Editorial: And Other Stories
On the road to Lublin, plagued by birds that whistle like a Cossack's sword, three young lads from Mezritsh brave drought, visions, bad shoes, Russian soldiers, cohorts of abandoned women, burnt porridge, dead dogs, haemorrhoids, incessant sneezing, constipation, and bad jokes in order to seek their fortune.
"This cozy story weaves Christian themes of faith and friendship into a slow-burn mystery with spots of humor and drama. Everts develops the large, racially diverse cast of characters through strong dialogue that propels the plot." — Kirkus Reviews "This earnest caper by Everts imagines a world in which adolescent hormones trigger not just emotional overdrive but empathic superpowers....Everts demonstrates how people can grow emotionally and spiritually through hardship, and delves into the affirming power of friendship and belonging." — Publishers Weekly What if you could see things no one else could? Meet Oscar, a new kid navigating life in a new town, at a new school, with no friends to lean on. Just as he's decided to shuffle his way through freshman year and settle for lonely lunches on the football bleachers, something extraordinary happens—Oscar begins to see glowing orbs that no one else can see. Confused and curious, he soon discovers he's not the only one at his school with a mysterious power. When chaos disrupts Centerville High, Oscar finds himself in the middle of an eclectic group of kids who all want answers...and are eager to take action! These zealous teen journalists and amateur detectives include other "Sensates"—kids like Oscar who have unique powers. No longer alone, Oscar discovers that those orbs he's been seeing might just be put to good use. Join Oscar as he untangles his own mysteries of friendship and faith, and learns that overcoming his deepest fears will require tapping into a Power greater than his own. A Middle-Grade Adventure Full of Courage and Connection Packed with mystery and heartfelt themes of friendship and faith, Oscar and the Mystery of the Glowing Orbs is a perfect coming-of-age story for middle-grade readers who love detective adventures and stories that inspire curiosity about the unseen marvels in everyday life. Perfect for fans of The Wingfeather Saga and The Sherlock Society, in this book you'll discover a world of wonder, courage, and connection with Oscar and his friends. Share this book with your young reader to spark their imagination and inspire meaningful conversations about faith, friendship, and the mysteries that surround us all! About the Series Oscar and the Mystery of the Glowing Orbs is the first of three books in The Sensate Saga, a series exploring everyday mysteries and reminding us that there is always more going on than any of us can see.Ver libro
Sarah Young's Journey to Jesus relates the captivating backstory of author Sarah Kelly Young—the phenomenally successful writer of Jesus Calling, Jesus Listens, and many other devotional titles. Sarah's brother, Timothy Kelly, explores and celebrates the love of Christ that transformed Sarah and the entire Kelly family—a love that is available for all—offering encouragement and inspiration. Sharing a similar outlook and search for truth, Timothy's spiritual journey often paralleled his sister's, and he had the privilege of walking closely with her across every era of her life. In this book, he draws on his own experiences, as well as the memories of others who knew and worked with Sarah. As you listen to this absorbing story, you will discover the breadth and depth of the monumental burdens Sarah suffered, as well as the enduring peace and freedom she found in Jesus, even in the midst of life's worst storms. You will also learn how the light of Jesus transformed the Kelly family from one of difficulties and dysfunction to one of loving closeness. In many cases, Sarah's struggles reflect the challenges we all face, which is one reason her writings have touched so many people so deeply. This book includes a moving account of how Sarah was inspired to write the Jesus Calling book—a story of trusting and waiting that was ten years in the making, culminating in an unexpected offer just when it seemed that publication was not to be.Ver libro
Every major theistic religion in the world encourages its followers to "Love God" which is usually expressed through religious rituals. Christianity alone tells its followers that "God Loves them". This love is understood and enjoyed through a personal relationship with him. God "Love for us creates a Love for God which creates a Love for God's ways. What is love and where can we find it? If God is a loving god, why is there suffering in the world? Why does God love us?Ver libro
Quiet Moments in God’s Truth From beloved author Elizabeth George comes a wealth of bite-sized wisdom for your daily living. These powerful and easy-to-understand devotions celebrate God’s provision for you. The scriptures and thoughts in this book will also encourage you to become a woman who demonstrates Jesus’s grace and love in every circumstance. You will be inspired to pursue God and get to know Him more deeply, make prayer an important part of your daily life, model your actions, attitudes, and desires after those of Jesus, and, know the joy of walking side-by-side with your heavenly Father. As you seek God with all your heart, He will pour out His blessings upon you. Whether you are reading this book on your own or are giving it as a gift to a friend, these many hope-filled insights will bless any woman who is striving to grow in Christlikeness.Ver libro
flu·en·cy / noun :the ability to speak a language easily and effectively Even if they want to, many Christians find it hard to talk to others about Jesus. Is it possible this difficulty is because we're trying to speak a language we haven't actually spent time practicing? To become fluent in a new language, you must immerse yourself in it until you actually start to think about life through it. Becoming fluent in the gospel happens the same way—after believing it, we have to intentionally rehearse it (to ourselves and to others) and immerse ourselves in its truths. Only then will we start to see how everything in our lives, from the mundane to the magnificent, is transformed by the hope of the gospel.Ver libro
A master storyteller's novel of crime, corruption, and antisemitism in early twentieth-century Manhattan Ravage & Son reflects the lost world of Manhattan's Lower East Side—the cradle of Jewish immigration during the first years of the twentieth century—in a dark mirror. Abraham Cahan, editor of the Jewish Daily Forward, serves as the conscience of the Jewish ghetto teeming with rogue cops and swindlers. He rescues Ben Ravage, an orphan, from a trade school and sends him off to Harvard to earn a law degree. But upon his return, Ben rejects the chance to escape his gritty origins and instead becomes a detective for the Kehilla, a quixotic gang backed by wealthy uptown patrons to help the police rid the Lower East Side of criminals. Charged with rooting out the Jewish "Mr. Hyde," a half-mad villain who attacks the prostitutes of Allen Street, Ben discovers that his fate is irrevocably tied to that of this violent, sinister man. A lurid tale of revenge, this wildly evocative, suspenseful noir is vintage Jerome Charyn.Ver libro
