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Esther is a young Jewish woman living in the Persian Empire many years after her people were exiled there from the land of Israel. Although she has never seen the promised land, she knows God will take her there someday. For now, she has more pressing concerns. Daily life consists of working at the bakery and taking care of her dear uncle Mordecai, who has never been the same since the grisly murder of Esther's parents and grandparents sixteen years ago. They were killed for being Jewish, and Mordecai tells Esther to never tell anyone she is a Jew.Esther loves God and knows He is with her at every moment. She also loves her uncle but sometimes wishes to find her own happiness, that kind of love she imagines between Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. One night, soldiers arrive and take her to King Xerxes's harem since he is looking for a new queen to replace Queen Vashti, who had displeased him. To Esther's surprise, she and Xerxes feel a sense of trust with each other, and he decides to make her queen. Over time, they fall deeply in love. There's just one thing missing. Xerxes doesn't know Esther is Jewish. Esther wants to tell him to share her whole heart with her beloved husband, but she has always been taught not to speak about being Jewish, not to anyone.Will Esther and Xerxes's love for each other be enough to protect both Esther and her people? Will she be able to speak and reveal her true self to her husband and the kingdom? When an evil plot to destroy the Jews is concocted by Haman, Xerxes's second-in-command, Esther must decide to speak up or not. In doing so, she risks her life, as it is against the law to approach the king without being summoned. Will Xerxes's love for her be more powerful than the law? Which will win, love or law?

This book is intended to introduce life situations which many of us experience. Some are very serious and others are more lighthearted. But all of them are intended to induce the reader to think about what they might do in these circumstances and how to apply the Christian guiding principles to them. This book is intended to help the reader to read, think and grow into a more mature Christian.

Grammy's Tuesday Tea Party is a heartwarming story about a special time between a grandmother and granddaughter that will live in the child's heart and memory forever.

Prayers of the Righteous was birth into a book after a series of events produced life-changing prayer results. Although many prayers were attributed throughout life, it was the sincere ones that stood out the most and seared the conscience. I discovered that there is a right way to pray, and it was different from previous perceptions known beforehand. Personal prayer encounters with the heavenly Father created a spiritual bond nothing or no one could undo. Others share similar insight about faithful prayer practices, and some people are still waiting to tap in.

Oh! What a Change is inspired by the seven-year addiction toalcohol Tina has overcome with the help of God and His Son,Je Oh! What a Change is inspired by the seven-year addiction to alcohol Tina has overcome with the help of God and His Son, Jesus Christ. Tina thanks God for inspiration from her family, and spiritual family of the Old Landmark Church of God Holiness in Christ Church and Diocese.sus Christ. Tina thanks God for inspiration from her family,and spiritual family of the Old Landmark Church of GodHoliness in Christ Church and Diocese.

Have you always wondered why you were given the storyline that you battle for every day while others seem to glide through life with no adversity or struggles? "I AM" (Exodus 3:13) is one of God's names that is so very important for you, my beloved, to discover within your heart and soul. Those two words are two of the most powerful words you can ever hope to discover, for what you put after them shapes your reality. The biblical characters and stories I chose to write about in this book has royalty written all over them, and this twenty-one-day spiritual devotional will take you on a wonderful journey to discover and realize your storyline God specifically gave you is not so sad after all since He chose you to display His glory through your awesome story! I hear God puts His strongest soldiers in the toughest battles. This twenty-one-day devotional will help you understand more about Jesus Christ, our soon coming King. Through these biblical characters and interactive tools, you will begin to turn the victim within into the victorious king or queen that God destined you to become within your spirit first. Jesus won at the end of His story! He conquered death and turned His crown of thorns into many victorious crowns that will be stacked upon His head when He comes back for you and me. I guarantee this book will be life-changing if you give yourself a chance to discover your spiritual royalty through the lineage of Jesus Christ. It is not easy to do your spiritual work, but you have to do it one day, and now is the time to get started. You will not regret starting your spiritual work with this interactive real-time devotional, and I cannot wait to hear how you beat the odds by turning your pain into praise, your many tests into testimonies, and your pits into your palace!"Your greatest healing comes through Community Service." Antoinette Cole.

