In the tight-knit community of Meadowlark, Charlese Matthews grows and thrives. From an early age, she learns about God’s love from her adoring parents; even better, they show her that love by making their home the center of neighborhood activity. It’s open and hospitable to anyone, especially to Charlese’s neighbor and best friend, Walker. The young friends share everything from secrets to snacks, and are never far apart.

But when her mother dies suddenly, Charlese’s wonderful and carefree world shatters. She leans heavily on those around her and tries to adjust to her devastating loss, but as she grows older it becomes harder for her to deal with her mother’s absence especially when confronted with the mysteries of puberty and boys. She graduates high school then college, but circumstances arise that have her questioning God’s existence in her life and her friendship with Walker seems to drift apart.

Now an adult with a secure job and new home, Charlese views the world differently. She feels like God abandoned her many years ago and she can handle things on her own. But when she reconnects with Walker, everything from her past comes roaring back. She realizes she can no longer run from God and learns a hard yet valuable lesson in true friendship, trust, and self worth.

Full of faith and hope, Beyond the Mirror is a heartwarming and captivating story of devotion, loss and love. Also, included in this volume is A New Beginning, the sequel to Beyond the Mirror that shares Charlese’s continuing journey and the importance of family and faith.

In the tight-knit community of Meadowlark, Charlese Matthews grows and thrives. From an early age, she learns about God’s love from her adoring parents; even better, they show her that love by making their home the center of neighborhood activity. It’s open and hospitable to anyone, especially to Charlese’s neighbor and best friend, Walker. The young friends share everything from secrets to snacks, and are never far apart.

But when her mother dies suddenly, Charlese’s wonderful and carefree world shatters. She leans heavily on those around her and tries to adjust to her devastating loss, but as she grows older it becomes harder for her to deal with her mother’s absence especially when confronted with the mysteries of puberty and boys. She graduates high school then college, but circumstances arise that have her questioning God’s existence in her life and her friendship with Walker seems to drift apart.

Now an adult with a secure job and new home, Charlese views the world differently. She feels like God abandoned her many years ago and she can handle things on her own. But when she reconnects with Walker, everything from her past comes roaring back. She realizes she can no longer run from God and learns a hard yet valuable lesson in true friendship, trust, and self worth.

Full of faith and hope, Beyond the Mirror is a heartwarming and captivating story of devotion, loss and love. Also, included in this volume is A New Beginning, the sequel to Beyond the Mirror that shares Charlese’s continuing journey and the importance of family and faith.

In the tight-knit community of Meadowlark, Charlese Matthews grows and thrives. From an early age, she learns about God’s love from her adoring parents; even better, they show her that love by making their home the center of neighborhood activity. It’s open and hospitable to anyone, especially to Charlese’s neighbor and best friend, Walker. The young friends share everything from secrets to snacks, and are never far apart.

But when her mother dies suddenly, Charlese’s wonderful and carefree world shatters. She leans heavily on those around her and tries to adjust to her devastating loss, but as she grows older it becomes harder for her to deal with her mother’s absence especially when confronted with the mysteries of puberty and boys. She graduates high school then college, but circumstances arise that have her questioning God’s existence in her life and her friendship with Walker seems to drift apart.

Now an adult with a secure job and new home, Charlese views the world differently. She feels like God abandoned her many years ago and she can handle things on her own. But when she reconnects with Walker, everything from her past comes roaring back. She realizes she can no longer run from God and learns a hard yet valuable lesson in true friendship, trust, and self worth.

Full of faith and hope, Beyond the Mirror is a heartwarming and captivating story of devotion, loss and love. Also, included in this volume is A New Beginning, the sequel to Beyond the Mirror that shares Charlese’s continuing journey and the importance of family and faith.

It’s 1946, and Bonnie Jean Cross has had it with her two-timing, jealous husband. After a hectic divorce, she’s ready to leave New York and start over. Salvation comes in the form of a letter from her grandfather, asking her to take over the family plantation, Shady Acres, in North Carolina. Bonnie Jean decides it’s time to go, and she gets on a bus and heads south.

