Religious Holidays

The New Book of Christian Martyrs commemorates those modern-day heroes. In this update to Foxe’s Book of Martyrs, Johnnie Moore and Jerry Pattengale highlight key martyrs of past centuries and feature stories of contemporary martyrs around the world. Through tears, Johnnie and Jerry offer this compendium of heroes from the first century to the twenty-first century, from Europe to Africa and from Asia to the Americas, to inspire Christians around the globe.

In the heart of Whispering Pines, where emotions have long been held captive, a tale of rekindled love and hidden family secrets unfolds amidst the magic of Christmas. For nearly half a century, Ava Fisher has carried the weight of unspoken feelings for her childhood best friend. Now entering their twilight years, can they find the courage to mend old wounds and rekindle a love that has smoldered in the shadows? Marcus Duncan has vowed to shun romance to protect his heart after seeing how devastated his father was after his mother’s passing. As he closes out his father’s estate in ...

All of that x 4! Complete Series in one boxed set! Faith, family, and true love--it's all in this series, wrapped up like a beautiful present. And when it most counts—lookout for a Christmas miracle! It’s that time of year again … as December draws near, curl up with four books about the reason for the season and get down to the real heart of the matter in Winter Creek, Iowa. Ride along with the brave doctors, firefighters, police officers, and paramedics of this little town as they stop at nothing to save the lives of those they love. This New edition has been completely re-edited, ...

They survived a harrowing near-death experience. Can a poignant family Christmas bring them together? Ida needs a quiet Christmas at home to rest and find her footing again. But her boisterous family is anything but quiet and things only get worse when her U.S. Marshal brother brings home a prisoner for the holiday-the same outlaw that saved her life. Tom Seymour discombobulates her. He's arrogant and unrepentant. But when she's forced to nurse his injuries, she realizes that his persona is all a facade. The man underneath is wounded and kind and in need of redemption. But Tom must make a ...

A brutal snowstorm causes a Christmas delivery to go awry, and a cowboy to be stuck recovering at the house of a gorgeous cowgirl. Keith Whettstein is no stranger to the grueling work of being a cowboy. While making a special Christmas horse delivery to a remote farm, a blinding blizzard strikes. When a devastating fall leaves him pinned and hurt in the snow, his survival rests in the hands of a complete stranger. Or so he thinks. Lindsay Lewis is actually the younger sister of his best friend and co-worker, and that alone should have him ending everything with her the moment the snow stops...

He’s the steady hand on her father’s ranch. She’s the boss’s daughter he’s loved from a distance for years. Can a secret past and a protective father stand in the way of God’s plan for their future? Jane Hammond is no longer the rebellious girl who once tested her father’s patience. Now an accountant for the Hammond family empire, she’s returned home to the farm, trading Denver’s skyscrapers for the wide-open Colorado sky. But while she’s grown in her faith and maturity, her father still sees her as the wild child he needs to protect—especially from the cowboy who’s ...

Micah Neresen only signed up to fill the pulpit temporarily, but he's become fond of his eccentric congregation at the Blessed Church of the Holy Lamb and Sacred Lion. He can't leave them until they've found a new pastor -- and he's pretty sure their favorite candidate is a con man! Newly arrived from her home in the Congo and armed with a brand-new degree in nonprofit management, Carrie Strough is eager to organize and improve the Unity Plenkiss Community Center. Unfortunately, no one wants to be organized, and only Micah Neresen, the charming and handsome pastor of the local church, is ...

Can a logical chemist and a reserved cowboy find the perfect formula for faith and love this Christmas? Preacher Glover has always been the black sheep in the close-knit Glover family. While his brothers thrive under the wide open cattle country skies, Preacher is still trying to mend charred bridges and find his own path. He’s a man of few words and a private faith, struggling with his place inside the vastness of the Glover family. He isn't looking for a distraction—until he crosses paths with a woman who sees the world through formulas, not feelings. Charlie Perkins understands the ...

***From the Best-selling and Award-winning Author of The Christmas Cards*** Sometimes the hardest road to travel… is the one that leads you home. Silas Zook left his Amish community—and Lena Lambright—four years ago. Now he’s back in Snow Ridge after his mother’s stroke, facing judgment from his neighbors and the secrets that drove him away. Lena has carried her family through heartbreak and loss, and she’s never stopped wondering if her heart can truly forgive the boy who left. But the man standing before her is different—humbled, changed, and stirring feelings she thought ...

A billionaire cowboy with a years-long crush. A single mother who vows her heart is closed for business. Can a small-town Christmas miracle bridge the gap between them? Judge Glover is a man of faith, hard work, and a competitive streak a mile wide. For ten years, he’s dreamed of winning the Three Rivers Christmas light display, but this year, he’s going bigger than ever. To transform Shiloh Ridge into a holiday beacon that honors the season, he needs more than just bulbs and tinsel—he needs a technological miracle. And there is only one woman in Texas who can deliver the expertise to...

