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An Amish Schoolroom: Three Stories
by Shelley Shepard Gray Kathleen Fuller Amy ClipstonThree charming stories of new school years and new romance. A Class for Laurel by Amy Clipston Adventurous Laurel Weaver leaves Pennsylvania to answer a newspaper ad for a teaching position in Colorado. She stays with handsome Glen Troyer&’s family, and they become close. However, she never intended to stay in Colorado, and his family worries Glen may choose to follow her back to Pennsylvania or be left with a broken heart. Now she can&’t bear to think of leaving Glen and her beloved students, but she&’s beginning to feel like she&’s out of options. Will Laurel and Glen push through the obstacles and fight for love? A Lesson on Love by Kathleen Fuller Priscilla Helmuth left her Amish community twelve years ago to pursue her dream of being a country singer, but she&’s missed her faith and her family. Now, she&’s moving to Birch Creek to be a schoolteacher. Micah Wagler recently moved there as well to put the past behind him. As the community comes together to build a new schoolhouse, Priscilla and Micah are thrown together. They bond over their love of music, but soon it appears that Priscilla&’s dreams of fame just might be coming true. She has to give up something, and Micah worries that it will be their faith . . . and his heart. Wendy&’s Twenty Reasons by Shelley Shepard Gray Wendy Schwartz is used to people underestimating her, but she&’s sure she can be a great teacher. Unfortunately, it&’s a disaster not long after she starts, and soon her job is in jeopardy. To make matters more complicated, she worries that she&’s falling for the son of the older couple she&’s boarding with. Lewis Weaver knows he shouldn&’t have a romantic relationship with a tenant, but he can&’t help but be drawn to Wendy. When a dangerous ice storm traps Wendy in the schoolroom with her students, uncomfortable truths will have to be faced by the town that just might change the future for everyone. Sweet Amish novellas with happily-ever-aftersBook length: 75,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubs
An Amish Second Chance Romance (Surprised by Love)
by Rachel J. GoodFrom stunning handmade crafts to fresh-picked produce and mouthwatering baked goods, Lancaster, Pennsylvania&’s Green Valley Farmers Market offers sweet surprises every day—including the chance to make new friends, find community—and even discover a forever kind of happiness . . .Cathy Zehr prides herself on her skilled donut-making—and on her plain speaking. After all, talking about others&’ failings is only telling the honest truth—and it might prevent others from making the same mistakes. But gossiping has made her an alt maidel—someone never courted to be a wife. And she&’s finally at a loss for more than words when she must care for her ailing brother's young sons. To find out what not to do, she turns to reserved woodworker Myron King, a bachelor who raised his orphaned niece and nephew. His advice proves invaluable—plus, Cathy discovers they have much in common. Yet she fears their growing closeness will never overcome her deep trauma—much less lead to love . . .Myron is taken aback by Cathy&’s request—yet he&’s also intrigued. Perhaps confessing his parenting regrets will ease some of his guilt. Still, he&’s surprised when Cathy truly listens to him, even softening her blunt manner. Myron is even more surprised by his growing attraction to her—despite his fears about risking heartbreak again. But when their deepest secrets suddenly collide, can faith, forgiveness, and courage unite their longing hearts?
