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The new year promises fresh starts, new goals, and renewed energy — but real spiritual renewal doesn’t begin with productivity, resolutions, or self-improvement. It begins with putting God first. In this warm, pastoral, and deeply reflective guide, Pastor John E. Miller invites readers on a Spirit-led journey of resetting the heart, reordering priorities, and learning to live a life centered on God’s presence rather than pressure, hurry, or expectation. Through short chapters, opening story vignettes, Scripture-anchored reflections, and journaling prompts, this book walks gently ...

Seventeen authors reimagine the biblical apocalypse and all the hell that follows in 16 horrifying tales. What if the prophecies of Revelation hit today? What sort of craziness and evil would ensue? With this list of excellent authors contributing, it’s sure to be a hell of a listen!

The mother-daughter partnership that produced the Little House books has fascinated scholars and readers alike. Now, John E. Miller, one of America’s leading authorities on Laura Ingalls Wilder and Rose Wilder Lane, combines analyses of both women to explore this collaborative process and shows how their books reflect the authors’ distinctive views of place, time, and culture. He also addresses two controversial issues: How much did Lane actually contribute to the writing of the Little House books, and what was Wilder’s real attitude toward American Indians?

What do you do when Christmas hurts? When everyone else is celebrating and you're barely surviving. When the songs about joy feel like mockery. When you're sitting at a table with an empty chair, fighting to stay sober through another holiday season, or forcing a smile while dying inside. This isn't a book about fixing yourself. It's a book about permission. Permission to hurt during the season when the world demands joy. Permission to acknowledge the empty chair, the barren place, the crushing weight of depression that doesn't take a holiday. Permission to be honest about where you really ...

You were never meant to grow alone. In Forged, Not Finished, Pastor John E. Miller invites readers into a deeply pastoral exploration of how God uses friendship, community, and shared faith as His forge for spiritual growth. Drawing from the wisdom of Proverbs 27:17—“As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend”—this book reveals why isolation dulls faith and why God consistently shapes people through people. Blending Scripture, pastoral insight, and ongoing narrative stories of men and women learning to walk faithfully together, Forged, Not Finished helps readers discover: ...

Going beyond previous studies, Becoming Laura Ingalls Wilder focuses upon Wilder's years in Missouri from 1894 to 1957. Utilizing her unpublished autobiography, letters, newspaper stories, and other documentary evidence, John E. Miller fills the gaps in Wilder's autobiographical novels and describes her 63 years of living in Mansfield, Missouri.

Discover the hope and urgency of the Book of Revelation with From Patmos to Paradise: Following the Vision of John to the New Heaven and Earth by John The Nazarene (John E. Miller). As a pastor with 31 years in the Church of the Nazarene, Miller offers a transformative journey through Revelation’s apocalyptic visions, blending biblical depth with pastoral warmth. From the letters to the seven churches to the radiant New Jerusalem, each chapter connects ancient prophecy to today’s challenges—division, despair, and spiritual hunger—urging repentance and readiness for Christ’s ...

The holidays are supposed to be joyful. But what happens when grief takes a seat at the table? When the Valley Meets the Holiday is a compassionate companion for anyone facing the ache of loss during seasons meant for celebration. Written by a pastor and grieving father, this book walks gently through Psalm 23, offering comfort, permission, and hope for those navigating first holidays, birthdays, and milestones without someone they love. This is not a guide for “moving on.” It is a companion for those learning how to live forward without leaving love behind. Through personal reflection,...

What does freedom in Christ look like across the globe? In this powerful and imaginative Christian fiction collection, pastor and author John E. Miller brings to life seven unforgettable characters from seven continents—each struggling under the weight of guilt, grief, addiction, pressure, or pride. But when they meet Jesus, everything changes. Meet: Kwame – A tribal drummer in Ghana tormented by generational fear Isabella – A recovering addict in the U.S. desperate for redemption Tashi – A monk in the mountains of Tibet who hears a whisper of truth Sebastian – A wealthy European ...

DAWN: The Littlest Star Who Led the World to Jesus A Christmas Advent Story for Children by Pastor John E. Miller Discover the heartwarming Christmas story of Dawn, the littlest star in the night sky who wonders if her tiny light could ever matter… until the night Jesus is born. In this tender and beautifully illustrated Advent story, children will follow Dawn’s journey from feeling small and unseen to discovering that God created her for a very special purpose—to shine the way to the newborn Savior. Along the way, they meet shepherds, angels, gentle animals, Mary, Joseph, and the ...

