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With her nemesis out of her way for good, 15-year-old Emma can now focus on guiding the priests into their future. But new threats emerge. There is a cryptic text message, a confrontation with the Prime Minister, and more protests. In all this, Emma must balance her new role as High Priestess with going to school, caring for a puppy she hadn’t asked for, and finding time for her boyfriend. There aren’t enough hours in her day to do it all. Something has to give. If only she could return to being an ordinary teenager. Life was so much easier when her only concern was landing the lead in ...

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Emma Barlow continued her quest to fix the problems at the Temple. It was a long list. The fanatic priests in Alpha Group continued to oppose her. They protested, they challenged, and they accused. Then there was her nemesis, Barney Clark. Was he behind the priests’ rebellion? He was certainly up to something, Emma knew that for sure. They’d already failed twice to put him away. Would the third attempt succeed? Or would they strike out? Who was Emma to think she could be High Priestess anyway? Well, the Sovereign did. That should be enough. But she was just a teenager. What did she know...

Do you have a spiritual thirst? Do you want to drink Living Water that only Jesus offers? Whether you are yet to take your first sip of Living Water or have been quenching your spiritual thirst for a long time, dig deeper into the Gospel of John to move forward on your spiritual journey. Embrace John’s—and Jesus’s—recuring themes of eternal life, love, and the need to believe. It could—it should—change everything. Explore profound truths in Living Water, a devotional Bible study based on John’s biography of Jesus. In Living Water, lifetime student of the Bible and founder of ...

In her new role as High Priestess, Emma wants to bring about the release of the people arrested for heresy and sent for retraining. It’s her biggest challenge yet. But she doesn’t have a clue what to do. Well, she has ideas, but they’re nothing more than fanciful imagination. Each is unrealistic—totally impractical, with no hope for success. But when Joshua goes missing, she knows she must act. Without a plan, she and her ragtag band set out to do the impossible. They don’t know where they’re going or what they’ll do when they get there. The Sovereign merely says, “Trust me....

With her enemy in jail—at least for now—15-year-old Emma can now focus on the more important task of fixing all the problems at the Temple. There’s so much to do that she made a list. Seriously. There are the do-nothing priests, passive worship, and finding the missing money. Then there’s the overworked, underpaid, and disrespected staff. Can she possibly hope to turn things around before they go on strike—again? Oh, and she’s got to fit all this in around school. Yet the Sovereign keeps saying, “Trust me.” Emma tries to do just that. She really does. But is her newfound ...

Unleash Your Writing Potential with Successful Author FAQs Are you ready to transform your passion for writing into a successful career? In Successful Author FAQs, Peter Lyle DeHaan—an industry veteran who turned his first gig into a thriving writing business—shares the hard-earned wisdom he’s gathered over decades. From crafting compelling narratives to mastering the complexities of publishing, this comprehensive guide answers the burning questions every aspiring author faces. Delve into 14 insightful sections covering everything from intentional writing to building a robust platform...

Tension between 15-year-old Emma Barlow and her much older nemesis, Pompous Jack, continues to rise. Escalating conflict ensues. Trying to embrace a job she didn’t want, Emma must fight against Jack. He seeks to control her. She seeks to break free. He strives to dominate her. She strives to regain her tenuous standing. Through it all, the Sovereign continues to tell Emma, “Trust me.” But is Emma’s newfound faith strong enough? She tries. She really does. But each step forward, seems to result in two steps back. Even more troubling, will their escalating struggle move from this ...

Until last week, Emma’s main goal was to land the lead in the school musical. And maybe find a boyfriend. Oh, and keep her extra-curricular activities a secret from her parents.Then everything changed. Quite unexpectedly—and completely unwanted—her life did a 180. Her priorities flipped upside down. Now she’s being attacked at school, misunderstood by her parents, and threatened everywhere she goes. Oh, and there’s this new “job” that she didn’t want and never asked for. Does she have the strength to prevail and the faith to push on? Or will the evil that surrounds her ruin ...

In a world where faith is controlled and scripture is ignored, one girl’s secret quest could ignite a revolution…or get her killed.Fifteen-year-old Emma Barlow lives in an increasingly oppressive country where the Holy Text is a revered relic, not a book to be read. While her parents accept a status quo faith, Emma is driven by a spiritual hunger they can’t understand. In the quiet of her room, she secretly devours the words of the Holy Text, discovering a power and a purpose that set her apart. But in a nation where "heretics" are dragged away for retraining by ruthless enforcers, ...

Have you ever wondered what Martin Luther’s 95 Theses actually said? If so, you’re not alone. Finally, there’s an accessible guide to Luther’s most revolutionary words. Martin Luther changed the course of church history. His 95 Theses are considered a groundbreaking document that sparked the Reformation and altered countless lives. But most people today have never read them and don’t understand them. In Martin Luther’s 95 Theses: Celebrating the Protestant Reformation in the 21st Century, Peter DeHaan takes Luther’s contentions and turns them into understandable, bite-sized ...