An Amish Second Christmas
by Tricia Goyer Beth Wiseman Kathleen Fuller Ruth Reid"When Christmas Comes Again" by Beth Wiseman Katherine knows the first Christmas without Elias will be hard for her and the children. But when a mysterious Englischer appears with photographs of her late husband, Katherine begins to wonder what other blessings Christmas could have in store. "Her Christmas Pen Pal" by Ruth Reid Joy was expecting a wedding proposal from Henry; what she got instead was news of another woman. But when her heartfelt letter to a cousin ends up in the hands of a young cabinetmaker, an unexpected correspondence between two strangers gets interesting fast. "A Gift for Anne Marie" by Kathleen Fuller Anne Marie and Nathaniel have been best friends since they were kids. Now things are evolving . . . in ways everyone else predicted long ago. But when her mother suddenly decides to remarry in another state, Anne Marie's new chapter with Nathaniel looks doomed to end before it begins. "The Christmas Aprons" by Tricia Goyer Vanilla crumb pie has been Esther's mem's calling card for decades. But when Esther finally gets her hands on the secret recipe, she discovers that vanilla crumb pie is more than just dessert . . . it's bachelor bait."Characters in each story are sweet, kind and caring. . . . Each author brings a separate writing style, creating a cozy holidaycollection." --RT Book Reviews, 4 stars
An Amish Second Christmas
by Shelley Shepard Gray Patricia Johns Virginia WiseFor the Amish, the day after Christmas is for family, feasting, and exchanging simple gifts. And for three different couples, it will bring another precious chance for love . . . THEIR SECOND CHANCENew York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Shelley Shepard Gray Amish nanny Hannah Eicher never thought she&’d see Rob Prince again. There was no way a relationship between her and the handsome English fireman could overcome her family&’s objections—and their personal differences. But when he saves her from a sudden blaze, Hannah longs to see if they can turn holiday hope into a lifetime of happiness . . . HIS AMISH ANGEL * Patricia Johns She&’s too outspoken to be a proper Amish wife. So as advice columnist &“Miss Amish,&” Maggie Lapp helps Amish and Englishwith their romantic problems. But when her tradition-minded former fiancé accidentally reveals her secret, Maggie will need more than a miracle to make things right—and find a perfect love for all the Christmases to come . . . AN HEIRLOOM CHRISTMAS * Virginia Wise Rachel Miller won't let her disability keep her from selling heirloom plants and proving she can be independent. She certainly doesn't need reckless Joseph Webber working at her greenhouse to pay off a disastrous Rumspringa stunt. But she and Joseph have more in common than they think—and their surprising holiday partnership might just blossom into forever joy . . .
An Amish Singing: Four Stories
by Amy ClipstonRomance is bound strike a chord when the young people of Bird-in-Hand join together to bring their community the gift of song. Hymn of PraiseSharon Lambert and Jay Smoker have been friends for a long time, but lately Jay has seen Sharon in a new light. They begin spending time together, and Sharon invites Jay to her family&’s home to serve dinner and sing traditional hymns for their English guests. When Jay decides that this tramples upon his doctrinal beliefs, can these two dear friends compromise and find love? Or will Jay&’s strict views keep them apart? Amazing GraceDave Esh is broken with guilt after a recent tragedy. When Alice Blank, an acquaintance from school and youth group, invites him to join an informal singing group that performs for community members in need, Dave doubts he will enjoy himself—let alone find peace. Will Alice&’s friendship help Dave learn how to forgive himself the way God already has? Great Is Thy FaithfulnessDarlene Bender&’s mother has been battling cancer, and Darlene can&’t understand why God would allow someone so wonderful to go through such a terrible time. She finds strength in her singing group and friends, and when Andrew Detweiler senses that Darlene needs a confidant, he approaches and befriends her. As love blossoms between them, Darlene might soon realize that God was with her all along. O Holy NightElaine Lantz and her parents have just moved to town from New Wilmington. After leaving behind some painful events and a group of deceitful friends, Elaine worries she&’ll never be able to trust again. But the young people of Bird-in-Hand don&’t give up, and Calvin King takes it upon himself to make Elaine feel welcome. Perhaps friendship and love await Elaine in her new hometown. &“Well-written, well-developed, and beautifully romantic, Amy&’s books are at the top of the Amish genre.&” —New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray Sweet, inspirational Amish readsCollection includes four stories (23K words each) that can be read together or as standalonesIncludes discussion questions for book clubs
An Amish Surprise (Berlin Bookmobile Series, The #2)
by Shelley Shepard GrayIn the second installment of the &“enjoyable and charming&” (USA TODAY) Shelley Shepard Gray&’s delightful Berlin Bookmobile series, librarian Sarah Anne Miller returns to Berlin to help a childless Amish couple form the family they&’ve always prayed for.Miriam and Calvin Gingerich have been trying for a baby for several years, but the Lord hasn&’t seen fit to bless them. Though Calvin claims he&’s content with their childless state, Miriam knows he&’s not, and when he starts spending more time off their farm, she worries he&’s found someone else. But just as she finds herself at her lowest point, she discovers the ultimate surprise. Unable to confide in anyone who might tell Calvin—out of fear she&’ll disappoint him with another miscarriage—Miriam turns to bookmobile librarian Sarah Anne Miller—and any books she may have on pregnancy and childbirth. Calvin has been keeping a secret from his wife, but it&’s not another woman. It&’s a little boy. One afternoon when visiting Sarah Anne&’s bookmobile, he meets Miles, a ten-year-old living with a foster family down the road. But after spending more time with the boy, Calvin learns that his foster family has no plans to adopt him. Calvin feels a connection with Miles and yearns to give the boy a home, but he&’s afraid to tell Miriam, knowing she&’s devastated they can&’t have children of their own. As weeks pass and Sarah Anne learns that Miles has nearly given up hope of ever finding a real home, she knows it&’s time to intervene. It&’s going to take some fancy footwork and a whole lot of prayer, but she knows she can help make this struggling couple into a happy family of four.
