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Clara Landry hates her job. When her boss informs her she needs to transfer to The Cities from her office at Lake Michigan, she decides it's a good time to quit and to start her dream business selling her art at a small artisan shop in Strawberry Sands. The decision would be a no-brainer, except she's been in love with her boss for years. But he doesn't know, and wouldn't be interested in her.

In 2026, the US is taken over by radical Islamic terrorists. Using three separate nuclear devices, they leveled portions of New York, Los Angeles, and St. Louis. Rosie Chavez, a Christian nurse, learns what it’s like to live under the totalitarian regime of Sharia Law.

When a sentient AI system finds religion, its creator calls on a theologian-turned-atheist to cure it of its faith. In a near future ordered by a sentient AI system called YAR, once-renowned Christian theologian Dr. Michael Berg has lost his faith through unspeakable loss. For the last few years, he has embarked on a crusade to spread his newfound atheism far and wide - until he receives an unexpected phone call. YAR’s creator, Ramy Ray, asks Berg to meet with YAR to talk the intelligent machine out of its obsession with religion.

Tessa Mitchell is finally getting a chance to work at her brother’s private security firm, and after 100 other jobs that didn’t work out, this one needs to stick. Headquarters could use a makeover anyway. Oh, and she’s working for uptight Adam. Ruffling his meticulous feathers should be fun.

When Matt Landry sees a woman with two little girls and a broken down car, of course he stops to help. When he finds out she needs a job and a place to stay, he hires her because he knows his mother will take her under her wing. What he doesn't expect is to start falling for her himself. Reeling from her divorce and the death of her mother, Jubilee Jones is trying to hold herself together and make a life for her girls. With no other options, she seeks refuge and a fresh start in the nostalgic embrace of Strawberry Sands.

In the picturesque life of the Richardson family, happiness seemed to overflow. Sam and Nicole had a harmonious marriage, well-adjusted children, and affluence that allowed them to indulge in life's luxuries, and enchanting vacations in exotic destinations made them the envy of friends and neighbors. Yet, hidden beneath the surface, Nicole sensed a void in her heart. The latest trip from Mexico only intensified her feeling that something vital had slipped away from their once unshakable family bond.

Reverend John Mark Wright has everything he could ask for: a beautiful, loving wife, a small church that cherishes his spiritual leadership, and a humble, charming home in which to build memories. The path of ministry seems to contain no roadblocks for him...until the bishop presiding over Reverend Wright is replaced by a man who can't wait to see John Mark out of his position. A series of betrayals, lies, and manipulations lands John in a place he never expected to be, and calls into question every piece of his identity.

Huntington Valley was a haven for family and friends who lived and worked together for generations. A community that would be no longer, with the proposed highway coming through the heart of it, all in the name of so-called improvement. Maureen, like all the others, would have no choice but to move on.

With the life of his niece's newborn baby hanging in the balance, our hero continues his off-the-record conversations with Yeshua—sometimes visiting him in Bible times, sometimes amidst the baffling events of his own world. Join Will Thomas as he continues stumbling his way toward holiness and, through no fault of his own, an ever-deepening friendship with God.

When Lynn and her husband set out for a weekend retreat to repair their rocky marriage, icy roads lead to a fatal collision that ends Lynn's life. Stranded between the physical world and the afterlife, Lynn experiences the grief of her loved ones as they process her death. Lynn's lifelong friends are tortured by not only loss but also unspoken wounds in their friendship. With clever influences from above, Lynn coaxes them to reunite at a beachside cottage on the one-year anniversary of her death.

Most of us find ourselves trapped in the belief that work solely exists to pay the bills, inadvertently forgetting the essential question: What about our happiness? Vicki Robin's words beautifully encapsulate this scenario—if the daily grind truly brought us joy and a sense of fulfillment, the trials and inconveniences would be a minor price to pay. But increasingly, it's evident that money doesn't guarantee the happiness we seek beyond a certain level of comfort.

What could be better than marrying your soulmate, with whom you can share the rest of your life? Sharing Jesus with that person.

Coming to a crossroad in her life faster than expected, Julie relies on her faith for the strength to make it through. Dealing with the passing of her husband, she finds her daily existence swallowed by grief, and doesn’t feel ready to embrace life again. However, God seems to have a different plan.

After her last encounter with a serial killer, Gabby St. Claire feels her life is smeared with the stain of tragedy. Between the exhaustion of trying to get her fiancé back on his feet, routine night terrors, and potential changes looming on the horizon, she needs a respite from the mire of life.

In When Love Wins, Ashley glams us by conquering the world of high-end retailers, naughty nights out, and a cutie forever hanging on her arm. Natalie grounds us with her deep spiritual roots, tender, selfless love, and admirable tenacity. But both young women inspire us to meditate on how a mother’s influence sows the fabric of who we ultimately become.

This narrative speaks of a young lady named Vicky. She complains of her idealistic brother Allen, who teaches her the essentials of surviving in a bad neighborhood. As he advises, “When negotiation doesn’t work, learn to box.” This dramatic message came into play many times during Vicky’s young life.

In 1985, Old Order Amish couple Celeste and Vin Lantz have been married for six years. Vin is a carpenter by trade but an artist in his heart. He is especially captivated by drawing portraits, which the Amish consider idolatry. Knowing they could be shunned, Celeste is shocked to discover that Vin has secretly been sketching her and their sons. When she confronts Vin, they argue and Vin storms off. Vin seeks peace on his favorite mountain overlook. But he takes a fall and wakes to find himself lost. Vin soon realizes just how far he has traveled―not only in distance but back in time, to 1822.

James sells toys. He’s a workaholic and he’s made a very good living, even if his wife and four children don’t appreciate it. Truth is, his marriage is falling apart and he barely recognizes his kids. So when James’s youngest daughter, seven-year-old Reba, asks God for a Christmas miracle to “fix” her family, something most unexpected happens—unexpected and horrible. The Christmas tree catches fire and the house burns down, taking with it all of their possessions.

After the death of her parents, Mennonite Brenna Zimmerman relocates to the Lancaster County farm of her Old Order Amish grandparents. There, she befriends Rylan Sanders, a disabled veteran, and commits to rising above her own grief to help him as much as she can. But when things take a turn for the worse, Brenna finds herself at a loss for what to do.

In Change of Heart, Calvin Hardy Jr., a project development engineer, refuses to forgive his father for hurting him and his mother after catching him with another woman when he was a teenager. He ends up carrying this anger and bitterness into his own family until it backfires against him. The trap is set by the devil, he's lured into it with a bait chosen specifically for him, and voila, he falls right into it as the devil planned.