The Merciful Scar

The Merciful Scar
Author: Rebecca St. James
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2013-09-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 140168923X

Kirsten has spent her life trying to forget. But mercy begs her to remember. When she was in high school, a terrible accident fractured her family, and the only relief Kirsten could find was carving tiny lines into her skin, burying her pain in her flesh. The pain she caused herself was neat and manageable compared to the emotional pain that raged inside. She was coping. Or so she thought. But then, eight years later, on the night she expects her long-time boyfriend to propose, Kirsten learns he’s been secretly seeing her best friend. Desperate to escape her feelings, she reaches for the one thing that gives her a sense of control in the midst of chaos. But this time the cut isn’t so tiny, and it lands her in the psych hospital. Within hours of being there she knows she can’t stay—she isn’t crazy, after all. But she can’t go back to the life she knew before either. So when her pastor mentions a treatment program on a working ranch, Kirsten decides to take him up on the offer and get away from it all. But the one thing she can’t escape is herself—and her shame. The ranch is home to a motley crew, each with a lesson to teach. Ever so slowly, Kirsten opens herself to embrace healing—even the scarred places that hurt the most. Mercy begs her to remember the past . . . showing her there’s nothing that cannot be redeemed. “[St. James and Rue] tackle a tough topic with sensitivity and forthrightness in an intense novel about self-injury, self-esteem, and the numerous shades of love. Highly recommended.” —Library Journal, starred review

Sarah's Choice

Sarah's Choice
Author: Rebecca St. James
Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2014-06-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1401689256

In Sarah Collins’s mind, only one thing stands in the way of her success . . . an unborn baby. Sarah is about to receive a promotion that will give her everything she’s ever wanted: a huge pay increase, a new car, a fabulous apartment, and first-class travel. But then she discovers she’s pregnant. And while she thinks she loves her boyfriend, Matt, she isn’t sure he’s mature enough to be a responsible father. And the job she’s pursuing is open only because the previous employee is out on maternity leave. Sarah would never be able to handle the travel as a single mom. Torn between advice from her coworkers, the insistence of her mother and sister that she keep the baby, her insecurity about her relationship with Matt, and the void where her father should be, Sarah has no idea how to make this decision. A Christmas card from a mysterious old woman is the catalyst for three visions of her future—and just may be the miracle she needs. But can she trust the visions? Are they the yearnings of a conflicted heart? Or are they true visions from the God she thought had turned His back on her? For every woman who has made painful decisions, Sarah’s Choice offers comfort, wisdom and hope. "This story provides a bit of encouragement and hope to those facing a difficult decision." —Romantic Times, 4-star review "A thought-provoking and stirring story of painful choices and their ramifications. For any woman who has had to make a difficult decision, this book . . . will provide inspiration, hope, and solace to battered souls." —Library Journal "Written with deep compassion, gentle humor, and incredible insight." —CBA Retailers + Resources

One Last Thing

One Last Thing
Author: Rebecca St. James
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2015-03-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1401689264

Tara had always imagined her happily ever after. But her fiancé’s secrets are changing this story into one she doesn’t even recognize. Tara Faulkner and Seth Grissom grew up next door to each other in Savannah’s historic district. Their parents are best friends. They finish each other’s sentences all the time. Their fairy-tale wedding is a foregone conclusion . . . until Tara discovers another side to Seth three weeks before the wedding. Reality has crashed in on Tara’s fairy tale—but hope will lead her to a future she couldn’t have planned for herself.

Unashamed

Unashamed
Author: Jessie Minassian
Publisher: NavPress
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2015-05-21
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN: 1631463403

Are you living in silent shame, hiding a “secret sin”? Maybe you numb life’s pain with a bottle, razor blade, or sex. Maybe you “binge and purge” or act on feelings for other girls. Whatever your “secret”—shocking or not—if you’re trapped by it, you’re trapped by it. And chances are you’re not getting help because you’re too scared of what people would think if they found out. Unashamed breaks the silence about the sins girls think they have to hide. With daring and a touch of humor, author Jessie Minassian shares her own story of struggle and victory. God longs for you to live in the freedom He died for! So whether you’re caught in a cycle of sin yourself or just want to know how to help the silent sufferers all around you, let this book be the beginning of your journey toward health, healing, and freedom in His love for you.

