Joseph. Every Christian knows the name. We know who he was, but what do we really know abut him? For most of us, the answer is Not Much. Now, in these highly intimate, insightful, easy-to-read meditations, the late, noted Scripture scholar Fr. Richard Gilsdorf investigates the New Testament's most mysterious figure. In doing so, he opens up for us the Church's greatest make saint in new and exciting ways, drawing believers ever deeper into the Gospels and thus the person of Jesus Christ. Reading this warm, conteplative book is like going on retreat, making it perfect for personal devotions, study groups, or adoration before the Blessed Sacrament.

And strange smells would arrive on the wind. So it seemed that there was some kind of magic in this field. Some said that there was a dragon underneath that had been woken by the lightning. Some said there was treasure down there too. Fracking. How far down do you own the land beneath your feet? How much does where you live inform the person you become? What happens when someone else comes along and stakes their claim? For young couple Bea and Joseph this is a story of fracture: of fractured hearts, lives and lands. This Land digs down through the history – and the future – of a patch of earth and everything that has and will happen there. This programme text edition was published to coincide with the play's premiere by Pentabus Theatre Company, Shropshire, in March 2016.

Book 2 of the Return to Northkill trilogy. Unwilling captive or adopted son? Amish teen Joseph Hochstetler is taken into captivity by Native Americans during the French and Indian War. Initially he resists the Indians’ attempts to help him adapt to their ways—their food, games, and relaxed pace of life. In this story of forbidden love, Joseph finds himself pressed between his unfolding romance with a young Indian woman and the tug of his heritage. His eyes newly opened to the wrongs committed by the white settlers, Joseph determines never to go back to his Amish community. But the encroaching British army soon forces the Indians to give up their captives under threat of death. Based on actual events, Joseph’s Dilemma traces the wrenching dilemma of a young man caught between his Amish past, his love for a woman, and an unknown future. Continues the story started in Jacob’s Choice. Free downloadable study guide available here.

This is the second in a series of short stories about Ballygobackwards Castle. Why has Winter suddenly appeared in Joseph's office, ready to escort him to the next world. Is Joseph ready, does he resist. The Irish Castle is the backdrop to this continuing ghost story about why the oak tree is in a field, who the three human statues are, and the ‘people' who inhabit the Castle

Escaping her controlling and manipulative uncle, Sammie Tamlson seeks refuge in a run-down house in Haven. To her surprise, the house, called Silver Hart, is rumored to be haunted after a series of murders were committed on the property. The owner of the house takes pity on her, and Sammie is hired on as Silver Hart’s caretaker. Chris Hanley knows a lucrative business venture when he sees it, and the paranormal is all the rage, right now. Starting up Haunted Happenings, a company that hosts ghost hunting events is the perfect opportunity for Chris to make money while indulging in something that interests him. Chris visits Haven hoping to investigate Silver Hart, but getting inside the infamous location proves harder than he imagined. The feisty caretaker won't let him anywhere near the house. Chris discovers that there's more lurking in the shadows than angry spirits from the past. Someone wants Sammie dead. And now it's up to Chris to save her from the all the dangers of Silver Hart.

Annie joined the Amish church based on prayerful conviction, not romantic dreams. And yet, she’d hoped to share her new life with Rufus. But he’s obviously in no hurry. Family history clearly shows it’s never been easy living a plain life in the English world. Will the changes and challenges Annie now faces as a young Amish woman test her newfound faith in good ways or bad? And how long will Rufus test her patience? Valley of Choice Series: Book 1 - Accidentally Amish Book 2 - In Plain View