Kivuli Farley is an East African teen who has already suffered a tumultuous childhood when she arrives in America to meet the Roses who had been patrons and friends of her great-grandfather for four decades. Spirited and generous, Kivuli is anxious to learn more about her Maasai ancestor buried in Nevada before she was born. But the present journey proves to be as challenging as the past when she discovers a secret the old African had kept that led to a devastating tragedy for the Rose family. What Kivuli desires above all is to find a way for those still wounded to heal and a path to redemption for two women worlds apart: an incarcerated child abductor, and the killer she knows best – her own mother. As she opens herself to the teachings of a Lakota Sioux horse master, the lesson in a provocative painting, the friendship of an adopted Indian boy with two dads, the surprising spiritual views of a South African Catholic priest, and ultimately a dangerous communication with the seemingly unredeemable kidnapper, the way becomes clear. In a whirlwind tale of diverse cultures, faiths, and passions, victims and perpetrators draw inexorably together in a search for the meaning of forgiveness.

Alvin Theatre, Alvin Theatre Corp., owners, Alex. A. Aarons and Vinton Freedley, lessees. Alex. A. Aarons and Vinton Freedley present "Girl Crazy," the new musical comedy, book by Guy Bolton and John McGowan, music by George Gershwin, lyrics by Ira Gershwin, staged by Alexander Leftwich, dances and ensembles by George Hale, costumes by Kiviette, settings by Donald Oenslager. "Red" Nichols and his orchestra, Roger Edens at the piano. Orchestra under the direction of Earl Busby.

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life and have it to the full."—John 10:10 Most people spend their entire lives victims of a robbery they didn’t know has taken place. We go about our daily lives making decisions based on lies we didn’t know we believed, following destructive patterns we aren’t able to see, and operating within an invisible boundary that was never set. Melanie Waldman shares her journey from darkness and chaos to freedom and fullness in Look What Love Has Done: My Journey Toward Freedom & Fullness. There was chaos, but now there is peace. There was sadness, but now there is joy. There was loss, but now there is abundance. In Look What Love Has Done, Melanie shares her life story which Jesus miraculously rewrote. She reminds readers that this is our God and this is what He does. He is making all things new. He is working. He is restoring. When there are so many voices running through our hearts and minds, how can we discern the truth? Melanie’s journey offers both inspiration and practical wisdom. She introduces us to her new Godly beliefs—what she calls her new operating system— and supporting scriptures; Truth every believer can take hold of. Through her experience Melanie reveals how centering our hearts and minds on Godly wisdom, faith flourishes and fullness is restored. "This vulnerable true life story of God's restoration of one who has experienced the worst kind of abuse and trauma will give you the hope that He can heal, restore and redeem you!” Lee and Cindi Whitman, Executive Directors Restoring the Foundations International "Melanie, thank you for sharing how Jesus miraculously transformed your devastating childhood into a life of beautiful service. Your treasure trove of beloved parts of scripture carries the light of Christ straight to the heart." Toni Nieuwhof, Mediator, Author, Speaker Carey Nieuwhof Communications

Termites for dinner. Bombs in the backyard. A nation torn by decades of war still on the brink. Can one life really make a difference? Born without her left hip and leg, Michele Perry is no stranger to seeming impossibilities. So when she arrived in war-torn Southern Sudan--with little more than her faith in god's promises--she did what everyone told her was crazy: she opened a home for orphaned children in the middle of guerilla warfare territory and has now become "mama" to over one hundred little lives. With a deft pen, she recounts unforgettable stories of life in the bush, stories that capture the reader with the stark realities of living in a war zone--and the power of God's love to transform them. Her own story is just as compelling as the ministry she is living. From working in the slums of India to finding her home in war-ravaged Africa, Michele's life has been a journey deeper into the supernatural power of God. Readers will be swept up in one woman's poignant spellbinding, captivatingly honest journey of love and the glimpses of God's tender grace and mercy in the midst of a broken and hurting world

It is possible to find true love through dating. In True Love Dates, Debra Fileta encourages singles not to "kiss dating goodbye" but instead to experience a season of dating as a way to find real love. Through powerful, real-life stories and Fileta's personal journey, this book offers profound insights from the expertise of a professional counselor. Christians are looking for answers to finding true love. They are disillusioned with the church that has provided little practical application in the area of love and relationships. They're bombarded by Christian books that shun dating, idolize courting, fixate on spirituality, and in the end, offer little real relationship help. True Love Dates provides honest help for dating by providing a guide into vital relationship essentials. Debra is a professional Christian counselor who reaches millions with her popular blog, Truelovedates.com, and her book offers sound advice grounded in Christian spirituality. She delivers insight, direction, and counsel when it comes to entering the world of dating and learning to do it right the first time around. Drawing on the stories and struggles of hundreds of young men and women who have pursued the search for true love, Fileta helps readers bypass unnecessary pain while focusing on the things that really matter in the world of dating.

One of the most distinguished lyric-writers of his time, Ira Gershwin wrote for his brother George as well as Jerome Kern, Kurt Weill, Harold Arlen and others. Limelight presents a selection of stage and screen lyrics written for sundry situations and now arranged in arbitrary categories, to which have been added many informative annotations and disquistions on their why and wherefore, their whom-for, their how, and matters associative. "Gershwin's comments, witty and irreverent, and his anecdotes about the making of many favorites, are invariably interesting and frequently surprising." Chicago Tribune

Presents a tribute to Carl Sandburg, and surveys the heritage he left and the history he made.