Trusting God is hard

Eleanor Miller has never lacked for anything, but she wanted to become a schoolteacher anyway to instill the love of learning into other children. Unlike what happened with her brother, Grover.

Grover hated school and authority. He rebelled any change he could. When he almost killed a man, their family was torn apart and he was disowned.

Eleanor understands her father’s decision, but she worries she will never see Grover again. Will she find out how sweet it is to trust Jesus in everything no matter what happens or will she stop trusting Him completely?

What happens when minor characters ask for their own stories?

A collection of three novellas as the author gives in to their demands.

Cole Baxter was introduced in the novel, Amazing Grace, but insisted he get his own story. After his sister and her husband die and leave him with her four children, he needs a wife and fast. Will he choose the right woman?

Timothy and Abigail both have the daunting task of caring for their younger sister. Can they help each other raise their sisters or does God have more in mind for them?

Alexander Granger is tired of his father’s lectures and sermons. It’s time for payback. Can Alex get away with his plan?

After an attack by bandits, siblings Joshua and Ruth must fight for survival in barren Montana, while disillusioned outlaw Jed follows close behind. It seems unlikely that the three will find peace, but the power of faith and forgiveness is stronger than they know…

Can he let go of the past?

Jason was kicked out three years ago. His judgmental actions and decisions caused a rift and turmoil within his family, especially concerning his sister, Jessamine. Now God is leading him to return home—a home he isn’t certain he will be welcomed back to. The last three years has led to personal growth, he still has a lot to learn. Can he overcome his past mistakes or will he always be the black sheep?

Jessamine has popularity and the attention of many in town except the two men she wants to catch for herself. She lives for those moments of attention and needs to marry a rich man to buy all the pretty things she desires. There are two men who fit that and she will stop at nothing to find a husband to make her life perfect. When Jason returns and challenges her actions, will she be able to let go of her plan? Can she find love in more than herself?

Outlaws took the town. He answers to a Higher Law.

As US Marshal Aston Williams approaches a small town in New Mexico, he plans to stop overnight. He deposits the gold in the town marshal’s safe and heads to the saloon. The men are more rough looking than he’s used to for a small town and there are no girls. Then he recognizes one of them as a notorious outlaw. The next thing he knows, he wakes up in a large barn with the ten upstanding men who actually live in town.

Can Aston and the men in town find a way save their wives and children as well as their town from the outlaws? Will Aston learn that his worth comes from God?

Children laughing. Animals clucking. Those were the first sounds I ever heard. Ehud finished making me hours earlier. People filled the room. A warm place sat far away from me full of fire, and two chickens wandered around. No other animals. What was I here for?

The birth of Christ as observed by the manger

Ellie Turner's grandfather can't be left alone. He raised her after her parents died and now it is her turn to take care of him. But the constant worry is wearing her down. When someone new to town buys the general store and befriends both of them, he helps take some of her load away.

Coming January 2027.

After the Civil War, Caleb takes up correspondence with Maggie, a widow in search of a husband. But both of them face inner trials… Will their faith sustain them as they fight to change their circumstances?

No longer could I say I was lonely. But oh, how I wish I could! Who could have done such a thing to the Creator of the world? Who had so much hatred for Him?

In this touching, inspirational western, Ruth prays for aid after rejecting an unwanted suitor — only to receive a heartrending challenge in return. Can she find the strength to weather the trials to come?

When a cat causes a horrible mixup…

Pastor Paul Buchanan is told he needs a wife and soon or he would lose his church. After much prayer, he decides to look. With no eligible women in Austin, TX, he writes to a mail order bride matchmaker.

Ellie Simpson’s parents died five years ago and she has been struggling ever since. She needs to get out of Philadelphia, preferably to a small town. She writes to a mail order matchmaker with only three stipulations: he can’t be a drunk, a pastor, or too much older than her.

After they meet it soon comes out that they are not compatible in the least and they choose to be friends, but no more. When Paul’s cousin, Conrad, comes to town and appears to be exactly what Ellie is looking for, Paul has to deal with his jealousy and figure out why he is jealous.

Will Ellie find what she is looking for? Can Paul keep his church or will the elders throw him out?