Silence is like a burglar alarm that wont turn off. Grief must like silence; the mere whisper of a cry or hint of a tear and Grief makes its presence known. Silence is a megaphone for Grief. A constant that is a deafening reminder of what I am missing. Yet, I find at times it also promotes a quietness with my Lord. Somehow I need to find a way to cherish the solitude in a positive way. Proving once again that Gods light is brightest when our hour is darkest, Walking through the Valley of Tears is one mans surprising discovery of unending grace at his time of greatest grief. This is a must read for anyone experiencing loss or needing affirmation of Gods limitless love. Rosemary Clair, author of Heir of Earth When your body is exhausted and your soul is parched, you can find unexpected comfort, nurture, rest, and renewal in the darkness of the valley. Buddy McElhannon reminds us that resources are abundant in the valley as the living water pours forth through tears and grief gives way to the riches only heartache can cultivate. Heartwarming, honest, and hopeful, Buddy gently invites us all to journey together with Christ through the depths of the valley and introduces us to good soil, calm water, and the protected canopy that God provides so we can once again shout with joy from the mountaintop. I promise that Buddy will be a helpful guide as you find strength in weakness, hope in despair, and joy in journey while Walking through the Valley of Tears. Reverend Catherine Boothe, United Methodist minister and former hospital chaplain

Veritas Mountain is a beacon of light in the coming tsunami of darkness called the “Religion of Self.” It offers a foundation in Truth within the storm of moral relativism. It is a great resource for those who are curious about the basic principles of the Christian Faith, for those in the faith who are learning how the faith applies to the contemporary norms of our day, and for those Catholics who have always gone through the motions of their faith but do not quite know why. Take this leap into faith and discover what it truly means to be a fruitful and faithful Christian in our world and how to live this life through the struggles and triumphs that are to come.

In 'The Moon and Sixpence: One Man's Journey Across the Field of Art and into Its Depths', William Somerset Maugham delves into the complex relationship between art and life through the fictionalized account of Paul Gauguin's turbulent journey as a painter. Maugham's elegant prose and masterful storytelling provide a captivating exploration of Gauguin's unyielding commitment to his art, even at the expense of personal relationships and societal norms. The novel's themes of passion, sacrifice, and the pursuit of artistic truth resonate with readers on a profound level, making it a timeless classic in the realm of literary fiction. Maugham's meticulous attention to detail and vivid portrayals of Gauguin's inner struggles give the reader a glimpse into the mind of a visionary artist ahead of his time.

The incredible bestselling book from the author of No Barriers and The Adversity Advantage Erik Weihenmayer was born with retinoscheses, a degenerative eye disorder that would leave him blind by the age of thirteen. But Erik was determined to rise above this devastating disability and lead a fulfilling and exciting life. In this poignant and inspiring memoir, he shares his struggle to push past the limits imposed on him by his visual impairment-and by a seeing world. He speaks movingly of the role his family played in his battle to break through the barriers of blindness: the mother who prayed for the miracle that would restore her son's sight and the father who encouraged him to strive for that distant mountaintop. And he tells the story of his dream to climb the world's Seven Summits, and how he is turning that dream into astonishing reality (something fewer than a hundred mountaineers have done). From the snow-capped summit of McKinley to the towering peaks of Aconcagua and Kilimanjaro to the ultimate challenge, Mount Everest, this is a story about daring to dream in the face of impossible odds. It is about finding the courage to reach for that ultimate summit, and transforming your life into something truly miraculous. "An inspiration to other blind people and plenty of us folks who can see just fine."—Jon Krakauer, New York Times bestselling author of Into Thin Air