Christian Living

Tragedy befalls a young family in 1952 and their journey of despair, hope, faith and the evangelism of a yard man.................................

Suddenly faced with the news that her husband who fell six feet off a scaffold while engaged in carpentry, would be totally dependent for care, mom perseveres for the sake of her two young girls and her husband. This is a story of how this family endured with simple ways and with the blessings of many people who had hearts of gold. Her life saver was a yardman who shared the gospel that changed her life.

Family by God’s Design is

• A safe haven where family members esteem and honor one another and where words and actions communicate value and respect to everyone, young and old;

• A reliable sanctuary where each person receives grace, unconditional acceptance, and extravagant generosity with no strings attached;

• A place where each person finds that family is available, attentive, and emotionally connected to them;

• A community of celebration, laughter, and play; a safe haven where family members can let their hair down, reveal themselves fully, and know one another intimately.

At its best, the family is a celebrating community of honor and grace.

Family by God’s Design delves into how the family reflects God’s image and how you can shape your family in that image … an image of honor, grace, and celebration.

Family by God’s Design is

• A safe haven where family members esteem and honor one another and where words and actions communicate value and respect to everyone, young and old;

• A reliable sanctuary where each person receives grace, unconditional acceptance, and extravagant generosity with no strings attached;

• A place where each person finds that family is available, attentive, and emotionally connected to them;

• A community of celebration, laughter, and play; a safe haven where family members can let their hair down, reveal themselves fully, and know one another intimately.

At its best, the family is a celebrating community of honor and grace.

Family by God’s Design delves into how the family reflects God’s image and how you can shape your family in that image … an image of honor, grace, and celebration.

Most people know the story Jesus told of the prodigal son—the child who demanded his inheritance and then threw it away on wild living. But there were two sons in the story: the older son watched events unfold and told his father, “I stayed with you all these years and you never threw a party for me!” Those who grew up in a family with a prodigal understand that cry. Sue Thompson shares her own story of struggle and hope in The Prodigal Brother. She offers ways to heal the ache of feeling second place in a parent’s affections and attention, and writes with sensitivity about forgiving a wayward brother or sister without excusing the behavior. Anyone who’s ever been “the good kid” will find empathy and encouragement to unload the emotional baggage of growing up with a prodigal in the family.

Many of us grew up in families where one of our siblings was the favorite child—either because that one did everything right in his parents’ eyes or because he was so needy. Whichever the case, Sue Thompson gives practical suggestions from her own life experiences. Whether you are the good one or the neglected one, you will find fresh insight in this eye-opening book.
Florence Littauer
Author of Personality Plus and Silver Boxes

In the all-important arena of interpersonal relationships . . . Sue's book is at the top of my all-time list. It is that good, and it is that important. Ralph Harris, LifeCourse Ministries Author of Better Off Than You Think

Most people know the story Jesus told of the prodigal son—the child who demanded his inheritance and then threw it away on wild living. But there were two sons in the story: the older son watched events unfold and told his father, “I stayed with you all these years and you never threw a party for me!” Those who grew up in a family with a prodigal understand that cry. Sue Thompson shares her own story of struggle and hope in The Prodigal Brother. She offers ways to heal the ache of feeling second place in a parent’s affections and attention, and writes with sensitivity about forgiving a wayward brother or sister without excusing the behavior. Anyone who’s ever been “the good kid” will find empathy and encouragement to unload the emotional baggage of growing up with a prodigal in the family.

Many of us grew up in families where one of our siblings was the favorite child—either because that one did everything right in his parents’ eyes or because he was so needy. Whichever the case, Sue Thompson gives practical suggestions from her own life experiences. Whether you are the good one or the neglected one, you will find fresh insight in this eye-opening book.
Florence Littauer
Author of Personality Plus and Silver Boxes

In the all-important arena of interpersonal relationships . . . Sue's book is at the top of my all-time list. It is that good, and it is that important. Ralph Harris, LifeCourse Ministries Author of Better Off Than You Think

From “Daddy” to “Father” to “Dad”

The touching story of William “Cricket” Horsak—a high school football superstar who went from the football field to the battle field, finding himself thrust into the carnage of the Battle of Okinawa. He survived the horror and tragedy of war, only to continue fighting Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) for the rest of his life.

This is the touching story of a man’s battles both from without and from within. It is the story of how William’s son endured the trauma of a war long finished. And it is the story of how William’s internal war was finally won by God.

From “Daddy” to “Father” to “Dad”

The touching story of William “Cricket” Horsak—a high school football superstar who went from the football field to the battle field, finding himself thrust into the carnage of the Battle of Okinawa. He survived the horror and tragedy of war, only to continue fighting Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) for the rest of his life.

This is the touching story of a man’s battles both from without and from within. It is the story of how William’s son endured the trauma of a war long finished. And it is the story of how William’s internal war was finally won by God.

Most people know the story Jesus told of the prodigal son—the child who demanded his inheritance and then threw it away on wild living. But there were two sons in the story: the older son watched events unfold and told his father, “I stayed with you all these years and you never threw a party for me!” Those who grew up in a family with a prodigal understand that cry. Sue Thompson shares her own story of struggle and hope in The Prodigal Brother. She offers ways to heal the ache of feeling second place in a parent’s affections and attention, and writes with sensitivity about forgiving a wayward brother or sister without excusing the behavior. Anyone who’s ever been “the good kid” will find empathy and encouragement to unload the emotional baggage of growing up with a prodigal in the family.

