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"By this, we know love because He (Jesus) laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren" John 3:16.This story revolves around a young country boy named Raymond, who grew up in a small rural town in Tennessee.Ray is a patriot and has always dreamed of serving his country.In 1968 he was conscripted and joined the Marines to go and fight in Vietnam.At first, he is excited to go, but soon he experiences war horrors. He witnesses death and destruction daily and is forced to participate in brutal combats that leave him emotionally scarred. As Ray's tour of duty progresses, he begins to suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).He struggles with flashbacks, nightmares, and anxiety and finds it difficult to adjust to civilian life when he returns home. Ray's PTSD affects every aspect of his life, and he has trouble sleeping and maintaining relationships.He becomes withdrawn and isolated, using alcohol and medical drugs to cope with his emotions and pain.Knowing God loves him is his life jacket.The story of Ray is a beautiful reminder of the sacrifices that men and women make when they go to war, and it is also a testament to faith's strengths for those who struggle with mental health issues."Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6.

 EYES MEET AND HEARTS IGNITE.                                                                                                                          Star Tripodi, a headstrong, and sensationally beautiful young woman has her heart full of intoxicating future dreams. This wild female believes herself beyond reproof from any authority, and that includes God. Gorgeously attractive Doctor Blain Conway, a neurosurgeon, and new to town, becomes enchanted with Star at his first sight.Abruptly all comes crashing down on Star one fateful day when at the wrong place she gets struck by a speeding car. Taken to hospital and placed on life support, it will be Doctor Conway who takes charge of her critical care.In her delirium, Star is attacked by demons before careering back through time to early Virginia 1754.Rescued by Baron, a daring wagon trail scout, Star narrowly escapes an Indian war party. Carried by him on horse-back to the wagon train, she comes under the care and protection of a widow named Hildy. Life is far different from that of the future, and she is about to experience the hardship of daily pioneer life.Star is uncertain about her future once Hildy reaches her final destination, as she faces the terrifying reality of no money and nowhere to belong. Is Star destined to remain in 1754? Or will she, by her family’s prayers and by some miracle of God, return back to her own time?

Gracie discovers the greatest gift of all... LOVE.It's the year 1925, and Gracie finds herself burdened with immense responsibilities as the eldest daughter in a large family.Overwhelmed by the weight she carries, she feels forgotten as an individual and harbors resentment.However, everything changes when she discovers the transformative power of love.Anticipating her eighteenth birthday, Gracie plans to escape from her family, seeking solace and freedom.The young Pastor Ethan, wise and compassionate, recognizes the longing in her heart.He approaches her empathetically, building a genuine friendship while respecting her confidentiality.Pastor Ethan's own past of loneliness and confusion, followed by his encounter with a loving Christian family and the discovery of God's grace, has equipped him to guide others toward salvation.Early one morning, Gracie embarks on a journey to Nashville, aspiring to become a country music star.Along the way, she encounters an older man who opens her eyes to the sacrifices her family has made for her.Later, she meets a kind woman in a local store who invites her into her home, providing insight into the depths of familial devotion.Both of these remarkable individuals mysteriously vanish, leading Gracie to realize that they were heavenly angels sent to guide her on her path.

Yasmin runs away from oppression to find a new life. She distances herself from everything banned and off-limits in the way of food and clothing, awakening to the joy of self-realization and happiness. — Yasmin’s new nursing career after finishing University in the tropics in as eye-opening miracle of bliss.  Head of the hospital Emergency Department Dr. Roan Butler is every woman’s dream, but when he sets eyes on the beautiful Yasmin, he is captivated by her at first sight. She likes him as well yet is unsure of any romantic commitment. Can this man understand Yasmin's lurking peril and protect her - especially from hired thugs?Clive James, a retired Judge and Dr. Roan's uncle, has a sneaking suspicion about Yasmin's parentage. Playing detective, he unearths a secret lie, which will bring tears of disbelief yet blissful happiness to the young woman.Yasmin comes to know of the loving sacrifice of Jesus, the son of God. She embraces this knowledge with thankful understanding - that Jesus can set her FREE.  

Louisiana 1902. Mariah Kingsford flees her Opera stardom in New Orleans to escape an abusive pursuer. Arriving back at her North Carolina plantation she is stunned by its state of disrepair while even more alarming are the disturbing secrets it now harbors. Mysterious, nightly occurrences with ghostly horse riders spiral out of control - far beyond Mariah's comprehension. Newfound friends Colonel Jeb Craven the town judge and his lawyer son Hart step in to help unravel the tangled web of deception built by Mariah's cunning diabolical grandfather. Contraband discovered filling the plantation cellar, and a secret tunnel with its alarming content pervades her heart with dread. Prayer and ethereal visitation from God are given to strengthen her courage with persistent perseverance. Romance ignites and blossoms between Mariah and Hart, but what future can lay ahead of these two if they fail to STOP the criminals before disaster strikes?

1920sVery few can see into the spiritual realm of good and evil.Serenity Charles is a young woman given that special gift of spiritual vision. With it, she commits to fight off the powers of wickedness. Her spiritual eyes are open to see evil deceit, and she observes demons that live within humans causing destructive behavior.Wearing a sacred armour, Serenity (Rena), goes into battle to protect those who the demons would coldly harm or annihilate. With her shield she is protected from their flaming darts while using her sword of the Word, she cuts them asunder sending them screaming in fear. Three of Gods Waring Angels, Avigdor, Ariel, and Akim, are her guardians and collaborators, supporting her to accomplish a victory.Aiden Baker, a mining boss, meets and is apparently taken by Rena's beauty. He fights his attraction for her by either ignoring or voicing his reluctance to pursue a promising relationship. Will this angry man remain stubborn or will he chase Rena when she leaves town to return to her birthplace?

Statistics show the rising numbers of abuse around the world.Are YOU or someone that you know.....a victim of violence?Or, do you know someone you believe to be heading in the direction of being another's punching bag? Abuse has become a pandemic and is spreading, even to Christian homes.This is the story of one Christian woman who fell into the trap of deception. The signs were there from the beginning yet she was in love with him.How could he mistreat her trust? Power - Lust - No conscience - and total disregard for how he hurt her physically, emotionally, mentally, and sexually.How could she leave him? What would she do? Where would she go? What about the children? What would people say? What would her Christian friends say and do? All seemed impossible. It was too hard. Depression set in - there was nowhere to turn.If only she had listened or understood God's rule for marriage. "Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. " READ 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 and discover the rest.

 1950 - Outback Australia.Silva Latham has grown into adulthood loving Declan Callaghan for as long as she can remember. Secretly she has dreamed for him to see her in the light of a desirable woman, not just the pesky little sister of his best friend. She returns from a French polishing school and he from studying law at University.At FIRST sight, after years apart, sparks fly, with Declan showing interest as never before.Romance begins to blossom, then for an unknown reason, Declan begins to drift away.Bewildered Silva cannot understand, WHY?  WHAT is causing this problem? What OR who could forbid their SCORCHING new love?He leaves town, but before going, he drops a bombshell that shatters Silva’s heart. She can’t believe what he tells her.Broken-hearted Silva does the only thing she believes will bring him back, and that’s prayer. Intense SPIRITUAL Warfare for God to intervene. Satan uses all in his power to break her, even attempting to take her life, but the supremacy of God’s angels protect.Will her strong FAITH change the destiny of these lovers?