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She avoids relationships, but this family challenges her view of God. For years, Amber traipsed around the northwest, avoiding the skeletons in her closet. Job-hopping every few weeks, she refused to let anyone get close to her as she slowly made her way east. As winter plants itself firmly across the Rockies, she decides to take a chance on a job at a logging company with a family different from any she's ever known. But are they genuine? Watching the family interact creates more questions than answers for Amber. Feeling like she's entered the happily-ever-after written at the end of fairytales, she watches for cracks in the fa ade. Surely as the days pass, the play-acting will cease and the real family will emerge. Or could she be wrong? Could this family hold the key to what she's seeking?

She thought he would be enough, but she might be wrong. Melody married her Prince Charming and journeyed with him across the country to Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. As much as she hates being 3,000 miles away from her family on the west coast, she wants to adjust to life as a soldier's wife. But who will care for her when he leaves? Shortly after the birth of their baby Cole, David deploys with the War on Terror and Melody settles into motherhood. She quiets her doubts and determines to make the best of Army life. When the unthinkable happens, will Melody trust God?

She's not who she used to be, but is that a good thing? Many in Crossing, Oregon, would describe long-time resident Patricia Guire as an eclectic force to be reckoned with, one who speaks her mind. Yet something is changing. She seems to be dropping out of her normal activities, becoming scarce around town and less available to her friends. But will she let anyone in? Amber Yager feels called to check in on Patricia. Yet as she spends time with her and discovers Patricia's hidden past, she is drawn into a group that brings disquiet to her own soul, ripping open old wounds. Will she lose the love she's found in Crossing? Or could both women find peace as God shines light into the darkest places of their hearts?

Changes are coming, but what if he doesn't like God's plan. After ten years, Ryan's parents found his runaway sister, Amber. Now, as he drives to meet up with her and his parents before her wedding, his mind fills with all that's ahead of him. Besides figuring out where she will fit into his life, a job change is on the horizon. But should he stick with small town life or move to the city where he'll have more opportunities? Meeting the family his sister is marrying into only brings more questions. Maybe moving to nearby Portland is the better choice. But something about the town of Crossing calls to him. Is it the friendly people who openly accept him as Amber's brother or the cute brunette who happens to be sister of the groom? As Ryan weighs the pros and cons, He decides to put God to the test. Will He respond? And what if Ryan doesn't like the answer?

A New Home for Allie strikes a chord for constantly-relocating military families and is a must-have for any child's library Kellie Artis, Director of Communications, MILLIE-Bringing Military Families HomeAllie loves her home in Kenya. But her dad works for the Animal Jungle Patrol, and he just got orders to move their family to Somalia. She has many questions, and the journey will be long. Will the new place be like what she knows? Will she find friends in her new home? And will she ever see her best friend again?What awaits her in A New Home for Allie?Additional Endorsements: This sweet and heart-touching lovely picture book has a bibliotherapy aspect, too, for children who face relocation. Highly recommend.Carrie Fancett Pagels, Ph.D., Award-winning and ECPA bestselling authorMoving is never easy for a child but it is so much harder for military kids. I live close to an air force base and every spring houses go up for sale and families move. A New Home for Allie is a sweet story that can help a child with the fear of leaving behind everything you know for a new adventure.Diana Lesire Brandmeyer, CBA best-selling author of Mind of Her OwnAs a 47-year military spouse, I'm so familiar with the angst of Dad receiving orders to move to another location and the effect this news has on the entire family - including pets Carrie does a superb job of bringing the reader right into the story by sharing the many questions Allie has for her parents about their new home, and what it's like in comparison to the only home she's ever known up to this point. . . . this book is deep in meaningful life lessons for all of us - young and old alike - about change and the personal growth that occurs when we open our minds and hearts and move outside our comfort zone. Dr. Dorothy Guy Bonvillain, Founder and CEO, Warrior Wives Academy, LLCAuthor Carrie Daws has given us a gift with A New Home for Allie. The characters are engaging and the illustrations beautiful. Moving to a new place can be difficult for children, especially those with a parent in the military. This book presents the process in a positive and encouraging manner. Definitely a book I'm adding to resources I recommend.Edie Melson, award-winning authorWith lush illustrations and a heartfelt story, A New Home for Allie is sure to ease the transitioning child. A wonderful tool for parents and caregivers. Kids and adults alike will savor each beautiful page.Jocelyn Green, author of Faith Deployed: Daily Encouragement for Military WivesA New Home for Allie is a delightful picture book for children encountering a big life change. . . . A New Home for Allie is a lovely book and will make a very nice addition to the library of any family, but particularly well-suited to those in military families.Kate Kessler, Product Reviews Director, The Old Schoolhouse Magazine, LLCWhat a fun story I wasn't ready for it to end. I hope to go on more adventures with Allie and the Animal Patrol in the future.Patricia Beal, author of A Season to Dance and mom of two Army Brats

