Als Kind von Missionaren wuchs Jeanette Windle in den abgelegenen Dörfern, Dschungeln und Bergen Kolumbiens auf. Ihre Arbeit zeichnet sich durch einen solchen Detail- und Realismusgrad aus, dass sie Anfragen von Regierungsbehörden auslöste. Windles Werk erforscht oft Themen, die von ihren prägenden Erfahrungen inspiriert sind, und befasst sich mit den Spannungen und Realitäten der Orte, an denen sie gelebt hat. Ihre Erzählungen beschäftigen sich häufig mit komplexen politischen und spannenden Themen und bieten den Lesern einen fesselnden Einblick in die Komplexität der menschlichen Verfassung.
Justin und Jenny Parker besuchen ein Indianerreservat in Ost-Montana und beobachten etwas, das wie der Geist von Häuptling Donnervogel aussieht. Obwohl sie nicht an Geister glauben, geschehen merkwürdige Dinge. Ihre Nachforschungen führen sie in ein gefährliches Abenteuer in der Todesschlucht.
Jennys und Justins Vater wird beschuldigt, Informationen des Verteidigungsministeriums an Terroristen verkauft zu haben. Mit Hilfe eines Agenten müssen die beiden die Unschuld ihres Vaters beweisen. Ein neues Abenteuer beginnt
Three foreigners living in war-ravaged Afghanistan--Jamil, a newly-converted Christian; relief worker Amy Mallory; and Special Forces veteran Steve Wilson--search for love and freedom in a country where religious injustice runs rampant.
Mother of Amish Schoolhouse Shooter Gives Message of Hope and Healing Who would have believed all the beauty God would create over the nine years since that awful day. On October 2, 2006, a gunman entered an Amish one-room schoolhouse, shooting ten girls, killing five, then finally taking his own life. This is his mother's story. Not only did she lose her precious son through suicide, but she also lost her understanding of him as an honorable man. Her community and the world experienced trauma that no family or community should ever have to face. But this is, surprisingly, a story of hope and joy--of God revealing his grace in unexpected places. Today Terri lives in harmony with the Amish and has built lasting relationships that go beyond what anyone could have thought possible. From the grace that the Amish showed Terri's family from day one, to the visits and ongoing care Terri has given to the victims and their families, no one could have foreseen the love and community that have been forged from the fires of tragedy. Let Terri's story inspire and encourage you as you discover the wonder of forgiveness and the power of God to bring beauty from ashes.
The protagonist grapples with the contrast between her imagined ideal self and her real life as an unpopular student at Southwest Christian Academy. Through candid reflections, she explores her insecurities and the complexities of teenage life, revealing a journey of self-discovery and authenticity. This introspective narrative delves into themes of identity, acceptance, and the struggle for self-worth, offering a relatable glimpse into the challenges faced during adolescence.