The Betrayal (Precint 11) by Jerry B Jenkins
389 pages, 68 of 73 reviews are 4 or 5-star, Lending Enabled
355 pages, 73 of 84 reviews are 4 or 5-star, Lending Enabled
Delightfully Engaging Blend of Romance, Suspense, History, and HumorWhen costume-maker Ellie Moore suddenly finds herself out of a job in the middle of a bleak Chicago winter, she uses her knowledge of theatrical disguise to secure a position as an undercover operative with the Pinkerton Detective Agency. Her assignment: find the culprit behind the theft of silver shipped from the mines near Pickford, Arizona.Disguised as Lavinia Stewart, a middle-aged widow, Ellie begins her investigation. Soon she finds she must also pose as the dazzling young Jessie Monroe, whose vivacious personality encourages people to talk.Mine owner Steven Pierce is about to lose his business after the theft of several bullion shipments–until hope arrives in the unlikely form of Lavinia Stewart, who offers to invest in Steven’s mine. In his wildest dreams, Steven never expected to be rescued by an inquisitive gray-haired widow…or to fall head over heels for Lavinia’s captivating niece, Jessie.But then the thieves come after both Lavinia and Jessie. Ellie isn’t safe no matter which character she plays! Will she be forced to reveal her true identity before the criminals are caught? What will Steven do when he discovers the woman he loves doesn’t exist?
Argosy Junction by Chautona Havig
302 pages, 7 of 7 reviews are 5-star, Lending Enabled
Argosy Jct. Montana~Pop. 13,223
Lane~ Five years after her family broke ties with The Brethren, the cult-like church still has firm ties wrapped around her heart and soul. The more she rejects them, the Lord, and anyone who claims a relationship with Christ, the more she realizes how empty life can be.
Matt~ Fresh from the inner city, Matt arrives in Argosy Jct. ready to explore the Montana countryside. He’s prepared for anything but sheep, cults, and a rancher’s daughter with a chip on her shoulder.
Not until she saves Matt from assault by sheep does Lane begin to understand that Christianity is a relationship rather than a checklist to godliness. Before he met Lane, Matt never understood how damaging the body of Christ can be to its own.
Join them as they explore Montana, Rockland, and the possibility of a merge between two very different worlds.
Argosy Junction is the second book in the Rockland Chronicles
Speak Up with Confidence: A Step-by-Step Guide for Speakers and Leaders by Carol Kent
268 pages, 4 of 5 reviews are 4 or 5-star, Lending Enabled
Road Trip Leadership by George O Wood
216 pages, 3 of 3 reviews are 4 or 5-star, Lending Enabled
Mile after servant-hearted mile, George Wood encourages pastors, visits with churches, and reaches out to other leaders from coast to coast. In his new book, Road Trip Leadership, his own work becomes the “case study” to show how to be a dynamically spiritual pastor whose feet are planted firmly on practical principles for growing your church. Drawing on over four decades of Christian service—spanning the gamut from pastor to professor and campus minister to denominational leader—George Wood explains the power of combining clear-headed thinking, common sense, and reliance on the Holy Spirit for success in ministry.
Texas Whirlwind by Bonnie Blythe
216 pages, 17 of 22 reviews are 4 or 5-star, Lending Enabled
A summer storm in Galveston mirrors the whirlwind of problems Emma Hayes encounters after she adopts Haitian twin girls and runs into her old high school love-ending in a battle for custody when strangers contest the adoption. Is it true that she bought love with her ready-made family or can she trust the One that the even wind and waves obey?
495 pages, 1 of 1 reviews are 5-star, Lending Enabled
Torn: It’s the best and worst of church, religion and faith. The best and worst of science. It’s about indoctrination, dogma and manipulation, even outright lies. It’s about family, expectations, mis-communication and betrayal. And it’s about love and hate. A line drawn through a Kent village, dividing families and friends…
226 pages, 1 of 1 reviews are 5-star
Filled with stories from one ministry professional to another, Dreaming of More for the Next Generation includes practical ways to equip parents to partner with the church in faith formation, inspiration and ideas for incorporating remembrance and celebration, creative ways to motivate children and teenagers to step out of their comfort zones and rely on the Holy Spirit, and insight into how God uses each person’s life as part of a unique story that is told throughout the generations.
Free Indeed: A Devotional For Saints Who Still Struggle With Sin by Gary Webb
186 pages, no reviews, Lending Enabled
Written in a devotional / workbook format, Free Indeed was originally developed for those Christians who are struggling to overcome a self-destructive habit or addiction. However, the principles included are actually useful for all disciples of Christ who are seeking to live in a way that best honors Him. Spending just a few minutes at the beginning of your day (and reflecting on those thoughts during free time throughout the day) can allow God’s Word to be the instrument that liberates you from both the lust of the flesh and the letter of the law.
