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Veni Creator Spiritus is a beautiful and heartfelt collection of Christian short stories and poems inspired by the feast of Pentecost and the ongoing movement of the Holy Spirit in our world. Written by J. Stopa, this inspiring book invites listeners into sacred moments—past and present—through the eyes of ordinary people touched by divine mystery. With stories drawn from diverse Christian traditions—Coptic, Anglican, Catholic, Protestant and beyond—this collection brings to life the fire, breath, and wind of the Spirit in powerful and unexpected ways.

When Juniper Wilder’s grief spiraled into addiction, leading first to an arrest for drunk driving, then jail and court-ordered rehab, she lost the most important thing in her life: her baby girl. Now, sober and on probation, Junie is determined to prove she can be the mother Fern deserves. But she’s burned a lot of bridges, ones that can’t be easily rebuilt. Not every road is closed to her, however.

A cancer diagnosis robs the two Gray gentlemen – Big Ethan and Little Ethan – of a bride and beloved grandma. Unable to cope with Seattle’s jagged memories, Pastor Ethan gratefully embraces an invitation to move to Thailand and lead Bangkok Christian School's affiliate worship center, United Christian Church. Soon enough the story has a thumping soundtrack as Noah Charoenkul drafts the aging rocker to be his keyboardist for praise music at school and church.

The only place that Oakleigh Davenport feels close to God is when she's out in the ocean riding the waves on her surfboard, which is ironic because feeling close to God is the family business. Being an influencer, socialite, and daughter of a prominent megachurch pastor is no easy image to uphold. After a reputation destroying mistake, Oakleigh's world comes crashing down as she is forced to forfeit her social status, clout, and trust fund, leaving her to solely rely on the charity of others.

Ronnie Jackson thought he’d run out of time. Estranged from his children, haunted by regret, and confined to a hospital bed in a quiet Texas town, he’s convinced the clock has run out on redemption. But when a boy named Martin knocks on his door—with a lawnmower, a Bible, and eyes that seem to see right through him—Ronnie’s story begins to change. As unexpected visitors arrive, both earthly and divine, Ronnie must face the man he became… and rediscover the man he was meant to be.

What do you do when everything falls apart? Juho Lee was once the definition of success. A proud Korean immigrant, he built a thriving restaurant business in California, raised a son who became a doctor, and a daughter who graduated from Harvard Law. From the outside, he had everything. But when his business collapses and his savings disappear, Juho finds himself alone, ashamed, and ready to end it all. On a cold November morning, he sets out to say his final goodbye—until a roadside church sign changes his path. “It’s not over yet.

Breaking Chains is not just a novel—it’s a scroll unsealed. Written by Joshua M. Vargas, this groundbreaking work weaves together spirituality, sexuality, ancestry, and awakening. Follow Juan, a gifted young preacher navigating love, fire, and calling in the tension between church and flesh, glory and grief, Grindr and God. From Pentecostal pulpits in the Midwest to sacred nights in Puerto Rico, from queer nightclubs that pulse with presence to altars soaked in oil and tongues, Juan’s journey is one of raw becoming.

Jason Thomas was a man everyone called when something needed fixing—except his own soul. A former Marine, a broken father, and a man fading into silence, Jason’s life has become a runaway train headed for collapse. Haunted by abandonment, marred by failed relationships, and surrounded by the wreckage of choices he can’t outrun, he’s reached the end of the line… with a bullet marked “Peace” and a note that says “I’m sorry.” But just before the final act, an unexpected phone call from a long-lost friend sparks a conversation that begins to unravel decades of pain.

In a world where corporate empires work in tandem with governments and surveillance masquerades as healthcare, Abigail Warren faces an impossible choice: watch her dying father slip away or compromise her integrity to save him. When tech mogul Nathan Bell offers to rescue her family's failing bookstore and fund her father's life-saving treatments in exchange for marriage, twenty-two-year-old Abigail believes she's found a way to serve both love and conscience.