Life Unstuck

Life Unstuck
Author: Pat Layton
Publisher: Revell
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2015-03-10
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1441227962

Everyone has felt stuck at some point in life. Our inertia is gone, momentum is wiped out, and life trudges on devoid of passion. But God has so much more than this planned for his daughters. With passion and enthusiasm, Pat Layton invites women to imagine their world unstuck--a place where they feel at peace with the past, find purpose in the present, and revel in the possibilities that the future holds. With her rousing Unstuck Manifesto, she delves deep into the areas readers get stuck in the most--relationships, finances, ministry, career, and more--and, with the Scriptures as her guide, unveils the path to positive forward movement.

The Uniquely Me Book

The Uniquely Me Book
Author: Nancy N. Rue
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2002
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0310702488

Offers guidance and activities aimed at helping girls understand the gifts God has given them and appreciate their individuality.

Scarred but not Scorned

Scarred but not Scorned
Author: Kristal Parks
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2019-08-14
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 0359852475

Scarred but not Scorned is a book and conference that was written by Kristal Parks to help and encourage individuals that have had struggles in life and, just cant seem to get past the hump. As a young mother at age nineteen and a young wife at age 20. Her path and direction deemed her to be downtrodden, in the slum, and never to be victorious. Instead of falling into the path that the world thought she would be, she grabbed hold to the faith, hope, and Love that her mother taught her. Now a wife, mother of five amazing children, successful entrepreneur, and Co-Partner with her husband in ministry. God has made it possible for her to release her story and the steps God made possible for her to be victorious. Take a look at how you too can be Scarred but not Scorned.

The Merciful Crow

The Merciful Crow
Author: Margaret Owen
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2019-07-30
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1250191939

"[A] ferocious, exhilarating narrative!" - The New York Times Book Review A Tor.com Best of 2019 Pick A 2020 YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Pick Debut author Margaret Owen crafts a powerful saga of vengeance, survival, and sacrifice—perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Kendare Blake—in The Merciful Crow. "Packed to the teeth with fresh worldbuilding and righteous fury...It's a ride that is wildly fun."—Emily A. Duncan, New York Times-bestselling author of Wicked Saints "Rich, harrowing, and unafraid to tackle discrimination—perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Tomi Adeyemi."—Kirkus, Starred Review One way or another, we always feed the crows. A future chieftain Fie abides by one rule: look after your own. Her Crow caste of undertakers and mercy-killers takes more abuse than coin, but when they’re called to collect royal dead, she’s hoping they’ll find the payout of a lifetime. A fugitive prince When Crown Prince Jasimir turns out to have faked his death, Fie’s ready to cut her losses—and perhaps his throat. But he offers a wager that she can’t refuse: protect him from a ruthless queen, and he’ll protect the Crows when he reigns. A too-cunning bodyguard Hawk warrior Tavin has always put Jas’s life before his, magically assuming the prince’s appearance and shadowing his every step. But what happens when Tavin begins to want something to call his own?

There Is Hope for a Lost Child

There Is Hope for a Lost Child
Author: Cheryl Meeks
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2020-02-19
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1645156966

There is hope no matter what swirls around us, God promises to be our perfect peace. He assures us he is constantly with us, strengthening and supporting us. We must pray that God will help us to keep our eyes and focus on him, not on the circumstances surrounding us. We must ask him to help us grow and trust, believing he is faithful to us. Hope no matter what we face in this life, we are never in the battle alone, God goes before us, he's with us every step, and he leads the way ahead, we must pray and we must stay alert in the dark world God will help us stand strong with him because there is hope in him. Hope allow us to feel his presence coving us in all that we are up against. There is hope in a lost child you must believe.