If you’ve ever questioned your decisions as a partner or parent, then this story of forgiveness triumphing over self-doubt is for you... Emelia Taylor, a plus-sized single mom, and her four-year-old daughter, Quinn, are on the run from Emelia’s abusive boyfriend, Gary. Emelia and Quinn eventually land in the quaint, Hallmark-esque, bayfront town of Edenton, North Carolina. Soon after arriving, they find refuge at Redemption Ranch—a place where people and horses alike can find redemption from whatever ills life has thrown their way. Or so they think. Luke Herring is a former Marine plagued with demons from his past. He lives at Redemption Ranch, hoping the ranch will help him rid his mind and body of memories he’d rather forget. Luke and the ranch’s other residents, including Callie Andrews—who, like Emelia, escaped an abusive household—show Emelia and Quinn how to care for the ranch’s horses, many of which are also recovering from abuse. Luke hopes for a deeper relationship with Emelia. But with Luke still recovering and with Gary lurking around the ranch, endangering its residents, Luke and Emelia keep each other at arm’s length so as not to endanger each other. As they navigate their blossoming friendship, will they find the safety, security, and love they both have longed for and allow God to heal their hearts? Or when tragedy strikes, will it drive a wedge further between them? Find out here, in Book 2 of the Edenton Bay Romance Series. WARNING: Finding Redemption Ranch is a work of fiction in which a woman struggles to escape an abusive relationship. As such, this book necessarily contains language and scenarios related to physical and emotional abuse, which might be triggering for some audiences. Reader discretion is advised.

Set against the real-life struggles and victories of the author, Redemption provides solution methods that are more than just formulaic self-improvement tips but rather a living testimony to the life revitalization that’s possible when we identify our challenges and make definite choices to bring about change. Tracey A. Larin, Founder/CEO of Curiosity Knocks Inc., coaches her clients into habits of mind that confront current realities and evaluates them against the individual’s identified life purpose and vision. In a series of breakthrough coaching modules and journal-style exercises that can be re-visited regularly, she encourages reflection, resolution, and action plans that will result in real and lasting change. Adaptable to individual or corporate use, Redemption offers a unique and thorough method for re-visioning and re-creating even the most broken life. Tracey’s entrepreneurial spirit is deep- seeded, and she has messages to share, experiences to gift, and love to spread. Her insights will help good people get even greater by achieving their goals and leading inspired lives.

The author has collected and shaped interviews into a book of true stories of the stunning journeys that ordinary people have made from pain to redemption. Unwasted Pain, the subtitle of the book, refers to the process of facing and distilling pain from such difficulties as abuse, hatred, crime, war and evil--and finding more peace and equilibrium (sometimes more than there was before). Besides the twenty-one stories that comprise the chapters of this book, Mary Ciofalo has also written four essays and an introduction that include more vignettes of redemption stories along with her observations about the nature and activation of redemption. She tells us what she has gleaned while compiling this book. She also includes the view of an Advaitan Swami and an Episcopalian minister, as well as those of a former warden of San Quentin Prison. This book is inspirational; and it has the potential to expand one's thinking to include the possibility of redemption to both the harmed and the harmer--in situations where one might not even conceive of mercy or forgiveness or the possibility of redemtption.

Enter the world of "Lord You Are Redemption," an extraordinary memoir that will move you to tears and lift your spirit to newfound heights. Written from the heart, this powerful tale traces the author's fascinating journey through faith and redemption, hitting all the highs and lows that come with it. With every page turn, "Lord You Are Redemption" takes you on a captivating adventure of personal growth and transformation, as the author courageously navigates the struggles and challenges that come along the way. Through her honest and emotive storytelling, she reveals the universal themes of love, forgiveness, and hope. As she grapples with some of the most difficult questions in life, she invites readers of all backgrounds to join her in seeking the truth and embracing the promise of redemption. Throughout the book, the author's unwavering faith shines through, illuminating her path and lighting the way for others. Whether you are a spiritual seeker or simply looking for inspiration, "Lord You Are Redemption" will captivate your heart and stir your soul. So join the author on this powerful journey and discover the life-changing lessons that await you. This is a memoir that will stay with you long after you turn the last page; a timeless testament to the power of faith, love, and the human spirit.

A sociologist and pop-culture expert offers a balanced engagement of hip-hop and rap music, showing God's presence in the music and the message.

In a small town just outside of the Research Triangle in North Carolina, a town is turned upside down, when one of their own is sentenced to life in prison for the death of his young wife. Sasha Matthews was diagnosed with ALS when her son David was only six months old. Her husband, James, was sentenced to life in prison for her death in the year 2000. James had finished his residency the previous year and had accepted a position at a local pediatrics clinic. James has carried a secret for the past twenty-four years of his sentence as he has tried to navigate life on the inside of North Carolina’s Central Prison. The secret haunts him as he searches for redemption, forgiveness, and tries to make a fresh start and right wrongs. With the testimony and witness of fellow inmates, the kindness of some correctional officers, will James be able to turn his life around and find the redemption he desires before it is too late?

Pesach (Passover) is the sacred holiday where the Jewish people retell the story of their ancestral flight out of Egypt. Each year they celebrate their journey from bondage to freedom. Each person identifies with the story as though they, themselves were oppressed slaves under the wrath of Pharaoh. One of the most fundamental truths about life is that everyone experiences their own Egypt. People have a choice to live under the tyranny of Pharaoh or experience an exodus and travel to a land flowing with milk and honey. Based on a true story, this is the retelling of one woman's escape from Egypt. Adira Bat Avraham shares her incredible journey that led her to a place of personal and spiritual freedom. Adira is an exceptionally strong woman who struggled through unbelievable circumstances. She overcame incredible odds to achieve freedom for herself and her for her family. Along the way, she learns to validate her own voice and cries for justice. Adira's inspirational story is about healing, deliverance, redemption, and finding hope.