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Fr. John Bartunek, LC, narrates these weekly meditations to help us reconnect with autumn, a season that reminds us of the struggles we all experience and the virtues we all need to work on. Part of a series of four seasonal meditation books, Autumn Meditations explores religious topics in the context of modern-day life. The 12 reflections in this book follow the rhythms of the autumn season, helping you rediscover the beauty of a balanced, God-centered life.

Looking for a quick buck to help feed her addiction, Cressa “Goldie” Locke helps herself to a nice-looking house, hoping to score some jewelry to pawn. She’s perfected the art of small-time crime to keep from getting busted, but this time she may have gotten a little more than she's bargained for. She picked the wrong house...or maybe it was just right. When she wakes up in a hospital bed, Cressa knows she’s been caught red-handed, and there’s no getting out of it.

Despite her estranged fiancé raving that it’s a waste of money, Maren Padgett decides to try her luck and buys a lottery ticket with the last few bucks in her wallet. What could it hurt? What Burke Shavet wasn’t expecting was for Maren to actually win. With dollar signs in his eyes, he starts making big plans for the big winnings, contrary to Maren begging him to slow down. She’s uncomfortable with how fast he’s moving, with good reason. She should’ve trusted her instincts. Pushing a spur-of-the-moment trip to the Grand Canyon, Burke had it all planned out....

For many decades, stories of betrayal, darkness, and blood have surrounded the mysterious land of Aragnar. Now, on the run and in desperate need of refuge, the Aragnarian people are scattered throughout their country, quickly losing their hope for a better future. When a young woman is forced to make the most difficult choices of her life, the consequences will affect her destiny, as well as the outcome of the looming war.

Matching wits with the Übel and the Corsairs, the Wikk kids learn to rely on Creator as they use Bible clues, artifacts, and maps to reach their quest's final destination. But when the young Wikks fall into enemy hands, they are forced to tell what they know about the secrets of Ursprung. Will the enemy use this information to silence the Truth forever? Fighting weaponized tyrannosaurs and even speeding up time, friends and foes race bring the Truth to light once and for all. Will Ursprung reveal the secrets of the human heart? Will Truth prevail and bring hope?

Dive into the secret, ancient, powerful world of two New Orleans families, the Deschanels and the Sullivans...This is the end. This is the beginning. The stage is set. The players, ready. A midnight dynasty, cursed to fall. An empire of shadows, determined to rise once more. Here they are, at the end of everything. One wrong move spells irreversible defeat. But, ah, what if they win?

Temporary peace descends on the Deschanels in New Orleans. Loved ones have returned. A calm appears in the chaos. Life is, seemingly, back to normal. Those who had been away look to establish their new routine. They trade intrigue for dinner parties. Survival skills for day jobs. Settling into a quiet life comes with a sense of long-awaited relief, and they want, desperately, to embrace it with open arms. Yet under the surface lurks the shadows of their past, and the promises of tomorrow. A whisper in their ear, reminding them, “Soon.”

The Shipton history is - well - complicated. Some families have a guardian angel. The Shiptons have a guardian ancestor, one who jumps right in, boots first, whenever one of her girls has a problem. Of course, Mother Shipton’s girls aren’t always limited by blood ties. They’re connected by power, shared and used wisely.

Molly never wanted to be a princess. Because as exciting as a royal ball might sound, it's really only boring dignitaries and kingdom policy meetings. not exactly a fun night in Molly's book. But when a mysterious party-crasher arrives with a plan to do the unthinkable, Molly finds herself wrapped up in a quest to save Tanniyn from an unstoppable army, a vengeful enemy, and the hordes of dangerous beasts lurking beyond the castle walls. Not to mention the ancient evil emerging from the pages of legend and threatening the existence of the entire known world.

Dive into the secret, ancient, powerful world of two New Orleans families, the Deschanels and the Sullivans.

When a young woman is thrust into the forefront of an ancient war, her actions will determine the fate of thousands. Finally free from the tyrannical reign of King Raveyn, Maria Fellbane and her people have found refuge in Aragnar, a foreign land on the verge of escalating war. Despite their serenity, murmurs of shadows in the dark mar the thin line between peace and fear, threatening to tear them apart once more. When tragedy strikes, Maria and Aleron must make difficult decisions to save their respective people, as well as prepare for the imminent war ahead.

When Eric was only 13, he was taken from his family and the peaceful rice fields on the island of Jedros to become a Runner. Roaming the five islands of Abra, Runners are tasked with jobs - jobs they must see to the end. Either finish the job or die.

When someone is lacking knowledge, will, drive, experience, passion - or even the desire to attain what they are lacking - how can we move them toward the fullness God wants for them? That how isn't so clear. In this essay, Until Christ Be Formed in You, we will explore how.

For many decades, stories of betrayal, darkness, and blood have surrounded the mysterious land of Aragnar. Leagues away, these stories seem quite distant on Whitecliff Island, but not for long. When a young woman is thrust into a dangerous series of events, her destiny is forever changed. The choices she must make will alter not only her life but the lives of everyone around her.

An anthology of six short sci-fi stories set in space, featuring a story from The Quest for Truth galaxy, "Truthful Test". Authors and titles included in this anthology: "Moonstone Mystery" by J. L. Ender; "Truthful Test" by Brock Eastman; "Focus" by Rebecca Pettett; "Regenesis" by Janine Roche; "A Galactic Caper" by Elissa Peterson; and "The Second System" by Matt Hirshberg.

The Deschanels are scattered across Europe, each in search of what matters most. Finding himself closer to Ana every day, Finn must exercise patience, and follow his Quinlan training, to prevent losing her forever. Aleksandr sees the world through a different lens, as he discovers the joy and heartbreak of first love. Desperate for a miracle, Nicolas fears losing Mercy to her own delusions, and together they set off for Scotland in search of the unknown.

The Wikk kids have been separated on their quest to find humanity's home planet. Reunited with his parents, Mason makes new friends and clashes with old enemies on board the sinister Ubel ship, the Black Ranger. Meanwhile, Oliver, Tiffany, and Austin race to rescue their friend Ashley from a toxic moon and find themselves in more trouble than they'd bargained for.

There are white people, black people, brown people, red people, and yellow people, but what about the people who are bi-racial or multi-racial? This question of race and color leads one six-year-old boy named Christian on a quest to seek answers. He asks his parents, kids at school, and teachers what color they think he is and what color he should say he is. As the day progresses, he hears stereotypes, but he also hears valuable information which helps him to embrace all of who he is.

Jack and his younger sister Ellie are all that’s left of their family. And now all Jack wonders is if he will always remain forgotten. But someone has discovered their secret. Jack, Ellie, and their friend Molly share a dangerous memory. A memory that the Emperor Morogh wants his hands on. As the Emperor’s forces chase them, Jack must find an old enemy of the kingdom, rescue a lost king, and discover the truth about his own memories.

The Wikk kids quest has unleashed their potential for adventure. Now working as a team, they face the greatest dangers yet: a plundered planet, lies and betrayal, and terrible lizards....