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In the center of suffering and death, there is a persistent voice that whispers, "Our time here is not permanent." Abaddon is determined to destroy all inhabitants on planet earth. Adonai is determined to save them at any cost. Abba loves them all. Anon is tasked with recording every word, every action, and every conflict during a war that centers on good versus evil. No matter who wins this war, planet earth will be destroyed.

Adam Wallace thought he had his life all planned out until he couldn't get a job in his field of study after college. Rose Miller's life was drastically changed when a medical mishap put her in a wheelchair in a nursing home. Beth Young, sister to Rose and an employee of Adam, had the perfect suburban life with her husband and three children until she and her husband were in a car accident that changed everything. Samantha and Dwayne had a love that couldn't be.

Christian wants nothing to do with the Christmas Eve service at his hometown church. But out of respect for his mother, he attends. It's a transformative experience, but not in the way he ever anticipated....

Laura’s Amish faith requires her to forgive, but she can only think of revenge. Laura Stutzman leaves her Kentucky community for Middlefield, Ohio, with one purpose: to find Mark King, the man who pledged his love to her, then left. She can’t move on with her life until he explains why...

Everything changed between them the first time he called her Katie. Katherine Yoder has loved Johnny Mullet since the two were children, but he’s never returned her affections. Now Johnny is trying to forge a new life for himself by purchasing a farm and building a business of his own. But...

In the third and final Tides of Truth novel, Tami Taylor faces many life-changing choices. Where will she settle? And with whom? And can she trust the client she finds herself defending? John Grisham meets Charles Martin in this powerful legal drama. As the storm clouds gather, Tami does her...

From bestselling legal storyteller Robert Whitlow comes the second novel in the Tides of Truth series, a compelling legal drama where courtroom intrigue collides with questions of faith. When ambitious law clerk Tami Taylor is assigned a controversial libel case involving a fiery preacher who is...

In the first book of the Tides of Truth series, a young woman leaves her small town to make her way as a big-city law clerk in Savannah, Georgia. But not all is as it seems as she takes on a case that will have her fighting for everything she believes in. John Grisham meets Charles Martin in...

Before healing can begin for two women struggling with feelings of guilt from their pasts, they need to believe they are worth cherishing. Kelli London once dreamed of being a songwriter. As crazy as it seemed, she hoped God would use the lyrics that came to her even while she slept. She dreamed...

Brianna has been helping her father realize his dream of running an idyllic lakeside resort. But when he passes, she must fend off the constant flow of real estate brokers wanting to snatch up their prime acreage—including mogul Scott Gibson. Will the pair discover the treasure worth fighting...

John Walker didn’t come to the woods to be found—he came to disappear. Years of broken promises, failed marriages, and estranged children had carved a man hollowed by guilt. He was ready to end it all, believing the world, and his family, were better off without him. But just as he’s about to make a final decision, a cry in the distance freezes him in place. It’s Grace Monroe—widowed, heartbroken, and just as lost. Her own life shattered by an abusive marriage and the weight of being forgotten. Neither one knows the other is there, yet something divine orchestrates their encounter.

Marie Downs lost her husband to cancer last Christmas. Eleven months later, she is grieving the loss of her husband when her drug-addicted daughter disappears in their small town, which is rife with opioid addiction. Marie becomes the caregiver for her two grandchildren as she engages in the dangerous search for her daughter. All the while, she drifts in and out of the memories of her beloved husband of over 40 years.

It’s 2 A.M. in a Cleveland suburb when a woman is found murdered—ritually slain and left on the altar at St. Andrew’s Church. Reverend Howard Jamison is discovered covered in blood. A Satanic Bible lies open on his desk. And he isn't talking. Attorney Hunter St. James, already battling his own demons, is forced onto the case. His once-promising career is collapsing, his socialite girlfriend is pregnant, and now he’s saddled with a pro-bono defense he has no chance of winning. Raised by an infamous father, Hunter has spent a lifetime outrunning disgrace. But now he’s running straight into it.

In this gripping sequel, Stevenson and a growing remnant of believers must navigate betrayal, persecution, and the relentless advance of the Antichrist’s empire. Underground churches form in secret, prophecies unfold with chilling accuracy, and every choice becomes a matter of life or death. When faith demands sacrifice, and silence seems safer than speaking truth, will the last witnesses remain steadfast? Or will the weight of fear extinguish the light of hope?

After a heartbreaking betrayal shatters her sense of trust, Isabelle is forced to make a life-altering decision that will test her strength, her faith, and her understanding of love. Set against the backdrop of Vietnam and the heartland of America, Somewhere There's a Love For Me is story of faith, redemption, and the quiet miracles that unfold when we allow love, and God, to mend what's been broken.

Sixteen-year-old runaway Sam Carter has nothing left—no family, no home, no reason to keep walking. But when he stumbles upon an old brown leather Bible in a rusted-out trailer, everything changes. Drawn to a single verse marked decades earlier, Sam begins an unexpected journey across the backroads of Texas, carrying more scars than hope and a whisper in his heart that says, I am the Way. From abandoned churches to chance encounters with strangers, Sam’s road is one of hard lessons, fragile faith, and second chances.

