Bible West

Biblical scholars Brandon O'Brien and Randy Richards shed light on the ways that Western readers often misunderstand the cultural dynamics of the Bible. They identify nine key areas where modern Westerners have significantly different assumptions about what might be going on in a text. Drawing on their own cross-cultural experience in global mission, O'Brien and Richards show how better self-awareness and understanding of cultural differences in language, time, and social mores allow us to see the Bible in fresh and unexpected ways.

Whether you're an avid student of the Bible or a skeptic of its relevance, The Book That Made Your World will transform your perception of its influence on virtually every facet of Western civilization. Vishal Mangalwadi reveals the personal motivation that fueled his own study of the Bible. Learn how the Bible transformed the social, political, and religious institutions that have sustained Western culture for the past millennium, and discover how secular corruption endangers the stability and longevity of Western civilization.

After years of hardship, Kate Taylor has sworn off love. Running the Hollow Creek Inn alongside her aunt, she finds solace in the quietude of small-town life, until a wounded stranger is brought to her doorstep in the middle of a blizzard. Faced with the possibility of true love, will Kate be able to protect her peace of mind? Ashton Cullen is a bounty hunter looking for justice and the man who left him for dead. He never planned to stay in Hollow Creek, but the more time he spends in Montana town, the more difficult he finds it to leave. People are kind, and Kate is too beautiful to ignore...

Trapped by her father's harsh expectations, Emmeline Spratt is devastated when he offers her hand in marriage to a rancher as part of a land deal. Yet, as she begins to see the quiet strength in her new husband, she can’t help but hope that he might be the love she never saw coming. Patrick McLeod, a young war veteran caring for his sick sister and younger brother, is doing his best to create a stable future. But his unexpected bride isn’t what he imagined—her strength and kindness slowly soften the walls around his heart. Now, for the first time in years, he wonders if love might ...

Melinda Northfield, deeply invested in her family's chocolate business, dreams of owning her own shop, resisting her parents' insistence on an arranged marriage. When Sven enters her life unexpectedly amidst her father's matchmaking efforts with Bret Goodman, Melinda's heart is thrown into turmoil as she grapples with conflicting emotions about love… Can Melinda find the courage to pursue her dreams and her connection with Sven? Sven Lexington, familiar with life's hardships, finds himself drawn into the orbit of the Northfield Confectionary in search of additional income. Despite forming...

Susannah Murphy never expected a stranger’s kindness to change the course of her life. Fresh off the train in Emerald Spring, she’s flustered when a tall, brooding rancher quietly steps in to pay for her supplies. She brushes it off—until she learns he’s Jasper Reed, the reclusive heir to the ranch her father now works for. And without ever speaking to her again… he’s just asked for her hand in marriage. Jasper Reed has spent years hiding from the world—and from himself. Scarred by a past he won’t discuss and weary of his father’s pressures, he’s resisted every attempt ...

The complete cowboy collection at the ranch in Quinn Valley will sweep you away with heartwarming, uplifting stories of love, faith, and forgiveness - all with a sexy-and-sweet cowboy at the center of the romance & family saga! Contracted Cowboy: A fake ad brings a cowboy to Georgia's door just in time for all the Quinn family holiday parties, so she hires Logan to be her boyfriend. Nothing can go wrong with this plan...except she might lose her heart to her newly contracted cowboy. Secret Sweetheart: She's a domestic goddess. He works on her father's ranch. They could have forever...if ...

Amidst the serene embrace of Orchard Inn, Rose Langtree has found refuge under the guidance of the woman who has become her unofficial guardian. Everything changes, however, when an enigmatic stranger arrives at the inn, claiming to be her guardian's estranged son. Suspicion turns into curiosity when a twist of fate places Rose in his care after an unforeseen mishap, and he proves to be her steadfast protector… As they are forced to get closer, will Rose change her mind about the handsome stranger? Wyatt Carp, the son of the owner of the Orchard Inn, has wandered for half a decade, ...

In the rugged heartland of Oklahoma, Evelyn Montgomery, the eldest daughter of a struggling farming family, stands as a pillar of determination and hope. Facing the relentless challenges of the dust-ridden plains, she embarks on a daring journey to Fort Dodge, Kansas, aiming to secure a better future for her loved ones. Her path takes an unexpected turn when it crosses with Lucas Whitman, a brooding and mysterious man. Is Evelyn's bold move a step toward safeguarding her family, or will it entangle her in unforeseen dangers? Lucas Whitman, a man with a shadowed history and dedicated to ...

Margaret Baker has lost everything—her beloved grandmother, her home, and her sense of security. With no choice but to marry a stranger out west, Margaret is forced to venture into the unknown, with her little sister. Guarded and fiercely independent, Margaret isn’t used to relying on anyone, least of all Elijah White, the man her uncle hired to escort them. But as they traverse the rugged landscape, Margaret’s walls begin to crack, and she wonders if Elijah could be more than just their protector. Can she risk her heart when so much is already at stake? Elijah White, burdened with ...

