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Five very different people wrestle with the ultimate question -- Who is in control?Martha Richards is a high school English teacher who prides herself on her efficiency in the classroom and her ability to solve problems. Three of Martha's students -- Reba Washington, Alex Kowalski, and Travis Johnson -- and Martha's own son, Danny, find themselves entangled in a web of best intentions that Martha creates and then tries to control, but her intervention brings unintended consequences for everyone.Excited about starting high school, freshman Reba yearns to be an actress but finds that life seems to be conspiring against her, while sophomore Alex, a star on the football field, has a deep secret that could derail his future. Travis, a junior, believes that his only way out of the ghetto is to control it through position and power but finds that the real turf war is deep within him; and college freshman Danny struggles under the weight of others' expectations and so creates an escape of his own as a means of minimizing the damage. In A Matter of Control faith is tested and illusions are shattered as each one of the five comes face to face with the truth of who is really in control.

Five very different people wrestle with the ultimate question -- Who is in control?Martha Richards is a high school English teacher who prides herself on her efficiency in the classroom and her ability to solve problems. Three of Martha's students -- Reba Washington, Alex Kowalski, and Travis Johnson -- and Martha's own son, Danny, find themselves entangled in a web of best intentions that Martha creates and then tries to control, but her intervention brings unintended consequences for everyone. Excited about starting high school, freshman Reba yearns to be an actress but finds that life seems to be conspiring against her, while sophomore Alex, a star on the football field, has a deep secret that could derail his future. Travis, a junior, believes that his only way out of the ghetto is to control it through position and power but finds that the real turf war is deep within him; and college freshman Danny struggles under the weight of others' expectations and so creates an escape of his own as a means of minimizing the damage. In A Matter of Control faith is tested and illusions are shattered as each one of the five comes face to face with the truth of who is really in control.

In Ephesians 6:14, the Apostle Paul exhorts us to put "the breastplate of righteousness in place." As teens face the challenges and pressures of their world, they need to know that God's righteousness will protect them from Satan's arrows. Battle Ready: Volume 2 continues to explore topics such as trust, priorities, public opinion, self-esteem, and spiritual growth. The Battle Ready series is a six volume collection of short stories that focuses on encouraging teens to stay true to God's calling to live a pure life and on equipping them to be ready to battle a world opposed to God.

Charlie Moynahan is happy that fourth grade is over and summer is underway . . . that is until a new kid, Rudy Roberts, moves into the neighborhood and disrupts Charlie's world. However, when a robbery occurs around the corner at fellow fourth grader, Sarah Morris's house, Charlie, with the help of best friend Harold Streeter, begins her own investigation, hoping not only to earn the reward money but also to put Rudy Roberts in his place. Meet Charlie takes the reader on an adventurous journey of self-discovery, as Charlie learns about prejudice, misunderstanding, friendship, and sacrifice.

Christmas is only four weeks away, and Charlie's Sunday school class has been tasked with solving four riddles to complete a scavenger hunt and learn the meaning of Advent. But when items start disappearing from her front yard, Charlie and her best friend Harold have a real mystery to solve. But all is not what it seems. The Advent scavenger hunt teaches Charlie more than she ever wanted to learn, while the real mystery seems headed for a dead end. In addition, Rudy's past is uncovered, Sarah's family secret revealed, and Harold's deepest desire disclosed. Charlie's Christmas Adventure is all about friendship, family, growing up, and one very special gift.

Reba Washington, Alex Kowalski, and Danny Richards have worked hard to realize their dreams, but what about those who have their dreams wrested from their hands and are left with what they think is nothing? Four very different people must come to terms with this difficult reality.Former drug dealer and gang leader, Travis Johnson has transferred his leadership skills to a new venue only to find himself in jeopardy once again.Senior, Destiny Williams has her sights on the high school state cross country championship until an unexpected setback threatens to do more than just end a dream.Freshman Gabriel Watson sees his new freedom as a fresh start, but the weight of responsibility and unforeseen difficulties threaten both his life and the life of others.And junior Claire Middleton thought she was right on track to becoming the next Oscar winning film director until the unimaginable swooped her out of her comfortable and contact-rich environment and dropped her unceremoniously into Montgomery High School.In the Father's Hands reminds the reader that God always has his loving hands around us and our circumstances. All we have to do is allow ourselves to be held and let him work.

After the challenges of fifth grade, Charlie is excited for summer to be here. Summer means floating down the creek, playing football and shooting pool, and hanging out with Harold, Rudy, and Sarah. But best of all, summer means playing shortstop for the highly-talented Bruins softball team. But as the summer unfolds, nothing goes according to plan, at least not Charlie's plan, as she learns that being eleven brings new, and often unwanted, responsibilities.Then when someone starts leaving coded messages at Charlie's games, her summer takes another twist, and the four friends realize that finding the sender of the messages may be fun, but it could also have far-reaching consequences. Charlie's Summer Season reminds Charlie, and the reader, that growing up is more than just getting bigger and moving on to the next grade, and that being a Christian is more than just learning Bible verses and going to Sunday School. Sometimes ... a lot of times ... both require sacrifice.

Charlie Moynahan is happy that fourth grade is over and summer is underway . . . that is until a new kid, Rudy Roberts, moves into the neighborhood and disrupts Charlie's world.However, when a robbery occurs around the corner at fellow fourth grader, Sarah Morris's house, Charlie, with the help of best friend Harold Streeter, begins her own investigation, hoping not only to earn the reward money but also to put Rudy Roberts in his place.Meet Charlie takes the reader on an adventurous journey of self-discovery, as Charlie learns about prejudice, misunderstanding, friendship, and sacrifice.

Five very different people wrestle with the ultimate question -Who is in control?Martha Richards is a high school English teacher who prides herself on her efficiency in the classroom and her ability to solve problems. Three of Martha's students - Reba Washington, Alex Kowalski, and Travis Johnson - and Martha's own son, Danny, find themselves entangled in a web of best intentions that Martha creates and then tries to control, but her intervention brings unintended consequences for everyone.Excited about starting high school, freshman Reba yearns to be an actress but finds that life seems to be conspiring against her, while sophomore Alex, a star on the football field, has a deep secret that could derail his future. Travis, a junior, believes that his only way out of the ghetto is to control it through position and power but finds that the real turf war is deep within him; and college freshman Danny struggles under the weight of others' expectations and so creates an escape of his own as a means of minimizing the damage.In A Matter of Control, faith is tested and illusions are shattered as each one of the five comes face to face with the truth of who is really in control.