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September 6, 2013
Jon Ryan Audiobook
Jon Ryan: An End Times Short Story is now available as an audiobook on Audible and Amazon. If you've never bought an audiobook, you can get this for free with a 30 Free Trial Membership on Audible. If you buy from Apple, it should appear in the Apple Store sometime next week, hopefully. It can be listened to as a standalone book and its good for an hour lunch break or being stuck in traffic. Sample part of it here Or, if you prefer the paperback, it's $4.99 on Amazon.
In this short story from Times of Trouble, Jon Ryan dreamed of becoming a doctor his entire life. Before he graduates from medical school, the government takes over healthcare, making him wary about the profession he's going to school for, but not enough to quit chasing his dream. He practices medicine as medical plagues and disasters occur, all the while the government says they're on top of things. Eventually, government oppression forces him to make changes to his practice that will affect his life as the End Times approach and before the Rapture occurs.
Reviews:
4.0 out of 5 stars A Companion to the End Times Saga July 30, 2013
By Linda Humbert
Format:Kindle Edition
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my review.
Cliff Ball did a great job on this short (6 chapters) story that goes along with the End Times books. You would recognize some familiar names, however briefly mentioned, from the series. I enjoyed this book because the author gave more details into the matter of government-controlled healthcare. In this, he did a tremendous job. If you have enjoyed his other books–Times of Trial, Times of Trouble, & Times of Turmoil, you will undoubtedly enjoy this one. If you haven't read the others, this story can be read and enjoyed as it is.
5.0 out of 5 stars Still right on target! July 29, 2013
By D. Austin
Format:Kindle Edition
Jon Ryan is a closer look at one of the characters from Times of Trouble. It's a good short story, quick read, and relevant to today. If you have read the other books, you might want to read this to get inside the head of one of the characters. If you have not read the other books, you might want to read this to get a taste of how close to the truth the other three books are, and then get the other three books to see what other kinds of things Cliff Ball reveals and how relevant it really is to our government today. I was given a copy of this book for my honest review.
5.0 out of 5 stars short in-depth look at one of the characters from end of times series August 8, 2013
By SHAN
Format:Kindle Edition
Scary read, as we can see both in USA and Canada, the government having too much to say with regards to our health care. I can see where the storyline could easily play out, and that is what is scary.
Dr's whom are forced to perform abortions, knock off Sr's-especially hit close to home with the debate over assisted suicide in QC. I already have seen a family member left in ER, after being sent by her Dr., until the very last, and all because of her age. Life is not easy, but with HIM, we know we will be with Him for eternity.
A quick read, but a very provocative one.
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Short Story With Character, August 2, 2013
By
Cathy Wilson
(Kindle Edition)
John Ryan: An End Times Short Story by Cliff Ball is a nice fast story that goes with the times. I haven't had the privlege of reading Ball's other books from the series but nonetheless still thoroughly enjoyed this one. Definitely strong enough to stand alone. Now I'm curious to experience the others! Nice work!
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August 21, 2013
My Interview With Smashwords
Here's an interview I did through Smashwords. If you'd like me answer other questions you have about me or my books to post to Smashwords, please leave a comment below this post and I'll do my best to answer them and include them with the rest of the interview. Thanks!
When did you first start writing?
I first started writing when I was around ten years old. I thought up wacky interview questions for classmates, asking them to make up what planet they were born on, what fake person they would vote for President of the United States, what was their favorite time traveling vehicle, stuff like that. I also wrote short stories, and I managed to get one published in high school in the early '90's through my Creative Writing class. I won a whole $35 for being third for this particular contest the short story was entered in. My mom took that and framed the check stub, a newspaper article she placed in our newspaper, and my senior class photo.
What's the story behind your latest book?
Times of Turmoil, my latest novel, is a prequel to my End Times novels, Times of Trouble and Times of Trial. I had reviews and readers who wanted the story to be fleshed out more, so I went back nearly a hundred years (the other novels are set 20+ years from now) to World War II. I explored how the Evans family gets the money and power to influence events in the United States and make it their mission to destroy Christian influence in the United States. I was inspired by some of the current happenings involving the United States government.
What motivated you to become an indie author?