When she arrives in North Carolina, however, she has to contend with Brooks August, the plantation’s overseer. Brooks want to run the place his own way, without interference from some city girl, but Bonnie Jean isn’t about to let that happen, even though Brooks is the most handsome, intelligent man she’s ever met. Worse, both of them live in the “big house” and have to contend with each other on more than just business issues.

Bonnie Jean is determined to make Brooks understand that she’s the boss now, but Brooks is equally bent on thwarting her efforts. As they work to improve the plantation, Brooks and Bonnie Jean slowly begin to realize their mutual admiration for each other—even though they don’t want to admit it. But when Brooks’s past comes back to haunt him, can their blossoming relationship survive the storm?

This historical novel is about a teenage boy and girl who lived during the post-Civil War era. Arthur, young and energetic, possessed a powerful urge to see what lay beyond his small, rural Alabama town. His youthful heart was torn between this desire for adventure and his genuine love for a girl named Maggie. He left his hometown determined to obtain a successful future for him and his sweetheart, and to prove his worth to Maggie’s mother. After he worked on the steamboats and experienced another side of life, Arthur—with his head full of warm memories of Maggie—decided to return home but found himself in challenging situations. Although Arthur’s adventures often placed him at odds with his Christian upbringing, he found spiritual support from an unlikely source, an old ex-slave and his son, Ben. When Arthur finally turned homeward, he was confronted with unforeseen obstacles. After he recovered from an accident and a serious illness, he hurried to return to Maggie only to learn that during his absence, she had married another and was with child. Disappointed and depressed, Arthur joined a crew on the railroad with his friends, Jerry and Ben. At first, Arthur tried to wash away Maggie’s memory and heal his broken heart with alcohol. It was sometime later, as he prepared to leave for California, that he learned Maggie was no longer married. He sought to discover if she still harbored feelings for him.

Josh Martin is a typical high school sophomore who has lived his entire life in the same house in Southern California. As one of five kids, he rarely sees a dull moment. When he gets together with fellow classmate, Shayla Gene, on a camping trip to Yosemite, Josh’s biggest worries are whether he will play well on the soccer field during his next game or if he will pass his upcoming driver’s license test.

As feelings between the two teenagers ignite, they are both met with challenges. Josh is sure he can handle the chaos, even when his biological father makes his first appearance into his life. But when Shayla faces life-changing health issues, her courage falters as she attempts to deal with it all alone. Bonded together by time and the challenge of keeping their relationship God-honoring, Josh and Shayla are inseparable. But when Josh receives an invitation to travel to Colombia, everything begins to change.

In this inspirational tale, a tragic event has the potential to either tear a young couple apart or help them realize that with, the help of supportive family and an unyielding faith in God, neither of them will ever have to face life’s struggles singlehandedly again.

Two soul mates in heaven on a beach. The young couple reached the shore. They both removed their sandals and began to stroll barefooted at the water’s edge. Diana reached over and took Fred’s hand. He smiled. Diana and Fred were in love. They promised to fi nd each other, to share their love and their lives on earth. Tina, the departure station operator, said, “It is time for you to leave, Fred.” Fred asked, “What about Diana?” “Diana will leave shortly after you, don’t worry,” Tina reassured him. Fred opened the door. He turned for one last look at Diana. “Remember, you are my soul mate.” Fred walked through the doorway, disappearing into the gray mist … Holding on to her husband’s hand, Sheila screamed as she pushed even harder. Tim’s fi ngers grew dark red as Sheila pushed the fi nal time. “You can relax now. You did a great job,” Dr. Jones replied. “You have a beautiful little boy.” Fred and Diane pass by each other many times in life, without knowing they were meant for each other. After graduation, Fred proposed to Sue, his high school sweetheart. Will Fred and Diane ever meet? Will they ever be soul mates on earth? The story shows us that when our faith is weak, God is always there to help us through our struggles.

