Collection of Work The Years By: Everett Scolley This collection of work by author Everett Scolley is a compilation of uplifting Christmas stories, fun personal anecdotes, and tales about the glory of God and His goodness to those who are faithful. Scolley hopes he will uplift and inspire those who do not have faith. The tales in this collected work display the strength of family and the power of the Holy Spirit in the day-to-day lives of good people. It is the author’s hope that his work can cure sorrow with laughter.

Though separated by language, age, and an ocean, a child and grandparent find common ground in this warm, witty picture book Grandpa lives on the other side of the ocean. He takes naps all the time. He eats different foods. He speaks an unfamiliar language. His house is the most boring place on Earth! Or is it? A little time together just might reveal that Grandpa is also a great singer, an energetic sandcastle builder, and a troublemaker . . . just like his grandson! With her signature warmth and humor, award-winning author-illustrator Hyewon Yum shares the challenges and joys of having a relative who lives far away—proving that even from across the ocean, the grandparent-grandchild relationship is a very special one.

The cover summarizes life in many ways. It was not intentional but obvious when I looked at it later. The tree represents the many things that can interfere with a productive and rewarding life. This tree was once healthy and beautiful but now is in a state of dying. The limbs that once provided strong support are weak and failing. The eagle on a mission displays the majesty of God’s creation. The white surrounding the text of the title represents the protection that surrounds us daily—God, the creator; Jesus Christ, the savior; the Holy Spirit; a loving family; and a few loving friends. We are responsible for surrounding ourselves with these layers of protection by maintaining effective relationships with these great resources. As you go through this book, you will see a couple of points that are emphasized by bold and/or large font. This may be a revelation to some, a reminder to others, or for some, it will be very familiar and be a part of their daily life. One of my most impressive bosses referred to points like these as gold nuggets. That term has stuck with me for over thirty-five years.

A great idea is always worth repeating! In one volume, Christian readers' favorite fiction authors-including Randy Alcorn, Terri Blackstock, Angela Elwell Hunt, Melody Carlson, Nancy Moser, and Karen Kingsbury-offer delightful new short stories about hometown faith and foibles. This hard-to-put-down book, which features story settings all around North America in a variety of time periods, reminds readers about what values really spell home. And the contributors celebrate a home-based ministry by donating their royalties to Prison Fellowship!

A Bedtime Book that’s Brimming with Love! Show little ones how much they are adored with this beautifully illustrated story celebrating the unique wonder of a grandpa’s love. From wisdom and guidance to strength and security, each spread highlights one of the many ways in which grandfathers add to a child’s life. Some days Grandpa is a protector guiding his grandchild to safety, other days he is a teacher, and other days he is a snuggly bear with whom you can laugh and play. Baby animals and colorful scenes invite kids of all ages into this heartwarming tale that emphasizes the importance of family connections. Inspires family reading time Brings calm and comfort to kids at bedtime Destined to become a family keepsake Foster the bond between grandfather and baby with this endearing book and its comforting message. Grandpa’s Promise speaks to children and adults of all ages and is the perfect addition to every family library.

"It was a wooden box, simply made. 'I guess you could call it my war chest,' Grandpa said. As the children peered into the box, they saw many small figures-animals, people, and objects of all kinds. A number of them were carved from wood."

These three delightful new children’s stories are for readers of all ages. For the older readers, the first story, The Giant People that lived in the Chateau, is about five teenagers who also happen to be giants. The teenage giants meet a French captain during a time of unrest in France and their exciting adventure begins. Grandpas Don’t Play is about a seven-year-old mixed-race girl of Syrian and Jamaican descent called Chantel. Chantel is determined to teach her seriously grumpy grandpa how to be more playful and lighthearted. James and his Dog Luna is a story about the special bond between a boy and his dog and their eventful week of fun activities.