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THE SILENT GIFT - Michael Landon Jr.
A story both bittersweet and heartwarming of a mother and her son...and of his unusual gift.
The decade of the thrities was a time of enormous uncertainty—for the world, for America, and in particular for one lonely, struggling mother and her disabled son. their story is one of unyielding love and incredible sacrifices in the face of circumstances beyond belief.
But then The Gift appears...where has it come from, and why? How can a young boy who cannot communicate provide comfort and direction to seekers who learn of his special ability? Whatever the source, its presence brings a single shaft of light and hope to Mary and her beloved son, Jack....Will it be enough?
INTERVENTION - Terri Blackstock
Her last hope is the beginning of a new NIGHTMARE.
Barbara Covington has one more chance to save her daughter from a devastating addiction, by staging an intervention. But when eighteen-year-old Emily disappears on the way to drug treatment—and her interventionist is found dead at the airport—Barabara enters her darkest nightmare of all.
Barbara and her son set out to find Emily before Detective Kent Harlan arrests her for a crime he is sure she commmitted. Fearing for Emily's life, Barbara maintains her daughter's innocence. But does she really now her anymore? Meanwhile, Kent has questions of his own. His gut tells him that this is a case of an addict killing for drugs, but as he gets to know Barbara, he begins to hope he's wrong about Emily.
The panic level rises as the mysteries intensify: Did Emily's obsession with drugs lead her to commit murder—or is she another victim of a cold-blooded killer?
HUNTER BROWN AND THE CONSUMING FIRE - The Miller Brothers
When SEVEN are marked the FIRE will FALL
After returning from his first trip to Solandria, Hunter Brown finds himself deserted by his best friends, but with memories of his adventures and many unanswered questions. He returns to school in the fall, where his tendency to think he is being trailed by the Shadow lands him in a heap of trouble.
Soon, Hunter takes a wild ride to Solandria with new friends, only to find the Codebearers scattered and the Resistance weakened. Led by a mysterious Flame, Hunter, Trista and Rob begin their quest to find the seven mentioned in the Author's Writ. But they face a brutal adversary, Xaul, who threatens to destroy all that remains of the Resistance.
ORACLES OF FIRE #4 - The Bones of Makaidos - Bryan Davis
As The Bones of Makaidos begins, a wall of fire protects the inexperienced villagers of Second Eden from a planned invasion of dragons and Nephilim, but how long will the flames last? Billy, Walter, Elam, and the faithful dragons help the people prepare, but they are woefully outnumbered and will have to go back to Earth and recruit the humans who have the ability to revert to their former dragon states. In search of aid, Billy escorts Acacia, and Oracle of Fire, through a dangerous volcano portal.
With mysteries abounding and an ultimate battle looming, every decision could mean the difference between survival and catastrophe, and only a prophesied sacrifice can stop the onslaught of evil. But who will be the sacrificial lamb?
A NEW KIND OF NORMAL - Carol Kent
How do you carry on when the unexpected changes your life forever?
A romance collapses. A job is lost. A child is born with a disability. A friend is betrayed. A rejection letter arrives in the mail. A teenager rebels. A spouse strays. And the dream you had for your lifelong marriage, your comfortable retirement, your successful career is no longer possible.
What do you do when life takes a sharp turn to the left? What if you can't get it "back on track"?
Carol Kent knows better than anyone that sometimes you cannot force life to meet your expectations. Instead, you must adjust to a new kind of normal.
With gripping honesty, Carol weaves together her own dramatic story with the stories of others who have learned to live the lives they were given, including Mary, the mother of Jesus. The result is compelling treatise on hope and survival, as Carol shows again and again that it is possible to persevere against despiar, to hold on to hope, and to trust God's faithfulness in an upside-down world.
BEING CHRISTIAN - Stephen Arterburn and John Shore
What does it mean? And how do you do it?
However you answer those questions—even if the answer is "I don't have a clue!"—you need this book. Here Steve Arterburn and John Shore tackle some simple but complex questions that just about everyone has about being Christian. And they do so using everyday language. Not churchy language. Not confusing language. Not the language of seminary professors (which they aren't). Here you'll find real question, like
How do I know that God loves me personally?
Is there any sin that's beyond forgiving?
Will being a Christian help me get rid of my bad habits?
Why are there so many Christian denominations?
Should I join a Bible study group?
Go ahead. Take a look inside the book. Read the answer to a question or two. See how Steve and John write like people talk, like you might talk with friends over lunch. In fact, after you read the book you'll probably want to talk about it with some friends, because just about everyone you know has some of the same questions about being Christian.