I actually always wanted to be independently published. I did a lot of research in high school about getting published, and seeing that I had to write query letters and send in manuscripts, only to be rejected, didn't appeal to me, so I decided to wait until the opportunity to publish my own works myself appeared. I wanted to be in control and figured doing it myself was the best way to do it. I got my chance in 2008 with the appearance of the Kindle and its publishing platform, so off I went.
How has Smashwords contributed to your success?
Smashwords has contributed to my success by letting me get published to Apple, Sony, and even into libraries when I wouldn't be able to do it myself. Smashwords also gives me the ability to offer my novels for free when doing free promotions, and then I'm able to reach readers who probably wouldn't normally give me a chance.
What is the greatest joy of writing for you?
I think the greatest joy for me is being able to create my books my own way without anyone looking over my shoulder telling me I'm doing it wrong or telling me I have to put in a lot of filler that I don't want just to get over a certain word count.
What are you working on next?
The next novel I'm working on is called Timothy Phillips. It's set in the same universe as my End Times Saga. It's about a Christian young man who sings and is discovered by a record producer, he gets to compete on a national talent show, and then he wins the portion of the show he's on. We follow his highs and lows as he goes through his career while the End Times rapidly approach.
Who are your favorite authors?
I have a few favorite authors. Of the traditional variety, I enjoy reading Tom Clancy, Harry Turtledove, S.M. Stirling, and a couple of the Star Trek writers. As for indies, I've read and enjoyed Seb Kirby, J.C. Phelps, Richard Stephenson, K.C. May, just to name a few.
When you're not writing, how do you spend your time?
I spend my time promoting my novels all over the internet and occasionally in person.
How do you discover the ebooks you read?
I've discovered them through Kindleboards, Facebook, Twitter, and some other sites as far as indie books go.
What do you read for pleasure?
I read a lot of different genres for pleasure, even nonfiction. For fiction, I read alternate history/speculative fiction, political thrillers, End Times fiction, time travel, science fiction, and sometimes fantasy.
For non-fiction, I read a lot of biographies and historical books about the United States.
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The End Times Saga
In this novel, we follow how the Evans family gained their riches and eventually their power to influence events in the United States. We see important events that the Evans family gets themselves involved in: such as the return of the Israelites to Israel, the assassination of President Kennedy, the terrorism of 9/11, and eventually events that lead to government tyranny in the United States with the sole purpose of destroying Christianity and its influence in the United States.
What readers are saying about Times of Turmoil
"I kept wondering if the author had some 'inside information' and Gregory Evans was a pseudonym for someone real." - D. Austin, reader review
"Pick up this book today, you will not be disappointed" - Shannon, reader review
"Times of Turmoil is an epic story of good vs. evil involving historical events taking place right here in America." - D.P. Memory, reader review
"....was so believable that it made me wonder if it could really have happened that way." Jan Hall, reader review
FBI Agent Brian Atwood is used to danger, and when he hunts down leads to a terrorist plot and saves a U.S. Airbase, he's eventually offered a position to be the personal bodyguard of the President of the United States. The job not only tests his skills as an agent, but also his faith as a Christian when he discovers that the President has the morals of an alley cat. As Brian tries to come to terms with doing his job and having to look the other way, his world begins to crumble. His wife is dying of cancer and his son was taken away by the government because he has Down Syndrome. What else can go wrong? As the apocalyptic End Times approaches and the U.S. disintegrates into chaos, Brian must try to save his family.
What readers are saying about Times of Trouble
"Times of Trouble novel's backdrop is on the End Times and all the other events leading to it. It is like a true story as most of the character sketches, circumstances, and plots are familiar and possible to happen in real life." -- Christian Book Review
"Great end-time story. Fast paced and prophetic" - LaTawnia Kintz, Book reviewer
"....the story is quite captivating and intriguing..." Lisa Johnson, book reviewer
"Good read - always kept my interest"- Nancy Pardo, reader review
This is the story about three Christian families who experience the persecution of Christians first hand when the U.S. becomes a Police State. Two get rounded up by government forces as the President declares a dictatorship, initiates Michael Evans' Order 21, and lays the U.S. on a course that will mean its ultimate destruction. The third family make their way from Arizona to Wyoming, where they hope a town built by Doomsday Preppers twenty years earlier will keep them safe. Micheal Evans also tries to manipulate events in the Middle East to try to to bring war between Israel and Iran.
