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The stories I have chosen to share include some of the special people who have touched my heart and helped to mold me. Each of the stories uncovers the direct impact that a simple day or moment has when a person shares their interests, experiences, and life's passions with another person. I have been lucky enough to have encountered some very special people in my life who have shown me how important one person can be in the life of another person.

This is about a boy who was crippled at the early age of seven and started out with a troubled life. A concerned judge had him protected by the court, then he was sent to a boarding school, and later to a distant college. He met a medical student and fell in love, but was called back to Murfreesboro by Judge Chamberlin to inherit the remarkable Vinson Plantation. He became a compassionate person who believed he was given a premonition by the Lord to prepare for a great impending battle. With the friendship of his servant Eli, they prepared the plantation for the inevitable war.

Deliver Us from Evil is a book written for the volatile evil times in which we live and what the Christian church needs to do about it. Its purpose is to move beyond the performance stage, to look behind at the often unrecognized spiritual and evil infrastructure that influences and corrupts what we see in the world. It exposes the satanic strategy of lies and hidden spiritual wars that contribute to evil in the world. It reveals the many ways in which the Christian church is being dragged into wars God did not call us to fight, while neglecting the one he called us to fight.

In this uniquely simple-to-understand book on family dynamics and generational healing from toxicity, James Jabaley integrates his philosophical journey of self-discovery and healing through education, recovery, therapy, and coping mechanisms.

Ranger Captain Savek is one of many tasked with protecting the northern border of his homeland, Eireth, and life is tough enough fighting ruthless invaders and losing friends in the unofficial border war. When the highest-ranking commander in the army and larger-than-life hero General Torn arrives unexpectedly, he commands Savek and his squad to guide him on a deadly mission into hostile territory.

Parting Ways is a book of poetry in support of birth mothers and our adopted children. Birth mothers, may you always know what a courageous and selfless decision you had to make. And to all our adopted children, may you know how much you are loved and cherished by the women who carried you and still do in their hearts forever.

Truth: The Case Against Satan begins in a courtroom. It is about each person's responsibility to prepare for the second coming of Jesus Christ. In doing so, we identify the role we play in the battle between good and evil. We all have to choose for ourselves, and we have to know what we have chosen. It is a compelling way for each of us to search our souls. In the end, the choice is clear.

There are many things in life that can make you feel that you belong somewhere else. Whereas others have to go out and find a place where they have a feeling that they belong! It is a matter of just visiting that place and deciding if that place works out for you, as you can feel that you are tied down without actually being tied when you are in the wrong place.

Shadow Dancer is a horse, an all-black, all-Arabian thoroughbred. Her owner, Cody Lang, discovers a murder has taken place on his ranch, and the chief suspect is next-door neighbor Donna Louise Stattler, who had the ribbon found next to the body. An FBI agent, Carol Flynn, comes to the small town of Clark, Montana, to investigate the murder and is amazed to hear the name Stattler. The Stattlers are believed to be the main source of methamphetamine in Montana. Agent Flynn goes after the Stattlers, and Shadow Dancer watches it all come to an explosive climax on the Fourth of July.

Bernadine's many different poems and short stories are a collection of her thoughts and her many encounters in her life. She now lives in Canton, Ohio, with her husband Mark of soon to be nine years. She has no children of her own, but Bernadine has helped many along the way to remain off the streets.

The first part introduces the listeners to understanding the value that God placed on women, and why it's so important for women to unlearn the things that society has shown them regarding their purpose, why you need to establish a healthy relationship with the creator so he can be your guide, and how you can get your power back that the devil thinks he stole from you. God wants and needs an open dialogue with you so you will no longer have to ask what your purpose is. No longer will you feel the need to settle; you will know who you are and what is your value in Christ.

Anyone who has been through a divorce can tell you that it is a sad, miserable experience. The cruelest part of divorce is that it is the death of a dream. Both parties feel angry and betrayed, and they want to lash out at the other person. This anger and animosity can be unbearably painful. The good news is that it does not have to be this way. Don't pick up that hatchet just yet. Yes, you heard us right: Divorce can be fun! This witty and charming book offers a quick listen guaranteed to put a smile on the face of anyone regardless of how depressed they may be.

Forget everything you thought you knew about addiction. After working with and listening to hundreds of people struggling with addictions, Lisa began formulating strategies for measuring success. What works and what doesn't? She knew there is no better source than the people struggling themselves. From talking to people with years of sobriety to those panhandling on the streets, she began to see patterns which led to an unyielding search for answers and advocacy for those that couldn't advocate for themselves.

Holden Bairifay, a published author, denied the world he created ever really existed. His book is simply a work of fiction, except for one small thing, it’s not. It’s a world he had visited as a young boy, a world opened to him through the pages of a magical book.

Ora is a beautiful, naive girl who was raised in captivity. While in her dreary circumstances, she is introduced to the dark and handsome Luca. After an unfortunate event that leaves Ora both free and alone, she follows Luca back to his home, Argo. However, her dream of making this beautiful paradise her home is shattered when an unknown assailant attacks the village.

After suddenly being diagnosed with a rare form of aggressive cancer, I immediately started spiraling downward. Denial, loneliness, fear, depression, anger, and self-destructive behaviors. My life was a disaster. I was a mess. I was doing just about everything I was instructed not to. All sense of responsibility flew out the window, right along with my sense of morals. Further and further I slid into the deepest, darkest part of my life. I had come to terms with the fact that my life was over. I was going to die. Until I was rescued from not only cancer - but from myself.

Bullying is huge today. Really, if we are honest, it has been that way for quite a while. Coping and living in spite of it and the many difficult things youths face is difficult. It's now become okay to talk about it. This story comes at this societal issue from a perspective that reminds us of who we are and what voices we should hold on to.

ABC is a short story about different creatures who are very good friends and their activities, which represent a letter of the alphabet. The short story tells about how these creatures who decided to come together from different parts of the forest to enjoy their time with one another and having fun. They awake from their sleepy slumber to get ready for their picnic fun and to participate in different fun activities. ABC shows how far the creatures will travel just so they can meet their friends at the picnic, so they can play with one another.

In a land where control of the Elements is key, two friends find themselves in the middle of a battle that will either maintain or destroy creation. Will Light keep the balance, or has Darkness found an advantage that will give them the upper hand? Each will follow their own path to discover the answer. Travel to a world on the cusp of war, choose your side, and choose your Champion.

It was a beautiful day. A young raccoon had been playing in the meadow and was having fun. As this perfect day was coming to a close, he was called by his grandma that it was time to come in for dinner. As he went to his grandparents’ house, he saw his grandpa looking out into the distance very thoughtfully. He wondered what Grandpa was doing and what was he looking at. When the young raccoon got up to the porch, he asked his grandpa what he was doing. His grandpa replied that he was contemplating. The young racoon had never heard that word before or known what it meant.