An Amish Table: A Recipe for Hope, Building Faith, Love in Store
by Zondervan<P>A Recipe for Hope by Beth Wiseman(Previously published in An Amish Kitchen)When a storm blows a tree onto Eve Bender’s farmhouse, she has little choice but to temporarily move her family into her parents’ home.<P> Outside of cooking together in the kitchen, Eve and her mother can’t agree on anything.<P> But this may be just the recipe for healing old wounds.Building Faith by Kathleen Fuller(Previously published in An Amish Home)Faith Miller knows that carpentry is an unlikely hobby for a young Amish woman, but she loves the work and it keeps the memory of her grandfather alive. <P>When her cousin asks Faith to build the cabinets in her new home, Faith is only too happy to take the job, even if it is her most ambitious project to date.<P> The only catch is that she has to work with her ex-fiance, Silas. <P>As they work together to build Martha’s kitchen, they must learn to leave the past behind and build faith in one another again.<P>Love in Store by Vannetta Chapman(Previously published in An Amish Market)Stella Schrock works at the Old Mill in Nappanee, Indiana, with new employee David Stoltzfus, a recent widower.<P> When strange events begin occurring around town, it appears as if someone wants to close the mill.<P> Stella and David must work together to solve the mystery surrounding the Old Amish Mill, and in the process, they might just find that God has more in store for their future than they would have dreamed possible.
An Amish Wedding Feast on Ice Mountain (Ice Mountain #6)
by Kelly LongAn Amish celebration . . . Since the moment her father died, Beth Mast has devoted body and soul to the care of her stepmother and stepsister—cooking, cleaning, and caring for their animals. So her friend Lucy’s wedding to the eldest King brother offers a welcome respite. Shy and unaware of her beauty, Beth harbors a secret sadness she hopes no one can see. But at this gathering she’s on display: her assigned escort happens to be the handsomest bachelor in their Amish community. Newly returned to Ice Mountain, Ransom King has no interest in the maedels pursuing him. Haunted by events during his five-year apprenticeship in Ohio, he’s startled to find a kindred spirit in Beth, whose dutiful ways can’t mask her inner glow. Ransom longs to show her how much she deserves happiness, though his own troubled history holds him back. It will take Ransom’s feisty Aenti Ruth and her ragtag menagerie to entice these two guarded hearts to open to love . . . “Long’s writing style is smooth and engaging, her characters true to the period yet timeless in their hopes and flaws and personal battles.” —USAToday.com “Delivers a sense of escape from today’s hustle and bustle into a gentler and simpler world.” —Publishers Weekly “Long creates storylines that captivate her readers.” —RT Book Reviews
An Amish Wedding: Three Amish Novellas
by Beth Wiseman Kathleen Fuller Kelly LongThree best-selling authors. Three possible brides. Three separate tales. They come together for an Amish wedding.Priscilla King has dreamed of being married to Chester Lapp since she was sixteen. With the help of her sister Naomi’s matchmaking skills, Chester proposes to Priscilla on her nineteenth birthday. As the wedding day approaches, problems emerge: an attendant with poison ivy, a failed celery crop, and a torn wedding dress.At the same time, Priscilla’s best friend Rose is convinced her fiancé is hiding something and she is intent on discovering the truth at any cost.Naomi remains hopeful that she, too, will soon find her perfect match. When Chester’s cousin shows up, there’s an immediate attraction between him and Naomi—as well as an obstacle that may just as immediately derail their blossoming love.Is God sending a message to stop the wedding? What is certain is that the hearts of these three women will be forever transformed by this touching Amish wedding.
