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In biblical times, culture was all about patriarchs. A person’s ancestors were identified by the fathers, marriages were arranged when girls were 12 years old, and when they became women, they were rarely seen. They only had worth if they were married and a mother. In this study, you will learn how the stories of biblical women relate to us today. All of the women have one thing in common: Jesus. By listening to their stories, you will learn why as believers, it is imperative to remember that God extends grace to all.

In The Untold True Story of Mary Magdalen, Kim Cintio channels the voice of Mary Magdalen herself, revealing the untold truth about her life, her spiritual mission, and her sacred partnership with Yeshua. For centuries, Mary's role has been misunderstood, but through these channeled teachings, she shares her own story, allowing listeners to understand the profound impact she had on spiritual history.

Penny is an ordinary girl who just feels out of place. She's shy and taller than her classmates, and her glasses make her feel like she sticks out in a not-so-good way. She longs to speak up and join the kids who look like they're having fun. Penny feels so self-conscious—until the day she learns a secret that transforms her view of herself.

This is an audiobook of bedtime stories about Coco and Lychee, a pair of delightful, happy Poochon (crossbreed between toy poodle and Bichon Friese) puppies. They were born in North Wales and came to live with the Kini family in Oxford when they were 10 weeks old. This book is inspired by their real-life experiences as they settle into the Kini home. The author hopes that all little children listening to these stories go to bed happy and with a smile on their faces.

CC has always loved hearing her granny tell fabulous stories of a past time, when life was simpler. But in 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, CC’s granny became sick and was taken to the hospital. With this loss, CC finds herself thinking about all the stories she heard from her granny and how her brother, who isn’t born yet, won’t hear those stories. She thinks about ways she can bring those stories to life, first for her brother and then for so many others. CC is going to put her powers to work to help make a better tomorrow for everyone.

When I went to the animal shelter to donate food, I decided to take a peek at the dogs. This blue-eyed dog at the far end of the shelter sat by the cage door. The smell was very overwhelming. There were so many dogs barking and jumping up on their cage doors. Ripley just sat quietly and did not jump up or down at all. I went down to see her and as I talked to her, she just sat patiently. Ripley picked me. Some people say I am her guardian angel but I am not. She is my guardian angel. Ripley has put so much love into our lives.

No matter what the odds are, everyone not only can survive but grow into a productive individual that everyone can look up to. This story is about a little duck that had to learn how to live with the choices that he made. Even though he had made bad choices, he learned to believe in himself and save the flock.

Maria Magliani arrives home to a frantic call that her pizza restaurant is on fire. The saucy, recently-widowed entrepreneur speeds downtown to suspicious, smoldering ruins. On the scene, she encounters rugged, handsome Fire Marshall Clancy McClavey. The two exchange numbers. Clancy phones a few days later for two reasons: To report the findings from the fire, and to ask her out. But, before their big, Saturday night date occurs, Maria discovers that she is at the center of two mysterious murders.

A collection of verse leading with a tale of Christmas in America and flowing on to touch on the power of the past on each of us, the dreams and challenges of the present, and our hopes for a future.

The poetry collection called Firefly Zodiac has a focus on the big picture, our planet Earth, our galaxy, and constellations beyond. Fiona telescopes space and time into our view, giving a fresh perspective on everyday events. Surprise is an element of her poetry, as well as refreshment of the senses. Fiona is passionate about human relationships and the natural world. She transcends the boundaries between the seen and unseen, tangible and intangible. The listener becomes a space traveler. The poems hover between the terrestrial and the celestial.

In this new and exciting tale, author Tiffany Monique Crosley uses rhyme and rhythm to convey the miracle of God's act of creation. From the creation of spiders and butterflies to ants and bumblebees, children will learn the miracle-working power of God. This lilting adventure is written to the tune of “Bingo: B-I-N-G-O” and is sure to minister to children of all ages as they learn about the creation of God's Little Bug Garden.

Nighttime Fantasy helps to identify a universal fear of childhood monsters and the dark manifested by children that should be easy for them to identify with. This fantasy can oftentimes be experienced when a child feels abandoned in darkness. The book will help the parent and child discuss the fear of bedtime. A discussion can promote reassurances that the fantasy is only a fantasy, not a reality. As a result of the book, we can only hope that the “fantasy” will be short-lived.

Holly Rouillard Johnson’s path to make feeling good a priority manifested in her childhood and high school years. She discovered running, which led her on a 27-time marathon journey starting at age 34. She credits her accomplishments in racing and life to her feel-good mentality, including a proven formula on sustaining a feel-good state for as long as possible both along marathon courses and life’s paths.

My short stories really are from my heart and inspirational. I spent years with God - him putting these stories into my mind and helping me write them down. Without God, I could have never written one single sentence. All glory goes to God!

A world of fun and adventure, found in a little back yard. Crunchy grass, windy wind, beetles, snails, birds. And spending time with family.

When Lynn wakes up to find some of her rescue dogs missing, she is terrified. Who would steal her dogs and for what purpose? The mystery continues when a man is found shot to death at Lynn’s shelter. It soon becomes apparent her pups were stolen to send to China to take part in dogfights. Lynn and her friends cannot let this happen, so they rush to save their precious pets. Their investigation takes them to New York City’s Chinatown, where they must stand up to the Chinese mob.

This book was birthed out of a burning desire to share a little girl’s dream to orchestrate and compose her destiny. The evidence of being an orphan gets you to thinking fast, deeply, and methodically. I want to take you on a journey of a child very much aware that the odds of having a decent life were dim to dead and that life was not going to be a bowl of cherries if she didn’t pick those cherries herself.

The year is 2007. Things are looking pretty good for college freshman Adam Springsten and his best friend Kevin Johnson. They both have one thing on their minds, to have the greatest college experience of their lives this summer, and for Adam, well that means that he’s going to have to go into uncharted territory. The territory called getting out of the friendzone, and for ol’ Springsten here, that may just be a pipe dream.

Kayleigh, a woman of faith, shares her journey of heartbreak through a difficult marriage and a painful divorce. She meets and falls in love with a married man who proceeds to divorce his wife and marry her. She believed his lies and allowed him to manipulate her into a long-term relationship. She learns quickly that what goes around comes back around. Her faith in God and her renewed relationship with him, however, bring her through the storm of her own making, and she is made whole again.

The story’s heroine is Annabelle, a piano student who is always anxious but who wants to succeed at her piano lessons. The story takes Annabelle through her lessons and her imagination of what she can become when she dreams each night. The story ends at the End of Year Concert, where Annabelle is made the Student of the Year after all her amazing efforts.