Christine Dillon

Master at mending copper. Failure at mending family.Reuel's family have been traveling coppersmiths for generations, but it's not enough. His Israelite customers don't respect any Midianite, and his father only takes pride in what his older brother does. When Israel's power wanes and Midianite raids shift who's on top, all that could change. Has the time come when a second son can outshine the eldest?Jael married Reuel with dreams of a home filled with love and respect, but her marriage has become as dry as the drought-plagued land they live in.She has followed her husband's lead in rejecting all gods but is what she has all she'll ever have? Why does her blind sister, Zura, find such hope in the God of Israel?All are broken, but can they, like bronze, be recast?

Everyone he loves is about to be annihilated.When Danel is suddenly orphaned, his childhood dream of becoming a warrior is lost in the relentless grind of running the family bakery. To make matters worse, his grandfather's mind has fled and he keeps disturbing the peace with prophecies of doom. Prophecies that seem destined to come true when a vast army encamps on the borders of Canaan. Who are these people and why does their god command them to wipe out everyone as they enter Danel's homeland?The men of Danel's city are proud of their fighting ability but it soon becomes clear that no battle can succeed against the god who conquered Pharaoh's armies. Seeking reassurance, Danel turns to a famous fortune teller but she only confirms the terrifying future of his grandfather's vision. Yet Danel can't just give up and accept his fate.But what can a mere baker do to save his family, his city, and his people?

How can you belong when you don't know who you are? Gina Reid is surrounded by people getting married or having babies. She's under pressure to settle down but how can she do that when she doesn't even know where she came from? Since the startling revelation that she was adopted, it's felt like there is something missing. But fear has kept her from searching for her biological parents.What if learning the truth is worse than not knowing? Now an overheard comment has propelled her into action. Can Gina find out who she truly is? Or will she discover that some secrets are best left undisturbed?Grace Across the Miles is a soul-stirring contemporary Christian novel. Book 6 in the Grace series.If you like compelling Christian fiction, relatable characters, and real emotion, then you'll love Christine Dillon's inspiring series.

F hlst du dich h ufig niedergeschlagen, von Sorgen und ngsten regelrecht niedergedr ckt?Uns Christen steht in allen Bereichen unseres Lebens die Hilfe des Heiligen Geistes zur Verf gung. Warum nur erleben wir trotzdem geistliche Niederlagen? Der vorausgehende Kampf mag f r jeden Menschen anders aussehen, die Waffe f r einen siegreichen Ausgang ist jedoch jedes Mal das Schwert des Geistes - das Wort Gottes.Dieses Buch wurde f r den gew hnlichen Christen geschrieben. Es will helfen, zwischen den L gen Satans und der Wahrheit Gottes zu unterscheiden. Zahlreiche Zeugnisse und praktische Vorschl ge gehen auf folgende Bereiche ein: * Zorn * Unzucht* Sorgen * Schwaches Selbstwertgef hl* Angst * Entmutigung und Depression* Zweifel * Direkte geistliche Angriffe* Schuld * Bitterkeit und GrollChristine Dillon hat diese Lektionen in ihrem eigenen Leben angewandt. Die Missionarin (seit 1999) vermittelt diese Prinzipien vielen Menschen aus verschiedensten Kulturen, um sie darin zu unterst tzen, Jesus hnlicher zu werden. Ver ndere dein Leben, indem du Gottes Wort anwendest, um L gen zu entlarven, die dich immer wieder sabotieren und dir das Gef hl geben, ein Versager zu sein.

Professional success. Personal failure. As a respected cancer specialist, Paul Webster knows what he's doing. At least, he does at work. His home life's another story.Now he's been thrown into a spin by a patient's death and her unshakeable confidence in life beyond the grave.He's always dismissed Christians as simplistic fools but this woman didn't fit his stereotype. What if there is truth beyond what he can learn with lab tests and logic? And what will checking out that truth cost him?

Must yesterday's pain strangle tomorrow's hope? Rachel Macdonald is learning how to navigate the unfamiliar new world of being a Christian.Her father rejected her years ago. Now he claims to be a new man. Surely God can't expect her to forgive him? Forgiving feels like a denial of all the pain and suffering he caused. Will Rachel remain bound by anger and hurt, or embrace the future God has planned?Past tragedy almost overwhelmed Pete Klopper. Now he's taken over the family nursery it could be the fresh start he hopes for. But only If his past doesn't drag him down.For Pete, the hardest person to forgive is himself.

William Macdonald is at the pinnacle of his career. Pastor of a growing megachurch and host of a successful national radio programme. Clever and respected, he's a man with everything, including a secret. His wife has left him and he can't risk anyone finding out.Blanche Macdonald is struggling. Her once rock-solid marriage is showing cracks. She promised to love her husband for better or for worse, but does loving always mean staying? Blanche desires to put God first. Not William. Not her daughter. Not herself.When is a marriage over? When do you stand and fight?

Do you often feel defeated and weighed down by worries and fears? Christians have the Holy Spirit's help in all areas of life so why do we still struggle? Understanding spiritual "sword fighting" will help us win the battle for our mind so that we can distinguish between Satan's lies and God's truth.This book is written for the ordinary Christian and each chapter contains testimonies and practical suggestions to address issues Christians struggle with: * Anger * Impurity* Worry * Low self-esteem* Fear * Discouragement and depression* Doubt * Withstanding direct spiritual attack* Guilt * Bitterness and resentmentChristine Dillon has applied these lessons in her own life. A missionary since 1999, she has passed on these principles to many people she has discipled people in both Western and non-Western contexts. Transform your life by applying God's word to take captive the lies that repeatedly sabotage you and make you feel a failure.

When is a marriage over? When do you stand and fight?

Physiotherapist Esther has survived cancer, but wounds within her family remain unhealed. Is her revived faith the reason for the rift or could a simmering secret be the root cause? Cosmetics consultant Rachel buried her past - and her father's God - but the past refuses to stay buried. Will she continue to run or is confronting her pain the way to freedom? Two women. Two different lives. One collision course with truth.Can God's grace shine even in the darkest of shadows?