The Gilgal House “I tell you the truth, whoever hears My Word and believes in Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life.” John 5:24 *** Afflicted by her addictions and separated from her family, Sarah Little finds refuge at the Gilgal House, a shelter for lost and broken women. Rebellious and stiff-necked at first, Sarah slowly gives in to the truth of her choices, as guided by the Home’s administrator, former prostitute and house founder Beth Kimball. Radical transformation occurs as Sarah’s chains of addiction are broken, destructive cycles are destroyed, and worldly patterns are re-woven by the thread of Christ’s love. Join the author in this heartfelt journey, as she brings to life gripping, hard-hitting events in the lives of broken women who soon discover new hope, new beginnings, and the undeniable truth that “nothing is too hard for God.” This redemption story is a true to life modern day parable illustrating God’s power to deliver even the worst of sinners from bondage and death to freedom and new life in Christ. …True beauty from ashes. For more information on the author and her story, as well as her blog and devotionals, please visit: www.solidinthefaith.com

David cannot help but think that life is a dirty trick. Troubled and insecure as a teen, David is trudging through life feeling unloved. Neither his friends nor family know about the demons he battles or the pain he hides inside. Desperate to ease his heartache, seventeen-year-old David turns to pornography and drugs. But as David quickly speeds down a road of destruction, he has no idea he is about to meet his destiny. When David discovers he has a secret admirer, he agrees to meet Tamara, the naive, unsuspecting girl of his dreams who immediately captures his heart. David, who worries Tamara will not be so admiring if she knows of his weakened spirit and character defects, is thrilled when Tamara falls in love with him. Eventually the couple is introduced to God’s unconditional love. After they marry, both believe they will live in bliss—until David develops a rebellious heart against God and welcomes his demons back into his life. As a whirlwind of calamity brews, David begins questioning everything, including his faith. Inspired by true events, Destiny Deferred is a touching story about human failures, forgiveness, and faith as a broken man is confronted with his ultimate showdown—insanity versus sanctification—bringing into question God’s plan for him. “This is a beautiful story of love, grace, and redemption. As a counselor, I would heartedly recommend this book for anyone who is wondering if he or she, too, can be forgiven and given a second chance.” —Kathleen Arveson, PhD, certified professional counselor

There is something in this book for everyone. It is a romance reminiscent of Samson and Delilah, superimposed on an unusual End-Time plot. If you appreciate carefully crafted literature, you will find much to enjoy. If you like humor and see irony in life, you will notice it on every page. If you hunger for spiritual life and want to know how to obtain it, you will find a feast of answers. If you tremble about the future, you will gain a strong foundation for hope. If theology is beyond your reach, you will discover that it makes perfect sense when explained to a child. If you are tired of pat answers to difficult questions, you will appreciate the fresh and challenging perspectives. If you like finding hidden meanings, you will discover what others miss. Regardless of what you may or may not be looking for, be forewarned that readers have found this book to have a life-changing effect.

Not recommended for readers under the age of eighteen.

There is something in this book for everyone. It is a romance reminiscent of Samson and Delilah, superimposed on an unusual End-Time plot. If you appreciate carefully crafted literature, you will find much to enjoy. If you like humor and see irony in life, you will notice it on every page. If you hunger for spiritual life and want to know how to obtain it, you will find a feast of answers. If you tremble about the future, you will gain a strong foundation for hope. If theology is beyond your reach, you will discover that it makes perfect sense when explained to a child. If you are tired of pat answers to difficult questions, you will appreciate the fresh and challenging perspectives. If you like finding hidden meanings, you will discover what others miss. Regardless of what you may or may not be looking for, be forewarned that readers have found this book to have a life-changing effect.

Not recommended for readers under the age of eighteen.

