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A Thrilling Dystopian Adventure with a Powerful Message In a world where books are banned, a group of young teens risk everything to uncover the truth. The Underground Book Readers: Secret Society takes young readers on an action-packed adventure where courage, faith, and the power of knowledge stand against tyranny. When Kahn, Jairus, Asher, Casey, and Leena form a secret society to save books, they discover a hidden history that could change everything. With thrilling twists, secret codes, and unwavering faith, this first book in the Underground Book Readers series will keep young readers...

A Forbidden Path. A Desperate Fight. A Showdown with Evil. Leena, Conroy, and the rest of the Underground Book Readers are closer than ever to the free land—but one final obstacle stands in their way: Defiance Passage. They have fought, fled, and sacrificed to reach the free land—but the journey isn’t over The Underground Book Readers have come too far to turn back now. They face their most dangerous challenge yet—crossing the treacherous Defiance Passage. The World Force is closing in, and the road to freedom is littered with obstacles that test their strength, courage, and faith. ...

This devotional book follows the author’s own faith journey back to God. Significant life events can shake our world and distort our faith. Following life’s tragedies, a common reaction is to become angry with God or to reject Him altogether. Examples of tragedies or traumas include life-changing events such as physical or sexual assault, destruction of one’s home, the tragic death of a loved one, diagnoses of terminal diseases, divorce, miscarriages, or being a victim of a crime. Tragedies or traumas can cause feelings of anxiety, depression, shame, and guilt. After major tragedies, ...

A lo largo del libro, surgen temas comunes para apoyar a los cuidadores. El lector encontrará interesantes Escrituras Bíblicas, que ofrecen una perspectiva cristiana para manejar los problemas y dificultades que puedan surgir. Estos pasajes inspiradores ayudarán al cuidador a encontrar paz y fe mientras desempeña este importante trabajo.Aunque los cuidadores pueden no saber cuánto tiempo desempeñaran este papel, asumen la responsabilidad sin ninguna duda. Cuidar a los demás a menudo se menciona en la Biblia y, como se señala en este devocional, este servicio sacrificado, altamente ...

Los jóvenes y los adolescentes están expuestos a problemas complejos que sus padres pueden no comprender. Jóvenes cristianos, son bombardeados con múltiples opciones para resolver problemas cotidianos a través de las redes sociales. ¿A dónde recurren para encontrar respuestas? ¿Dónde pueden encontrar consejos en las Escrituras? Con el fin de proporcionar una perspectiva cristiana a la resolución de problemas, el autor de este libro devocional decidió adoptar un enfoque diferente. Terry Overton estaba decidida a descubrir qué problemas preocupaban a los niños y adolescentes. ...

Este libro devocional sigue el camino de la fe del autor de regreso a Dios. Los eventos importantes de la vida pueden sacudir nuestro mundo y distorsionar nuestra fe. Después de las tragedias de la vida, una reacción común es enojarse con Dios o rechazarlo por completo. Ejemplos de tragedias o traumas incluyen eventos que cambian la vida, un abuso sexual, hogar destruido en un incendio o un desastre natural, la trágica muerte de un ser querido, diagnóstico de una enfermedad terminal, divorcio, aborto o víctima de un delito . Las tragedias o los traumas pueden causar sentimientos de ...

Caregivers are dedicated people who support the daily needs of their loved ones. Loved ones who cannot function independently, may require this type of assistance for weeks or even years. Caregivers know that this service to others can be trying, exhausting, and exhilarating. Family members of those who have chronic or debilitating diseases and conditions, such as cancer, brain injury, Alzheimer’s Disease, and children with disabling conditions, give their time and effort to provide help to another. Caregivers interact with medical staff, look after the daily needs of their loved one, and...

Where Memories, Miracles, and Faith Collide After a devastating car accident, Wes Williams finds himself reliving moments from his childhood—memories filled with warmth, love, and the wisdom of his grandfather and his group of old friends at the Donut Shop. But as he lingers between life and death, Wes begins to realize that these aren’t just memories; they’re lessons, guiding him toward a deeper truth. Legends of the Donut Shop is an unforgettable Christian fiction novel that explores the power of faith, the beauty of forgiveness, and the unseen miracles that shape our lives. Legends...

