DescriptionSometimes God reveals himself in ways that go unnoticed, such as everyday experiences, creation's beauty, Scriptures, life's joys, art, music, or even through tears. Windows of the Soul is a moving account of how author Ken Gire has met God in the most unusual, unexpected places. Gire describes his ability to perceive God's whisper, the only voice that fulfills a soul's longing for heaven, through the clamor of everyday life. Windows of the Soul combines inspirational quotations from a wide range of literary sources, earnest prayers of a Christian longing for God, and touching personal testimony of how God has nourished Gire's soul through the wondrous blessings of everyday living.
DescriptionWhen Carol Cymbala says that nothing is impossible for God, she means it. For nearly thirty years she has experienced God's light shining steadily in the heart of a city that has become synonymous with coldness and decay. She has watched in awe as he has
DescriptionInternational art dealer Louis Dubose has been murdered, and the police are certain that they've got their man. Ben Robinson, recently fired by Dubose, has a motive backed by a convincing trail of evidence, and it looks like an open-and-shut case. But one woman, who knows Ben all too well, isn't convinced. Sharon Robinson is about to gamble her own well-being on Ben's innocence, even though her personal indictment against him is almost as bitter as murder. More than merely a superbly crafted suspense novel, Terri Blackstock's best-selling Ulterior Motives is a wrenching portrayal of the cost of forgiveness, of innocence and faith pitted against monstrous evil, and of skepticism's journey to Christianity.
DescriptionIn the face of rapid medical advances in our world, bioethics is a serious concern for many in our society - Christians and non-Christians alike. Here, Gilbert Meilaender contends that it is imperative for Christians to think consciously about bioethical issues as Christians if they are not to risk losing their Christian identity. Working within a Christian vision of humans as free but infinite creatures who are in a relationship with God and one another, Meilaender examines a wide range of bioethical issues: assisted reproduction, abortion, gene therapy, genetic research, prenatal screening, suicide, euthanasia, organ donation, participation in research projects, and more.
DescriptionReporter Beth Wright is hot on the trail of a story that could expose an ugly scandal at the St. Clair Children's Home. But there's another hunter on the scene, someone who wants to make sure the story never sees print - and who isn't averse to lethal means, either. Nick Hutchins, a social worker, has his own uneasy hunches about the children's home, which are confirmed by Beth's investigation, a high-speed attempt on her life, and finally the startling confessions of an intruder. An appalling picture emerges of helpless children under the sway of a modern-day Fagin. There's one person who can save the children: Beth herself. But using the key could cost her reputation - or her life. One of the Sun Coast Chronicles, Presumption of Guilt is a gripping portrayal of the depths of human evil, the soul-twisting influence of lies, and the far-reaching freedom of God's mercy and grace.
DescriptionMysterious blood - some say the blood of Christ - has been found on the remains of an ancient religious artifact. Genetic experiments from this blood have resulted in some surprising discoveries, leading scientists to look for a human guinea pig. Enter Michael Coleman, a serial killer on death row, who agrees to participate in this risky experiment. The results are so astonishing that Coleman is released from prison and given a new identity - and a plot far darker than the scientists could ever imagine begins to emerge. Bill Myers's Blood of Heaven is a carefully researched scientific and psychological thriller, with a gripping story that looks deep into the heart of man, the nature of good and evil, and the controversy of genetics versus behavior.