Two Complete Series 8 Books in one boxed set! American Mail order Brides of the West, historically inspired clean and wholesome Short story Romance. Included for your reading enjoyment: Mail Order Bride Collection: Emma Jackson's Western Frontier Love Plus Oregon Trail Complete Series Books 1-8 Emma Jackson's Western Frontier Love Complete Series. (4 Book Series) Emma Jackson has the world at her fingertips – a beautiful home, loving family and plenty of possibilities. Despite growing up in the lap of luxury on a sprawling plantation, Emma’s world comes crashing down around her, causing...

Savannah Quinn has spent her life living in fear, trapped beneath her powerful father’s control. When he vows to marry her off to a violent man, Savannah makes a desperate escape, fleeing into the wild frontier with nothing but her baby brother and a fierce determination to survive. Alone and hunted, she finds unexpected shelter in a wagon train headed west… and in the wary eyes of its reluctant leader. West Morgan is a man burdened by loss. Widowed and worn down, he agrees to lead a wagon train westward, hoping the journey will help rebuild the broken bond with his young daughter. But ...

Two Complete Series 7 Books in one boxed set! Clean and Wholesome American mail order bride historical western short story romance. Come on out West and see the girls’ journey in finding meaning to their life, meeting different people and getting a shot at finding true love. Read all the books Love of A Child, Nuns and Cowboys Complete Series By Best Selling Authors Katie Wyatt and Kat Carson! Love of A Child Series Meet four amazing women and their journey to motherhood, their men and the challenges of the Wild West. Book 1 Hope in Love Book 2 Love Never Fails Book 3 Love is Kind Book 4 ...

Melanie Matthews never thought her life would revolve around running her parents' store in the small town of Wrightwood. Focused on making the shop a success, she has put her personal life on hold and rejected the advances of the wealthy and powerful Ethan Wrightwood. As she battles to secure her future, she wonders if she’s destined to remain alone in her fight… Jack Chester, a lonely drifter with a painful past in an orphanage, finds his life upended when he becomes the guardian of a young orphaned boy. His search for a safe place for the child leads him to Wrightwood, where he meets ...

With her father's sudden death, Ginny Bennett inherits more than a ranch—she inherits a perilous cattle drive no one believes she can lead. With the odds stacked against her and very few willing to follow a woman’s command, she turns to the last man she ever wanted to see again: the brooding bounty hunter she once idolized... and now can’t stand. Ronan McCallister has spent the last few years chasing outlaws and outrunning the shadows of a violent past. But when the man who once saved his life is gone, Ronan returns—not for redemption, but to repay a debt by guarding his daughter ...

When Laetitia Simmons leaves the orphanage at eighteen, she dreams of a fresh start as a mail-order bride in the Wyoming Territory. When she arrives in Dry Creek though, she’s met with heartbreak—her fiancé is dead, and whispers of his secrets soon make her question if his death was truly an accident… Ezra (Red Bear) has lived his whole life caught between two worlds. As a son of a Shoshone mother and a white father who never found peace, he swore to never risk his heart outside his people. Yet, when he saves Laetitia from a bear attack, the bond between them grows into something ...

12 proven strategies to help you memorize the Bible faster and easier! Go beyond the simple "repeat over and over" method of memorizing Bible verses and learn the techniques backed by science and used by memory athletes all over the world.

Scarred by smallpox and grief, Elsie Whitmore longs for the peaceful solace of her lost family and hometown of Cedar Bluff. Hoping to rebuild her life there, she answers a mail-order bride ad—carrying the weight of her past into the unknown. Little does she know that the journey ahead will lead her to a love deeper than she ever imagined. Wyatt Langford’s heart beats for freedom and adventure across the Texas plains. Marriage was never in his plans—until his grandfather’s will leaves him no choice: to claim his inheritance, Wyatt must marry. The woman he weds—Elsie—was never ...

After losing her husband in a tragic accident, Chloe Bennett’s life takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious baby is left on the doorstep of her boarding house. Determined to uncover the child’s origins, she soon becomes entangled in dark secrets while fighting to protect the little one she’s come to love. But the arrival of the new sheriff brings more than answers—it awakens a dangerous attraction Chloe can’t ignore. Jonathan Ryder arrives in Hot Springs to investigate the sudden disappearance of the town’s previous sheriff. His plan was to stay only briefly, but the mystery ...

Amelia Harper's journey from Boston to Deadwood is filled with both hope and peril. After losing her family and home in a fire, she hopes and prays for a fresh start, and for the possibility of finding love on the frontier. Answering an ad for a mail-order bride, she never imagines her arrival would stir the dormant heart of Caleb Turner, a man haunted by loss and determined to shield himself from further pain. Will this unknown town become her new refuge from her haunting past? Caleb Turner, still grieving the loss of his fiancée, is thrust into an unexpected collision with destiny when ...