A romance in the skies from an award-winning author and flight attendant After Claire Holloway's dream of becoming a ballerina plummets, she's left with her boyfriend as her only support . . . until she decides to become a flight attendant for the free travel. Based out of state, she moves into...

This novel is about a woman trapped behind her self-imposed "Walls of Jericho." With her fears to expose the truth, continuing to conceal a deception so as to protect her family's name and her loathing of the masquerade called her marriage, she falls prey to the devil's will and is destined to live a life of dread and anxiety. That is until a modern-day Joshua reappears and, through his strength, love, faith, and patience, brings her into the light.

In this modern-day biblical retelling of the story of King Solomon, A Voice from the Garden, Solomon "Sully" Sterling inherits not just his family's empire, but a solemn warning: true strength is in restraint, and one must never mistake the gift from the Giver for a personal conquest. His moral compass is Iris, a humble gardener whose love offers him peace and sanctuary. With the unwavering love of Iris, Sully dedicates himself to a righteous path. But the city whispers with the promise of more—more power, more wealth, more conquest.

Sometimes the only way forward is to forget the past. Returning to the Texas hill country was the right thing to do—or so I told myself. But putting my life on hold to care for my aging mother, who’s become as sharp-tongued as she is forgetful, requires the patience of a saint, which, according to Momma, I will never be.

On Attmore Lane Patience River Attmore is known for her big heart, her faith, and a knack for turning any problem into a blessing — with a side of fired chicken. When a neighborhood family faces eviction and the community center is threatened with closure, Patience rallies her neighbors, Young and old alike proving that love, laughter, and a little determination can overcome even the toughest challenges. Enter Jeremiah, a gifted musician with a troubled past, whose music brings hope, joy and a few surprises to the neighborhood.

Set in Virginia, Covenant unfolds a saga in a manner that affords listeners to witness triumphs, failures, insecurities, hopes, dreams, losses, and other thought-provoking elements that connect to listeners’ lives. From the vantage points of parents, friends, children, lovers, strangers, and more, Covenant reveals various decisions we face as adults, both male and female, as we attempt to find the meaning of our lives, or justify the lack of meaning.

In the year 2029, a mysterious man appears in the small town of Millbrook, claiming to be God in human form as a Black man with dreadlocks. His arrival stirs confusion and skepticism among the townspeople. As word spreads, people from different backgrounds and races flock to see him, each group reacting based on their own prejudices and beliefs. Some dismiss him as a fraud, while others believe he is a prophet or savior. His presence ignites debates and tensions, challenging societal norms and exposing deep-seated biases.

Jaxon Cole has always lived a life of quiet routine—faith, work, and carefully guarded walls around his heart. But when Pastor Martin asks him to renovate the town’s old community center, Jaxon discovers that some projects repair more than buildings—they repair lives. Enter Grace Turner, compassionate counselor and ray of light in the lives of hurting children. Her warmth and sincerity unsettle Jaxon in ways he thought were long buried. As they work side by side, Jaxon is forced to confront the fears and heartbreak that have kept him closed off from love—and from God’s plan for his life.

Black churches flourish as they embrace his message of love and unity, drawing multiracial congregations and leading many people to abandon traditional white denominations. Emmanuel continues to appear spontaneously in small towns across the country, spreading his doctrine before vanishing as mysteriously as he arrived. His presence and the acceptance of his teachings provoke anxiety among white church leaders and politicians. They fear that if Emmanuel's influence grows, it will lead to widespread demands for the government to end its discriminatory practices.

The book examines the contrast between superficial inclusion (Cosmetic Diversity) and a genuine commitment (Structural Equity) to justice within the Church. It challenges Christian communities to move beyond mere appearances to embrace true transformation that mirrors God’s Kingdom in all aspects. The introduction defines cosmetic diversity as the visible presence of different faces in choirs, marketing, and other platforms. Structural equity is described as equal access to leadership roles, resources, and decision-making processes.

A typical Mormon family: two parents, two kids. Mother and father love each other deeply. Enough that they’ve committed to stay together for eternity. A son on the brink of priesthood initiation. A daughter preparing for official membership; a covenant decision. Like any typical family anywhere, trouble brews beneath the surface. The marriage strains at the ties that bind. The boy quails beneath a looming threat. The girl despairs that she will ever qualify.

Marcella Ciscal enjoyed few good days. The reason she knew she could live another day, the way she stayed sane, the friend who never left her side was Roxie Applesauce. Homeless and beaten, Marcella awakens to the care of Haleya Kage who’s going through a difficult season—a demanding career, two teens, and her husband Thomas’s business a casualty of the 2009 economic downturn. Yet, with life unstable and the future unknown, it’s the unpredictable that propels His greater plan.

When love and faith intertwine, even the most mismatched hearts can be stitched together by grace. Feisty parish matriarch Agnes Donnelly has two great passions: quilting for the church bazaar and meddling—lovingly, of course—in the lives of those who need a nudge toward happiness. Her latest mission? Bringing together her skeptical grandson Liam, a recently returned architect questioning his faith, and Clara Morales, the quiet, faith-filled granddaughter of Agnes’s quilting partner, who has all but given up on romance.

