Kirjahaku

On a warm summer day, six-year-old Danny Mercer races into the street to retrieve a soccer ball when the unthinkable happens. With the screech of tires and a sickening thud, his world and that of his family shifts on its axis. Doctors deliver a shattering diagnosis in the form of an acronym: TBI. Traumatic Brain Injury.As months pass, with Danny in a prolonged coma and hope for recovery fading, the emotional trauma to his family escalates. Desperate to heal their son, parents Colt and Rachel Mercer turn to doctors Jon David and Sara Luke, a husband-and-wife medical team, for help. Their audacious plan for his healing will test the limits of the Mercer's faith and belief in God.Knock on the Sky is an intimate, soul-searching tale highlighting the surprising arcs our lives may take to discover Truth and spiritual meaning.

Sometimes, life gives us a second chance at love.Reeling from a devastating breakup while in college, Claire Lofton retreats to her grandmother's home in a small town nestled in the Cascade Mountains. Unable to recover from a broken heart, she leads a closed and cautious existence, immersing herself in teaching at the local elementary school.Jake Holland leads a quiet life in Alaska with Keenan, his young son, who has a severe bleeding disorder. Although adept at meeting the challenges of being the sole parent, he struggles with loneliness. Yet his guarded heart is determined not to repeat the disaster that was his marriage.During a chance encounter with Claire while visiting Washington, Jake finds himself inexorably drawn to her. Through a series of tender and poignant letters, he tries to win her love, something she resists with all her might. Gradually, in the course of their correspondence, the protective wall she has built around her emotions begins to crumble, and their friendship blossoms into a deep, abiding love.

"Crisp prose, sweet insights-a mesmerizing fusion of alien and Earthly shamanic wisdom." - Harper Arenson Ja njo, a refugee from the dying planet N'ridium, discards his physical form and streaks through the cosmos as energy. Earth's untamed Alaskan expanse becomes his unexpected sanctuary. Here, fate throws him in the path of Aan, a young Tlingit shaman debilitated by a relentless disease. Desperate for a cure, Aan strikes a precarious pact with Ja njo, allowing him to inhabit her body to experience physical existence in exchange for restoring her health. Linked by their inexplicable connection, Aan and Ja njo possess an uncanny ability to heal the terminally ill. Yet, as their connection deepens, Ja njo's brother arrives, eager to introduce Earth to their planet's advanced technology. Now Aan and Ja njo confront a heart-wrenching dilemma: if Ja njo's alien origin is exposed during this mission to reshape humanity, their future together crumbles. Can they bridge the vast gulf between their worlds and keep Ja njo's true nature hidden? The Healer And Me is a captivating blend of science fiction, romance, and a spiritual journey. Set against the awe-inspiring backdrop of Southeast Alaska, it explores themes of belonging, divinity, cultural identity, and the ethical dilemmas of wielding otherworldly knowledge in human hands. This is a story about cosmic connection, the power of love to defy interstellar boundaries, and the choices that could reshape humanity's destiny.

"Rich, poignant tales, pulsing with life's rhythms, sure to touch your heart." - Jamison Seers A humble park bench, nestled in a town's central park, becomes the silent witness to life's most poignant moments. This collection of diverse tales weaves a rich tapestry of human experiences, each as unique as the individuals drawn to this simple seat. From heartwarming romances to thought-provoking reflections, these stories remind us that every passerby carries a world within them. With each turn of the page, you'll find yourself immersed in the lives of ordinary people navigating extraordinary challenges. Park Bench Stories invites you to sit down, open your heart, and discover the magic that unfolds when paths cross-or when someone simply sits alone in quiet contemplation. These compelling tales of love, loss, hope, and redemption will linger within you, reminding you to pause, observe, and appreciate the beauty that unfolds in everyday moments. James Randall Miller was born in Germany and has traveled and lived throughout the world. After thirty years in Alaska, he now lives near the White Tank Mountains in Arizona. Other books by James include Julius, an illustrated children's story, and the inspirational novels The Healer And Me, Howling Across Bridges, After the Purple Heart, Knock on the Sky, Because of You, Gus and Billy, and Untangling Claire.