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God took David from the fields where he followed the sheep to become the ruler of Israel. He was overlooked by his father, yet chosen by God. He carried the dream to be king from the day Samuel anointed him, but he did not feel worthy to marry the king's daughter after defeating Goliath. David experienced many amazing moments in his life, yet he also endured many traumas. He was the hero of Israel and then became the hunted villain. He went from leading the armies of Israel to being pursued by the same.

Do you ever wonder if what you're hearing is really God--or just your own thoughts? Have you longed for clear direction from the Holy Spirit but struggled with doubt, fear, or confusion? Does it seem like other people hear from God easily, while you're still trying to discern His whispers? Jesus said, "My sheep hear My voice"--and that promise includes you. Hearing Him isn't complicated; it's a relationship you can cultivate with confidence and joy.

The United States is facing a growing crisis that few fully understand but everyone will ultimately feel: the federal debt. Drawing from a powerful series of essays originally published on Substack, this book breaks down one of the most complex and urgent issues confronting the nation today. With clarity and purpose, it explains how the federal debt has reached levels comparable to at the end of World War II—and why that should concern every American.

Why does Congress struggle to solve the nation's most pressing problems? Based on a compelling series of Substack essays written between May 2025 and February 2026, this book unpacks the structural and political forces behind what can only be described as Congress's quagmire. It reveals how entrenched electoral systems and two-party dominance have effectively shut out competition, leaving little room for fresh ideas and meaningful reform.

Sybil Foxglove has always been quiet. As a girl, she fled the drunken rages of her father; as a wife, she endures the stifling cruelty of railway investor Johnny Arthur Lee —whose outward charm lured her into marriage, only to find her terrorized behind closed doors. In the confines of Johnny’s home, Thistle Grove, Sybil’s tortured silence morphs into something darker —and indistinguishable from madness. Yet, even as she spirals into her undoing, one thing is abundantly clear: as long as her husband controls the trajectory of her existence, she is doomed to a life of misery and mistreatment.

Trenton is no ordinary wolf. Raised by foxes and guided by the Wolf Book of Wisdom, he spends his days exploring the snowy lands beyond his cave, until the morning he crosses a frozen river and meets someone he never expected: a human boy. That single moment sets Trenton on a path filled with mystery, ancient secrets, and whispers of a long-forgotten bond between humans and animals. As he searches for answers, Trenton discovers that the world beyond the hills may hold more wonders, and more dangers, than he ever imagined.

Jabez came to a point in his life where he chose to make a break from his past identity to change his future. He was not a total failure, nor a total success. He knew greater blessings were available if he could break through the pain. Pain deforms our identity and steals our resolve to live a dream of more. Pain can be instructive to learning as well as corrective to undesirable behavior, but it also confiscates honor from the core of our identity that is essential for living a purposeful destiny. When our dreams encounter pain, unbelief mocks us, our future, and our faith.

Everybody struggles with something they wish they didn’t. Even simple personal endeavors like losing weight or getting fit can seem overwhelming. And, when it comes to business there are so many elements to coordinate. Yet, some people, leaders, and teams accomplish so much more of what they want than others. Why is that and how can you learn their secret? That is the focus of this book, revealing the secret to why and how some people, teams, and leaders achieve more of their goals and how you can too!

Im Januar 1742 wird ein windschiefes Segelboot an die Küste Brasiliens gespült. An Bord 30 Männer, die einzigen Überlebenden des königlichen Eroberungsschiffs »The Wager«, das in einem Sturm zerschellt ist. Sechs Monate später landen drei Schiffbrüchige an der Küste Chiles und behaupten, die 30 Männer seien Meuterer, die sich den königlichen Befehlen widersetzt und skrupellos gemordet hätten... Wer lügt, wer sagt die Wahrheit? Das soll ein britisches Kriegsgericht entscheiden. Es geht um Leben oder Tod.

Anna had lived in the community all of her life, not even leaving for Rumspringa when all of her friends had done so. She loved her family, her community, and everything about their culture and faith...apart from one little thing that had troubled her all her days. The culture dictated that she should not sing and dance too much in public, not be loud or attract attention upon herself, and should be quiet most of the time. The problem Anna had with this, was that she loved to sing, to dance, to be bright and outgoing, and to be a positive soul in the world.