What readers are saying about Times of Trial
"Engaging with Biblical end time prophetic themes" -- Valerie Caraotta, reader review
"Times of Trial was entertaining and informative and very thought provoking." -- Jan Hall, reader review
"....a very insightful novel involving end-time prophecy and current events." -- LaTawnia Kintz, book reviewer
"Realistic Read!" - Linda Humbert, reader review
(new release as of July 26)
In this short story from Times of Trouble, Jon Ryan dreamed of becoming a doctor his entire life. Before he graduates from medical school, the government takes over healthcare, making him wary about the profession he's going to school for, but not enough to quit chasing his dream. He practices medicine as medical plagues and disasters occur, all the while the government says they're on top of things. Eventually, government oppression forces him to make changes to his practice that will affect his life as the End Times approach.
(new release as of August 14)
Xavier Doolittle, a minor character from the novel, Times of Trouble, is the Secret Service Chief at the White House. We follow him when he first goes to college and begins abandoning the Christian life. Eventually, he begins working for the government, where they confuse him when it comes to what he believes. When the End Times approach, he discovers his attitude has been completely wrong in this short story in the End Times Saga.
The End Times Saga novels can be found in paperback and ebook, while the short stories are only in ebook, and all will be available on audio in the coming months. If you would like more information on these novels, to read chapter excerpts, their reviews, and find where to buy them, please visit http://cliffball.net/series/the-end-t...
August 16, 2013
New Release- Xavier Doolittle: An End Times Short Story
Xavier Doolittle is the second short in my End Times Saga. It’s going for $.99 on Kindle, Smashwords, and Kobo currently, while the other sites will get the short story when they’re distributed to those stores.
Xavier Doolittle, a minor character from the novel, Times of Trouble, is the Secret Service Chief at the White House. We follow him when he first goes to college and begins abandoning the Christian life. Eventually, he begins working for the government, where they confuse him when it comes to what he believes. When the End Times approach, he discovers his attitude has been completely wrong in this short story in the End Times Saga.
A little over 9200 words and 30 pages.
Sample the Chapter Excerpt
Where to buy the story for $.99
Amazon Kindle (takes you to your store)
Apple (coming soon)
Have you read the other story, Jon Ryan yet? Currently available only on Kindle, and going for $.99. Is rated 4.4 stars with 5 reviews so far.
In this short story from Times of Trouble, Jon Ryan dreamed of becoming a doctor his entire life. Before he graduates from medical school, the government takes over healthcare, making him wary about the profession he’s going to school for, but not enough to quit chasing his dream. He practices medicine as medical plagues and disasters occur, all the while the government says they’re on top of things. Eventually, government oppression forces him to make changes to his practice that will affect his life as the End Times approach.
Six chapters, 8300 words, 27 pages.
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New Release- Xavier Doolittle: An End Times Short Story
New release
Xavier Doolittle is the second short in my End Times Saga. It’s going for $.99 on Kindle, Smashwords, and Kobo currently, while the other sites will get the short story when they’re distributed to those stores.
Xavier Doolittle, a minor character from the novel, Times of Trouble, is the Secret Service Chief at the White House. We follow him when he first goes to college and begins abandoning the Christian life. Eventually, he begins working for the government, where they confuse him when it comes to what he believes. When the End Times approach, he discovers his attitude has been completely wrong in this short story in the End Times Saga.
A little over 9200 words and 30 pages.
Sample the Chapter Excerpt
Where to buy the story for $.99
Amazon Kindle (takes you to your store)
Apple (coming soon)
Have you read the other story, Jon Ryan yet? Currently available only on Kindle, and going for $.99. Is rated 4.4 stars with 5 reviews so far.
In this short story from Times of Trouble, Jon Ryan dreamed of becoming a doctor his entire life. Before he graduates from medical school, the government takes over healthcare, making him wary about the profession he’s going to school for, but not enough to quit chasing his dream. He practices medicine as medical plagues and disasters occur, all the while the government says they’re on top of things. Eventually, government oppression forces him to make changes to his practice that will affect his life as the End Times approach.
