Western Bible

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.

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 ...

In the rugged Old West's dreams of love crumble into dust when she discovers her fiancé is entangled in a web of crime. Heartbroken and pregnant with child, she flees her small Virginia town for the safety of Oklahoma. There, she responds to a mail-order bride advertisement from Gus Buchanan, a compassionate rancher whose gentle demeanor ignite a new hope for love in her weary heart. How long till her past catches up with her? Gus Buchanan, unlucky in love and life, finds solace at his uncle’s ranch after the sudden loss of his parents. Feeling isolated, he places a matrimonial ad in an ...

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...

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...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

After an illness sweeps through town, Anne is left caring for her best friend’s son and trying to shield him from Calvin, his uncle, who wants to steal his inheritance.. She forges new names for herself and Jamie and joins the Oregon Trail in search of a lawyer out west who might be able to help the boy. But safety lies a thousand perilous miles away—and the tracker is already on their trail, stirring a flutter she can’t afford to feel. Patrick only needs enough coin to pay for his sister’s wedding, so hunting a kidnapper sounds simple. Riding undercover with the wagon train, he ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

From the moment Carrie Watson set foot in the dusty streets of Foothill, Colorado, her dreams of a loving partnership began to fray at the edges. Promised to John Jones, a man whose letters painted him as a gentle soul, she instead finds herself faced with a reality far removed from her expectations. As Carrie's hopes for a tender connection turn to doubts in the shadow of John's harsh demeanor, one question burns brightly in her heart. Is the love she yearns for a mere fantasy, or can it be found in the most unexpected place? Daniel Jones, the quiet and brooding brother of Carrie's fiancé...

Drawn by the promise of a new beginning, Maggie Riley, a spirited Irish immigrant with a gift for storytelling, seeks refuge from the shadows of her past by becoming a mail-order bride in the picturesque town of Whispering Pines. There, she will find unexpected love in Thomas, a charming gentleman who seems to be everything she has ever dreamed of. Yet soon enough, mysterious letters will threaten to expose a dark secret from Maggie's past, putting her newfound happiness in jeopardy… Can this thrilling adventure end in a happily ever after? Thomas Parker, the enigmatic storekeeper with ...

Maggie Talbot has spent years hunting Jedediah Crowe, the outlaw who murdered her father. With her father’s pistol in hand and a vow for justice, she pursues him across the West. But her mission becomes more complicated when her search for the truth leads her to a man whose secrets could change everything she thought she knew about loyalty and love. Dorian Holt never belonged under the shadow of Thaddeus Holt’s ruthless empire. Discovering he was adopted gave him both freedom and a gnawing emptiness he could never escape. Armed with only a silver charm and a few names, he seeks his ...

In Riverside, Jenny Thornton has dedicated her life to please her formidable father, Mayor Elias Thornton. Her world revolves around him until he tasks her with befriending a struggling family. As she grows closer to them, sparks ignite between Jenny and their dashing eldest son, stirring emotions she never expected. Caught between loyalty to her father and forbidden love, Jenny must navigate a heart torn between duty and affection… Can she stay true to her father when her heart yearns for a loving gaze? Sam Wilson's devotion to his family is rivaled only by his passion for the ranch. ...

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 ...

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 ...

In the heart of the Wild West, Eleanor Powell seeks a new beginning in Silver Pines, escaping a betrothal to a cruel man. Yet, upon arriving, she discovers her intended husband imprisoned under mysterious circumstances, derailing her hopes. In this bewildering moment, she meets Brayden, a cowboy with a shadowy past, who reluctantly becomes her guide. Amidst the uncertainty, Eleanor faces a crucial question: Is she ready to open her heart in a town that seems to be filled with secrets? Brayden, a man of the land with secrets as deep as the mines of Silver Pines, finds himself unexpectedly ...