McVanBuck is a collection of hilarious action-adventure stories for the outdoorsman written by Peter N. Mast. Peter N. Mast shares a range of joyful, fun-filled adventure humor stories, packed with a rare blend of pure genius.

Denise Broadwater thought she lived on a strong foundation. But when she and her husband purchased a rundown Charleston cottage in a crime ridden neighborhood, the cracks in her resolve started to show. And after a brick shattered her front window, a raccoon pranced through her kitchen, and gunshots rang through her living room, she feared they’d taken on more than they could handle. In this warts-and-all account, Broadwater shares the tests and triumphs of restoration and close living.

Mark King was an elderly Amish man who lived alone. Partly out of choice, and partly because his seven (now adult) children could no longer cope with his ways. He did care about things and people, but felt unable to show it. Each year when Christmas comes around he feels himself becoming more stern and angry and resentful. He does not celebrate Christmas at all other than to attend prayer meetings etc., and distances himself from the community for weeks at a time. Could the sad, and bitter old man find happiness once again or will he be lonely for the rest of his life?

A young British prince John visits rural Pennsylvania as part of a royal visit with his family over the Christmas period. They visit an Amish community as a spontaneous part of their tour so the party were not surrounded by press and security. Prince John was getting bored, and was kicking a stone in the dust on the edge of a tour of the community, when he notices a young Amish boy of a similar age named Abe.

Eli Weaver has grand ideas and a plan for his life. Already breaking rules in his community, some of which he’s managed to keep secret, when he steps in a mole hole, Eli’s entire life begins to change. His chance meeting with a young Englischer girl, Holiday Drake, sends him into a downward spiral and he doesn’t know how he can get back on the right path. Eli learns that sometimes what we think we want isn’t what we might need. With Gott’s help, he realizes that life’s lessons can be bitter-sweet.

John Fischer has always dreamed about owning his own carpentry business, but when an accident befalls him on the farm, his hopes are dashed and he falls into a coma. At the hospital, he is looked after by a beautiful Englischer nurse, Lisa Jones. Lisa who is a single mom to two children, finds herself increasingly attracted to John over the coming months as they continually seem to run into each other. The only problem is that she’s engaged to someone else. Why then, can she not get John out of her head?

Jonah Fischer has always loved Rebecca Weaver from afar, but knows that he can never act on his feelings as she is due to marry someone else. Jonah respects that God has a plan for everyone, but he can’t help feeling brokenhearted. Unfortunately, before Rebecca is married, tragedy strikes and she is involved in a grave accident, leaving her wheelchair bound. Unable to cope, her finance breaks off the engagement, leaving Rebecca to recover on her own. As she questions everything, including her faith, her only glimpses of happiness are the visits from Jonah Fischer.

As the eldest of three brothers, Levi Fischer’s only priority is to manage their corn farm since his father was taken ill last year. He started courting when he was 19 but stopped a year later when he realized none of the girls in the community warmed his heart the way they should. Hannah works as a cleaner and housekeeper for an Englischer and loves her job. Most people find it strange that she likes to clean, but she enjoys it and relishes the thought that one day she will have her own home to keep.

Willow Rose Learns Honesty is the first in a series of unique new children's books created by Authors Meredith Mast and Marvia Karol. Ms. Mast, the founder of Storybook Ballet, needed a different kind of story for her young students to dance. She needed stories that don't rely on fantasy princesses, but instead have relatable characters that would teach a set of virtues to empower children for life. In this delightful introduction to the concept we meet Willow Rose - who is lonely in her new garden.

Samuel Hilty had a secret. He had lived in the community for over 10 years when, at just 18, as a young Amish youth, he had walked into the community one Christmas day where he now lived as a 28-year-old man and had lied about his past to stay in their community. Since that day, he had been a good and decent man, working to serve Gott and all who needed help both in and outside of their village. The truth that only he and Gott knew was eating away at him inside, though, and he knew things needs sorting.