Siv Ashley started her life as a normal child in an average, happy family in Cambodia. She was surrounded by loving family members. On April 16, 1975, everything changed. Red soldiers evacuated her family with thousands of Cambodians and marched them to work camps to work in the governments rice fields. Children worked 12-plus-hour days. They were fed only rice in water and were nearly starved to death.

Siv witnessed Red soldiers kill countless children and adults. For four long years, she faced the possibility of imminent death daily.

Sivs father clung to faith and-no matter what...

William Ray Houston was twenty-six years old when he knelt by the side of his bed and prayed aloud. He addressed his prayer to the Holy Spirit, firmly believing that Jesus Christ had ascended to the right hand of the Father and that He had sent a Comforter to be within those who had accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior. Having been born again at a young age, William learned that including God in his decisions and allowing the Holy Spirit to direct his path often opened doors that he could not have known about. From where he lived and worked to choosing the right wife, William always called on...

During a seashell hunt on Oak Island in North Carolina, the author of this charming picture book encountered Herman the hermit crab. Herman was the only one in his seaside traveling pack of hermit crabs that didn't have a shell. Or did he? His was a tiny one at the end of his tail. He had long since outgrown his former home. The rhyming text and peaceful illustrations will put readers in the middle of the beach scene. The author has emotionally described her transition from feelings of mirth to ones of sadness for poor Herman who didn't have a home. Her decision to help Herman and what...

Tammera Donovan wrote this book after having been a North Carolina-permitted fawn rehabilitator. She has told the heartfelt tale of the fawn named Marteen in two ways: one in which the family made the decision to keep the fawn and the second when the family decided to take the fawn back to where they found him. Her exquisite nature photography brings this story to life. She hopes that her book will further educate the public to save more forest babies. She has explained well why wild animals are more likely to survive if they remain in their natural habitats with their mothers. "The Doe...

Conny Hubbard has recorded intensely personal journal entries over a period of nearly 30 years. Many times during her journaling she would sense God speaking words of encouragement and comfort to her heart. She faithfully wrote down those words and collected them, not only for herself but also for others who needed to know just how much God loves them. Later she added appropriate scripture verses to each entry. This contemplative and reassuring book has been designed so that you can write your own journal entries, notes and concerns in your book if you so desire. Conny encourages you to...

Cuddlebug and his friends enjoyed sledding on December 24th as their mothers cooked and baked for dinner at church after the service. Their friend Brittany explained the Messiah, why they went to church on Christmas Eve, and why people brought presents to church to give to others. When Cuddlebug returned home, he went through all of his toys and loaded a box full of toys to take to church. After the church service, Cuddlebug and his little bug friends enjoyed dinner together. They talked at length about what Christmas Eve in the stable in Bethlehem was probably like. This story about a...

In a garden we rediscover and refine our relationships with the earth, with all of creation, and with our Creator. Inspired Gardening invites us to participate in and become a witness to life in a garden, and it understands the fruits of our labor as nourishment for body and soul. The devotionals show how God can teach us whether we are growing peas or making compost. These timely meditations not only help us walk through the seasons with God in the ordinariness of a garden but also offer an abundance of practical and informative tips on gardening. Included are mouthwatering recipes that use...