Since I became a Christian, I have never had a problem understanding that God was my heavenly Father. Yet, several years ago, it came as a shock when I realized that I considered myself more like a red-headed stepchild rather than a beloved child of God. Since then, I have kept my eyes opened...

With the Harry Potter series concluded, movie audiences might find their next craze in Mariah Mundi and the Midas Box. GP Taylor – a NY Times best-selling author and former vicar of the Church of England – announced that his book is being made into a multi-million-dollar Hollywood...

For everyone who has to revisit their past choices…and examine their present options…author Katie Ganshert’s debut novel Wildflowers from Winter offers depth to real-life issues, as her characters explore hard-hitting questions. Wildflowers from Winter Katie Ganshert Waterbrook Press As...

Sharing a story of hope and grace In August 1996, Ginger Millermon gave birth to twin boys 11 weeks early. Although both Brennan and Jarrott struggled with conditions common to preemies, Jarrott was critical. He spent the first year of his life in the hospital and – at one point –...

You might not recognize John Kilcullen’s name, but you certainly know his work. Kilcullen was the creator and impetus behind the …For Dummies brand that has sold more than 250 million copies in 37 languages and generated over $2 billion in retail sales. Kilcullen has taken on a new...

The story starts out with a tragedy and never really gets over it. Joleen is 17, her father is a drunk abusive man who leaves their home one night with her co-dependant mother. A paragraph later her parents are dead, car accident, and she is all alone. Home Front By Kirstin Hannah Read by...

Georgia native Jackie Carpenter is married with two grown sons and four grandchildren. She lived a busy and fulfilled life working as office manager for husband medical imaging company during the week and serving as the church organist, assistant Sunday School teacher, and social activity...

 With Mother Graham   “Her children arise and call her blessed.” Proverbs 31:28 Every mother’s heart warms when their children relate wonderful memories from childhood, shares a moment when their mother’s advice or action helped them in difficult moments or repeats lessons she...

As The New Year Begins, Batman filmmaker Asks What Inspires You Dreams are a hard thing to have these days. As a New Jersey kid growing up as the son of a working-class stone mason, I had big dreams. I drew my inspiration, as many kids back then did, from comic books. My favorite character...

Vlad Dracul, prince of Wallachia, the son of the dragon, known by his enemies and followers alike as Tepes, the impaler. Westerners know him better was Count Dracula, thanks to Bram Stoker’s seminal gothic novel and the plethora of Hollywood films that followed. Vlad: The Last Confession by...

A Child is Born By Billy Tucci Apostle Arts The story of the Nativity has been shared in many mediums, from live Nativity scenes to songs to books and film. Now, award-winning author/filmmaker/illustrator Billy Tucci – known as a ‘rock star’ of superhero comics – uses his art to share...

Many children wonder if Father Christmas (Santa Claus) is real or imaginary, but only Flavia de Luce wants to solve this by setting a trap for him with a concoction she created in her laboratory. Flavia is eleven. Oh, and she solves crimes. I Am Half-Sick of Shadows by Alan Bradley read by...