Two soul mates in heaven on a beach. The young couple reached the shore. They both removed their sandals and began to stroll barefooted at the water’s edge. Diana reached over and took Fred’s hand. He smiled. Diana and Fred were in love. They promised to fi nd each other, to share their love and their lives on earth. Tina, the departure station operator, said, “It is time for you to leave, Fred.” Fred asked, “What about Diana?” “Diana will leave shortly after you, don’t worry,” Tina reassured him. Fred opened the door. He turned for one last look at Diana. “Remember, you are my soul mate.” Fred walked through the doorway, disappearing into the gray mist … Holding on to her husband’s hand, Sheila screamed as she pushed even harder. Tim’s fi ngers grew dark red as Sheila pushed the fi nal time. “You can relax now. You did a great job,” Dr. Jones replied. “You have a beautiful little boy.” Fred and Diane pass by each other many times in life, without knowing they were meant for each other. After graduation, Fred proposed to Sue, his high school sweetheart. Will Fred and Diane ever meet? Will they ever be soul mates on earth? The story shows us that when our faith is weak, God is always there to help us through our struggles.

The Gilgal House “I tell you the truth, whoever hears My Word and believes in Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life.” John 5:24 *** Afflicted by her addictions and separated from her family, Sarah Little finds refuge at the Gilgal House, a shelter for lost and broken women. Rebellious and stiff-necked at first, Sarah slowly gives in to the truth of her choices, as guided by the Home’s administrator, former prostitute and house founder Beth Kimball. Radical transformation occurs as Sarah’s chains of addiction are broken, destructive cycles are destroyed, and worldly patterns are re-woven by the thread of Christ’s love. Join the author in this heartfelt journey, as she brings to life gripping, hard-hitting events in the lives of broken women who soon discover new hope, new beginnings, and the undeniable truth that “nothing is too hard for God.” This redemption story is a true to life modern day parable illustrating God’s power to deliver even the worst of sinners from bondage and death to freedom and new life in Christ. …True beauty from ashes. For more information on the author and her story, as well as her blog and devotionals, please visit: www.solidinthefaith.com

Josh Martin is a typical high school sophomore who has lived his entire life in the same house in Southern California. As one of five kids, he rarely sees a dull moment. When he gets together with fellow classmate, Shayla Gene, on a camping trip to Yosemite, Josh’s biggest worries are whether he will play well on the soccer field during his next game or if he will pass his upcoming driver’s license test.

As feelings between the two teenagers ignite, they are both met with challenges. Josh is sure he can handle the chaos, even when his biological father makes his first appearance into his life. But when Shayla faces life-changing health issues, her courage falters as she attempts to deal with it all alone. Bonded together by time and the challenge of keeping their relationship God-honoring, Josh and Shayla are inseparable. But when Josh receives an invitation to travel to Colombia, everything begins to change.

In this inspirational tale, a tragic event has the potential to either tear a young couple apart or help them realize that with, the help of supportive family and an unyielding faith in God, neither of them will ever have to face life’s struggles singlehandedly again.

Josh Martin is a typical high school sophomore who has lived his entire life in the same house in Southern California. As one of five kids, he rarely sees a dull moment. When he gets together with fellow classmate, Shayla Gene, on a camping trip to Yosemite, Josh’s biggest worries are whether he will play well on the soccer field during his next game or if he will pass his upcoming driver’s license test.

As feelings between the two teenagers ignite, they are both met with challenges. Josh is sure he can handle the chaos, even when his biological father makes his first appearance into his life. But when Shayla faces life-changing health issues, her courage falters as she attempts to deal with it all alone. Bonded together by time and the challenge of keeping their relationship God-honoring, Josh and Shayla are inseparable. But when Josh receives an invitation to travel to Colombia, everything begins to change.

In this inspirational tale, a tragic event has the potential to either tear a young couple apart or help them realize that with, the help of supportive family and an unyielding faith in God, neither of them will ever have to face life’s struggles singlehandedly again.