An Amish Widow's New Love: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (Indiana Amish Market)
by Vannetta ChapmanShe thinks she&’s done with romance But love has other ideas… When newly widowed Hope Lambright moves to Indiana with her three sons, the last thing on her mind is romance. And much like his new neighbor, widower Amos Yoder thought love was part of his past. But when Hope boldly asks Amos for a job at his Amish outdoor market, he finds he can&’t say no, and soon their professional relationship blossoms into something more. They&’ve both loved and lost once. Will they be brave enough to risk their hearts for a second time? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.Indiana Amish Market Book 1: An Amish Proposal for ChristmasBook 2: Her Amish AdversaryBook 3: An Unusual Amish Winter MatchBook 4: The Mysterious Amish BachelorBook 5: A Courtship for the Amish SpinsterBook 6: An Amish Widow's New Love
An Amish Wife for Christmas (North Country Amish)
by Patricia DavidsWill marriage save her family?Christmas with the North Country AmishBethany Martin has until Christmas to prove to the Amish community that she can raise her siblings—including her mischievous brother—without a husband. Then handsome newcomer Michael Shetler arrives, winning over Bethany’s siblings. He might be the answer to their prayers, but Michael has a troubled past. Can Bethany love a man with secrets…even if it’s the only thing keeping her family together?
An Amish Wife for Christmas and Amish Christmas Memories: An Anthology
by Patricia Davids Vannetta ChapmanAmish women find love and family during the holiday season in this volume containing two complete inspirational romances.An Amish Wife for Christmas by Patricia DavidsBethany Martin has until Christmas to prove to the Amish community that she can raise her siblings—including her mischievous brother—without a husband. Then handsome newcomer Michael Shetler arrives, winning over Bethany’s siblings. He might be the answer to their prayers, but Michael has a troubled past. Can Bethany love a man with secrets . . . even if it’s the only thing keeping her family together?Amish Christmas Memories by Vannetta ChapmanWhen a young Amish woman collapses in the snow shortly before Christmas, Caleb Wittmer rushes to her aid. Only, “Rachel” remembers nothing of who she is. Now his family has taken in the pretty stranger, disrupting Caleb’s ordered world. He’s determined to find out where she belongs . . . even if Rachel’s departure means saying goodbye to his old-fashioned heart forever.
An Amish Winter
by Vannetta Chapman Carrie LighteUSA TODAY Bestselling Author Vannetta ChapmanCan love warm their hearts?Snowstorms and babies bring couples togetherin these two sweet Amish novellas. In Vannetta Chapman’s Stranded in the Snow, widowed single mother Faith Yoder and her baby find temporary refuge from a snowstorm with Elijah King’s generous help. And in Caring for the Amish Baby by Carrie Lighte, after her trip south for the winter is delayed, Amish spinster Leah Zehr must work with Jonathan Rocke to care for her sick friend’s baby.From Harlequin Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
An Amish Winter: Home Sweet Home, A Christmas Visitor, When Winter Comes
by Barbara Cameron Amy Clipston Kelly IrvinHome Sweet Home by Amy Clipston(Previously published in An Amish Home)Down on their luck and desperate after being evicted from their small apartment, Chace and Mia O&’Conner reluctantly take Chace&’s Amish boss up on his offer to rent them the daadi haus located on his property. They are certain they will never feel at home in the rustic cabin without any modern conveniences, and they start to blame each other for their seemingly hopeless situation. But with the help of their new Amish friends, Chace and Mia begin to enjoy their cozy cabin and realize that home really is where the heart is.A Christmas Visitor by Kelly Irvin(Previously published in An Amish Christmas Gift)Frannie Mast knows her parents have good intentions when they send her back to Bee County, Texas, to live with her aunt and her aunt&’s new husband Mordecai. After all, Frannie knows nothing can come of a relationship with Rocky, the handsome Englisch farm boy back in Missouri. But all bets are off when Rocky follows Frannie to Texas to plead his case.When Winter Comes by Barbara Cameron(Previously published in An Amish Gathering)It's been too long since Rebecca put on her skates and flew across the ice. Five years have passed since a winter accident took her twin Lizzie and left Rebecca heartbroken. Ben has waited for her all that time, and at last she's starting to heal. But has too much time passed for their hearts to reconnect?
