Following the untimely death of the father he idolised, portrait painter Jacob Douglas fears that the dark shadow of his past may once again be catching up with him. But life seems to take a turn for the better when he meets Alison. She is everything Jacob ever wanted in a woman, warm, bright, funny, sexy... They look towards a bright future together and all seems perfect. So when Alison leaves abruptly one afternoon, then refuses to see him or return any of his calls, Jacob is left confused and devastated. In a desperate quest to find answers, Jacob embarks on a self-destructive and ultimately deadly course of action that takes him through the bright lights and back streets of Glasgow, over the rolling green countryside of Northern Ireland, climaxing amidst the ominous, feral beauty of Loch Lomond. It is a journey of rebirth and death, of excess and obsession in which the divisions between reality and dark fantasy become increasingly distorted.

Take comfort in knowing that God hears you. The story of Hannah in 1 Samuel tells of one woman’s personal heartache and trust in the One who could fulfill her desires. She poured her heart out to God, and He heard her. The Our Daily Bread devotions selected for this collection reassure you that God is with you, God is for you, and God hears you. The personal stories and Scripture passages lift you up and remind you that God is bigger than the trials you face.

God's Promises® for Every Day by Jack Countryman quickly guides you to helpful verses for your everyday needs, whether you're seeking God's promises and answers for your own life or for a friend. No matter what season of life we are in, we need reassurance of God's promises to us--reminders that God is with us, ready to meet our needs with His love, provision, and direction. God's Promises for Every Day provides: A collection of hundreds of verses Short readings and prayers which make it a perfect companion for time alone with God Verses to address every season of life and answer readers' most pressing questions Scriptures to comfort in times of worry, offer direction in times of crisis, and reassure you of God's love in times of discouragement Whether you're considering this for a gift or self-purchase, you should know God's Promises for Every Day is: Perfect for men and women of all ages A quick and easy-to-use Scripture reference With 15 million copies of God's Promises® books sold, Jack Countryman is a perfect guide for when you crave a word of encouragement or you need biblical direction. When you live with God's promises in your life, you will be blessed beyond your wildest imagination.

Popular author and speaker Archpriest Michael J. Oleksa has spent most of his life serving the Church in Alaska and advocating for the Native populations there. But he has also had many adventures in other parts of the world. The unifying thread in all his experiences is the providence of God, leading him, providing for him, and guiding him through miracles large and small. In this collection of reminiscences, Fr. Michael relates story after story of the wondrous love and mercy of God working in his life and the lives his ministry has touched. His faith and enthusiasm are contagious.

Minter explores what happens when good desires become false gods, robbing people of an intimate relationship with the heavenly Father. (Christian)

Discusses the everyday life of the gods of the Iliad, including what their bodies were made of, how they received nourishment, their social life on Olympus and among humans, and their loves, festivities, and disputes.