For most of us, our days are typically filled with joy and relative peace. But what happens when we experience the unexpected and our seemingly perfect world gets buffeted by the storms of life? Do we cave in under pressure, or do we stand firm in our faith and beliefs and patiently wait for the storm to pass? The First Storm is about one woman?s journey from the brink of the abyss during one of the most horrific storms of her life. This is a book...

Can a first-grade teacher from Grace, Alabama stop a terrorist group from its deadly mission? Can she trust her heart again? Former Air Force scientist Dr. Julia Warner-Hyde went into hiding three years ago to escape her abusive ex-husband. Her new life as a small town schoolteacher is safe and peaceful--until her old lab partner, Dr. Seth Holt, arrives. Terrorists have stolen the missile system Seth and Julia designed, and they fully intend to use...

It can be difficult to give up control of our lives. Weather it's to fear, pride, or past hurts. The stress that comes with our life on our own can be exhausting. But there is one who is ready to help us right now through every situation, so that you can get your strength, comfort, and creativity back in your life your way versus God's way, giving control to God. Love is patient, is kind. It does not envy. It does not boast. It is not proud. It is...

For those who chance to rather snag mere segments of the past under less educational and structural standards, this book was developed. Within these pages are preserved a smidgen of Walton County's old time tales. To the old time residents of DeFuniak Springs, Euchee Valley, Gaskin, Glendale, Freeport, Poverty Creek and all other communities these selections are dedicated.

Throughout my adult life I had often been saddled with that empty unsettled feeling of disconnection and a strong desire to go home. A desire to be close with loved ones and familiar settings tugged at me sometimes leading to depression and regret; something was missing in my life that I couldn't quite describe. In these pages a lifetime of thoughts all seeking that answer come together. Memories, Lessons, Wisdom, and the discovery that what was missing...

In a world full of messages promoting the hook-up culture, "living your best life", and instant gratification fueled by the mantra that "you only live once", Christian young adults can struggle with glorifying God in their dating lives. Daring to Date Differently, aims to provide readers with Biblically-based truths written in love about the realities of dating in a world that never ceases to try to lure Christians into settling for less than what...

A memoir of a young man growing up in the East New York section of Brooklyn. Short stories recall neighborhood friends, experiences and good times. Also depicted are stories describing the many changes to the neighborhood throughout the years.