Maxwell, a teenager in a world of hurt, discovers that something greater is taking place than what meets the eye in his own homelife, school, and neighborhood. He and his new friends team up with a stranger to fix up the old Chapel building near his school. Along the way, Max is introduced to many concepts foreign to himself and his friends.

A mechanical boy grows up in aloneness. His tongue is made of razors, his body steel and bolts. He is an orphan. His father lays cold and lifeless at his work table. Day after day the young robotic boy waits for his mother to return. Some day mother will know how to fix him. Some day he will finally be a whole person.

One summer trip - two weeks with just his older brother, his mom and his dad where they could be together having fun and being normal. That was all Ray wanted and what he was promised. He made a deal, a verbal contract. As long as he made it into the top private prep high school, than he could go on vacation and choose to go to whatever summer camp he wanted afterwords. That was more freedom than Ray had ever had in his nine years. But his parents didn't keep up their end of the deal so Ray ended his by throwing pudding all over his new principal. Now he's facing a summer of boredom in Naples, Florida with his grandparents. What's worse than controlling adults is boring, controlling adults! He just wants his life to be his own, where he can go off on great adventures. One night he finds that his dream has come true! Except it isn't a dream. He has 12 days to decide if he wants to stay on his adventure or return to the life he desperately wanted to escape. By the twelfth stroke of midnight on the twelfth night, Rays' life will change forever.

David, an orphan, abandoned on the doorstep of a stranger, has always dreamed of one day meeting his father. When the evil scientist Lagabey finds a long hidden time machine and uses it to travel into the past, David is called upon to track him down and stop him before he finds the key to the future. To David, this is not just a chance to save the world, but a chance to finally meet his father. Can he stop Lagabey and see his father face to face too, or will facing his father be even more terrifying than contending with a murderous scientist?

"Oh, King above all kings The one who forgave me from all my sins You are the reason why I still live I wrote these poems for You to read." -yssa

My name is Katy Woodland and I'm Christian. I go to Franklin High, and I'm a freshman. I get bullied a lot, because I'm Christian, but I am not going to let that bring me or my love of God down. NEVER!

Because we live in a broken, fallen world, the feeling of wanderer is easy to come by. And the broken world does not necessarily become easier for the one who becomes God's child. You have probably had at least one season (if not multiple seasons) where you felt as a "wanderer". You live and walk through life moment by moment, day by day, year by year and yet find that you're not sure where you're headed and feel like you carry your cross and struggle with life, alone. Yet all of this must find its end at the feet of the redeeming hope of God's truth. For the Christian, this feeling is deeper because he knows that, despite the unknown and uncertain life and future that stretches before him, he is not really walking through life aimless, helpless and directionless but rather being led and guided by the unseen God; the Father in Heaven. I have written this book to share with any and all those who feel like they're alone in their life and their walk after God. In my imperfect poetry and heart, I have sought to reflect and display this truth of God: That we have tangible hope (assurance) to have and hold in this life and keep us in our walk before Him. If you have seen the path before you as uncertain... If you have found yourself a lonely and struggling traveler through life... Or have felt yourself like a leaf being carried by an unseen wind... Then my book is for you. So grasp the Father's tender hand and let Him lead you through the shadows and light of your life...through His valley of vision. === Cover Art by Maria Oosthuzien (South Africa) [Facebook, Instagram, Google Images]

500 years ago. That's when the first few Guardians appeared. Individuals blessed by God Almighty himself. Blessed with extraordinary, supernatural powers. They were said to be God's angels, come down to earth. But we now know better. They were just ordinary humans. Ordinary humans blessed with supernatural gifts from a supernatural Creator. And they protected us. Well... those that didn't turn to the Order. The Order were those who served the Evil One. Granted with dark magic, they wreaked havoc on the islands. Many believed this was the very reason why the Guardians arrived when they did. They were sent to protect mankind from the Evil One and his Order. They were sent to spread hope. They were sent to guide mankind to God. 500 years ago... that's also when the Battle happened. A catastrophic clash between the Guardians and the Order which nearly destroyed the Northern Isles, leaving them to be uninhabitable and desolate. Evil came the closest to winning that day than ever before. But the Order was destroyed and the Guardians returned to their villages. Ever since the people of the islands have known only peace and prosperity. Making allies of the tribes on the mainland, all enmity ended 500 years ago. In the past half millennium the first generation of Guardians passed away, like normal humans, and a new one was born to fill its place. Each generation bringing forth a new group of protectors and guides. Then, they disappeared. All of them. All but two.

Kira unlocked the cabin door. Eleanor dragged Kira's suitcase with the letter's MK stamped on it into the room. A red metal cross with the words "He is risen," hung on the beige wall next to the door. Two sets of bunk beds sat in either corner against the blond oak wood paneling. A gray portable wardrobe stood at the end of each bed set. On the wall between the two bunk beds above the dresser, scripture decals read, "Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not easily broken. Ecclesiastes 4:12. '' Eleanor scanned the room. Glancing at Kira's face, Eleanor guessed her mom's assessment: uninviting and sparse, but adequate.

Jeffrey St. Louis is the youngest in the family and is about to marry the love of his life, Katrina Marshall. Though they expect to have positive vibes as the wedding day draws near, members of the St. Louis family are experiencing deep struggles. As this Haitian American clan deals with these issues, they need to remember to keep their eyes on God to keep themselves away from self-destruction.