This is the story of Christmas Eve when Donnie the Donkey, Morgan the flying Reindeer, Ranger the Stallion, the Grumpus brothers, Belsnickel, and Knight Robert get ready to leave and deliver gifts with Santa Clause, Kris Kringle, and St. Nick--the three Magi who brought gifts to baby Jesus.Mary and her donkey, Boaz or Bo, come by to give her blessings. The crew intends to stop by the magical Winterport for milk and cookies and talk about the furry dragons protecting the Ark and how they can look like regular cats and get very big to protect Winterport.The greedy baron, Orangesicht (whose head is a floating, flaming pumpkin), and his elephants and gators are crossing the mountains to steal all the toys. But Knight Robert and the tiny Japanese mouse princess, Katsumi, have a plan to stop them.If you'd like to see more Christ at Christmas, then this story is for you.

Skippy to the Rescue is about a superdog who will fight for what is right. Skippy is a superhero, and all his animal friends know that Skippy loves them, although each animal is different from him. Skippy to the Rescue is a book that is a friendly reminder of how all children should strive to be kind to others without judgment. We all are different, and just because someone is different does not mean that anyone should be bullied. In each and every one of us, which includes children, there is a potential Skippy from within.

Loving Your Neighbor: A Practical Guide to Keeping the Second Great Commandment explores what God actually means by the word "love." Often, in our culture, we use the word "love" to mean "like very, very much," as in, "I love pizza!" But then there are Bible verses that command us to love our enemies; clearly, the Lord cannot be asking us to like them very much.This book looks first at the heart of love, as evidenced by God and others. From these scriptural records, we can see that spiritual love really means a selfless caring for the other. When we love, we must start with a motivation that focuses solely on the well-being of the other and not on any benefits to self.Next, as this is a practical guide, this book examines "pictures" of love, words that give the reader a picture of how this love might actually practically work in our lives. Often, these biblical words have both a physical and a figurative usage. The physical usage gives us the picture, and the figurative usage shows us how to practically apply this in loving our neighbor.Finally, the author shows that God has given us tools in the Bible to help us get better at loving our neighbor. God gave us the commandment, but then He was loving enough to help us love and to help us grow in loving our neighbors.

After moving to Minnesota, Aria Richards tries to start a new chapter of her life...behind her parents' backs. She makes some friends and an enemy too, but even her enemy isn't the biggest challenge in her life. Her parents, behind their strict, filthy-rich fronts, aren't acting the same. Aria knows something else is going on. Something they would protect with their lives if necessary. Something beyond the surface.

The Magnificent One depicts the life of Linda Berry's granddaughter, Brooklyn Berry, and understanding of the cognitive skills of toddlers, particularly of Brooklyn at the age of one whose talents are considered magnificent. One-year-olds possess abilities to go beyond reproach when family members are positive and interactive. The first year illustrates how paying attention to family and friends also helps develop skills. This book is the first of five in a series. Each year, it will be demonstrated how toddlers and families interact while introducing cognitive skills. This book is for all parents, caretakers, family members, and everyone who interacts with one-year-old children. Now it's time to sit back and have some fun with Brooklyn, "the magnificent one."

A single mom with two teenagers, a small picture-perfect town, four best friends, and a busy local newspaper office provide the setting for Rumor 1, 2, 3. When our perky community news editor inadvertently starts a rumor, she can scarcely imagine that the entire town will hear of it and find so many "helpful" and sometimes humorous ways to get involved. When a second rumor also comes to life, speculation abounds, and it seems everyone has an idea about its origin and its possible outcome. It becomes a mystery that the town wants to solve, and it spreads like soft butter on warm toast. And if you can imagine, a third rumor also rears its head, and the future of the beautiful town may be at stake.Rumor 1, 2, 3 winds through the lives of the town's various residents who all, in one way or another, become affected by the three rumors. The book sometimes becomes a bit of a mystery and other times a glimpse into human nature. Rumor 1, 2, 3 includes some moments of acquired wisdom and growth for the optimistic newspaper editor, her family, friends, and hopefully, the readers.What first started as a rather innocent remark made to friends, Rumor 1, 2, 3 takes a surprising path with unexpected consequences for the whole town. Even with its twists and turns, it is a lighthearted, upbeat story sure to make the reader wonder what could possibly be the outcome.

This is the true story of a boy growing up in post WWII London, England, with the dark aftereffects of the war still visible in some of the buildings and the personalities of the people who suffered through it all. The occasional family outings to beaches, parks, and the green rolling hills of Wales to visit relatives triggered a dream to one day explore and live in a wide-open country far away from the gloomy, crowded city life. The Canadian adventures that follow, some fun and some almost fatal, are a fulfillment of that dream.

