A dream come true or a shameful nightmare? She thought she was prepared, but is her faith in God strong enough to see her through? Hanna Truly's dream of becoming a missionary is finally realized when she accepts a teaching assignment in Paraiso - a fishing village located along the coastal highway of the Dominican Republic. Although Paraiso means paradise in English, Hanna soon discovers living on a Caribbean island is nothing like she read about in the travel brochures. When her confidence is attacked on every side, including opposition from Jake Mason - a widower, also serving in Paraiso -...

"She thought, 'If only I could just touch the hem of His garment, I will be healed.'" Mark 5:28 If we are truly honest, most all of us - no matter our backgrounds or present life circumstances - will at times find ourselves living in spiritual or emotional captivity. The strongholds of unforgiveness, shame, guilt, anger, bitterness, resentment, pride, control, and insecurity are no respecters of persons or backgrounds. On the contrary, they are some of Satan's favorite "tools," which he uses all too often to keep believers living in captivity. This twelve-week study is designed to help...

This twelve-week study takes believers on a journey toward true discipleship as they examine what the Bible says about: *walking in Christlikeness *walking in freedom and truth *obeying Christ's commands *making their lives a living sacrifice *God's purpose in pruning, refining and purifying His children *taking their thoughts captive to the obedience of Christ *sharing in the sufferings of Christ *the truth of God's word *the work of the Holy Spirit *avoiding deceptive teachings and doctrines *spiritual gifts *standing firm when under spiritual attack

We are created for relationship: relationship with God the Father and with one another. Using twelve simple biblical truths, walking with Jesus guides believers along the path toward true discipleship: a process that facilitates a greater passion for an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ as believers enter a season of discovery where they are encouraged to understand, embrace, and ultimately experience these twelve simple truths in their own lives, with the hope that in time they will share them with others desiring a closer walk with Christ.

Healing salve or deeper wounds? Will returning to the site of her disgrace bring healing or plunge her deeper into a pit of shame? The daughter of missionaries, Nadia Roberts lived in Thiotte, Haiti, until she was fifteen. A series of bad choices resulted in the worst nightmare of her life, leaving her emotionally scarred, and forcing her family to return stateside. Eleven years later, she returns to Thiotte where she plans to use her training as a nurse practitioner in helping meet the medical needs of the people and hopefully rid herself of the shame she has carried for far too long. Doctor...