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Ambre Nicole Dabney is a young woman who grew up in Nova Scotia, Canada. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Ambre is preparing to serve an 18-month mission for the Church, and has been called to serve in the Chicago Mission. As with all young men and women who leave home to serve missions, Ambre is full of excitement, fears, expectations, and wonderment at being away from home and serving in a totally different country. Meanwhile, Royce Airyn O'Malley is a vivacious young woman who excells at anything she tries, both academically and personally. However, just weeks before turning sixteen, tragedy strikes her family. Shortly after this tragedy, Royce finds out a shocking truth. When these two meet in one of Chicago's public parks, Ambre in her innocence and excitement, just wants to share the gospel with Royce. But Royce is jaded and street-wise now. Will Ambre's enthusiasm about the gospel help Royce find the peace and happiness she is so desperately needing? Or will Royce's life from the past five years come back to cause trouble for both of them?

Four individuals from four different countries experience their unique trials as young people caught up in the struggles and tragedies of the 2nd World War. Each has their own story of determination and courage leading to a common goal of survival and repair in dealing with their own circumstances. Each will reach a place of challenge and growth to find love and family. Some paths will cross but it is the result of their persistence and strength that the future will bring them all together in a strange land. These are stories of immigration, and opportunity, celebrating their legacy.

Olgen Williams traces his dramatic journey from embittered, drug-using Vietnam veteran tonationally acclaimed neighborhood activist and deputy mayor of Indianapolis, Indiana. His suddenmiraculous orientation from drugs and despair to faith and freedom will inspire all thoseconcerned with the social and personal costs and consequences of illegal drugs anddrug-related crime. In December 2002, for his crime of having stolen less than eleven dollarswhile serving as a postal worker in 1971, Olgen Williams received one of seven pardonsgranted by President George W. Bush. Today, Olgen Williams is firmly grounded in family,faith, and neighborhood in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he served for thirteen years as directorof Christamore House, a community center in the settlement house tradition. He haspioneered and nurtured many programs--ranging from carpentry to theater, from communitypolicing to parenting and seniors programming--that serve the diverse needs of a multiethnic inner-city neighborhood. His book is not only the story of an extraordinary life-in-progress but alsoa working handbook for neighborhood activism and transformation.

Ashton Fontaine and Skylar Cranston have known each other all of their lives. Their families are practically inseparable. Skylar has loved him since she was a child, but the inevitable trials of life seem to always be standing in their way. But even heartache and loss cannot keep the two of them apart. With a little time, exploration, family antics, and a dash of an ancestral mystery though, they finally have to open their eyes to the possibilities that they can no longer fight their destiny to be together.

This book shows my values, my mischievous ways, my discernment, my trust and distrust, how I listened to my mom, how I wanted to be like my mom and dad, how I looked like my mom and acted like my dad, how I am not jealous of anyone, how I love traveling and adventures, and how women can get caught up in men's messes. Some of the names were changed to protect the individuals.

Are you a member of a book club whose book you have never read?The Bible is the best-selling book of all time. It adorns coffee tables and church pews. We swear on it in court and politicians take their oaths of office on it, yet few have actually read the Bible in its entirety and even fewer rightly divide and apply it.However, what is most troubling are the ones who say that their beliefs and practices are based upon the eternal truths of the Bible, but nothing can be further from the truth as those beliefs and practices are cultural derivations that are contrary to the God revealed in the Bible.Furthermore, if the Bible is properly interpreted and applied, it is a book of unity and not division for we are all equal before God in creation, we are equal before God in sin, and we are equal before God in salvation.This book has taken some of the most divisive and hotly debated topics of the day and run them through the prism of the Bible. The primary source of this book is the Bible. Therefore, this book is replete in scriptures from the Bible. Please take self-assessments in each chapter to determine if what you believe and practice aligns with the dictates and directives of the scriptures. For those who are unbelievers, please take into serious consideration what the Bible teaches about the person, promise, and power of Christ, not the misrepresentations of the Christ of culture. For those who consider themselves believers, truly honor and worship Him by realigning and recalibrating your beliefs and practices in accordance with the dictates and directives of the scriptures as indicated.But be aware that God in His foreknowledge knew that we would fail to live up to His standard of righteousness; therefore, Christ is the Lamb of God slain before the foundation of the world. So since all have sinned and fall short of God's glory, this is not a book about us versus them. This is not a book of condemnation, exclusion, and hate. This is a book of justification, inclusivity, and love for we are all equal before God in creation, equal before God in sin, and equal before God in salvation.The good news is no matter who we are or what we have done, God extends His mercy, grace, and love through faith alone in His Son and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ because righteousness could have been obtained by us being good enough, then Christ died in vain. We obtain right standing before God by believing what He has said in the Bible is true.The Lord Jesus Christ said in John 16:33, "These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." Therefore, we can have peace and cheer in the midst of life's storms by trusting and depending on the person, promise, and power of Christ. Faith in Him gives the power to have victory over the world.It is this faith that hews hope out of the mountain of life's many despairs. It is this faith the size of a mustard seed that can move what appears to be insurmountable mountains of this life. It is this faith in the Christ revealed in the Bible--which is salvation--and not the faith revealed in culture--which is idolatry--that gives us power to overcome the world as we lie confidently each day and look resolutely forward with hope to a new heaven and a new earth.You see when you have the faith that overcomes the world, you have the power to be in the world but not of the world. You see when you have the faith that overcomes the world, you have power to resist the devil, and he will flee from you. You see when you have the faith that overcomes the world, you have the power to do all things through Christ who strengthens you. You see when you have the faith that overcomes the world, you have the power to live life above the circumstances. You see when you have the faith that overcomes

