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I have to wonder–if the AIDS crisis in Papua New Guinea is so hopeless, what difference will it make whether Aunt Sid writes a good story about it or not? What difference will it make that I’m here with her? I ask God to do something miraculous for both of us in this third world country. I ask God to use me… After her life-changing journey to Ireland, twenty-year-old Maddie Chase feels ready for whatever she and her Aunt Sid will find on their trip to Papua New Guinea. But when she sets foot on the beautiful South Pacific island, she can’t help but notice the sense of hopelessness around her. Through their investigative reporting, Maddie and Aunt Sid learn that this developing country is literally dying of AIDS. As Maddie delves deeper into the culture and history of the land–and develops relationships with nationals who are eager to share their lives–she finds a tangled past that could help to explain the current health crisis. Will Maddie be able to see past the darkness to offer light to these gracious island people? Join Maddie on her latest international adventure as she learns that maybe it is possible for one person to change history.

A woman required to marry within the next year in order to inherit her eccentric late aunt''s sizeable estate finds greater rewards in helping a young, parentless girl than in another round of speed dating.

* * * Get the complete Season One for less than the individual books. Search for The ''Naturals Complete Season One to get all 20 episodes at a great price! * * * A small town full of secrets. A coming darkness. Teenagers with supernatural abilities. Think you know the story? Think again. As Summer ends, the students at Silverwood High are getting ready to go back to school and resume their normal, everyday lives. Too bad "normal" is no longer an option. When these teens get their very first tastes of what destiny has in store, will they embrace that destiny... or flee from it? Will they be selfless... or ruthless? Will they master their abilities... or will their abilities master them? This is their awakening, the first step of an epic journey. But it''s only the beginning of something bigger than they could ever imagine. Four teenagers. One town. Four authors. One story. The sleepy little town of Silverwood is about to wake up. * * * IN THESE EPISODES... AVERY: Episode 1: Soulful, artistic Avery is intrigued when Silverwood High''s strapping, athletic newcomer takes an interest in her. So why is she convinced that there''s more going on with this guy than a simple crush? by Melody Carlson MARSHALL: Episode 2: Brilliant but nerdy Marshall is used to being the odd man out, the last one picked, and the bully''s favorite target. But his luck may be changing when he discovers that he can do something that should be completely impossible. by Robin Parrish HAILEY: Episode 3: Soccer prodigy Hailey wants desperately to hide every aspect of her home life -- and the anger and regrets that fill her heart. But she''s about to discover that concealing her feelings isn''t a possibility anymore. by K.C. Neal ISRAEL: Episode 4: Homeschooler Israel is part of a dysfunctional family. They look normal on the outside, but it''s a carefully constructed lie that''s leaving plenty of scars. It doesn''t help that he''s having disturbing dreams and experiencing bizarre sensations. by Aaron Patterson

As weeds take over Fruitville, three villagers insist that they are pretty flowers, while the others remind them that the Gardener wants them to get rid of the bad things in their lives in this story based on Jesus'' parable of the wheat and the tares.

In 1948, while her mother is off making yet another movie, fourteen-year-old Allison O''Brian makes her way from New York to Oregon to see the grandfather she has never met and to learn what she can about her supposedly dead father.

While staying with his uncle, an innkeeper in Bethlehem, Matthew helps prepare a place for the baby Jesus to be born.

Managing the Value Lodge in her hometown was not what Anna Gordon had in mind when she set out in the hospitality industry. But it''s a safe choice for a woman whose childhood was anything but stable. Out of the blue, she gets a once-in-a-lifetime chance to reinvent herself by moving to New York City, where she hopes for a management position at a stylish new boutique hotel. The big city is full of surprises--not the least of which is Sean O''Neil. Her childhood crush has applied for the very same position! Sweet, romantic, and endlessly entertaining, this romp through the storied streets of New York City will enchant readers. Melody Carlson has created characters so charming that readers will long to meet them in the lobby of the stunning Rothsberg Hotel.

Presents meditations, with discussion questions, for each day up to Christmas and beyond, exploring the meaning of this holiday.

Kendra, the most popular girl in school, decides to make Reagan part of her elite crew. But Reagan finds that acceptance has a steep price, as her new friends make life miserable for anyone who gets in their way. And after a tragic accident and party gone too far, can Reagan make the right choices? The twelfth book in the TrueColors fiction series, Harsh Pink goes deeper into important teen issues such as peer pressure, relationships, identity, and values.

Kara Hendricks and Jordan Ferguson have been best friends since kindergarten. That is until Jordan started hanging out with a new "cool" crowd and decided Kara was a popularity liability. Devastated, Kara feels betrayed and abandoned by everyone—even God. Yet for all the hurt and insecurity, these dark blue days contain a life-changing secret. Kara has the chance to discover something about herself that she never knew before. This first book in the teen fiction series TrueColors deals with self-worth, identity, and loneliness. Includes discussion questions.

