Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
A powerful, practical message that can truly benefit anyone. “Be the change you want to see.” This famous quote well describes the sentiment that Pastor Steve Humphrey proposes in Spiritual Courage: How to Find Strength and Happiness. This book emphasizes ways that individual Christians can transform their own personalities into something that is more in […]
A thought-provoking financial guide. What does a man who lived in the 1700s know about life in today’s world? Technologically speaking, not much. But on matters of human nature, the advice of an astute observer of the world is timeless. Theologian John Wesley is such a man, and his advice on finances is as practical
A touching and emotional story that can help keep your faith alive during the most trying situations. Like any little girl brought up by a loving family, Renee loves her daddy dearly. Thus, when she abruptly finds out that he has cancer, her world begins to fall apart. Her father’s journey through surgery, chemotherapy, and
Picturing Bible accounts and discerning how they apply in life can be difficult for children. Jesus, the Four Friends and Me takes one narrative from the second chapter of Mark and helps it to come alive for young ones. The story centers around four friends that bring a paralyzed man to Jesus to be healed.
A therapeutic devotional that can truly help you. Science and religion are often believed to be at odds with one another. However, Jonathan Puddle expertly fuses psychology with Christianity in a therapeutic devotional that can truly help you to understand yourself better and heal emotional scars that you may not even know exist. Broken into
A stirring and emotional picture book that highlights the value of prayer. At school, Bob is a self-proclaimed bully who picks on his fellow second-grade classmates, pulling their hair, tripping them, shoving them, and the like. He takes pride in his punishments and is never helpful or friendly. His teacher, Mrs. Rose, is a Christian
Passion dances with violence in this evocative collection. “One finger to take a life.” It is from this mindset and perspective that we can begin to explore War, What Comes After by Brendan S Bigney. These powerful poems delve into the psyche of a person moving through the loopholes and up the ranks and eventually
Nelson Mandela famously said, “The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow.” This incontrovertible truth takes on a new light in Br. Dan O’Riordan’s inspiring collection of true stories. Never too Young to Change the World is packed full of real-life examples of young people taking advantage of their youth and serving a higher
A wonderfully unique world filled with timeless themes. Based on a timeless literary classic, A Queen’s Throne: The Iron Lotus Series Book 1 tells the story of Zhēnzhū Méilí as she comes to grips with a recent transition from wealth to poverty in an intriguing, steampunk-infused Asian setting. Zhēnzhū is the eldest of four sisters
A honeyed tale about a beautiful girl with a beautiful soul, who truly finds her voice. Abigaia Grena may not speak out loud, but that doesn’t mean she isn’t clever. Under the care of her Aunt and Uncle since the loss of her mother and father years earlier, Abi has proved resourceful with her small
Feeling frustrated with life on the never ending hamster wheel of life, John Jay Rice decides it is the right time for the annual adventure he enjoys with his brother. The two men settle on a trip to South America culminating in a sacred ritual with a revered Shaman. The trip itself proves to be
An emotional account of one religious woman’s heartbreaking journey. “My mind was dominated by fear, rejection, worry, and anxiety.” These honest words reveal the sentiments of sixteen-year-old Tori as she is confronted with a startling truth; she’s pregnant! With barely a moment to process the gravity of the situation, she moves forward with an abortion.
A fresh choice for an eerie fantasy novel that parallels the moral choices we face. Heartmender by V. Romas Burton is a fantasy novel with a unique premise and lofty moral overtones. Adelaide Tye lives in the land of Barracks where the human heart passes for currency. Most hearts are small and gray, but those
A true roadmap to personal freedom. “I believe self-actualization is the ultimate goal for humans.” For Trish Ahjel Roberts, she has done a masterful job at preparing a template that she believes can help others to enjoy a well-lived life. Thoughtfully laid out and easy to follow, Thinking Outside the Chrysalis is a niche addition
Seek Me and you will find ME: I did and I DID is a true story of discovery, healing, and redemption by Ron Ziegler. The author’s profound faith is abundantly clear in the pages of this motivating book of real-life experiences, prayers, personal anecdotes, scriptures and more. It is said that a picture is worth
An inspirational memoir that will feed your soul. When I Wished upon a Star: From Broken Homes to Mended Hearts is an unexpectedly lighthearted memoir from the multi-talented Brandon Lane Phillips. Brandon was born with a rare heart condition promising a lifetime of ongoing and often invasive medical care. The story moves around in time
UpSpark is a new inspirational fiction novel geared toward young adults or anyone looking to develop a sunnier outlook. Enya, 18, gets some terrible, but not entirely unexpected news; she inherited her dad’s Huntington’s. The diagnosis is not an immediate death sentence, but more like a slow miserable demise that steals your independence and dignity
Before the Foundation of the World is a gorgeous collection of poems and song-like compositions all designed to bring glory to God. The first thing readers will notice are the lovely embellishments and flourishes adorning each page. Before any words are read, the artwork sets the mood for a relaxing and contemplative journey. The poems
A thoughtfully written fantasy novel. Tellie has lived a lot of life in her 14 years. She was orphaned and subsequently adopted by relatives who value Tellie only for her free labor at their Inn. But nothing could prepare her for the night a menacing group of men with dubious motives wanders into the Inn.
A lovely take on a rough period in human history. 1968 was a year of upheaval. Senator Robert F. Kennedy announced his entrance into the presidential race only to be murdered. Civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr was assassinated, which sparked riots across the country. Outraged people around the globe gathered to protest
Her enthusiasm is contagious and motivating. Penelope Kaye takes readers on a “journey to discover and uncover the characteristics marking the perverse spirit.” The journey is described through a series of vivid recollections, anecdotes, and prayerful revelations. Through many prayers, dreams, and anointings, Kaye details her personal experiences including job loss, divorce, harassment from demons
Daniel Maunz is an exceptionally talented writer. When Dave Randall was younger he wanted to be in the FBI. He worked toward that goal by training for it physically and even pursuing the right education to put himself on the right track. A back injury changed those plans and a career in law became Dave’s
Right away in the first scene, it is clear that Maddie May is a young girl that suffers from social anxiety. Her shy nature really presents a problem for her when she witnesses the class bully, Jamie, pulling a potentially harmful practical joke on the teacher. To make matters worse, Jamie threatens Maddie May, forcing
The Greatest of These by Lori Morrison is one woman’s recollection of an extremely difficult life cut short, that of her husband Leigh and his impact on those around him. Both Leigh and Lori’s less than ideal upbringings mold them into the adults that they become: The raging anger from Leigh’s manipulative father and the