The second story in the Chosen to Serve series brings Jimmy Westbrook to be the keynote speaker at a seminary’s week-long yearly conference. Jimmy gives five daily speeches during the week and shares services he has rendered in the Lord’s name to those he has been sent to serve. The story focuses on the why behind so much of the Lord’s service to each of us. Seeing our condition first-hand and in the flesh – how we are like sheep without a shepherd – our Lord was moved with compassion.

What we can see lets us protect ourselves, but what about the things we can't see? The most dangerous threats are often the ones that catch us off guard, forming an abrupt and unsettling feeling that just doesn’t sit right. In "Right Before My Eyes," Angela Diane skillfully incorporates a psychological thriller that obscures the lens between perception and reality. The novel follows Sarah, a college sophomore working to find her place in the world. She flounders with faith, identity, and the eerie feeling that someone—or something—is watching her.

Roman Velasco und Grace Moore scheinen auf den ersten Blick nicht viel gemeinsam zu haben: Er ist ein erfolgreicher Künstler, sie trägt Secondhand-Klamotten und hält sich mit Aushilfsjobs über Wasser. Nachdem Grace als Romans neue Assistentin eingestellt wird, prallen nicht nur äußerlich zwei Welten aufeinander. Doch Grace hat schon nach ihrer ersten Begegnung das Gefühl, dass es hier um etwas Größeres als nur um einen neuen Job geht. Denn Roman hütet ein dunkles Geheimnis.

With a month to get from Orange County, California to Delaware for his next corporate challenge, Milton Coleridge decides to spend a week at Joshua Tree National Park. He never expected to find a floundering bookstore in need of his particular business skills. Will his methods of saving companies from bankruptcy or takeover work on such a small scale? And can he convince two people to risk their hearts? Step into the Spines & Leaves, Tamarisk, California’s oldest (and only ever) bookstore. Come in out of the harsh, desert sun and wind and peruse all the store has to offer.

When young pastor George MacDonald dares to ask questions about the nature of scripture and the living Word, his quiet inquiry sparks outrage from religious authorities. But when tragedy strikes and his five-year-old son suffers a life-threatening injury, George is thrust into a deeper anguish. As the boy’s condition worsens, George is condemned by fellow believers who claim the suffering is God’s punishment for his doubts. Alone in grief, stripped of certainty, George must wrestle with the silence of heaven and the cruelty of men. In the end, he finds no miracle—only Presence.

In a world where the Antichrist rises and allegiance is bought with a mark, survival comes at the cost of surrender. Caesar refuses to bow. His choice drives him off the grid—into wilderness, into fire, and into the fight for something greater than life itself.

Set in small-town Georgia in the present, this story paints a picture of the best and worst in us, of love and forgiveness doing battle with hatred and intolerance. If you've ever struggled to reconcile your religious faith with contemporary views of sexuality, this story is for you. If your family or your church has been painfully divided over homosexuality or gay marriage, consider It Came Even to Me as an inspiring case study, a deeply moving account of one family's struggle and reconciliation.

When burned-out city nurse Abby Keller returns to her family's failing apple orchard for one last try at saving it, she isn't expecting to find steady, quietly faithful Noah Talbot running the rows. He's the orchard manager who stayed when she left, the man who believes in pruning back to make room for new growth, and the one person whose calm presence unsettles her hurried heart. With the first frost closing in, a bank note coming due, and a harvest festival that could make or break the season, Abby and Noah must work side by side from dawn pickings to candlelit church suppers.

Roger Schleffinger drifts into the small South Dakota town of Pleasanton and immediately bonds with two local young families. The impact of those connections produces life-altering changes for all concerned, and Roger's willingness to be obedient to God's leading allows him to be a vehicle of healing and hope for Peggy, Steve, and Rosalyn.

From the moment Tommy Finch's heart stopped beating, his life would never be the same. A successful medical device salesman thriving in a high-pressure corporate world, Tommy had no need for God—until a near-death experience shatters his disbelief and forces him to confront a new reality. As he grapples with the complexities of life, love, and faith, he unwittingly becomes the target of dark forces determined to lead him to “their father’s house below.”

Archeologist Ethan Stone wants to leave his past in the past and start a new life. But his plans get derailed when he discovers an old book that could help him solve the greatest mystery of the ancient world. As Ethan and his on-again, off-again girlfriend, Alex Styles, struggle to stay one step ahead of terrorists desperate to stop them, they wind up discovering something much greater than treasure or fame. Witness the powerful redemption of Ethan Stone as he opens a door into the spiritual realm that forces him to confront his past and choose his future.

Very few things distract Katie Addison when she’s on a mission, whether it’s opening her home to abused women, rehabilitating injured horses, or helping tall, gorgeous Warren Tate mend his broken heart. But when financial difficulties pile up for her, Katie hesitantly admits she herself may...