Going through a rough time? Confused by God? Frustrated? Mad? Meet Job. As in Job from the Bible. He went through a lot too. Join Bible teacher Peter DeHaan in his captivating book Job Bible Study. Through it you will dive deep into the powerful and timeless story of Job. This fresh perspective encourages readers to envision Job's story as a screenplay waiting to be brought to life on stage or screen. This unique angle reveals Job, his so-called friends, his wife, and even God in a new light. As the powerful dialogue between Job and his friends unfolds, the drama, emotion, and underlying ...

Jesus’s death wasn’t the end. In fact, it was just the beginning. THE VICTORY OF JESUS is a 50-day Bible study for Christians looking to skip the fluff of a typical devotional without getting bogged down by a lot of academic pomp. If you’re looking for a devotional that will help you draw closer to God, nourishing your soul as well as your mind, THE VICTORY OF JESUS is for you. With insightful wisdom and heart-felt teachings that offer lasting spiritual encouragement, devoted Christian author Peter DeHaan takes you on a spiritual journey to explore the biblical events immediately ...

Do you want to invite God into every part of your day? Learn how to see Jesus in all facets of your life—from faith and family to finances and full-time work. Christian spirituality isn’t just about attending church on Sunday. Instead, it takes practice to discover God’s hand in every part of your day and recognize his presence. In Bridging the Sacred-Secular Divide: Celebrating the Spirituality of Everyday Life, you can learn how to experience biblical Christianity in all seasons. Through an informal, memoir-style collection of stories, you’ll acknowledge, discover, and celebrate ...

Celebrate Christmas in a fresh, new way with this Advent devotional. It’s easy to get caught up in the busyness of Christmas and miss its true meaning. Why not make this holiday season a special time for preparation to reflect on the Messiah’s birth? In The Advent of Jesus: A Devotional Celebrating the Coming Savior, Peter DeHaan leads readers through a forty-day devotional that prepares our hearts to celebrate the arrival of Jesus in an engaging way. In this Advent devotional, you will: draw closer to Jesus celebrate the season with a deeper, more biblical outlook focus on the meaning ...

What would you learn if you visited 52 churches? How might that experience change the way you treated visitors at your church? But you don’t need to go to a boatload of churches to find out. Church-reform advocate Peter DeHaan, PhD already has. The 52 Churches Workbook is the perfect tool to gain valuable insights without the pain and hassle of going to a different church every Sunday for an entire year. Merely thinking about making your church better isn’t enough. It’s time to act. With over 200 thought-provoking questions to propel you and your church forward, you’ll discover: How...

In a world as divisive as ours, can Christians ever find middle ground on LGBTQ+ issues? Perhaps, if you’re willing to marry Biblical truths with grace and love in a nonjudgmental way that the extremes on both sides of the aisles have failed to do in the past. Peter DeHaan, a lifelong student of the Bible, does just that in THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH’S LGBTQ FAILURE. He won’t be politically correct, but he will be Biblically correct. And he certainly isn’t afraid to speak hard truths even if it makes people uncomfortable. His goal is to see Christians like you push past the status quo and...

Do you know what's missing from your Bible? The Apocrypha: a collection of books that were once considered Holy Scripture but have since been removed from most of today’s Bibles. But these books were part of the original King James Version, as well as the Septuagint, which Jesus quoted and New Testament writers cited. So why not embrace these books too? Join life-long student of the Bible Peter DeHaan as he delves into the forgotten world of the Apocrypha. Explore its colorful characters, their captivating stories, and profound spiritual lessons. From the exploits of the Maccabees and the...

How are the Old Testament characters applicable to your life today? Find out in this devotional Bible study on 100 compelling Biblical men and women from the Old Testament. The Old Testament is filled with inspiring stories, influential heroes, and impressive triumphs. But it’s also woven with the stories of broken people who make mistakes and suffer disappointments. Through an array of colorful and awe-inspiring stories, we can learn much about ourselves and our powerful God in this devotional Bible study on 100 Biblical men and women. Filled with familiar and eclectic names of sinners ...

He was loved. He was hated. But he was never ignored. Throughout history, men and women have asked, “Who is Jesus?” Some called him Lord. Others called him a great prophet. Still others called him an apostate and nailed him to a cross. The Jesus we meet in the New Testament is at once both human yet divine, adored yet feared, meek yet all-powerful. This Jesus can’t be summed up by a simple word or phrase, and his impact on world history and on the spiritual lives of believers today can’t be overstated. Jesus was just as polarizing in his own time as he is now. Some adored him, ...