An Analects of Confucius (Start Classics)
by James LeggeWith a translation, critical and exegetical notes, prolegomena, and copious indexes by James Legge.
An Analytical Philosophy of Religion (Routledge Library Editions: Philosophy of Religion)
by Willem Frederik ZuurdeegThis original study, published initially in 1959, introduces students of philosophy and of theology to a treatment of religion based upon the methods of modern philosophy – particularly logical empiricism and existentialism. Above and beyond the importance of its point of view, this book is distinguished by its clarity and by its objective and understanding presentation of diverse points of view.
An Anatomy of Chinese Offensive Words: A Lexical and Semantic Analysis
by Lorna Carson Ning Jiang Adrian TienThis book offers a precise and rigorous analysis of the meanings of offensive words in Chinese. Adopting a semantic and cultural approach, the authors demonstrate how offensive words can and should be systematically researched, documented and accounted for as a valid aspect of any language. The book will be of interest to academics, practitioners and students of sociolinguistics, language and culture, linguistic taboo, Chinese studies and Chinese linguistics.
An Anchor for the Soul: Help for the Present, Hope for the Future
by Ray PritchardPeople have honest doubts and questions about God that deserve solid answers. How do we explain the Gospel of Jesus Christ in a way we can all understand? Ray Pritchard has updated this best-selling presentation of the gospel in a clear, straightforward way using simple language and clear Scripture references. An Anchor for the Soul is written with doubters, seekers, and skeptics in mind. In a clear, straightforward presentation, he answers questions such as: What is God like? How can I know Him? Who is Jesus and what did He do? What does it mean to be a Christian? Through stories and illustrations, Pastor Pritchard very personally, yet gently, challenges his readers with the Good News of Jesus Christ.
An Anchor for the Soul: Help for the Present, Hope for the Future
by Ray PritchardPeople have honest doubts and questions about God that deserve solid answers. How do we explain the Gospel of Jesus Christ in a way we can all understand? Ray Pritchard has updated this best-selling presentation of the gospel in a clear, straightforward way using simple language and clear Scripture references. An Anchor for the Soul is written with doubters, seekers, and skeptics in mind. In a clear, straightforward presentation, he answers questions such as: What is God like? How can I know Him? Who is Jesus and what did He do? What does it mean to be a Christian? Through stories and illustrations, Pastor Pritchard very personally, yet gently, challenges his readers with the Good News of Jesus Christ.
An Ancient Commentary on the Book of Revelation
by P. TzamalikosThis is a new critical edition, with translation and commentary, of the Scholia in Apocalypsin, which were falsely attributed to Origen a century ago. They include extensive sections from Didymus the Blind's lost Commentary on the Apocalypse (fourth century) and therefore counter the current belief that Oecumenius' commentary (sixth century) was the most ancient. Professor Tzamalikos argues that their author was in fact Cassian the Sabaite, an erudite monk and abbot at the monastery of Sabas, the Great Laura, in Palestine. He was different from the alleged Latin author John Cassian, placed a century or so before the real Cassian. The Scholia attest to the tension between the imperial Christian orthodoxy of the sixth century and certain monastic circles, who drew freely on Hellenic ideas and on alleged 'heretics'. They show that, during that period, Hellenism was a vigorous force inspiring not only pagan intellectuals, but also influential Christian quarters.
