In the Bible, John 21:25 says, "And there are also many other things which Jesus did, which if they were written in detail I suppose that even the world itself would not contain the books which were written." Inspired by New Testament events, Stories between the Lines explores those "other things" in vivid, entertaining detail. Featuring Lazarus, the apostle Paul's nephew, the demoniac, and Rhoda, author Nita Barnes also imagines three additional...

PJ the Leprechaun evolved from my love and respect for Saint Patrick. After attending fifty years of Holyoke's famous Saint Patrick's parades and witnessing many cultures celebrating March 17 throughout the world, I realized that only a select few know the divine significance of Saint Patrick's Day. Hence, PJ the Leprechaun. Through the eyes of a mischievous leprechaun, the reader will learn many facts of Patrick's life. PJ the Leprechaun will teach...

Unexpected events occur in 1885 on Cobblestone Island for the nine Children of the Light. In dense fog, characters leave the island. Lucinda DePere departs for another country. Three beloved characters bid farewell while the rightful owners of Cottage Parakaleó return to the island. The pirates reappear, but one is up to no good. The boys discover a hidden treasure in their hideaway cave. In the General Store, a curious upper room is unlocked. Fireworks...

Entertaining and moving kids'-eye view of the Jesus story - aimed at preteens, though some adults have sneakily read and enjoyed it too. Tammie's life in a quiet fishing town would never be the same. Her future wasn't looking good (understatement!) but things quickly went from bad to WICKED with the arrival of a strange grown-up with nice eyes.

How could they have known? Four young school friends encounter a new teacher who is warm and wise but whom they feel is strangely out of place. Intrigued, they sense she is trying to prepare them for something, but none could imagine what God had in store. When the friends awaken one morning in a strange place and time at the foot of a looming mountain, which has been appearing in their dreams, they are lonely and frightened but know that this could...

A sycamore tree finds its place in God's plan. Read about how this tree became a central part in a most important time in history.

From the Garden of Eden to Golgotha-the myth retold for young audiences. Discover the legend of the tree that would become the Cross of Christ. Grown from seeds gifted from the heavens, a magnificent tree participates in ancient history before becoming the crowning symbol of Christianity. With lush illustrations and poetic text, The Legend of the Cross adds a new dimension to the story of Easter and is sure to become a Christian classic for children...

When Jem Coulter is caught in a miners' riot, he learns the worst: the Midas mine is no longer producing the gold the town relies on to stay alive. Will, the son of the mine's owner, tells Jem the only way to get the Midas working again is to blast deep into the ground. This means a nearby abandoned mine must be reclaimed for an air shaft.But Jem discovers that Chinese miners, including his friend Wu Shen, are working those old scavenger diggings....

The Pilgrim's Progress is a 1678 Christian allegory written by John Bunyan. It is regarded as one of the most significant works of religious English literature, has been translated into more than 200 languages, and has never been out of print. It has also been cited as the first novel written in English. Bunyan began his work while in the Bedfordshire county prison for violations of the Conventicle Act, which prohibited the holding of religious services...

Andi and Riley are together at last--but the adventures don't stop in their happily-ever-after Everyone's favorite frontier heroine, Andi Carter, is back! Only she's Andrea Prescott now, and she and her husband, Riley, are starting their lives together. And a new addition to the family joins the couple in Stranger in the Glade. How will they fare as new parents when old friends and enemies reenter their lives--and bring chaos along for the ride?...