A New Home for Allie strikes a chord for constantly-relocating military families and is a must-have for any child's library Kellie Artis, Director of Communications, MILLIE-Bringing Military Families HomeAllie loves her home in Kenya. But her dad works for the Animal Jungle Patrol, and he just got orders to move their family to Somalia. She has many questions, and the journey will be long. Will the new place be like what she knows? Will she find friends in her new home? And will she ever see her best friend again?What awaits her in A New Home for Allie?Additional Endorsements: This sweet and heart-touching lovely picture book has a bibliotherapy aspect, too, for children who face relocation. Highly recommend.Carrie Fancett Pagels, Ph.D., Award-winning and ECPA bestselling authorMoving is never easy for a child but it is so much harder for military kids. I live close to an air force base and every spring houses go up for sale and families move. A New Home for Allie is a sweet story that can help a child with the fear of leaving behind everything you know for a new adventure.Diana Lesire Brandmeyer, CBA best-selling author of Mind of Her OwnAs a 47-year military spouse, I'm so familiar with the angst of Dad receiving orders to move to another location and the effect this news has on the entire family - including pets Carrie does a superb job of bringing the reader right into the story by sharing the many questions Allie has for her parents about their new home, and what it's like in comparison to the only home she's ever known up to this point. . . . this book is deep in meaningful life lessons for all of us - young and old alike - about change and the personal growth that occurs when we open our minds and hearts and move outside our comfort zone. Dr. Dorothy Guy Bonvillain, Founder and CEO, Warrior Wives Academy, LLCAuthor Carrie Daws has given us a gift with A New Home for Allie. The characters are engaging and the illustrations beautiful. Moving to a new place can be difficult for children, especially those with a parent in the military. This book presents the process in a positive and encouraging manner. Definitely a book I'm adding to resources I recommend.Edie Melson, award-winning authorWith lush illustrations and a heartfelt story, A New Home for Allie is sure to ease the transitioning child. A wonderful tool for parents and caregivers. Kids and adults alike will savor each beautiful page.Jocelyn Green, author of Faith Deployed: Daily Encouragement for Military WivesA New Home for Allie is a delightful picture book for children encountering a big life change. . . . A New Home for Allie is a lovely book and will make a very nice addition to the library of any family, but particularly well-suited to those in military families.Kate Kessler, Product Reviews Director, The Old Schoolhouse Magazine, LLCWhat a fun story I wasn't ready for it to end. I hope to go on more adventures with Allie and the Animal Patrol in the future.Patricia Beal, author of A Season to Dance and mom of two Army Brats

The moment you accepted Jesus as your Savior, you became a member of God's family. The apostle Paul wrote in Ephesians chapter 1 that through our faith in Jesus, we are adopted as sons and daughters. That means you now have an enormous family cheering you on, including me Perhaps that's overwhelming. Maybe family hasn't been something good in your life, or you fear the expectations other Christians will place upon you. Take a moment and breathe. One of the key pieces of information God wants to give you is this: Only His opinion matters. Yes, God will use other people and circumstances to help you along the way, but they should never take precedence over what God says. That is why hearing God clearly is critical, and that is why I wrote this book. Join me in learning more about what it means to be part of God's family. Don't worry. You don't have to do this perfectly or know the answer to every question. Just take a step forward and turn the page. We'll get through these first steps together.

Deployment changed him, and she doesn't know if she can live with it. After her husband returns from a deployment to Saudi Arabia, Lori Braxton begins noticing little differences in his behavior. He's withdrawn, moody, and can't sleep. Could it be the stress of military life after the 9/11 attack on New York? Maybe it's the new assignment in Montana or the financial problems he ignores. Perhaps it's forces she can't see and doesn't know how to fight, or maybe she's a bigger part of the problem than she wants to admit. What is God doing? Is He even paying attention? Lori tries to attend church and do what God asks, but the truth is she doesn't really hear Him speak. Between money strains, pregnancy hormones, and young ones underfoot, Lori spirals into depression. What good could God possibly bring from the mess surrounding her?