What if the greatest barrier to peace in your life isn’t your circumstances—but your standards? In a world obsessed with flawless holidays, perfect families, and curated lives, many of us silently crumble under the weight of impossible expectations. We tell ourselves that if we can just work harder, do better, and fix everything, then—finally—we’ll feel peace. But the truth is far more freeing: perfection and peace cannot coexist. One must give way to the other. In Perfection Is the Enemy of Peace, Pastor John E. Miller offers a compassionate, faith-rooted look at how ...

The Cancel Code By John E. Miller Lies spread fast. Redemption has a slower connection. What if truth was outlawed? What if your faith was filtered—and flagged? What if the only way to survive... was to stand? In a future not far from our own, The Cancel Code tells the story of a nation where digital deception rewrites history, Christianity is a crime, and cancel culture has become law. But one man refuses to log off, give in, or back down. Armed with the full armor of God and a calling that won’t be silenced, he enters the battleground of a censored world to deliver the final message ...

When medical emergencies strike at 3 AM and therapy appointments fill your calendar, starting a business seems impossible. John and Carla Miller thought so too—until they discovered that the very challenges of raising their special needs son Peter could become the foundation for entrepreneurial success. Threading Dreams is the honest, practical guide for families who refuse to choose between caring for their children and pursuing their dreams. Over 25 years of raising Peter—who was nonverbal, tube-fed, and required round-the-clock care—the Millers built Moving Stitches 304 into a ...

When Carla walked the shores of Islamorada Key, she wasn’t searching for a mission—only a moment to breathe. But the ocean had something else in mind. Half-buried in the sand, she discovers a weathered glass jar sealed with a handwritten letter inside. The letter isn’t for her. But somehow, it’s hers to deliver. Still healing from the loss of her special needs son, Carla is drawn into an unexpected journey of hope. Each jar she finds contains a letter written to a grieving mother—someone she doesn’t know, yet somehow must find. With the help of her husband, adult children, and a...

Are you living as an “almost Christian” … or an “altogether Christian”? In 1741, John Wesley preached one of the most searching sermons in history, warning that it is possible to be outwardly religious yet inwardly unchanged. He called men and women to move beyond “almost” Christianity into the fullness of salvation—a life made holy by the Spirit of God. In Altogether Christian: Living the Life John Wesley Preached, pastor and author John E. Miller revives that timeless call for today’s church. With clarity, warmth, and pastoral urgency, Miller unfolds what holiness truly ...

You were made for more than just getting by. Do you ever feel like you’re drifting through life, wondering if your days have real meaning? Do you question your purpose, your calling, or your place in God’s plan? You’re not alone — and you’re not lost. In Called to More: A 30-Day Devotional Companion, pastor and author John E. Miller invites you into a journey of rediscovery — where identity is reclaimed, purpose is clarified, and daily life becomes sacred ground. Drawing from Scripture, personal experience, and real-world stories, each devotional will help you: See yourself ...

What do you do when the silence you inherited becomes the silence you're passing down? John was a faithful husband, hard-working father, and respected churchgoer. But beneath the surface, he carried an emotional wound that was never addressed: a quiet, generational pain passed down from a father who never said “I love you,” never asked how he was doing, and never showed up emotionally. Now, years later, John finds himself repeating the same patterns with his own adult children—distant, disconnected, and drowning in regret. Inheritance of Silence: A Father’s Fight to Break the Cycle ...

Don’t go in the water. It’s dark. It’s deep. It’s scary as hell. There is no better keeper of secrets than the menacing, murky depths of the ocean. Unfathomable creatures, mysterious disappearances, abandoned ships, deadly pirates. Even experienced seamen are susceptible to the horrors that lay hidden far below the surface. It’s all a game of chance. Be in the wrong place at the wrong time and you’ll become something’s meal. The dark deep is ominous and unforgiving and it has no conscience.

🔥 The fire still falls. The wind still blows. The promise is for YOU. When the Holy Spirit was poured out on the Day of Pentecost, the Church was born in power — and the world was forever changed. But Pentecost was never meant to be a one-time event. It is an invitation to experience the presence and power of the Holy Spirit today. Are you hungry for more? In Fire & Wind: Experiencing the Holy Spirit for Yourself — Then and Now, pastor and author John E. Miller offers a practical, Scripture-based guide for both Christians and seekers who long to walk in the fullness of the Spirit. ...

Can a small church bring big hope to a struggling rural community? In Restoring Buildings, Restoring Lives, veteran pastor and visionary leader Rev. John E. Miller shares a bold, faith-filled blueprint for how rural churches can lead transformational ministry through the power of compassionate outreach. Set in Walton, West Virginia — a small town marked by poverty, addiction, and spiritual need — the story of HopeWorks Walton is an inspiring call to action for churches, leaders, and partners everywhere: ✅ Restore broken places ✅ Serve hurting people ✅ Model the love of Christ ...