Six chapters, 8300 words, 27 pages.
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August 6, 2013
CrossReads Book Blast: Keeper of Reign by Emma Right
Keeper of Reign By Emma Right
About the Book
Books written in blood. Most are lost, their Keepers with them. A curse that befell a people. A Kingdom with no King. Life couldn’t get more harrowing for the Elfies, a blend of Elves and Fairies. Or for sixteen-year-old Jules Blaze. Or could it? For Jules, the heir of a Keeper, no less, suspects his family hides a forgotten secret. It was bad enough that his people, the Elfies of Reign, triggered a curse which reduced the entire inhabitants to a mere inch centuries ago. All because of one Keeper who failed his purpose. Even the King’s Ancient Books, did not help ward off that anathema. Now, Gehzurolle, the evil lord, and his armies of Scorpents, seem bent on destroying Jules and his family. Why? Gehzurolle’s agents hunt for Jules as he journeys into enemy land to find the truth. Truth that could save him and his family, and possibly even reverse the age-long curse. Provided Jules doesn't get himself killed first.
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August 1, 2013
Book Launch: Keeper of Reign by Emma Right {Giveaway – $100 Amazon Gift Card!}
About the Book:
Books written in blood. Most are lost, their Keepers with them. A curse that befell a people. A Kingdom with no King. Life couldn’t get more harrowing for the Elfies, a blend of Elves and Fairies. Or for sixteen-year-old Jules Blaze. Or could it? For Jules, the heir of a Keeper, no less, suspects his family hides a forgotten secret. It was bad enough that his people, the Elfies of Reign, triggered a curse which reduced the entire inhabitants to a mere inch centuries ago. All because of one Keeper who failed his purpose. Even the King’s Ancient Books, did not help ward off that anathema. Now, Gehzurolle, the evil lord, and his armies of Scorpents, seem bent on destroying Jules and his family. Why? Gehzurolle’s agents hunt for Jules as he journeys into enemy land to find the truth. Truth that could save him and his family, and possibly even reverse the age-long curse. Provided Jules doesn't get himself killed first.
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July 27, 2013
New Releases – Jon Ryan and Xavier Doolittle: An End Times Short Story
New release to Kindle, Jon Ryan: An End Times Short Story, only $.99 and if you're a Prime Member, it's free to borrow. This short is about a minor character from Times of Trouble, who also briefly interacts with the White family from Times of Trial, 6 chapters, is 27 pages, and has a little more than 8300 words. If anyone would like to review it, I can send an epub, kindle, or pdf copy, just email me at cliffball_2000@yahoo.com.Summary:
Jon Ryan dreamed of becoming a doctor his entire life. Before he graduates from medical school, the government takes over healthcare, making him wary about the profession he's going to school for, but not enough to quit chasing his dream. He practices medicine as medical plagues and disasters occur, all the while the government says they're on top of things. Eventually, government oppression forces him to make changes to his practice that will affect his life as the End Times approach.
Excerpt from Chapter One
ASIN: B00E6GW8NQ
US: http://amzn.to/14TuzvK
UK: http://amzn.to/13bLacH
Xavier Doolittle
Xavier Doolittle is the second short in my End Times Saga. It's going for $.99 on Kindle, Smashwords, Apple, and Kobo.
Xavier Doolittle, a minor character from the novel, Times of Trouble, is the Secret Service Chief at the White House. We follow him when he first goes to college and begins abandoning the Christian life. Eventually, he begins working for the government, where they confuse him when it comes to what he believes. When the End Times approach, he discovers his attitude has been completely wrong in this short story in the End Times Saga.
A little over 9200 words and 30 pages.