The importance of words cannot be overstated. In our earthly realm, a business leader, politician, or coach can speak or write words of encouragement that result in people achieving more and reaching heights previously thought unattainable. The opposite can also occur when charismatic leaders influence their followers to commit atrocities.The critical importance of the word is never more illustrated when you consider that God spoke the word and the universe came into being. Think about the apostles when they realized that Jesus's life represented a fulfillment of prophecy, "...The word became flesh and dwelt among us."Words to Live By is more than an inspirational book. In fact, Words to Live By is a guide to help you seek out, compile, and live life according to a set of words you can be proud of. A set of words which encourages hope. A set of words which leaves a legacy of a life others can follow, with a can-do mentality. It is my hope that this book will serve as the catalyst for you, the reader, to create a life lived on purpose following God's will. To define your meaning of success and achievement based upon the relationships you nurture with others. To become an overcomer and never give up when faced with the inevitable hurdles, obstacles, and disappointments we all experience in life. Perfect for teaching positive values in your classroom, Sunday School class or book group."

Marriages are ending in divorce in large numbers. Even marriages in the body of Christ are suffering. What can save our marriages? Awareness.Awareness that your marriage is a spiritual connection, with a spiritual purpose and a plan, that must be lived out in the natural. Because it is spiritual, some of your greatest warfare surrounds it. Our daily trials and difficulties that create arguments and conflicts are spiritual attacks. Learn to recognize the real enemy and the reason why your marriage is targeted. Your spouse is not your enemy. But your marriage is an important ministry on earth.

Paris is a golden-colored French bulldog. The story is real, the pictures are real, and she is really wonderful.She expresses behaviors that show a high degree of intelligence. Her daily care and love for Peanuts are amazing.I even think it is funny when I find Peanuts on my pillow. Paris wants me to say goodnight to her also.What a joy and a blessing that I can share her with children!

I started writing down favorite scriptures, quotes, and sayings in fifth or sixth grade. I taught children's Bible classes for 42 years and public school classes for 29 years and I always found a way to use many of the quotes and sayings in all my classes. I still get excited when I see a great quote in a book or magazine, or even on a T-shirt. I have four grandchildren I adore, and I don't get to see them as often as I did when they were children, or during the pandemic. Cale is a graduate of Oklahoma Christian University and is busy with his career. Mackenzie will be a senior at the University of Oklahoma. Tate is a newlywed and is attending the Oklahoma State University's Fire Academy to become a firefighter, and our youngest, Danny, is a 6'4" basketball player who will be a junior at Edmond Memorial High School. I found a quote a few years ago from the gymnast, Gabby Douglas. She said, "By now, you've probably caught on to something: my mother is always standing by with just the right scripture or inspirational saying to get me through any tough situation." I was so blessed to have my grandchildren living in the same town when they were growing up and all four of them were in my sixth grade Sunday school class. I think all of us who are grandmothers want to be like Timothy's grandmother, Lois. I read Gabby's quote and realized how important that was to her. I can't stand by my grandchildren, but I thought I can text scriptures and quotes to them. Also, Corrie ten Boom's book, The Hiding Place came out when my girls were babies. I read it during their nap times. I also watched as many of her interviews as I could. She and her family were Christians in Holland and hid hundreds of Jews being smuggled to safety in a secret hiding place in their combination home and watch and clock repair store. Her entire family was caught by the Nazis and sent to concentration camps. They weren't allowed Bibles, so they taught people using the scriptures they had memorized. I heard her tell a story of finding a broken piece of pencil and writing scriptures down on little scraps of paper and giving them to people to give them hope. That inspired me to memorize more scriptures, so I could always have a Bible close to me. I started texting scriptures and different quotes to my grandkids group once or twice a week. I prayed that this would keep them in the Word and remind them their words and actions need to glorify God. One night I needed to send a new text and it took me about thirty minutes to write one and send it. I remember thinking I wish I could go online or go to Mardel's store to find a book that had the type of devotionals I wanted. My next thought was why don't I write one. I'm retired and I already have over thirty devotionals finished. I could just add about a hundred more and I would have a book of devotionals. I said a prayer and started compiling my devotion "lesson plan" book the next day.