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With increasing interest from donors and board members to see faith-based, missional organizations reflect the diversity of God's kingdom, these organizations desire to have women in positions of leadership. However, this proves difficult when the organizational culture is one that silences and even penalizes the unique giftings that women bring to the table.

Chicago, 1883:18-year-old Emma Evans graduates from business school and, building on her investigating success, becomes embroiled in several perplexing inquiries. New specialists skilled in photography and disguises join her team. A new team member has a background that gives Emma pause—can they work with her? And can they accept her? Emma gains professional recognition for her abilities as she struggles to define her feelings for the two men in her life.

PR manager, Heather Jones has watched all three of her high school friends find true love despite their heartaches. She secretly hopes for the same, but she knows it'll never happen. How can it when long ago she wished for a specific boy? One that stole a piece of her heart before turning away from her that summer so long ago.

This book is a collection of short stories directly inspired by Edgar Allan Poe and his writing. Each new story is coupled with an original work that inspired or influenced it. These stories were written for those who have experienced tragedy, loss, love, and beauty. For those not appreciated in their lifetime. For those with an incomplete story in their heart. This is For Edgar.

After losing her mother at the tender age of five, all Rose wanted was the love of her father, not his money or the prominence in society that came with his name. But instead of reaching out and giving her the love and affection she so desperately needed, her father drowned his grief in his work, leaving Rose to the care of his servants and staff. Rose grows into a beautiful and feisty yet serious young woman, but no matter how hard she tries to ignore the emptiness in her heart, it remains.

Tinsel is a young elf in the North Pole who hears something about Santa having a boss that he reports to, much like all of them report to him. In her quest to find out who Santa's boss is, we get to see the North Pole as it prepares for Christmas and we meet some of her friends, finally ending when Santa reveals not only his boss, but the entire reason for Christmas itself.

When a book about telekinesis shows up in Brooke's locker, she knows someone has seen her use her ability. As if that's not enough to shoot her nerves, inside the book is a coded message about her mother's death, and if she wants to know more, she'll need to follow the instructions. The only other anomalous she can turn to for help is her crush's best friend, Jackson, the most annoying cretin in her life. But also the only one with the guts to follow the clues with her. The last thing she expects is for her heart to get tangled between Jackson and the danger that lurks in the shadows.

Charlene Brandt believed she could make people happy if she tried hard enough. Trying as intense as she might, it forced her into an awful predicament of her own miserable making. Reprimanded and embarrassed, she takes an opportunity handed to her to be a nanny to children away from the public eye, for wrangling kids couldn’t be so terrible. Zed Oliver lost his wife in childbirth and has been raising his kids on his own. Low on money, he takes a job at the mill, leaving the publicly embarrassed Charlene with his kids.

Olivia Nelson has always been one to go after what she wants. Rarely does she let other's opinions get in the way. However, living in Hollywood can chip at your self-esteem. In order to finally get her teenage wish for true love, she figures she'll have to make some changes. First stop, the gym. Cristian Reyes would love to find someone to settle down with. Unfortunately, the women that hire him as a personal trainer only want to be thinner so they can get the next big role. He's not sure what to make of the pretty baker who doesn't seem to realize how amazing he is.

Georgie Hobbs awakens on a gorgeous morning in her lovely Washington, DC apartment and stands on the precipice of professional and personal success. She’s the author of an exciting new biography about a hotshot marriage therapist. She has a talented boyfriend in Manhattan, where she may move if their love continues to grow. But in a matter of hours, Georgie sees her vision of the future crumble in nearly every respect - her career, her love, her home - gone. She escapes to the tiny rural town of Grimsey, Iowa, to lick her wounds and find shelter with her sister’s family.

Sassy and successful, Lila Barlow has done everything to live her best life. Yet even as her real estate career booms and men fall at her feet, something's missing. Her roommates have found bliss with their new loves, but Lila can't seem to find her Prince Charming. Perhaps a break from men and relationships is the answer. Unfortunately, unexpected changes are around the corner when her parents give her some life-changing news and when her boss makes a surprising announcement.

Tristan didn’t remember much of that night, except that he was dying.... Then, all of a sudden, he wasn’t. He woke up fully healed and with only one vague memory in mind.... Anya.

The Bloboid Wars begin with the first strike in Bloboids vs. Faeries! A massive ball of slime falls out of the sky and crashes against the northern shore of Faer’s Atoll. At once, the Bloboids conquer Faerie and animal life alike in their quest to dominate the universe.

Between the back-to-back weddings of her best friends, her busy career, and family obligations, Ava Olson is overwhelmed. And her love life is adding to the pressure. She realizes that something has to give. All of this turmoil can only mean one thing: Changes are coming...big changes. Then in walks Jay. All it takes is one glance for Ava to feel an instant connection with him. Who cares that he's related to her archnemesis? Maybe the universe really is in charge. And maybe it's telling her to take a chance regardless of the ripple effect it may cause in her life.

When we are in painful circumstances, we tend to want to escape at any cost. Yet in doing so, we can miss the greatest opportunities of our lives. Writing about her own valleys - including loving a struggling son and reeling from the untimely death of her husband - Yolanda Cohen Stith shares hard-won insights. In the midst of her most painful experiences, Stith discovered that God shows up in the valleys in ways he doesn’t on the mountaintops. She came to believe that we need valleys to recognize our desperate need for God.

Nineteen-year-old Juliet can't shake the nightmares after surviving a brutal bank robbery. In order to put those terrifying memories behind, she'll have to testify against the criminal known as the Half Face. She convinces herself that she is perfectly safe, until he manages to break free and grab the nearest hostage he sets his sights on. Her.

Everything that is, and everything that once was, leads back to the dark magic that changed the world. Melerina has no idea how important the magic hidden inside her is if the good has to defeat the evil. If she should fail, her people are doomed to lose their souls for eternity and become slaves of the dark creatures that are trying to take over both the underwater world and the world of the burning sun.

During her abduction and assault, Audrey begins to hear a voice. She hopes she's not going crazy, because after what she's experienced, that's the most logical explanation. However, as she begins to listen to the voice, Audrey realizes that someone may be telepathically trying to help her. Unfortunately, rescue isn't all she needs. In order to leave behind the constant reminders, she flees to her Aunt Kate's house in San Diego, and assumes a new identity.

Separating from her husband left Ivy feeling heartbroken and lost. Six months later, she’s empowered and independent. So, when her soon to be ex-husband reveals his desire to get back together, her fear of losing her recently found confidence competes with the sudden longing to be back in his arms. A trial separation was the last thing Derick expected his wife to suggest. But after six months of mulling it over, he understands why she asked him to leave. Having made the changes necessary to show he’s invested in their marriage, he’s ready to win her back.

Natali Hawkins wouldn’t be able to tell what true love was if it smacked her across the face. Watching her mother go from failed marriage to failed marriage gave her the idea love was either fake or something so lofty she’d never attain it. Wyatt Pearson spent months herding cattle from the plains of Indiana to Elk Creek Ranch in the heart of Colorado. His job was finally done, and so was his heart. Losing his wife in Indiana was almost more than he could bear. Meeting Natali gave him hope at love once more. But earning her affections might be more trouble than herding cattle.