Sample the Chapter Excerpt
Where to buy the story for $.99
KoboSend to Kindle
Related posts:
Jon Ryan Audiobook
Times of Turmoil released to Nook, Kobo, Apple, and Smashwords
Times of Trouble, now available
New Release – Jon Ryan: An End Times Short Story
New release to Kindle, Jon Ryan: An End Times Short Story, only $.99 and if you're a Prime Member, it's free to borrow (I have no idea why the cover isn't showing up yet on the Amazon page). This short is about a minor character from Times of Trouble, who also briefly interacts with the White family from Times of Trial, 6 chapters, is 27 pages, and has a little more than 8300 words. If anyone would like to review it, I can send an epub, kindle, or pdf copy, just email me at cliffball_2000@yahoo.comSummary:
Jon Ryan dreamed of becoming a doctor his entire life. Before he graduates from medical school, the government takes over healthcare, making him wary about the profession he's going to school for, but not enough to quit chasing his dream. He practices medicine as medical plagues and disasters occur, all the while the government says they're on top of things. Eventually, government oppression forces him to make changes to his practice that will affect his life as the End Times approach.
Excerpt from Chapter One
ASIN: B00E6GW8NQ
US: http://amzn.to/14TuzvK
UK: http://amzn.to/13bLacH
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July 24, 2013
Christmas in July eBook Sale and Giveaway
Welcome to Christmas In July!
CrossReads Summer Book Sale Where You Can Get Free Books, Discounts, And More!
For 3 days only, July 25th-27th, several of your favorite CrossReads Christian authors have joined together to offer their books for free or at 99 cents to summer readers for this special Christmas In July Book Sale.
Readers can download 20+ books this summer, saving over $60 AND enter to win a $25 Amazon gift card from the CrossReads team. So get yours now, enter to win, and tell your friends!
The books are listed below – Fiction first, followed by Non-Fiction, and the Gift Card Giveaway can be found at the bottom of the page:
Fiction:
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In the Enemy's Service by Annie Douglass Lima
YA action adventure/fantasy
Enslaved when invaders take over Alasia, ten-year-old Anya discovers ways to spy on the enemy and slip information to the resistance. But then Anya uncovers a disturbing reference to her own family and is confronted by a stranger who seems to know her secrets. Holding her life in his hands, he claims to have proof that her father was involved in the betrayal that led to the Invasion itself.
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Prince of Alasia by Annie Douglass Lima
YA action adventure/fantasy
Twelve-year-old Prince Jaymin, heir to the throne of Alasia, barely escapes with his life when invaders from neighboring Malorn attack. Accompanied by Erik, his young bodyguard and friend, Jaymin flees to a nearby town to live in hiding. There, coming face to face with the hardships suffered by the poor, he determines to improve his people’s lives someday when he takes the throne, assuming he can reclaim his kingdom.
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Persistent Love by Laura J. Marshall
Romantic Suspense
1685, England. Fear has been Tara's constant companion since age nine when she witnessed her mother's murder. Tara's father moves his family to the ancient castle of Raven's Cliff, far from the ships that could carry her back to India and the answers she believes lie there. Andrew offers her friendship and guides her gently to the One who will give her peace. Will she find hope for something other than revenge?
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Times of Turmoil by Cliff Ball
Thriller
In this prequel to Times of Trouble and Times of Trial, we follow how the Evans family gained their riches and eventually their power to influence events in the United States. We see important events that the Evans family gets themselves involved in: such as the return of the Israelites to Israel, the assassination of President Kennedy, the terrorism of 9/11, and eventually events that lead to government tyranny in the United States with the sole purpose of destroying Christianity and its influence in the United States.
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Armored Hearts by Pauline Creeden & Melissa Turner Lee
Fantasy Steampunk
When a crippled young lord rescues a girl falling from a tree, it reveals a secret about himself and his mother's side of the family that could put him at the center of a war with beings he thought only existed in fairy tales.
Tristan Gareth Smyth lived his entire life stuck at home at Waverly Park and left behind while his Grandfather makes trips to London, all because of his blasted wheelchair. Then an American heiress falls in his lap, literally, and he must find a way to keep her at a distance to protect not only his secret, but everyone around him from an assassin sent to kill him.
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The Wishing Well Curse Book by Lynn Donovan
Gothic Paranormal
Zeke Clay is down on his luck. He’s lost everything—an apartment, an education, a girlfriend, his job…
When a mysterious letter comes from a law firm in Colorado, he decides things just might be looking up. Now he stands to inherit a fortune, but it comes with a price. He must break a family curse and restore true love. What does he know about breaking a curse? And who is this Great Uncle Luther Clayton, who claims Zeke is the one? Can he piece together the clues left by his dearly departed?