An Ancient Theory of Religion: Euhemerism from Antiquity to the Present (Routledge Monographs in Classical Studies)
by Nickolas RoubekasAn Ancient Theory of Religion examines a theory of religion put forward by Euhemerus of Messene (late 4th—early 3rd century BCE) in his lost work Sacred Inscription, and shows not only how and why euhemerism came about but also how it was— and still is—used. By studying the utilization of the theory in different periods—from the Graeco-Roman world to Late Antiquity, and from the Renaissance to the twenty-first century—this book explores the reception of the theory in diverse literary works. In so doing, it also unpacks the different adoptions and misrepresentations of Euhemerus’s work according to the diverse agendas of the authors and scholars who have employed his theory. In the process, certain questions are raised: What did Euhemerus actually claim? How has his theory of the origins of belief in gods been used? How can modern scholarship approach and interpret his take on religion? When referring to ‘euhemerism,’ whose version are we employing? An Ancient Theory of Religion assumes no prior knowledge of euhemerism and will be of interest to scholars working in classical reception, religious studies, and early Christian studies.
An Angel At My Shoulder: True Stories of Angelic Experiences
by Glennyce S. EckersleyThough angels have been part of our culture and our history for centuries, they have been forgotten in recent times, diminished to the level of christmas trinkets and the playthings of children. Until recently few would admit encountering angelic beings. Yet this extraordinary book shows angels are returning - and being acknowledged - once again. Here are true stories of countless ordinary people being rescued by angels, being comforted and healed by them, feeling their presence in the face of death and often appearing to little children. These tales are drawn from such countries as Britain, Australia, Ireland and the United States showing angels can be found all around the globe, helping people and often changing their lives completely. Full of warm and uplifting stories, An Angel At My Shoulder suggests it is more than time to reconsider our view of angels, to let them back into our hectic mechanized world and to realise we are never alone. . .
An Angel Came to Nazareth: A Story of the First Christmas
by Anthony KnottAS THE FIRST Christmas draws near, four travelers must make their way from Nazareth to Bethlehem. An angel asks four animals to choose which traveler they would like to carry. The horse chooses the brave soldier; the camel, the wise king; the ox, the good Samaritan. But the donkey, who chooses the poor woman with child, discovers that his humble-looking passenger is the one carrying the greatest of them all. Through its simple rhymes and lavish illustrations, this book conveys the very special spirit of the season.
An Angel Comes Home
by Michael John SullivanDear Reader,Over the past decade I've been working on a time-travel trilogy, occasionally reflecting back to my childhood and young adult experiences and incorporating it into the plot. While the hardships of spending nights riding a subway train were an emotional and sometimes physical burden for me, there's been a wonderful conclusion to this period of time.I've been able to heal while writing NECESSARY HEARTBREAK and EVERYBODY'S DAUGHTER . It's also given me a chance to reflect upon the story and the characters and what they truly mean to me.One of the characters the readers have asked me about in particular is George Farmer, an old man who is found on the streets of Northport by the police with a suspicious fatal wound. What was George's background? What was his purpose to the story? Why was he found dead in that part of the book?While writing EVERYBODY'S DAUGHTER I thought often about whether to expand George's role. But I was satisfied enough that the plotline was intriguing and the story moved in a consistent pace.Of course, once the book was published, it continued to bother me that I didn't fill in the blanks enough for the reader. So I decided to write a prequel to EVERYBODY'S DAUGHTER, a novelette. I felt it important that the reader should know who George Farmer was in more detail and to bridge the gap between the two books.There's a twist, too, in showing the relationship between Pastor Dennis, Michael Stewart, and George Farmer. George was a man of strength, love, faith and hope. Perhaps someday you'll run into someone like him. Or better yet, you already have.Michael John Sullivan
An Angel For Dry Creek (Dry Creek Series #1)
by Janet TronstadA police sketch artist flees Seattle after witnessing a murder and finds refuge in Montana at the home of a man and his twin sons. She settles into her small-town life and develops a bond with the boys. Can the boys' real-life angel face the danger of her past?