Thomas yearns to believe in Papa's angels, to see the unseen, hear the unheard, touch that which lies just beyond the ether of understanding. Yet, he is afraid that to do so will plunge him into the same deep place of madness that afflicted his father""seeing angels in the olive trees, and imagining the boy, Jesus, emerging from the caves along the dead waters. Even after he becomes a disciple of the itinerant preacher from Nazareth, and sees the glorious miracles, hears the stories of healing and comfort, he holds back, afraid to commit, afraid to lose himself in Jesus's calling to unconditional love. In the end, Thomas realizes that while his struggle for understanding matters, salvation demands acceptance of the persistent doubt that beats within the heart of faith.

When a child is conceived from sexual intercourse between a married, heterosexual couple, the child has a legal father and mother. Whatever may happen thereafter, the child’s parents are legally bound to provide for their child, and if they don’t, they’re held accountable by law. But what about children created by artificial insemination? When it comes to paternity, the law is full of gray areas, resulting in many cases where children have no legal fathers. In Papa’s Baby, Browne C. Lewis argues that the courts should take steps to insure that all children have at least two legal parents. Additionally, state legislatures should recognize that more than one class of fathers may exist and allocate paternal responsibility based, again, upon the best interest of the child. Lewis supplements her argument with concrete methods for dealing with different types of cases, including anonymous and non-anonymous sperm donors, married and unmarried women, and lesbian couples. In so doing, she first establishes different types of paternity, and then draws on these to create an expanded definition of paternity.

"Designed for use with Reading for Christian schools 6 and for the reading enjoyment of children of comparable ages."

A luminous novel in verse from the author of the Jefferson Cup award winner ALL THE BROKEN PIECES. Serafina hasa secret dream. She wants to go to schooland become a doctorwith her best friend, Julie Marie. But in their rural villageoutside Port-au-Prince, Haiti,many obstaclesstand in Serafina’s way--little money,never-ending chores,and Manman’s worries. More powerful eventhan all of theseare the heavy rainsand the shaking earththat test Serafina’s resolvein ways she never dreamed. At once heartbreaking and hopeful,this exquisitely crafted storywill leave a lasting impressionon your heart.

What family does not have a collection of stories that are passed down in oral tradition from one generation to the next? You know the ones. They become the lore shared around the dinner table or at family gatherings seated around a crackling fireplace. You laugh. You cry. You tell them over and over again. No one ever seems to tire of hearing them. These stories are the legend of Lowrey Davis a.k.a. Papa. The names have not been changed to protect the guilty. Who could make up stories like Papa's Sad Christmas or Uncle Bear's Little Secret? Just when you think you have read it all, there is Papa and Peanut. Of course, you will not want to miss reading Papa's Favorite Story. Papa's kids and grandkids all beg to hear these stories time after time. Join the fun! Adults and kids alike, climb into bed and pull up the covers as Papa shares his favorite bedtime stories. Lowrey Davis is a husband, father and grandfather. He and his wife, Deborah, have been married 35 years and have three grown children and five grandchildren. Lowrey serves as Administrative Pastor at Bear Creek Baptist Church, Katy, Texas. Lowrey has authored numerous articles and curriculum lesson plans for LifeWay Christian Resourc

2014 MIDWEST BOOK AWARD GOLD MEDAL for CHILDREN'S FICTION. Listed among 2014 BEST BOOKS FOR GIRLS by A MIGHTY GIRL. ODIN'S PROMISE is a historical novel for middle-grade readers, a story of the first year of German occupation of Norway in World War II as seen through the eyes of a young girl. Eleven-year-old Mari grew up tucked safely under the wings of her parents, grandma, and her older siblings. After Hitler's troops invade Norway in Spring 1940, she is forced to grow beyond her "little girl" nickname to deal with harsh new realities. At her side for support and protection is Odin, her faithful elkhound. As the year progresses, Mari, her family, and her neighbors are drawn into the Norwegian underground resistance movement. "Readers will cheer for Mari as she discovers her inner strength - and the courage to help celebrate Norway's spirit of resistance." - Kathleen Ernst, author of American Girl's Caroline Abbott series and Chloe Ellefson Mystery series. "Beautifully written, emotionally taut novel of one girl's coming of age during war time." - Gayle Rosengren

After her father leaves the family farm on Lost Mountain to be General Lee's guide, Addie finds ways to remember him--even when he does not return at the end of the war.

A collection of 4 standalone Clean and Wholesome romance short stories with guarantee HEA and no cliffhangers. Reluctant Mail Order Bride Clara Grace longs for only one thing: to be free. She longs to be free of her father who has always resented her; she longs to be free of the house which still contains the ghost of her older sister who passed on a year ago. But, when her father announces that he placed a personal ad in her name seeking a husband out west and, what’s more, he has accepted a proposal on her behalf, she can’t help but think that this is not the freedom she imagined. Even though the letters Alfred Bell has written to her father (who wrote to the young man under Clara’s name) are eloquent and reveal the his intelligence and polite manner, Clara is reluctant to accept that she will be happy with a man she has never met. When she meets Alfred, however, she discovers that, like her, he is at the mercy of a demanding father. Now, Clara must make a decision. Will she stay with Alfred and face the demands of his family with him, or will she strike out to find freedom on her own? Turn the World Around Connie is a mother who struggles to keep her life together. A divorced woman, she tries to save her family from eviction by going to extreme lengths. But it is then that she meets a mysterious, charming man, with the promise of being a great father, and a good husband. Somewhere inside him though, there is a dark secret that can destroy her life, as well her child's; a secret that almost drives her mad. With her child's life in danger, as well her own, she does everything in her power to escape this new reality, while on the same time exceeding her sense of self. The only thing that helps her though, is the promise she made to herself; a promise to turn the world around, so that she can protect her daughter's innocence from every harm. A promise worth keeping. Rustic Love Jillian, depressed after not getting her much-awaited promotion at work, wants to get away from it all and start anew in a fresh environment. She goes to The Lakefront Ranch, expecting to fill in a high-paying managerial position with free board and lodging, but was terribly shocked upon finding out that the old ranch owner was actually looking forward to her coming — as his wife! Apparently, there had been a mix-up at the agency. Now she's forced to work there to pay off the down payment he'd previously sent, which she thought had been a bonus. To make matters even worse, she meets the owner's son, gorgeous cowboy Jake who happens to be the college ex who had broken her heart many years ago. Is it just a coincidence or are they really destined to be together? Will Jillian be able to resist Jake's charms this time around or will she fall for him all over again despite the painful scars he'd left on her heart? The Golden Cage Darren is a librarian who loves everything that has to do with books. But, he is lonely, waiting for the proper woman in his life. He finds that woman in the eyes of a blind girl named Violet. At first, she is just there to borrow a book. Even so, they both feel that is love at first sight, since after that day, they can't stop thinking one another. However, what will happen when Darren learns that Violet is married? Will their love continue to flourish, or it will wither in the name of a broken marriage? The Golden Cage is a romantic story full of twists and dilemmas about love. Darren, unable to trust her, and Violet, unable to stop feeling guilty about her husband, are falling in a romantic whirlpool that pulls everyone around them within. Will Violet be able to free herself from her Golden Cage?