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At age 19, Faye married Doug, her high school sweetheart. Knowing each other since age four, both shared the same values and pursued similar goals. With persistence and faith, they remained focused on their common aspirations undeterred by setbacks. Faye has uniquely interwoven historical milestones to construct the timeline of her story.

The image of heartbreak and describing the devastating emotional pain of a broken relationship transcends culture and is expressed in the same way in almost every language. You will experience the true meaning of the strength of a mother.

Have you ever felt like you are the only one going through something? You are alone, hurting, and the harder you try, the bigger the circumstances get? Me too! I have walked many unwise decisions or circumstances not in my control, but I am here to tell you that there is a God that never leaves or forsakes us. My hope is that you will find solace in the outcome of how God’s healing hand took my broken vessel and molded me into his vessel, and that you, too, will know he is with you.

A heartfelt emotional rollercoaster you won't be able to put down. From childhood experiences being the middle daughter of an exotic dancer to Milton Hershey School in my formative years and experiencing an entire new way of life. From there to the military, where I deployed with the Tenth Mountain Division, there is an array of detailed imagery that describe the heart-wrenching emotions of war, rape, abuse, delusions, the backstabbing from a "family friend", and the loss of a child to the foster care system, as well as a new addition we were not expecting.

I'm writing this book to encourage people and hear different testimonies on how God brought them out or how big of a blessing it is to put God first and trust him. And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony: I've been through a lot of things, but God brought me through every storm, trial, test, and tribulation. My mother said that I was gifted as a little girl, and now that I'm older, I see the gifts God has given me. I hear from God, and he gives me what to say to his people; by me being obedient to his word, things come to pass.

What is a godly way of life? A godly way of life is living our lives in "the way" Jesus lived his life, the "godly way," according to his teachings. A godly way of life is the way we conduct ourselves in our every thought, action, and reaction in our everyday lives to let the rest of the world see our Creator through us by doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.

I feel everyone has a story to tell and we all wear masks to cover who we really are. We want others to think our lives are perfect, but that is not always the case. Our masks hide the pain and suffering each of us may have endured at some point in our lives. It is with this book that I am lowering my mask to reveal to you who I truly am.

Stories of Life is a warm, expressive, heartfelt account of some of the major spiritual truths learned by the author over time, spanning some seventy years. There is humor, drama, tragedy, and encouragement to be enjoyed as the author explains the situations that occurred to bring about her spiritual learning and growth. She reveals the struggles and events of a difficult childhood and young adult life, as well as the resulting success that came after commitment to following God's chosen path for her life.

God has had His hand on the author's life throughout her days. He has never let her go, no matter the depths of darkness to which she has descended. From her early life loss of her birth father to her marriage to the love of her life and her eventual marriage break up to her blossoming as a vibrant Christian witness to God's saving, healing power, this story is a compelling one of God's constant provision for her in all circumstances.

You know how the best cooks add their own personal flair to their favorite recipes? If you can be in charge of your own meals, why couldn't you be in charge of your own mind? After a decade of treating clients in her private practice, Licensed Professional CounselorShannon Thornton developed a recipe for mental wellness that has provided healing and sustenance to anyone seeking to make their bodies a more positive space for their mind.

Taylor Byrd, Bree Scott, and Josie Herrera, best friends, are ending their senior year high school basketball season at Millguard High with hopes of qualifying for a place in the state championship game. The girls are part of military families living near a United States military base. They have been playing basketball at a local recreation center since elementary school. It is only natural that they end up on a high school girls' basketball team together. They are all talented, but Taylor stands out partially because of her six-foot height, which she gets from her father, Col. Willis Byrd.

"The Dirt Road" by Janete Teixeira-Parente tells the inspiring life story of a woman who grew up in poverty in South Brazil. At the age of fourteen, she left her rural home to support her family financially. Despite being one of eleven siblings, she was the only one to pursue a college education. The book delves into her deep love for her family, especially her flawed yet beloved alcoholic father, who taught her important lessons about faith, work, morals, and education.

Through hardship, heartbreak, and uncertainty, Mary’s faith in God carried her through. With gentle rhyme and powerful imagery, The Short Story of Mary Rowlandson introduces children to an inspiring moment in history and the strength found in unwavering belief.

Grandchildren are… laughter from ancient wells deep and serene who rise from spiritual places we have long forgotten since our entrance into this world… This place… This existence…

Mom gave Monet a gift she didn't expect. Monet found that gift hard to accept. Instead of being bratty, mean, and ungrateful, Monet chooses to be fun, creative, and thankful.

Matthew 5: 16 says, "Your light must shine before people in such a way that they may see your good works and glorify your Father, who is in heaven" (NASB 1995). Thus, this book seeks to glorify God--the Creator and Owner of the earth and all it contains, the world, and those who dwell in it (Psalm 24: 1 NASB)--by encouraging people to live a more abundant life and to live it to the full (John 10: 10).

This book is a true story. The author's original and first memoir, I Am Sarah Femme, and this book, I Am Sarah Femme: The Sequel, are a direct result of the unbelievable chain of events that have taken place in the author's life and continue to take place since she began her efforts to write a personal memoir on January 11, 2024. While some of the events that occurred were miraculous, beautiful, and enlightening, there is another, more serious side to this story you will find intriguing.

I have always believed in God and the miracles that He performs daily. I just never thought I would be the recipient of one of those miracles! I like to classify these miracles as two separate entities: “Divine healing,” after something is already there and then suddenly disappears, and “Divine intervention,” something is found when looking for something else and is fixed, therefore saving a life—the latter being my case. I feel like God saved me for a reason, and that reason is to bring others closer, or “back” to Him, hence the reason I felt led to write this book.

This is the first book in the Oma Quilt Me a Tale series. Ten-year-old Magdalena Schmidt travels from Germany to America in 1891 with her family and best friend Nina. She will learn to quilt and embroider along the journey. They are wanting to leave because of all the hardships in Germany at that time. The cholera outbreak, economic hardships, and freedom of religion.

On one previous occasion, Mary Bernice had gone to a church service. The church was an hour and a half drive from her home, but she felt that is where the Lord wanted her. When she would arrive at church, she would stop at the restroom and fix herself up after the long drive before entering the service. One of these times, a young lady came into the restroom asking if anyone had some pain reliever because she had a bad headache. When she got to Mary Bernice, she asked for pain reliever. Mary Bernice told her that she had no pain pills, but if she would like, she would pray for her.