Dimmy is a star that does not shine. He is belittled by other stars and finds his own shine through the magic of Christmas.

This book was created out of love for God and poetry. It teaches the alphabet in a poetic way using rhymes and illustrations of biblical history and ideology. The author's hope is that questions will arise from the curiosity of children that parents can answer for their children, bringing them closer in a relationship with Jesus Christ.

FBI special agent Jessie Ridge and her skilled team work together to solve several new murder cases in Venton, Iowa. Things become dangerous when a corrupted senator is discovered operating a scam. All this happens as she tries to overcome her past before joining the bureau.

The world of Richken is growing darker with evil growing ever increasingly in the hearts andminds of its inhabitants. The gods of good and light are deeply concerned that soon all will belost, and evil will dominate this once beautiful world. They agree that to take action themselveswill only cause the gods of darkness to work that much harder in influencing the beings andcreatures of Richken. What they need is a hero. A hero that is identifiable to all, not just thehumans, or the elves. A hero that cannot be tainted and will fight with his all to defend everybeing of Richken and to insure justice and peace. They enlist the aid of Nadeth, an ancientand wise Northern elf to help guide Arkan along his path.

David Xu ran for US Senate from PA in the GOP primary during 2021 and 2022. He ran on ashoestring budget and a prayer. There were many angry and hilarious voters along the way inthe story who helpfully inform Dave that he is dumb, ugly, and lazy. He fights for limitedgovernment and the original US constitution. Government is too big, costly, corrupt, andabusive. Most laws passed by the RINOs and Democrats are unconstitutional, socialist,communist, anti-American, or just plain dumb. We need more God, Jesus, the Bible, andlimited government to make America great again

My hope for this book is that people will educate themselves and young LGBT people willRealize that they are not alone, especially in the mountains of southeastern Kentucky or anyarea of this small planet. Hopefully there will be an awakening in part all over the world aboutequality and human rights. The heinous murders of people like Allen Schindler in Sasebo,Japanese Navy man who gave his life to be who he was, forever changed me. I plead that youread this book with an open heart and mind! People around the world face violence andinequality" and sometimes torture, even execution because of who they love, how theylook or who they are. Sexual orientation and identity of gender are integral aspects of ourselves and should never lead to discrimination or abuse against anyone.

The Last Hanging in Ripley is a historical novel about the brief, troubled life of John F. Morgan, an uneducated farmhand.Based in rural Appalachia in the late 1800s, the book offers a fascinating account of a disturbed young man who gruesomely ended three precious lives one early autumn morning.The family innocently woke that morning, sharing the belief that Morgan was a trusted friend. But unfortunately, this quickly turned to disbelief and horror as their so-called friend brutally struck them down one by one as they went about their farm chores.Why did he do it? What would cause Morgan, a newlywed and loving father, to slay his hunting buddy viciously, his longtime mother figure, and the young woman who had once embraced him with his first kiss?Did monetary greed lead to their demise, as the local inhabitants have surmised for over a century? Perhaps some other motive led this young man to carry out his horrific crime.The author introduces us to the realistic aspects of farm life in West Virginia in the 1890s as he weaves the details about the private side of John Morgan's life and a glimpse into the public spectacle of his death.

Everyone loves the shade of a wonderful tree. Sun shining or sky raining, trees are an amazing natural resource that provide us shelter and comfort. Terence is a tree that is happy to be all he can be for all to enjoy!

Wolf Redburn is the chief bodyguard for a prominent crime boss in Miami. As if his job wasn't stressful enough, he's also ina romantic relationship with a homicide detective, trying to protect his boss from a planned assassination from a rival boss and keep his best friend's mate alive. At the most crucial time in his adventures, he also has a cunning assassin gunning for him. Will it be life or death for Wolf Redburn and how many deaths can he manage?

Jared Collins was depressed, and he had good reason to be. After all, he'd graduated with his psychology degree in the spring, and here he was still unemployed in the fall. When his dad had passed away, he'd left Jared some money, but now that was beginning to run out. Desperate, Jared finds himself calling a help line. Speaking with the counselor eases his mind immensely--almost as though she has some sort of magic touch.He senses something quite special about her, but he has no way of knowing how very special she is--she's not from Earth. As their relationship develops, Jared is astonished to discover that he has the skill to help her people in their mission. And learning the reason for that will astonish him even more. How could he have anything in common with an alien?

