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After discovering a collection of letters written by his father, who he thought was dead, Abel Shifflett decides to run away--accompanied by Willie, his adult friend who is mentally disabled but extremely protective of him. But their journey is ill-fated from the start. Will Abel find the...

God and the Illusion of Time is the captivating journey of Abel, a young scientist seeking proof of the teachings of Christianity. His curiosity Transends blind faith, pushing him into a relentless pursuit to understand the relationship between science and the Bible. His story, an intriguing blend of faith, science, and the human spirit's unparalleled quest for truth, challenges the listener to question, seek, and understand, potentially bringing them closer to "Knowing the Mind of God".

Sterling James is a rock star with the bad boy reputation you'd expect. That negative image needs to go if he wants to keep his career on the map. But hiring a gorgeous, feisty strategist is more distraction than help. Especially when they're sharing the confines of his tour bus. Reese is a successful social media strategist but fixing the PR mess of her teenage crush might be too much. After a rocky start, Reese needs to keep the boundaries between them clear. Even when her feelings are anything but professional.

In the latest heartfelt rom-com from USA TODAY bestselling author Kathleen Fuller, opposites attract when an introverted vlogger and a reformed party boy exchange lessons on art, confidence, and yacht rock. Perfect for fans of Sarah Adams and Emma St. Clair, So Into You is a "smart, sensitive...

Nine-year-old Logan Ailshie, the only son of well-to-do parents, was used to getting his way, especially during the holidays. For him, Christmas wasn’t just about making a list but making sure it was long enough. He also had a reputation for embellishing the truth. That is until a chance meeting with an angel on the streets of Manhattan ends with a journey back in time to the birthplace of Christianity. Eventually, he makes his way home with a story that could change all their lives. He only has one problem...no one will believe him.

In the year 2162, a young boy named Jal Valhyn is caught in a maelstrom of violence and conflict. His country is at war and the world government based on humanistic principles that had fulfilled its promise of a halcyon peace for over a century has fallen.

It's 1982. Before cell phones and the internet, boys had their bikes and imaginations. Grit Norris and his two best friends have both. When a bully from Grit's past reappears, the boys nearly lose their lives before an adventure changes all of them forever....

Widowed, lonely, and angry, Claire feels that God has turned a blind eye to her. When her daughter becomes pregnant, she acts on her pride and vanity, forcing the teenage girl to get rid of the baby. This choice creates a wedge between mother and daughter—and further distances Claire from God. Believing that she’s a hopeless cause and peace is unattainable, she willingly accepts her probable death when a car accident leaves her sinking in the murky Jim River waters.

Yosef struggles through his responsibilities as the surrogate father of the messiah, destined as he is to raise and train the single most influential person in human history. Dwelling with his wife and children in the quiet township of Natzeret, always beneath the shadow of the Roman Empire, at times beneath its hostility, Yosef does the very best that he can to guide his adopted prodigy of a son. No one else had ever been expected to function as the guardian of God during His incarnate adolescence. And Yosef never knew as much either.

Thousands of listeners identified with the unique characters of Colby while listening to The Bridge. They grew to love Tommy and the band of boys, were entertained by their childish pranks, and touched by their generosity. In Paperboy, change is coming to Colby. The shoe factory has sold, and a hat factory is taking its place. A factory manager has been named, and he's definitely not from Colby. There's an influx of interesting newcomers.

Lucas Holt thought he'd be happy in Las Vegas with his family. He's glad to be with people who love him, but it turns out that he's too close to the life he had before he was convicted and sent to prison. He's watched his four best friends overcome their pasts, and he knows the best way to accomplish that is to stay far away from the activities that led to incarceration.

The first biblical book of Samuel depicts David, a shepherd and youngest son of Jesse. He rises to fame as a musician and by killing the giant Goliath. He later becomes a favorite of King Saul and a close friend of his son, Jonathan. Worried that David is trying to claim his throne, Saul turns on David but is later killed in battle. After the death of Saul, David is anointed as King. He conquers Jerusalem, takes the Ark of the Covenant, and establishes one the most faithful, powerful King to reign.

Hiding from her troubled past, Jules Demski sequesters herself in the mountains of Eron, Colorado, the only place she’s ever felt safe. Her solitude is shattered when an injured man staggers into her family’s barn. Burned once and still in repair, the last thing she needs is another criminal on her hands. If she can only convince her heart of this, she just might be able to resist the interloper’s charm.

Ty Barker has been dancing through the last 30 years of his life - and he’s suddenly realized he’s alone. Most of his friends at Horseshoe Home have moved on, found love, gotten married, started families. To fill the void in his life, he gives horseback riding lessons on the weekends and serves on a community service committee that organizes town events in Gold Valley.

In the Bible, we are told Jesus was lost in the Temple for three days when he traveled to Jerusalem for Passover with Mary and Joseph. Why did he stay behind? What did he do? Who did he meet? Where did he sleep? Was he ever in danger? This Biblical novel is a compelling tale about 12-year-old Jesus, based on the second chapter of Luke's Gospel. This book will grip your imagination—as you explore the Temple and experience the drama of ancient Hebrew traditions with the boy Messiah. It's a story for the child in all of us.

Retired midwife Josephine Gilbert is all about her children and grandchildren these days. That’s why she’s moved back to Freedom to be close to her loved ones and to help with her daughter’s upcoming delivery. The last thing she expects is to fall ill and need emergency surgery. What’s worse, the person who offers to help with her recovery is none other than her ex-husband, the man who left her a single mom 20 years ago.

Hi I’m Paul. I have a gift. I see people inside out. Not literally - that would be gross! Good people shine. They have light under their skin, and bad people have shadows. The shadows are scary and evil. Now I can hear them, too! The shadows are always whispering suggestions to be bad. Most shadow people don’t know that they have a choice. They don’t actually have to listen to those suggestions.

Luke thinks he has his entire life planned out. He's the star of the football team, the darling of his church, and planning a life with his amazing girlfriend. He looks at his parents, and wants the same kind of life with her, as they have. He's on top of the world, with the kind of perfect life you only see in movies, and everyone envies. But it all comes crashing down, when a new student starts at his school.