Many of us grew up in families where one of our siblings was the favorite child—either because that one did everything right in his parents’ eyes or because he was so needy. Whichever the case, Sue Thompson gives practical suggestions from her own life experiences. Whether you are the good one or the neglected one, you will find fresh insight in this eye-opening book.
Florence Littauer
Author of Personality Plus and Silver Boxes

In the all-important arena of interpersonal relationships . . . Sue's book is at the top of my all-time list. It is that good, and it is that important. Ralph Harris, LifeCourse Ministries Author of Better Off Than You Think

Christian Living

Tragedy befalls a young family in 1952 and their journey of despair, hope, faith and the evangelism of a yard man.................................

Suddenly faced with the news that her husband who fell six feet off a scaffold while engaged in carpentry, would be totally dependent for care, mom perseveres for the sake of her two young girls and her husband. This is a story of how this family endured with simple ways and with the blessings of many people who had hearts of gold. Her life saver was a yardman who shared the gospel that changed her life.

From “Daddy” to “Father” to “Dad”

The touching story of William “Cricket” Horsak—a high school football superstar who went from the football field to the battle field, finding himself thrust into the carnage of the Battle of Okinawa. He survived the horror and tragedy of war, only to continue fighting Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) for the rest of his life.

This is the touching story of a man’s battles both from without and from within. It is the story of how William’s son endured the trauma of a war long finished. And it is the story of how William’s internal war was finally won by God.

Family by God’s Design is

• A safe haven where family members esteem and honor one another and where words and actions communicate value and respect to everyone, young and old;

• A reliable sanctuary where each person receives grace, unconditional acceptance, and extravagant generosity with no strings attached;

• A place where each person finds that family is available, attentive, and emotionally connected to them;

• A community of celebration, laughter, and play; a safe haven where family members can let their hair down, reveal themselves fully, and know one another intimately.

At its best, the family is a celebrating community of honor and grace.

Family by God’s Design delves into how the family reflects God’s image and how you can shape your family in that image … an image of honor, grace, and celebration.

Sarah Simmons was born in a small city. She moved to a smaller town at the age of fourteen and met and married her high school sweetheart, Pastor Abraham Simmons. She is the mother of three boys: Morris, Kevin, and Jonathan. She also serves as assistant pastor beside her husband, with whom she hosts a weekly television broadcast.

How We Survived Our Adoption Story describes how you can make it through any process that may be filled with turmoil, trouble, and trials, even from the very beginning. It allows her to express the challenges associated with raising children, adopted or natural. It also shows the deep love of God the Father in navigating through perilous times.

Sarah Simmons believes that reading this book will allow you to see that all things are possible through Jesus Christ, and “her Best Friend, Holy Spirit.”

Sarah Simmons was born in a small city. She moved to a smaller town at the age of fourteen and met and married her high school sweetheart, Pastor Abraham Simmons. She is the mother of three boys: Morris, Kevin, and Jonathan. She also serves as assistant pastor beside her husband, with whom she hosts a weekly television broadcast.

How We Survived Our Adoption Story describes how you can make it through any process that may be filled with turmoil, trouble, and trials, even from the very beginning. It allows her to express the challenges associated with raising children, adopted or natural. It also shows the deep love of God the Father in navigating through perilous times.

Sarah Simmons believes that reading this book will allow you to see that all things are possible through Jesus Christ, and “her Best Friend, Holy Spirit.”

A woman reunites with her mother, Mabel, through a dream. The dream takes the daughter to heaven, where she and Mabel spend time together reviewing vignettes from Mabel’s childhood in the fictitious town of Shoal Crossing, Alabama, in 1918.

Mabel shares visually dramatic scenes that arise around her family in a time of war, rampant diseases, racial tensions, and economic hardship. In spite of all the tribulations in her childhood, Mabel graphically demonstrates the strengths and weaknesses of those who most influence her early in life.

Josie, a black woman who is a family friend and domestic worker, encompasses all the good Mabel sees as a child. Though Josie suffers from the ravages of prejudice and the resulting scars of strife, she tenderly guides Mabel’s thinking through sharing her relationship with God. She honestly talks to Mabel about heaven, her childhood memories, slavery, the Klan, and freedom. Josie has a special reasoning ability that poignantly teaches Mabel tolerance for, and acceptance of, life as they must live it in the rural South of 1918.

Mabel and her daughter discover how one’s circle of influence from childhood affects who they become as adults.

A woman reunites with her mother, Mabel, through a dream. The dream takes the daughter to heaven, where she and Mabel spend time together reviewing vignettes from Mabel’s childhood in the fictitious town of Shoal Crossing, Alabama, in 1918.

Mabel shares visually dramatic scenes that arise around her family in a time of war, rampant diseases, racial tensions, and economic hardship. In spite of all the tribulations in her childhood, Mabel graphically demonstrates the strengths and weaknesses of those who most influence her early in life.

Josie, a black woman who is a family friend and domestic worker, encompasses all the good Mabel sees as a child. Though Josie suffers from the ravages of prejudice and the resulting scars of strife, she tenderly guides Mabel’s thinking through sharing her relationship with God. She honestly talks to Mabel about heaven, her childhood memories, slavery, the Klan, and freedom. Josie has a special reasoning ability that poignantly teaches Mabel tolerance for, and acceptance of, life as they must live it in the rural South of 1918.

Mabel and her daughter discover how one’s circle of influence from childhood affects who they become as adults.