The girls of the Dating Games club are at it again, setting each other up on five blind dates for the upcoming masquerade ball. Trouble is, some of the girls are wondering if the others can be trusted to deliver on their promises. In fact, there''s a very real danger that this dating treat could turn out to be nothing but a nasty trick. Teens will be delighted to spend more time with Cassidy, Devon, Abby, Brynn, and Emma as they navigate the thrilling and awkward world of dating. As always, Melody Carlson subtly delivers great advice wrapped up tight in a package of fun and friendship.

A retelling in rhyme of the Bible story of Noah''s ark.

Five high school friends have one thing in common as they start their sophomore year: none of them have ever been on a "real" date. With homecoming looming, they make a pact and start a secret club they call the DG (Dating Game). They''re sworn to secrecy--and to purity--but the club is their way to set each other up on their first dates so they can report back to the DG. Of course, they all make different choices about how to deal with their parents and how to act on their dates, and they discover that they all have totally different experiences. Still, the things they learn about boys and dating will stick with them throughout high school. Bestselling author and teen favorite Melody Carlson starts off her newest series with a good dose of fun, tackling two topics teen girls love to read about--friends and boys.

An intelligent but insecure fifteen-year-old aspiring musician, who sports off-beat clothes, spiked hair, and multiple piercings, questions the existence of God until she meets Him head-on in a graveyard.

With this story Bible you can begin to hide God''s word in a little girl''s heart.

Intercessory prayer for a loved one or someone special has a powerful impact on both the intercessor and the intended. This unique book provides devotions and prayers that readers can share with their loved ones and special friends as a "secret pal". Giving this book anonymously, praying, and then sharing their identity provides outreach opportunities beyond that which a simple greeting card could provide. Each devotion includes a verse for the day, short meditation, and prayer.

For a young widow, the stone mansion she once dreamed of owning, offers the promise of a new beginning. After the death of her husband, Kestra returns to her hometown of Port Star. With the purchase of her childhood dream house--a stone mansion along the rocky Oregon coast--it appears she has found a way to rebuild her life. Kestra begins to transform the old house into an elegant, yet charming restaurant. But as the renovations begin, a mysterious stranger moves into her caretaker''s cottage--and eventually into her heart. Suddenly life is full of promise and new opportunities, until a contractor''s jealousy threatens Kestra''s new romance.

Once upon a time in a little town in Oregon lived four Lindas - all in the same first-grade classroom. So they decided to go by their middle names. And form a club. And be friends forever. But that was 47 years ago. Now a class reunion has brought them all together in their old hometown - at a crossroads in their lives...

Who Do You Ask When You Donrs"t Have the Answers? Whatrs"s a girl to do when caught between a rock and a hard place? The "hard place" is losing the use of her beloved car, and the "rock" is her immovable dad. In order to regain driving privileges, Kim Petersonrs"s dad talks her into writing an advice column for teens in his newspaper. Kim reluctantly agrees and writes under a pen name. But as she reads letters from peers and friends, she becomes keenly aware of two things: (1) Some kids have it way worse than her, and (2) she doesnothave all the answers! Who can she turn to? Thursday, September 1 Irs"ve been saving for my own car, but my parents decided that I can only get a car if I keep a clean driving record. That means absolutely NO tickets-period-nada. And the policeman said hers"d clocked me going 72 in a 55 mile zone. Oops. When Kim Peterson gets a speeding ticket, her dad offers her a way to retain her driving privileges. If shers"ll write the anonymous teen advice column for his newspaper, she can still get a car. So Kim becomes "Jamie" of "Just Ask Jamie." No big deal, she thinks. She answers letters about stuff thatrs"s everyday and stuff thatrs"s not: parents, piercings, dating, drugs, depression, and people who are just users. Nothing Kim canrs"t handle. But when a classmate is killed, the letters turn to questions about life, death, and what it all means. And Kim starts to wonder if she really does have all the answers-and if not, where to find them. The Christian faith of her adoptive family? The Buddhism of her Korean heritage? Who can she turn to-to just ask? Story Behind the Book "My teenage years remain vivid in my mind. It was a turbulent time full of sharp contrasts-love and hate, pain and pleasure, trust and doubt. Then, just as I reached my peak of questioning, rebelling, and seeking, I found God. And I found Him in a really big way! My life turned completely around and has, thankfully, never turned back. Hopefully this story will touch and change hearts-speaking to teen girls right where they live, reminding readers that God is alive and well and ready to be intimately involved in their lives right now! " From the Trade Paperback edition.