Grandson of a mob boss and heir to the D'Antoni power and fortune, Christopher wants to choose good over evil—at least at first. Peer pressure, addiction to pleasure, selfishness, and poor choices steer him in the opposite direction. God and good friends intervene, but will it be too late? Christopher's parents believe he is a miracle child who can do no wrong, sent by God as a special blessing with a special purpose. But who is this boy? Is he really all that special? Although his family thinks he is, his friends are not so sure...

When a troubled young comic meets a bold, unpredictable woman, their story spirals into dark comedy, spiritual questions, and the unexpected hope of redemption. This short-form audiobook delivers a cinematic punch — part redemption story, part black comedy, all heart. Chris is a young alcoholic who wants nothing to do with his family’s bizarre mortuary business. He dreams of being a comedian, of making people laugh — but the economy is brutal, his drug habit is getting worse, and his life is unraveling fast. Then there’s Zoie.

What happens when an entire town becomes involved in a matchmaking scheme? Evaline doesn’t know what to think when her mother volunteers her for the Bible club helper position. What she does know, however, is that she is most unimpressed when Henry Gregory, the Bible club leader, mistakes her for one of the participants. Who knew a quiet man of faith could have such an ornery streak? Henry never met anyone quite like Evaline Browning. The petite librarian volunteering as a Bible club helper is a lot of spunk in a small package.

In this deeply emotional Christian novella, Pray for Strong Demand follows the unwavering journey of a mother whose son disappears without a trace. With no answers, no clues, and no explanation, all she can do is pray—and keep praying. Inspired by the parable of the persistent widow in Luke 18, this story is a moving testimony of a mother who clings to faith when the world around her falls silent. Her prayers, whispered through sleepless nights and tearful dawns, become more than just words—they become love in its purest form.

In the Wilderness is a poignant short novel that follows the story of a man who loses everything and finds himself wandering through the emotional wilderness of life. Set in California, this fictional tale explores themes of disappointment, betrayal, grief—and, ultimately, the rediscovery of purpose through faith.

Everly Johnson is more than a talk show host dispensing advice for Christian singles on WJOY radio. Despite the challenges of living with retinitis pigmentosa, she’s also an independent woman who has carved out a respectable life. There are only two things she desperately wants: to reconcile with her mother and to meet the husband God has for her. Preferably a man who will see past her white cane.

Meet Abby—heartbroken, hesitant, and heading to Italy with her best friends Jen and Sophia on the ultimate girls' trip. Her plan is simple: trade tears for pasta, prayers for pizza, and absolutely NO men allowed. But Italy has other plans. From the chaotic charm of Rome to the sun-kissed hills of Tuscany, Abby's carefully constructed walls begin to crumble when she meets Marco—a kind-hearted Italian chef with a faith as warm as his homemade sauce and a smile that makes her forget to breathe.

Ava St. John is on her way to a client meeting when her car is hit from behind, landing her in the hospital. While she’s unconscious, she hears two options: “Find Lucas Phillips and live out the rest of your life, or pass on peacefully—which will it be?” She chooses to live. There’s just one problem. She hasn’t seen Lucas Phillips since she was fifteen years old. Ava questions everything she knows in her search for Lucas: her faith, belief in herself, and her life choices. But her biggest question is, what will she do when she finds Lucas?

Unsure of her future within the Amish community, Beth Peachy arrives in Lancaster County to care for her ailing grandmother for the summer at her lake house. Yet with dementia threatening to steal away Mammi's memories, Beth's visit quickly evolves into an urgent quest for the answers to questions that her relatives seem determined to avoid. How can Beth possibly make a lifelong vow to the Amish church when her own family is concealing so much of the past from her?

Grace and Claire have formed a close friendship over their love of reading. After many years and many books that provided armchair adventures, the time has come for them to go somewhere instead of only dreaming of someday. Traveling to Venice, Florence, and Bellagio, the Suitcase Sisters find themselves immersed in the magnificent works of art, scrumptious gelato flavors, and endless pasta variations of Italy. And they discover a vulnerability to disclose their struggles in ways they never did at home.

The Girl Who Saw Hope is an inspiring, emotionally gripping Christian coming-of-age story about learning to stand tall in a world that tells you to shrink, embracing the truth that you are fearfully and wonderfully made—just as you are.