Do you have a keen interest in contemporary Christian icons? Do you understand their relevance in today’s world and historically? This book aims to help you with that process! There is no doubt that ancient methods of icon writing are very far from what we perceive art to be in the modern world. This book will bring the act of seeing and perceiving God in the visual image back into a modern day perspective. Inside the pages of Eyes of Fire you will learn, explore and discover the evolution of these icons from hundreds of years ago to the present day, with chapters that explore: ➢ A ...

A Christmas Eve delivery gone wrong leads to a relationship neither of them expected. Ward Glover is finally finding his rhythm as the cowboy foreman at Shiloh Ridge Ranch. He’s dedicated to his work and his faith, but after so many changes in his life, he’s been hesitant to open his heart again. That changes on Christmas Eve when a beautiful woman in a massive dump truck gets stranded right in front of his house, bringing an unexpected spark to the small town Texas ranch. Dorothy “Dot” Crockett is more comfortable hauling gravel in her beloved truck, Brutus, than navigating the ...

He’s looking for his Christmas miracle in all the wrong places. She’s been within his sight the whole time. Cowboy billionaire Mister Glover has everything a man could want—except the one thing his brothers and cousins have already found: a wife to share his life with. He’s hurt his best friend by dating around, and after she tells him he’s spoiled and entitled, he leaves town to find the truth about himself. And when he returns to Three Rivers, Liberty Bellamore has a boyfriend. But she’s loved Mister for as long as she can remember, and one chance encounter in the aisle of a ...

The Complete Series for adventure and excitement in this THREE-novels, series full of love, and the joys of the season in one boxed set! When the snow falls and the fires blaze brightly in the hearth, you know Christmas is just around the corner. Venturing west is always a risk, but never more so for the brides who catch a train to tiny Reno, Nevada, at this time of year, choosing to believe that they’ll be spending Christmas with the men of their dreams. There’s a church missing in town, but no lack of faith. As the new brides come together to help Reno find its true heart, they’ll ...

Although she grew up following some holiday rituals, Abigail Pogrebin realized how little she knew about their foundational purpose and contemporary relevance; she wanted to understand what had kept these holidays alive and vibrant, some for thousands of years. Her curiosity led her to embark on an entire year of research, observation, and writing about the milestones on the religious calendar. Whether in search of a roadmap for Jewish life or a challenging probe into the architecture of Jewish tradition, listeners will be captivated, educated, and inspired by My Jewish Year.

Christmas Clean and Wholesome Magic collection #2 on a heart-pounding journey, rich in faith and family bonds, ensuring you'll be left yearning for more of this action-packed, heartwarming Christmas series. As life settles into a semblance of normalcy for the Harkrider cowboys and their newfound loves, prepare for a rollercoaster of events when Jenna, Ella, and Cayla stir up the tranquil waters once more. These fiercely independent women seamlessly blend into the fabric of life at Wilmont Lodge, but as the family grapples with persistent challenges, they are inevitably drawn into the heart ...

*** From Best-Selling Author Sylvia Price, the Award-Winning Writer of The Christmas Cards, comes a new heartwarming Amish Christmas romance *** In the serene Amish community of Willowvale, Isaac and Mary Fisher are grappling with the profound loss of their young daughter, Grace. The grief weighs heavily on their hearts, straining their marriage and casting a shadow over their once-vibrant home. As Christmas approaches, the Fishers are unable to find solace in the warmth of holiday traditions. Amidst their struggles, a ray of hope emerges with the arrival of Levi Miller, a young man seeking...

Welcome to Port Sunshine, a small coastal town where a family of cowboy brothers discover the treasures of love as they uncover the mysteries of their pasts. The final five books in this can't-put-it-down series, plus a bonus novella! These stories filled with tender romance, humor, plus mystery and suspense will keep you turning pages! Strong heroines and protective cowboy heroes find love at first sight, unexpected Christmas love laced with danger, lost memories, enemies to love, and a second chance at love later in life in these sweet and clean stories. Escape to a world where love, ...

A charming Louisiana Christmas romance where “home” might be the most magical destination yet. World-traveling holiday blogger Maya Torres is known for her snowy, picture-perfect Christmases—so when her grandmother insists she return to Shreveport, Louisiana, to help with the town’s Cajun Christmas Festival, she’s hesitant. Swapping snow for bayou float parades and gumbo cook-offs wasn’t on her holiday itinerary, and neither was working with her first love, Rhett Beauregard—the hometown football hero who once broke her heart. As Maya navigates small-town holiday traditions ...

The Complete Series for adventure and excitement in this THREE-novels, series full of love and the joys of the season in one boxed set! Clean and Wholesome Contemporary western romance. As snow falls, the town of Roseville prepares for that most wonderful time of the year. With Christmas just around the corner, miracles abound … and romance is in the air. Come and join this wonderful slice of American apple pie town Roseville. Laugh, cry, and be thankful as they navigate there way through life's trials, tribulation, and adventures. Happy Holidays! A Roseville Christmas Holiday Romance ...