Plea bargains may grease the rails of justice, but for Jamie Brock, prosecuting criminals is not about cutting deals. In her three years as assistant DA, she's never plea-bargained a case and vows she never will. But when a powerful defense attorney is indicted for murder and devises a way to bring the entire justice system to a screeching halt, Jamie finds herself at a crossroads. One by one, prisoners begin rejecting deals. Prosecutors are overwhelmed,...

It comes from God and it is within your reach... The applause of heaven. A joy that can't be quenched? A peace that can't be broken? A happiness that can't be threatened? There is such a joy. It is a sacred delight, a holy gladness. You can't open your Bible without reading about it. You can't live a truly satisfying life without it. And it's nearer than you think. Jesus describes that sacred delight in the astonishing mountain message we now call...

The challenges, and frequent frustrations, of command are seen through the eyes of such luminaries as generals Dwight Eisenhower, George Patton and Rommel. Interweaving these prominent historical figures with a cast of ordinary soldiers thrust into extraordinary circumstances the book begins with Hitler's forces controlling western Europe, and U.S. troops facing off against the Germans in deserts of North Africa.

Faith and the support of a loving family help Linden when he is upset over being the only one in his class or at home who does not know what he wants to be when he grows up.

A heartwarming parable celebrating the harvest season uses the example of how a loving farmer can turn a simple pumpkin into a glorious sight, in the same way God's transforming love can fill each of us with joy and light.

Dunkum's persistence in digging out a mysterious object that he discovers in a mudhole yields some interesting information about previous residents in the neighborhood.

Ann Voskamp sits at the edge of her life and all of her own unspoken brokenness and asks: What if you really want to live abundantly before it's too late? What do you do if you really want to know abundant wholeness? This is the one begging question that's behind every single aspect of our lives -- and one that The Broken Way rises up to explore in the most unexpected ways. This one is for the lovers and the sufferers. For those whose hopes and dreams...

In the years before World War I Jodie Harland and Bethan Keane become best friends when they take care of a homeless dog. Their friendship grows through many shared joys, trials, and a devastating loss, but a crisis of faith threatens to destroy their friendship forever.

Global conflicts, civil unrest, fallen leaders, health crises, financial meltdowns - the world is ripe with strife. When we face unexpected personal crises or when society around us seems to be collapsing, we wonder: Why is this happening? Can God be trusted? Who can I trust to help me follow Jesus through this current crisis? When the Universe Cracks is a sweeping, multifaceted look at the role of crisis in the life of faith from an esteemed gathering...

Eric wants to find out about the old man who has moved in next door, so he and the other Cul-de-sac Kids decide to pay him a Christmas visit.