The news of Secretariat's death made me realize how far removed I had become from my youthful obsession with horses, especially with Secretariat, a horse I had never even seen. It had been a long time since I'd even thought of him or how important he had been to me that spring. So begins the story of a young girl turning into a woman who found herself inexplicitly bonded with the horse that ultimately achieved the Triple Crown. Only Carolyn, who'd once wanted nothing more than to own and ride a horse, found herself not on a horse, but in a wheelchair and with few prospects for her future. THE...

Fingering the softly curved ends, Jeanette wished she had never cut it, but then if she had not tried to please Brad by cutting it, she would never have realized how much she liked the longer style...or the girl she used to be--young, naive, believing fairy tales came true. They didn't. She knew that now. Even a fairy princess had choices, but it was all so much easier in stories.> There are problems at home, at college, and with relationships gone awry, leaving Jeanette searching for answers. As two different young men vie for her future, will Jeanette discover the true meaning of...

Megan has escaped an abusive marriage only to find herself running away again, this time to the family reunion at a resort along Thunder Lake in Minnesota. Only she soon discovers her problems are never far away. When she meets two very different men, Bryce and Mark, Megan feels the pull of her past against the thread of her faith that has held her up for so long. Add in Mark's adorable but needy son Michael, an arrogant suitor, jealousy, a crisis of faith, an accident, and a run away, and you have a fast-paced story of faith, forgiveness, healing.and love.

Hiding a secret, Joy fears giving her heart. When she does, will her secret's revelation, destroy her heart or will her faith bring forgiveness, hope and love? An historical novel of betrayal, fear, forgiveness, joy...and love.

History is the story of interconnected lives. Threads of Time brings historical figures to life. "Scheidies takes the reader beyond basic facts and into the heart of historical people, highlighting how faith guided, developed character and produced perseverance." -- Lori Scott, former elementary teacher, mother of two, and author of the Megan Rose chapter books for kids.

Travel the Oregon Trail with Sara, her younger brother and her parents, as they head west from Boston, ride down the Missouri River and follow the Great Platte River Road in an adventure of a lifetime to fulfill their dream to settle in Oregon. (Fiction)

SAGEBRUSH DEVOTIONS FOR THE FAMILY has today's children learning about the 50's generation through true-to-life stories and learning age-old lessons along the way with the addition of a theme, Scripture tie-in, memorization verses and TAQ (Talk About Questions) at the end of each short chapter. The approach brings freshness to sharing memories and helps the children assimilate Biblical principles in a fun and interesting way while gaining a historical perspective. It can become part of a bedtime ritual or a weekly family night.

How a young teen comes to accept herself for who she is. Twelve-year-old Kari Ann is angry her family insists she attend a family reunion with them instead of going with her best friend to the Mall of America. She feels awkward, out-of-sink with her body and life. She hates being twelve! When Kari Ann's mother gives her a journal to capture her thoughts during the reunion, Kari Ann takes the assignment seriously and so begins a journey of discovery about life-including an exciting rescue, faith and herself. It was good at the beginning of the story. It was great to the end. I liked it very...

Casey struggles with self-worth because of her limitations. Along comes a very special cat that not only leads the family a merry chase, but also shows the family--and Casey--what being special is all about. Besides, special things happen at Christmas, don't they? WHERE IS CAT? melds laughter and learning and fun. However, this book offers more than a Christmas story, it offers the message of hope that each child, each person, is special and worthy of love.

Return to a gentler, simpler time. "This memoir is a great reminder of what being a child is supposed to be about. A time of small town living and thinking that the world is your neighborhood. A time to play, go to school-both educational and Sunday School. A time when morals and values were taught at home and heeded by the children." --Carol Dykstra