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Cowboy by Staci Stallings
Contemporary Romance
Life has done its best to knock Beth McCasland to the ground, and the truth is: it’s done a pretty good job of keeping her there. Stuck in a minimum-wage job with a young daughter counting on her, Beth does her best to stay standing under the weight of it all because she knows God is on her side. Then one night she gets the chance to be an angel to another of life’s weary travelers. For once hope has never looked so real.
Cowboy is a grace-filled story about the power of giving everything to God and how a simple act of compassion can change lives forever. Emotional, soothing, and heart-wrenching, Cowboy is infused with the message that no matter who we are and no matter what life has thrown at us, we never have to walk alone.
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The Forever Stone by Gloria Repp
Romance
A young widow joins her aunt’s house-restoration project in the Pine Barrens, determined to take a stand for independence, but two men have different plans for her. The doctor, who has a fire-scarred past, is not upset by her panic attacks and knows he can help her to heal. The writer, who conceals more than one secret, admires her spirit and is certain that she needs him.
God uses both men—and her father's gift of a floral paperweight—to remind her of His enduring "forever love," and as she yields to Him, she finds the courage to take a new and challenging path.
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Cat Tales and Whiskers by Ciella NadenYoung Adult Christian Paranormal
Cat Tales and Whiskers is the name of a book store in Soulville. When fourteen-year-old Ash stumbles upon it, his troubles begin. A demonic scarecrow, a witch, and a generational curse are just a few problems Ash must face in this story. This novelette has a strong Christian message and touches on demonic possession and witchcraft. It is recommended for young adults or mature middle grade readers.
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Puppy Poetry by Shannon Sonneveldt
Poetry
For anyone who has ever had a puppy, is currently owned by one or is considering sharing your home with one this book is a must read! Inside is a humorous and sweet look at what puppies both do and add to your home. Enjoy your puppy adventures.
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Experience Life in Poetry Random Life Observations, Parenthood and Growing-up by Shannon Sonneveldt
Poetry
This is volume one in the Experience Life in Poetry series, a series that reflects observations and emotions at any given moment in life from childhood to present time. Think of moments that stood out in time for you. Moments that made you laugh, made you cry, made you think or made you sigh. Hopefully, you will experience these same emotions through the poems in the book whether it's wonder, laughter, understanding or something all together different. I hope it makes you think or makes you feel.
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The Missing Piece by Carol McCormick
Romance
How does a man pick up the pieces when his world crashes around him? Misplaced priorities shattered his marriage. Problems almost crushed him. Love motivated him to mend the damage, once he found all the pieces.
After only a few months of marriage, Lorraine left Dylan on a wintry night after he'd spent one too many nights out with the guys. Unable to cope with the loss, Dylan escapes the painful feelings by drinking them away. This decision costs him a year-and-a-half of his life after he stops in a little mountain town and ends up in the local jail. When he's released, he returns home in search of a job to get his life…and his wife back.
THE MISSING PIECE is not only a love story about a man who loves a woman, but is also a love story about a merciful God who loves mankind, even when he falls. The novel is an emotionally-charged journey of hope and redemption with a touch of spunk, a hint of humor, and a few twists along the way.
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A Hero's Homecoming by Carlene Havel
Romance
Colonel Rich Martino returns home from overseas to find everything has changed and nothing makes sense. His wife Rita has disappeared. His credit cards are invalid. A stranger is living in his house and he keeps running into people who are convinced he was killed in action months ago. Worst of all, his wealthy father has suffered a stroke.
Psychologist Charlotte Phillips claims to be his comatose father’s legal guardian. Rich is determined to learn what has happened, gain control of his father’s money, and unmask Charlotte as the gold-digging schemer he’s certain she is. He is shocked to find his father’s crusty old attorney has been taken in by her along with everyone else.
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Hell's Christmas by Cynthia P. Willow
Romance
Monika Hell seemed to have it all. She was gorgeous, owned a nice condo, an expensive car, an endless wardrobe, and had a great job as a store manager in the mall. But, she was mean, miserable, and worst of all, hated Christmas.
