genuine demonstrations of affection and heartfelt gratitude.
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