Running With Reckless Abandon: Living a Life Led by the Voice of God by James Lee
264 pages, no reviews, Lending Enabled
Does God speak to us today? If so, how do we hear and discern God’s voice in our daily lives? This book will present convincing biblical principles that are illustrated from the Lee’s incredible personal ministry and missionary stories of how a Discipleship Training School and other ministries were started and multiplied in China. After completing Running with Reckless Abandon, readers will learn how to recognize God’s voice and apply it in their personal walk with Christ.
Wildflowers of Terezin by Robert Elmer
338 pages, 34 of 38 reviews are 4 or 5-star, Lending Enabled, Previously Free
Wildflowers of Terezin is a sweeping historical novel set against a backdrop of danger. A Danish Lutheran pastor’s complacent faith is stretched to the breaking point during World War II when he meets a young Jewish nurse Hanne Abrahamsen and becomes deeply involved in Resistance efforts to save Denmark’s Jews from the Nazi prison camp at Terezin, Czechoslovakia—also known as Theresienstadt.
Challenged by his evangelical brother and swayed by his own attraction to Hanne, Pastor Steffen abandons his formerly quiet, uninvolved life and hesitantly volunteers to help smuggleDenmark’s Jews out of the country before a Nazi roundup. Steffen finds that helping his Jewish neighbors is the most decent, spiritual thing he has ever done. As he actually does God’s work, rather than just talking about it, Steffen’s faith deepens and he takes greater risks in his sermons.
When things go terribly wrong and Hanne is sent to Terezin, Steffen finds his heart fully engaged. He undertakes protests and rescues that are more and more dangerous, never imagining where it will lead him, or the ultimate cost of his decision to get directly involved.
The Narrow Path by Gail Sattler
290 pages, 30 of 37 reviews are 4 or 5-star, Lending Enabled, Previously Free
The Narrow Path is a story about a couple who must face their differences and learn to work together as they look toward a lifetime of love. Miranda Klassen’s Mennonite church is big and modern and she loves the mixture of faith, action, and activity. But in order to follow her dream she moves across the country to a small town to organize the 75th anniversary celebration of an Old Order Mennonite church. Ted Wiebe has been assigned to assist and guide Miranda, feeling good that his church has chosen another Mennonite. But except for sharing the same basic faith and denomination, their churches have nothing else in common. His church embraces old-style roots, so Ted expects to find someone similar at the airport: a woman who never wears pants, no body piercing (including pierced ears), no makeup, and wearing a head covering as a sign of modesty, someone else who lives in accordance with old-fashioned values. But the woman who acknowledges him is wearing unreasonably high and outlandishly expensive shoes, denim jeans, and makeup, including bright red lipstick. As she gets off the plane she’s fiddling with an iPod and yapping on the cell phone. When Miranda enters Ted’s church and community she feels like she’s been transported back into Little House On The Prairie. Ted is supposed to help Miranda fit in, and Miranda is supposed to help his church reach out into the community. When it’s time to start planning and organizing for the celebration, then the fun really begins.
Diagnosis Death by Richard Mabry
292 pages, 36 of 54 reviews are 4 or 5-star, Lending Enabled, Previously Free
When her comatose husband died in the ICU while on life support, the whispers about Dr. Allison Williams began. Another death during her training puts her under suspicion. When the pattern is repeated in the hospital where she is attempting to start over, the whispers turn into a shout: “mercy killing.” What is the dark secret that keeps Allison’s lips sealed when she should be defending herself?
Despite her move to a new city, the midnight phone calls that started after her husband’s death follow Allison. Who is the woman who sobs out, “I know what you did?” What does she mean by “You’ll pay?” And what can Allison do to prevent it?
Two physicians, widowers themselves, offer support, telling Allison they know what she is going through after the death of her husband. But do they? And is it safe to trust either of them with her secret?
Prayers from the Pews: The Power of Praying for Your Church by Teri Lynne Underwood
86 pages, 4 of 4 reviews are 5-star, Lending Enabled, Previously Free
What if the problem with the church isn’t what we are doing but rather what we are not doing?
In Prayers from the Pews, Teri Lynne Underwood explores the connection between embracing Scripture, evaluating personal experience, and experiencing the power in praying for your church. Acknowledging the difficulties and short-comings of the “institution of church” while challenging believers to invest in the study of the early church and harness the power of prayer, Teri Lynne brings a voice of hope to the often-hopeless landscape of the modern church experience.
Prayers from the Pews is ideal for individuals seeking guidance in praying for their churches as well as small groups who want to experience the power of prayer in their own congregation. More than another study of prayer, Prayers from the Pews is an invitation to pray.
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