Kidnapped from the mall parking lot on Christmas Eve, her life is turned upside down. Now, on Christmas morning, she finds herself in a freezing alley with nothing but the tattered clothes on her back. With no identification, no money, and no one willing to help, Monika is forced to start all over. Could losing everything she'd worked for all her life lead her to find what's been missing all along?
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In this eight week reading plan you will receive 7 daily activities to engage in that will help you memorize a snippet of scripture every week all around the theme of gratitude. Also at the end of each week will be three discussion questions which can be used for your own personal journal and thoughts or within a group Bible Study.
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Another Second Chance by Troy Lewis
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Imagine in your darkest moment, as you lay on deaths door step; The God of the universe reaches down (in the most amazing, miraculous way) and hands you the ultimate second chance. Then does the same thing for your brother the very next day!! ALL because a stranger from a 1,000 miles away, was convicted by God to give his kidney away….
This is a very powerful book about the author's experience in facing the ups and downs of kidney disease–After playing Jesus Christ in a local passion drama for 9 years, his world is turned upside down; As he states in the first chapter, "this would cause me to question who I was, all that I had believed, and God himself." We live through Troy's journey and the emotional and spiritual roller coaster with him, but always we sense God in control of the situation-even when all seems hopeless.
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Moses, Steps to a Life of Faith by Bob Saffrin
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This book tells the story of Moses and how God used an ordinary man and shaped the events of his life to bring him to the place where he could be mightily used to accomplish God's purposes.
Did you know that God is a dreamer? He is, and one day he had a dream, and he thought to himself…“Who will I get to fulfill this dream?” Then he made you. He created you to fulfill a dream. You are made for a purpose.
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It's said that it takes 21 days to form a new habit or break an old one, so why not spend the next 21 days forming a habit of spending time with God? If you've got 21 days, we've got 21 devotions specifically written for today's teen girls.
Are you up for forming a habit of spending time with your Creator? If so, download this book and get started on these devotionals!
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Thoughts on Being Left Behind by Phyllis Sather
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At one time or another we all feel left behind – whether because of illness, loss of a loved one, or the busyness of parenting and/or homeschooling. These timeless pieces, written by someone who went from the life of an active and involved woman to a near invalid within just a few weeks, speak to the heart of anyone who feels like they've been put on the shelf and possibly forgotten.
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Purposeful Planning by Phyllis Sather
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“Late for an appointment, a man hurried out and hailed a cab. Jumping in, he said to the driver, “Get going and drive as quickly as you can.” After a few blocks, he impatiently asked, “Are we almost there?” “Almost where?” replied the driver. In his hurry the passenger had failed to give the driver the address of his destination.
That may seem like an unlikely story, yet today many people are so busy trying to keep up with the rapid pace of living, they haven't stopped to consider what their goal in life is.” Millie Stamm
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21 Stories of Gratitude compiled by Shelley HitzInspirational
One way to live life to the fullest is to live each day with a grateful heart. In this book, we share 21 stories of gratitude to give you encouragement and hope in your own journey. Gratitude is possible! Even though many times we cannot change our circumstances, we can change the way we see them. We can ask God to empower us to change our thoughts.
Our prayer for you is that you find encouragement within these pages. And we pray that you will ask God for His strength to renew your mind with His truth and the hope He offers each one of us every day. It is only through Christ renewing our minds that we can truly live each day with a grateful heart.
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In Christ, I Am… by Krystal Kuehn & Violet JamesChristian Living
Christians are not meant to live in defeat, below their God-given potential or in any kind of bondage (physical, mental or otherwise). In this book, In Christ, I Am: God's Promises on Who You Are in Christ that Will Transform You from the Inside Out, you will discover over 150 truths from the Bible about who you are, what you can have and what you can do as a child of the Most High God.
Each Bible promise is presented as a declaration affirming what God says about you. It begins with "I am…" and is followed by a Bible truth and corresponding Scriptures written in first person so you can confess and receive the life-transforming word into your heart. A very inspiring book that motivates, strengthens, enlightens and encourages us to believe that God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all we ask or think, according to the power that works in us!
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