Bianca is a small mouse with a big heart. She wants to learn the Lord's Prayer. She is staying at her Papa's at the church where he lives as a caretaker. As they clean the church, make a meal, clean up, and finally Bianca heads to bed, Papa talks through all the parts of the prayer and the meaning behind it.

Scavenger: The Chest of King Hargor is part one of my novella series. It is about a young lord, Rinus MacFadden, who grew up in royalty from Hargor City (City), New Belford (State), Republic Kingdom (Country), Eterra (Continent).At the age of five, Skalbator Uzili and the Anti-Monarchs murdered Rinus's family during an inaugural ceremony, where his father, Prince Argo II, was set to succeed his grandfather, King Argo I, and become the new king of the city. Rinus's older brother, General Argo III, was also slain by Skalbator after twenty years of becoming rogue in the kingdom.Once again, he has caused harm to his family, so Rinus decides to go on a scavenger quest to seek revenge. He then made two new friends along the way, Owar the Owl of the Wise from the Black Forest and Elspeth Watterson from Breckenridge (a small village outside of Hargor City). They go on a scavenger hunt to find the hidden chest of the Great King Hargor, the first King of Hargor City.

Gentle Resistance is a story of nonviolence in the face of tragedy. Two photographers, one English and one German, meet on the field of battle, early in WWII. They become fast friends, later, partners, and we ride with them through the 1940s, 50s, and 60s. Their children marry.But life is not a fairy tale. As the story passes to the children, there is tragedy, loss, and the need to transcend sheer horror. It's a tall tale that feels like real life. Come travel with Roger Gilchrist and his family and his friends.

I find myself still asking the question, what is my purpose in life? It remains unanswered. Although sometimes when I come up with new ideas about changing the trajectory of my life, it becomes my purpose for the moment. Then reality hits, and I'm back to asking the familiar question, what is my purpose in life?My mother was not the motherly type; she never hugged, kiss, or told my siblings and I that she loved us until July 2011, the year and month of her death. Unfortunately, being that it was decades later in our lives, it felt foreign to us. The verbal abuse and neglect that we endured overpowered those words that she spoke on her deathbed.My father whom we lost on March 2010 played a role in how dysfunctional our family lives were. He fathered twelve-plus children, never really paid child support, but always told us that he loved us. My firstborn, whom I lost by murder at age sixteen in 2005, still haunts my thoughts. I was told that each year it gets easier. I'm still waiting. Throughout my trials and tribulations, I was able to accomplish obtaining my masters, bachelors, associates degrees and raising my youngest alone. I am a survivor, and yet the question remains, what is my purpose in life?

This is a true story about my daughter and our female cat, Whiskers Kitty. It takes place at my parents' house. Whiskers' mother was Marshmallow. She was white and had one green eye and one blue eye.

When you are committed to a criminal life, subjected only to the laws of those who murder and prey on the possessions of another, there are no limitations to the means by which a dollar should be made. Heart of a Million-Dollar Stroll gives you a glimpse into this life of crime as you lurk in the shadows with the leader of a gang of robbers and his quest to attain glory and the recognition required to attain riches and be feared by the streets. There are consequences that follow taking the life of a human being or anything that has been given to man by God. There are signs on every road that will provide an indication of the destination. Most roads allow an exit to escape what is ahead, but where will the dark road of this criminal life lead him before he reaches a dead end?

Here are two fundamental human nature concepts for your consideration:1) Our compelling understanding emerges from the complex interactions of our unconscious instincts with our conscious reasonings.2) Our personal understanding grabs us emotionally as much as we grasp it intelligently.Everything presented in this book connects to these concepts.This book is intended to be a useful, meaningful account of our conscious human existence. It was written for anyone seeking emergent clarity in our increasingly complex world. These essays, excerpts and narratives comprise "the supporting shaping stories" offered as useful context for your objective consideration and subjective judgement.The reality of human reasoning is bound by an ironic consequence. Objective reality will only be accepted by each individual's compelling subjective decision. A poetic paradox of our human nature.

Blurred Boundaries is a fictional novel that delves into the life of Naomi Green, the fourth and youngest daughter of Sidney and Veronica Green, who lives her childhood safely hidden in the background of her older sisters. As she becomes a young woman, living on her own, her various qualities that she allowed to lay stagnate begin to surface. It's a coming-of-age story with some happy times as well as some heartbreak. Naomi represents many people who don't demand or receive the attention they crave until a "want" arises and she must continuously debate the difference between right and wrong. It is this debate that continues to haunt her because, although she is aware of boundaries, she struggles to find some sort of middle ground, if there is one. Her struggle to avoid crossing these boundaries begins to take over her life, and when a final decision is made, she realizes that she could possibly lose more than the one thing she truly wants. This novel will have you rooting for her, pulling at your heartstrings, and then questioning yourself as to whether or not crossing boundaries is, in some cases, acceptable.2