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We pray for peace when our little ones are tossed about by waves of emotions, for connection and confidence when navigating stressful mornings and exhausting nights, and for wisdom in knowing how best to discipline our kids. As Christian parents, we’re desperate to “get it right,” to raise our children to be strong, courageous followers of Jesus―and yet, despite the overload of endless advice at our fingertips, we often feel completely and utterly lost.

Aurora and Yazza Lemon Smith are two Alaskan Native American siblings living in Kotzebue. After their parents left them in the care of their abusive uncle and his girlfriend, Aurora turns thirteen and attends Sunday School at the local gospel mission. Despite the abuse, Aurora is determined to find her parents and reunite with them. She steals a large sum of money from her uncle to fund their journey to several Alaska villages. Along the way, Aurora meets Julie, the pastor's wife, who helps her receive Christ and changes her attitude. With Julie and Pastor John's help, they travel to ...

"Montana Skies: A Family's Journey West" follows the Murray family as they leave their hardships behind in Kansas and set out for a new start in Montana. Led by seasoned wagon master Mr. Turner, Thomas, Myrtle, and their three sons face numerous challenges along the Oregon Trail, from treacherous weather to encounters with Native Americans. When tragedy strikes, the family's faith and fortitude are put to the test, but they find strength in their community and each other. As they overcome every obstacle, the Murrays at last reach the wide open skies of Montana, fulfilling their dream of ...

Buster Yoke was an adventurer at heart, a traveling insurance agent whose wanderlust could never be satisfied by the bustling city life he shared with his wife Joy in Concord. Though a devoted husband, the call of the wild beckoned him during his business trips to the backwoods country of northern Maine. There, amid the rugged wilderness, dense forests, and crisp mountain air, he found peace and freedom that the concrete jungle could never provide. Joy, on the other hand, was a dedicated nurse at a large hospital in Concord, her lifelong home. While she loved her profession, the daily grind...

In the rugged mining town of Butte, Montana, in the early 1900s, the Elson family had staked their modest fortunes on the lucrative yet hazardous copper mines that burrowed deep beneath the earth's surface. Wesley Elson, a grizzled veteran miner, had toiled in these subterranean caverns for over two decades, occasionally sidelined by the brutal injuries and illnesses that plagued his profession. His son David, a strapping young man of twenty, had followed in his father's footsteps, hired at the Granite Mountain mine in early 1917 under Wesley's guidance. On June 8th, 1917, deep within the ...

In the small, struggling town of Broken Creek, truck stop worker Christopher Metcafe is discouraged by the declining faith of the community. Inspired by the memories of the legendary 1906 Azusa Street revival, Christopher takes it upon himself to hold weekly prayer meetings, hoping to rekindle the Spirit in Broken Creek. As lives gradually change through their fellowship, Christopher gains confidence that God intends to revive their community. When Sarah Greene, a brokenhearted single mother, finds healing and purpose assisting with the meetings, the movement attracts interest beyond the ...

Doug Drew, John Seymour, and their team battle for their lives and for their beloved country from Washington DC to the Mexican border and into Canadian territory and the northeastern United States. They exposed the lies the current US administration was promoting that allowed illegals to come freely into our country. These illegals were stealing the freedoms that patriots in our country had fought for, for years. This team of freedom fighters was doing what they could to stop the coming disaster, and a hostile takeover.

The sleepy mountain town of Ellijay, Georgia harbored dark secrets beneath its whispering pines. Steven Miller, a 45-year-old former Navy SEAL and construction worker, found himself thrust into the heart of this mystery when he received devastating news - his father, Jeremy, had suffered a fatal heart attack. Leaving behind his life in Richmond, Virginia, Steven embarked on a solemn journey in his restored 1965 Mustang to bid farewell to the man who had raised him in these very woods. Upon arrival, Steven was confronted by a series of unsettling revelations. His sister, May George, a devout...

On the dusty, sun-baked lands of the Navajo Nation reservation in Arizona, a veil of mystery and suspicion hung thick in the air. A month prior, a daring payroll heist had taken place, leaving the tribal coffers reeling from the loss. In a brazen act, the perpetrators had even made off with a helicopter, which seemed to vanish into thin air along with the stolen money. The Navajo Nation police force, woefully understaffed, scrambled to investigate this audacious crime. At the heart of their efforts were three officers - Joe Nez, Jim Cly, and Ajei Johnson. Jim, however, was no ordinary ...

