Lizzie Benford's life is about to change in one really big way or another. Little does she know as she arrives home to the small southern town of Edenville, Alabama that a very important letter is waiting there to change the whole way she looks at her life. Lizzie is completely unaware that with the opening of this letter she will soon have to choose between the man she is engaged to marry in two weeks time, or the man she used to love more than life itself. Will she decide between a town and a man that have shaped the woman she has grown to be, or will she choose the man and the life that offer her a fresh start and a chance to become someone new? Payton Cartwright is Edenville's hometown hero. A football legend and every woman's deepest desire, he is deeply troubled by Lizzie's return to town. Will he be able to convince her to follow her heart and make a home here in Edenville, or is he destined to lose the woman that long ago he so deeply wounded?

And Grace Will Lead Me Home is gift for new and seasoned journal writers alike. Using the insights of pilgrimage theology and practice, this guide serves faithful integration for students and others involved in service learning, study abroad, and immersion programs. The prompts spur expanded awareness and description so writers notice the breadth of their experience. Bible verses and quotations from pilgrims across the ages support journaling with perspective, wisdom, and wit. The progression of the guide encourages attentiveness before travelers depart, validates the disconcerting reality of culture shock and liminal spaces, and then supports claiming God's presence and gifts in new discoveries and transformations. And Grace Will Lead Me Home has been tested by undergraduates and seminarians, pastors and lay leaders in a myriad of travel and service opportunities. Journal writers consistently acclaim that the guide serves both breadth and depth in writing and reflection.

Following the murder of their childhood friend, Grace Ann, Ellott—a single, 40-something librarian—and her roommate, Rosie—a divorced mother of three—confront the effects of her death and the flux of their own lives. Set in North Alabama and Birmingham, this richly detailed mystery unfolds a story of obsession, past loyalties, love, murder, and saving grace. Old Time Music, hits from the '60s, and the spirit of Elvis provide a harmonious backdrop.

The small New England town of Dorsetville is filled with quirky, loveable characters much like those who populated Andy Griffith’s Mayberry. Dorsetville is all aflutter. The housekeeper at St. Cecilia’s rectory, Mrs. Norris, has quit in a huff, and the rectory is beginning to look like a college dorm. Father Dennis could lend a hand, but since his cooking show, The Fat Friar, has gained popularity, he’s become, well, moody. Nellie Anderson and Harry Clifford are about to tie the knot—that is if someone can find the missing wedding invitations. Bungling Deputy Hill has been left in charge since the sheriff is sick, but will the town survive in the meantime? Meanwhile, Father James is helping an ex-convict learn to resume his life. Valerie Kilbourne, a single mother, needs money for a very expensive operation for her twin daughters. And Lori Peterson, who has had her share of tragedies, will be asked to face another. Katherine Valentine’s keen insights into human nature and extraordinary sense of humor make for characters you’ll want to know for years. From the Trade Paperback edition.

This book is about understanding the real love between us and God, a two-way love, not the one-way love being lived out by the world today. The title comes from Jesus who said He came to serve and to proclaim the truth of God, His Father. So in practice, He was a Servant and a Guardian. Therefore, every disciple and apostle, except Judas, was and is expected to follow in His footsteps, live by His standard, and to guard the truth of His Holy Word, the Bible. Therefore, in practice, every Christ-centered follower is a designated Servant-Guardian. This story is my personal spiritual autobiography, covering the years it has taken me to finally understand this and the fights I have had with false teachings and teachers along the way. The confession about my fall is a transparent look at my own failures, mistakes, and lack of obedience to my God and Heavenly Father. My prayer is that all who read my story will not fall into the same traps, or if you already have, to find the same restoration and love I have. Love and service on GodaEUR(tm)s terms are all that is asked of us. As Paul said in 1 Corinthians 11:4, aEURoeBe imitators of me, as I am of Christ.aEUR Jesus asks us the sobering question, aEURoeIf people are following you, where are you leading themaEUR"to heaven or to hell?aEUR

A captivating Liverpool saga of love and friendship, perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Catherine Cookson. When Rita Taylor is foisted upon her reluctant aunt, Margaret Sinclair, neither are happy. Rita didn’t even know she had an aunt, while Margaret is convinced her wayward niece will be nothing but trouble. Despite their differences the pair become unlikely allies in life and love, especially when Rita reintroduces Margaret to her long lost childhood sweetheart, William Brodie. As Liverpool slips into the Great Depression, Rita’s relationship with the Brodie family flourishes and secrets from Margaret’s past emerge. But will hardship and heartbreak get in the way of this blossoming friendship? Originally published as ‘The Pawnbroker’s Niece’, The Heart Will Lead is a captivating saga perfect for fans of Pam Howes, Dilly Court and Lyn Andrews. ‘Real people. Real emotions. Another excellent book from one of our best saga writers.’ Historical Novels Review ‘Liverpool’s Catherine Cookson’ Crosby Herald ‘All the atmosphere and colour that romance fans have come to expect’ Liverpool Echo

Shiloh Griffin has no identity outside of her roles as pastor’s wife and mom. Some days that is enough. But not always. Particularly when she is partnered with the always confident, always gracious Jade Smith on a church ministry project. Rather than shying away from God in her nervousness, Shiloh clings to Him, seeking every day to redeem herself. When an opportunity arises for her to teach music at a local high school, she thinks maybe it’s just the thing to give her more significance. Then Shiloh begins mentoring Monica, a fifteen-year-old student. When Monica learns she is pregnant, Shiloh must confront her own darkest secret in the desperate decision facing the teen. If she turns away, this teen’s life—and her soul—could be in jeopardy. If she decides to stand up and help, she knows she’s the one who risks losing everything. Stacy Hawkins Adams’s second book in the Winds of Change series finds Shiloh at a life-changing crossroads: keep her halo intact, or lose her honor to save the girl’s. "Elegantly emotional and intriguing, the story reaches deep to gently touch the soul." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

In a revealing memoir, the actress and former wife of boxer Mike Tyson describes the legacy of domestic violence that has haunted her family for generations, efforts to rebuild her career, motherhood, faith, and coming to terms with her personal choices.

These love notes tell of God's great and tender love for his people. God is pouring out his heart to his people, to anyone who will listen. These notes are a wellspring of information and healing for people's souls and bodies. I am a God of love and justice, but in these end-times I am pouring out my great unfathomable mercy on all mankind like never before since the creation of man. I want nobody to be lost. Thus, I am writing these love notes to my people, who I died to save, in the hope that they will listen and have a change of heart before it is too late.