Young ones and teens, you are exposed to complex problems that your parents may not understand. Young Christians, you are bombarded with multiple options for solving everyday problems through social media. Where do you turn to find answers? Where can you look to find guidance from Scripture? In order to provide a Christian perspective to problem-solving, the author of this devotional book decided to take a different approach. Terry Overton was determined to find out what problems middle school children and teens were worried about the most. While visiting her grandchildren one weekend, she ...

The world was not ready for what happened. And in the mountains and valleys of Virginia, a group of young friends wondered what to do in this different world. Their parents and older siblings were taken away, or “disappeared,” and have not been seen since that fateful day. Schools were destroyed, churches burned, and books banned. There was no fuel or electricity available for anyone. Cars and other vehicles no longer worked and were found abandoned beside the roads rusting and in disrepair. Only the World Force military had fuel and vehicles. The expansion of the World Force means the ...

The Underground Book Readers’ Greatest Test is Here. After a long and dangerous journey, The Underground Book Readers can almost taste freedom—but reaching the free land won’t be easy. Reunion Crossing is their final trial, a place where enemies wait, and their chance of survival is determined by wit, speed, and faith. With their mission hanging in the balance, the Underground Book Readers must risk everything to escape the World Force once and for all. Will they reunite with lost family members and find the safety they’ve been searching for? Or will the enemy strike the final blow?...

The Chase is On—A Fight for Freedom Begins Hunted by the World Force, the Underground Book Readers have only one choice—escape, or risk losing everything. The Underground Book Readers are no longer safe. With the World Force tightening its grip, Kahn and his friends must flee before they are caught and silenced forever. But escaping isn’t just about survival—it’s about protecting the truth. As they race against time, obstacles threaten their mission at every turn. Will they find refuge, or will the enemy’s reach prove too strong? The Escape delivers non-stop action, powerful ...

Elaine Smith lived in the small coastal town of Sabal Palms long enough to know when to worry about a squall and when to simply close the windows and wait for it to pass. This one would be significant. It would be significant in terms of damage, but that was to be expected. What no one expected was the profound effect it would have on the lives of people from the Texas coast to New York City. Positive qualities of humanity are often displayed during times of natural disaster.

Unexpected delays cannot stop The Underground Book Readers from their goal of escaping the rule of the World Force. They plan to seek the free land beyond the mountains of Virginia and are now more determined than ever. The secret group discovers more books, tools, and clues to use in their planning. But surprise encounters with soldiers and strangers further complicate their efforts. Watching for soldiers, spies, and drones, the secret underground group will locate other people who want to be free. They must attempt to help others under cover of darkness. The World Force tightens their ...

Luke Alexander's father is "missing, presumed dead." But Luke is confident that his father has set off on an adventure and needs his help. Searching through his father's office, Luke—along with his friends Nathan, a pastor's kid, and Lydia, a world traveler who knows several languages—discovers some confusing notes about Isaac Newton and finds a strange watch that once belonged to his grandfather. Knowing his archaeologist father was on the hunt for Solomon's temple, Luke and his friends decide to start a search of their own.

Elaine Smith and her friends just want to keep their small beachside town of Sabal Palms as it is. They have enough to worry about trying to navigate Bonnie's diagnosis as a borderline diabetic. But after Hurricane Jada wreaks havoc on the town, the small Southern paradise suddenly finds itself the object of a rich businessman's next big venture. And with the town in need of funds to rebuild, the community may have no choice but to accept the deal.

A Battle for Truth. A Call for Courage. A Journey of Faith. The Underground Book Readers are no longer alone. Hidden allies are surfacing, ready to stand against the oppressive World Force. But unity comes at a price. As the secret society expands, so do the risks, and one wrong move could bring everything crashing down. Will Leena, Kahn, and their friends be able to unite the resistance—or will the enemy find them first? With gripping suspense, faith-driven themes, and high-stakes adventure, United Forces will keep young readers turning the pages and inspire them to stand for truth, no ...

In this second book of The Newton Chronicles, Luke Alexander and his friends Nathan and Lydia are still on the hunt for Luke's father, who has been noted as "missing, presumed dead." But Luke and his friends aren't so sure. After finding a watch in Luke's father's office that helps them jump through time, the three friends are on a quest to find Luke's dad.