In the vast landscapes of 1800s Wyoming, two cowboys, Jed and Colt, form an unlikely partnership. Jed, a seasoned ranch hand, is tasked with training the brash and impulsive Colt in the ways of the frontier. Their contrasting personalities and approaches to life on the range lead to clashes and perilous situations, testing their budding friendship. As they navigate harsh environmental conditions and fend off cattle rustlers, Jed tries to impart his wisdom to Colt, who is determined to make his mark. Through challenges and confrontations, a begrudging respect grows between the two men, ...

I was living with my parents in pre-Civil War Illinois when they are killed by an outlaw. I killed the outlaw and was forced to flee Illinois to avoid retribution from his family who are known robbers and killers. In Joplin, Missouri, I meet Mary Wilson, a 15-year-old runaway from an abusive orphanage. We travel to Phoenix where we meet Tommy Red Feather, a nine-year-old orphaned Indian boy living by his wits. The three of us form a family.

Long blurb: Join LaMar Dixon, a 45-year-old Bible school graduate, as he embarks on a new chapter in his life with his three sons in the rugged Alaskan wilderness. After a devastating betrayal by his wife, Gloria, who left him for another man promising wealth beyond measure, LaMar turns to his faith for guidance and solace. With the help of Pastor Dillon and their church community in the village outside Denali, LaMar navigates the challenges of raising his boys amidst financial struggles and harsh winter conditions. Together, they learn to lean on God's strength and find hope in the darkest...

In the heart of Los Angeles, where secrets fester in the shadows and corruption taints every corner, Rosalie Mercer emerges as a relentless force for justice. Balancing her dual lives as a charity worker and a secret vigilante, Rosalie walks the treacherous tightrope between duty and love. Haunted by her past as a former CIA detective disillusioned by bureaucracy, Rosalie is driven by an unwavering determination to seek truth and dismantle layers of deception that shield those in power. With each step she takes, she must confront her own moral complexities as she fights against a system ...

The document is a biographical epic titled "Copper Dreams: The Rise and Fall of William A. Clark," which follows the journey of William A. Clark from a humble schoolteacher to a notorious industrial mogul, exploring themes of ambition, success, and legacy in a transforming America.

The Franklin family began its odyssey in Northern California in the '40s. Within a few years, they had moved to Alaska with their friends the Joneses and staked a homestead in the interior of the great land. This is the story of their adventures, trials, and great times as the Franklins created their own odyssey.

In Seattle, Reverend Jeremiah Joseph Hines watched as drug cartels and illegal immigrants overran the city. He discovered a conspiracy led by billionaire Marcus George Owens, who, with the help of various NGOs, intended to transform America into a one-party system. Owens, driven by vengeance against the nation that destroyed the Nazi regime, collaborated with Hollywood, liberal investors, and politicians like Congresswoman Sofia Bergany and her husband, Jack, to undermine American democracy. They strategically flooded cities with immigrants, providing them with benefits to sway elections. ...

The city was a living, breathing monster, its heart pumping with the relentless rhythm of sirens and screams. In this concrete jungle, only the strong survived while the weak were swallowed whole. Hi Cee was a phantom drifting through the city's underbelly, a master of disguise and a chameleon able to blend into any crowd. He was a survivor who had clawed his way from the gutters, his moral compass shattered long ago and replaced by an instinct to survive at all costs. Hi Cee lived as a fugitive, haunting back alleys and dive bars as he tried to escape his tangled web of a past filled with ...

Josh Deerly, a young television reporter now living and working in New York, is looking for a story that would give him a jump start in his career. He and his buddy, Pedro Hemeze, follow a hurricane that is heading indirectly to Los Angeles, CA. Circumstances will bring them closer to each other as the storm bares down on LA.

: Step into the bustling town of Missoula during the late 19th and early 20th centuries in this engaging historical fiction novel. Meet Cecil McKee, a curious and observant journalist dedicated to capturing the essence of this vibrant city. As Cecil strolls through the cobblestone streets, he encounters a cast of memorable characters including the feisty barmaid Maggie O'Donnell, the reserved librarian Eleanor Whitmore, and the hardworking sawmill worker Tom Langston. Together with Mayor Richard Beaumont, Councilman George McDowell, college student Becky Thompson, Native American elder ...

In a world where shadows hold more secrets than the light, FBI agent Christopher Seamour is plunged into a perilous dance of deception and danger. When a wave of assassinations rocks the very foundation of global law enforcement, Chris must navigate treacherous waters of corruption and conspiracy that stretch far beyond his wildest imagination. With his unwavering resolve and a band of unlikely allies by his side, Chris unravels a sinister web that spans continents, uncovering dark connections between the highest echelons of power and the criminal underworld. As he inches closer to the ...