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Everyone experiences difficult times. Sometimes those difficult times teach you what you are made of. They can also reveal truths hidden deep down in yourself. The introduction of the COVID pandemic in the world changed innumerable lives. This is one of those stories. While it centers on the afflictions of COVID, it also paints a picture of overcoming. The s...
Bryce is a young teen struggling to deal with everyday life. It doesn't help that he has special needs. Although being bullied and put down daily by others, he finds the courage and strength to prove everyone wrong and show them that he too can overcome struggles just as well as a normal child. Always remembering and keeping his mom's voice in his head with ...
Join James Stephens as he shares original short stories inspired by his interaction with children. A talking worm, a bullfrog bully, and a friendly duck family are just a few of the many characters that spring to life on these pages. Let your imagination run wild as you ride a bull with DooDad the Clown and fly into outer space with Santa Claus. As each adve...
Join Timothy Greenbottle, a curious cucumber beetle, on a whimsical adventure as he attempts to transform into different insects. With each attempt, he learns an important lesson about being true to himself. In this heartwarming tale of self-discovery, Timothy finds that being who he was created to be might just be the most beautiful transformation of all....
Mary was standing in the doorway hiding from the rain when suddenly the door opened, and she almost fell inside. Catching herself, she entered what looked like a foyer to a restaurant. Looking around, she heard voices; and someone was saying, "Dad, you can't do it. There has to be a better way."An older man angrily replied, "There isn't. Don't you think I ha...
Chinchillas are such a fascinating animal. Learn where they come from and how to care for one as a pet....
Come Now, Let Us Reason Together is a daily devotional guide and food for thought from the scriptures. It is also a resource for church bulletin articles, short devotional talks, and ideas that could develop into sermons. Besides 365 daily devotionals, there are a number of thoughts that relate to special occasions and holidays....
Two best friends from Texas work for a large Korean conglomerate. They fall in love with two sisters of a very wealthy Korean family. They endure happiness, sadness, cultural challenges, and personal differences in their efforts to be together....
What a privilege it is to welcome a grandchild! During the pandemic, we received a double blessing in 2020--a granddaughter and a grandson. Welcome, Sonshine is a celebration of God's divine gifts: children. There is a big celebration every time a child is born, and every arrival is a "big to-do" in heaven and on earth! Welcome, Sonshine reinforces that God ...
Domestic abuse concealed within the fabric of Christian life is often foreign to both leadership and laity alike. With a focus on abused wives, What Can I Do to Help Lazarus? compassionately gives spiritual and practical ways for leaders and fellow believers to better minister to women whose spouse has cruelly torn apart the marriage covenant. With sensitiv...
Everyday thoughts should be kept in a safe place called the mind. Some I don't care to write about, but when the ones come that stay with me, I know those are my Thoughts of Life....
The story of Jim and Anne Anderson, begun in To Share Love Again, continues as their families bond together but also endure tragedy and heartache because of a family member's death, a future family separation, and a family facing childhood cancer. The story takes place in Iowa farm country, with a blend of adventures of life with grandchildren, animals, gard...
This book is all about living a healthy and active lifestyle despite all the challenges that life may throw at you. In this book, I take you on a journey through my life, decade by decade. Along the way, you'll learn about the challenges I faced, including the demands of a job and family, a wife with Alzheimer's, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Through it all, I ...
Leadership That Makes an IMPACT presents a practical leadership model that is easy to understand, remember, and apply. The model was developed by the author's personal experiences and his recognition of the key factors that contribute to the making of great leaders. The model is designed to help leaders improve their skills in whatever leadership role the...
The Runaway Christmas Tree is a heartwarming story of a young pine tree who dreams of becoming a beautiful Christmas tree. He runs away from his forest home and embarks on a series of adventures, meeting new friends and overcoming challenges along the way. He learns the true meaning of Christmas and discovers that he is more than just a tree. He is a symbol ...
You must take the reins! I wrote this book to help you navigate a challenging and complex health care system that is broken. This guide will help make the system work for you as you endeavor to achieve a healthier lifestyle. Most importantly, I want to help shift your focus from pain to prevention and help you recognize the reality that our health-related de...
This book began with a walk in the woods with our dear Sadie dog. Sadie loved going on long walks with us and was always looking for anything she could find to play with. One day as she ran along a hollow log, out jumped Chipmunk! She was so excited, and this happening spurred a story I wanted to share. Most of it is true. Some of it I let my imagination run...
School can be hard enough when everything goes the same as always. Imagine going to school and getting looked at funny or teased. Joseph and Darla try to navigate what to say and how to explain their faith to their classmates with the understanding that it's OK to Be a Christian....
This is not your typical book. I am not here to preach or give you a cliche perspective on life. We have heard it all. I wrote this book to share some of the many lessons I have learned throughout my life. Through these stories, I have been able to show my family and friends a different perspective on how to operate in life through God's help. It includes so...
Whether we realize it or not, life is a great teacher. Living Learning Leadership draws from definitions, examples, and daily life. Some of our greatest teaching moments are found in the simplicity of living. Facets of this work are influenced by business, biblical reference, family, and ministry. Through these pages, some may find treasures and notes of wha...
My story includes the history of my marriage to a man who struggles with homosexuality, along with the challenges of raising two special needs foster children and my own young son. It speaks of the very real pain and very real blessings that came as I persevered through a nine-year marriage and the years of single parenting that followed.
I have no do...
This book is about someone who had mental and emotional issues; someone who tried over and over again to get help; someone who made countless bad, destructive decisions that hurt way too many people. This book is about help that is secure and permanent. It's about hope and a real, true change from someone who was hateful to someone who is caring, from someon...
Life can be hard sometimes. It gets harder when you are faced with the stormy seas that come with a dementia diagnosis. Caring for someone with dementia can leave you scared, defeated, frustrated, broken-hearted, angry, and confused all at once. Through All of It is Peggy's personal story of her ten-plus-year dementia journey with her parents. She openly sha...
God started tugging at my heart in 2020 to start writing. God poured His heart out through my pen! I can 100 percent guarantee that these are not my words. God guided my heart and voice on this! Is your belief enough? This book asks some tough questions--with biblical backing, showing us God's love, grace, and mercy! God deserves way more than we are giving ...
Dale always wanted to overcome his fear of the sea. One day, he stumbled upon a big surprise that sent his life on an amazing journey. Open the pages of this book and discover how the wish of a fish changed his life forever....