What does a devout Catholic nun, an aspiring young actress, a university student with a paralyzing fear of heights, a sixty-five year old CEO forced into retirement, and a ninety-one year old farmer with the task of carrying out his departed wife's last wishes, have in common? Nothing. Until the five unlikely strangers are brought together for a hot air balloon excursion following a raffle by a local radio station. Their balloon flight goes awry during a sudden thunderstorm, and their adventure begins when the group is left suspended in the balloon's gondola from the top of an ancient fir...

Doni Cassidy found herself caught in the path of the dragon, the worst wildfire to ravage her mountain retreat in local history, she had no idea what her future might bring. Trapped in the chaos of the flaming maelstrom, she managed to find her way to her small cabin nestled higher up the mountain on a small alpine lake along with her dog Lucky and her horses, Shiloh and Ginger. The harrowing experience is enough for an adult to contend with, but for Chelsea, a small child orphaned by the flames, the experience proves the extent of human strength and perseverance. Little do the local...

As a wife, a mother and an executive Brandie knows too well the real challenge of distractions when it comes to cultivating a spiritual life and journey. New Day Fresh Start is a special invitation extended to those of you who, like her, know the value of a concise devotional that will not limit your time with the Lord to the few minutes it takes you to read it, but it will unlock a journey of conversation with Him all day. With simple daily challenges you are sure to see the fruit of taking a few moments to tap into the day's potential. Drawn from the book of Matthew these 62 devotions will...