A cumulative book in which Joshua introduces the members of his family and their pets, counting them one through ten, then explains how he can count to ten even when they aren't around.

Young readers can follow Joshua's progression as he grows older and learns manners such as when to say "please," "thank you," and "excuse me."

"I don't think I've ever met anyone who hasn't struggled with the desire to know God's will. The problem is, this struggle often involved a great deal of confusion and worry." ?Chuck Swindoll Many people have the idea that if they could just somehow find that single planned direction, they would be effortlessly swept through life. But life is not like that. Probably the most misunderstood factor of discovering God's will is the thought that, If I do this, the struggles will end, the questions are over, the answers come, and I live hapily ever after. But that's not reality. Does that mean that God's will must remain opaque to us?that we must muddle and grope blindly through life with no clue to what He wants for us? "Not at all," says Charles Swindoll. In this groundbreaking book, Swindoll invites us to join him on a spiritual quest. "I believe God's will for us in this life is not some black-and-white objective designed to take us to an appointed destination here on earth as much as it is about the journey itself . . . and what matters to Him in our lives." The Mystery of God's Will overflows with practical insights, humor, and unforgettable stories that will de-mystify, clarify, and put your mind at ease.

Joshua and his father listen to the night sounds. On board pages.

This is a story about a Christian raised family who altogether fell away from God and stopped going to church and ran into a very difficult time in their lives to the point that their lives were in danger.. Who can help them? Why is this happening? Are some of the questions that began to ponder in this family's mind. This will bring light, inspiration, insight, understanding, hope and love to the reader letting them know that God can do anything and everything but fail. Just when it seems as though you are all alone and there is no way out, God can step in and make everything alright but you have to let go and let God take full control. Surrender to God and watch God work. Although they left God, God was waiting to receive them back as his own if they were indeed ready.

Joshuas Journey is the story of a twelve-year-old African American boy born just after the Civil War. Joshuas carelessness results in an accident that leaves the daughter of his plantation owner unconscious. His sister shames him into finding the Swamp Woman, a mysterious local folk healer. Her decoction heals Melinda Mae. Joshua decides he too wants to become a healer. This story chronicles the tremendous difficulties he had to overcome as he confronts prejudice, segregation, an inadequate education, the loss of benefactors, and financial crises to achieve his goal of becoming a doctor. As an old man, Joshua revisits his youth in a series of flashbacks. As he shares his experiences with his family and students, he realizes that even though he is old, he can still help others triumph over some of the same struggles he experienced.