When church and culture look the same... For the many Christians eager to prove we can be both holy and cool, cultural pressures are too much. We either compartmentalize our faith or drift from it altogether—into a world that’s so alluring. Have you wondered lately: Why does the Western church look so much like the world? Why are so many of my friends leaving the faith? How can we get back to our roots? Disappearing Church will help you sort through concerns like these, guiding you in a thoughtful, faithful, and hopeful response. Weaving together art, history, and theology, pastor and cultural observer Mark Sayers reminds us that real growth happens when the church embraces its countercultural witness, not when it blends in. It’s like Jesus said long ago, “If the salt loses its saltiness, it is no longer good for anything…”

The Protectors of Elbuga set out on yet another journey that will take them to new and wonderful worlds and friends. Argos has only one longing, and it is to return to Elbuga, with Semele, but first he must rescue her from Dwane. Argoss father Hamon, cant wait for his son to return, the kingdom of Elbuga needs a new king and his son must be crowned. A kingdom without a king is a vulnerable kingdom. Semele and Peppe escapes near death, after they are shipwrecked. They are washed up upon a beach, but their relieve are short lived, to have survived a burning, sunken ship. The water thief finds Semeleand demands her help. The Ladron is a dark and mysterious creature, which lives in the sea and is feared by the people of the islands. The islands people have many enemies to fear, especially the slave traders and pirates. Dwane search for Semele after he was saved by the cook once again, he commits to mutiny and kills a pirate captain to claim his ship and men. The ship and men he will need to fight of George, Semeles brother and Argos, the man she loves.

‘This was the original GAME OF THRONES’ George R.R. Martin

John Hulbert's trek through the material world and the new age, looking for answers to the questions surrounding the meaning of life, are vividly explored in this one man's journey.People have described John's book as a male version of the best selling book "Eat, Pray, Love."

A young king searches for a way to save his kingdom in this romantic fantasy from Erin Summerill, who was called "absolutely marvelous" by New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas. Aodren: A lonely, young king, searching for a way to dismantle his father's dark legacy. Lirra A girl with the power to control the wind, torn between duty and following her dreams For twenty years, Channelers--women with a magical ability--have been persecuted in Malam by those without magic. Now King Aodren wants to end the bloody divide and unite his kingdom. But decades of hatred can't be overcome by issuing decrees, and rumors of a deadly Channeler-made substance are only fueling people's fears. Lirra has every reason to distrust Aodren. Yet when he asks for help to discover the truth behind the rumors, she can't say no. With Lirra by his side, Aodren sees a way forward for his people. But can he rewrite the mistakes of the past before his enemies destroy the world he's working so hard to rebuild? Erin Summerill returns with a high-stakes fantasy full of romance, magic, and revenge perfect for fans of Susan Dennard and C. J. Redwine.

Nothing is fair in war. Jonathan King is every bit his last name. Powerful. Untouchable. Corrupted. He's also my dead sister's husband and way older than me. When I first met him as a clueless child, I thought he was a god. Now, I have to confront that god to protect my business from his ruthless grip. Little did I know that declaring a war on the king will cost me everything. When Jonathan covets something, he doesn't only win, he conquers. Now, he has his sights on me. He wants to consume not only my body, but also my heart and my soul. I fight, but there's no escaping the king in his kingdom... Reign of a King is the first part of a duet and is not standalone.