What's New At Cross Reference Library - Romance, Action and Prayer

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How do we practice 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, “tearing down strongholds by captivating our minds with the knowledge of God? Beth Moore shows you how in Praying God’s Word, a topical prayer guide addressing fourteen common strongholds and what Scripture reveals about each of them, and presents Scriptures in prayer form to be incorporated into your daily prayer life. God’s Word, through prayer, helps you overcome bitterness, anger, and unforgiveness, setting you free from each and every stronghold which claims your life and replacing it with the mind of Christ.

God desires to bless your family, and he wants you to be a part of His work. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, aunt, or uncle, Born To Be Blessed by Pastor John Hagee shows you how to bless children of all ages and in all circumstances. Through words of hope, bounty, and richness, He can speak through you to give purpose and direction to your loved ones. Hagee combines Scripture with teaching from his best-selling book to make God’s profoundly personal in your life. Come learn how the Prophetic Blessing can transform your family forever.

Honorably discharged from the Army after an explosion nearly killed her, former military psychiatrist Brooke Adams has set up shop to help others, but her days of helping military personnel are over. She’s got her own battles to fight from her time overseas, and she’s not equipped to take on more. Former Army Special Ops Sergeant First Class Asher James could handle anything that war sent his way. The only thing that scares him now is sleep. As the shadows close in, the nightmares begin. Finally convinced that he needs help, Asher makes an appointment with a counselor. When he arrives at her office, she isn’t there - but a dead body is. When it becomes clear that Brooke was the real target of the attack, and that her secrets go even deeper than his own, Asher vows to protect her no matter what in Lynette Eason’s romantic suspense novel Collateral Damage.

Haunted by the memory of a rescue gone wrong, former pararescue jumper Orion Starr has no desire to join Hamilton Jones’ elite rescue team. But he also can’t shirk his duty when the call comes in to rescue three lost climbers on Denali in Alaska. Jenny Calhoun’s yearly extreme challenge with her best friend is her only escape from her guilt. The former CIA profiler and psychiatrist green-lighted an operation against the Taliban that ended in ambush and lives lost. When her cathartic climb on Denali turns deadly, she’ll be forced to trust her life to the most dangerous of heroes - the man she nearly killed. In The Way of the Brave by Susan May Warren, Orion and Jenny will have to put their wounds behind them to save their friends… and their hearts.

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Sarah Troyer never expected to raise her children on her own, but when her husband dies in a tragic accident, she finds refuge in the home of her parents in the Amish community of Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania. Sarah is taken completely by surprise when a stranger arrives claiming connections to her husband’s past - even though he had told her he was an orphan with no family. From Luke, she learns her husband hid a secret life, one with ramifications that will change her own. Sarah’s family, concerned for her and her children, encourages her to marry again. It should make sense… but Sarah’s heart says no. She feels trapped. Should she marry a man she doesn’t love? Or discover if her growing interest in Luke can be trusted? Take a trip to Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania in A Promise of Hope by Amy Clipston, where you’ll meet the delightful women of the Kauffman Amish Bakery. As each woman’s story unfolds, you’ll share in her joys, dreams, and secrets. You’ll discover the simplicity of the Amish lifestyle and, most importantly, you will be encouraged by the hope and faith of these women, and the importance they place on their families.

Unflinching and plainspoken, Tessa Swan is not your typical eighteenth-century woman in An Uncommon Woman by Laura Frantz. Born and bred on the western Virginia frontier along with her five brothers, she is a force to be reckoned with. Quiet and courageous, Clay Tygart is not your typical eighteenth-century man. Raised by Lenape Indians, he returns a hero from the Seven Years’ War to the fort that bears his name, bringing with him Tessa’s long lost friend, Keturah, a redeemed Indian captive like himself. Determined to avoid any romantic entanglements as fort commander, Clay remains aloof whenever he encounters the lovely Tessa. But when she is taken captive by the tribe Clay left, his hand - and heart - are forced, leading to one very private and one very public reckoning.

In The Maiden of Mayfair by Lawana Blackwell, an orphanage in the slums of London is the only home young Sarah Matthews has ever known. But she is suddenly whisked away from poverty to live as a wealthy widow’s ward in the prestigious Mayfair district of the city. Sarah can’t fathom why this elderly woman, a stranger to her, would desire her company, but Dorothea Blake has reasons she isn’t willing to reveal. As Sarah blossoms into a young woman, the secret Mrs. Blake harbors threatens to break her heart and make both of them outcasts among London’s social elite. When a visitor to the Blake mansion unknowingly stumbles upon the truth, he puts Sarah at risk of losing all that has become dear to her, including the recent attention of a handsome new curate who has captured her vulnerable heart. Will the mystery of Sarah’s birth remain buried forever?

Back and broke in Stoney Ridge, Jimmy Fisher has coasted through life as long as he could on charm, good looks, and deep-set dimples. They always worked just fine for him - until they didn’t. His smile has no effect on the violet-eyed beauty he met at the Bet N’Dent, the one with that stunning horse. She’s offered him a job, but nothing else. The last thing Sylvie Schrock King needs around Rising Star Farm is a grown boy working for her, especially her neighbor Edith’s son. The woman holds a serious grudge against Sylvie, and hiring Jimmy Fisher will only fan the flames of Edith’s rancor. But Sylvie is desperate for help on the farm, and Jimmy understands the horses like no one else. While Jimmy’s lazy smile and teasing ways steal Sylvie’s heart, Edith is working on a way to claim her land. Has Sylvie made another terrible mistake? Find out in Suzanne Woods Fisher’s romance novel Two Steps Forward.

Jorie King’s life is on hold. She has been waiting for Ben Zook to return to Lancaster County. Waiting for him to settle down and join the church. Waiting to marry him. But when news arrives that Ben has been killed, Jorie is devastated. She finds unlikely comfort in the friendship of his brother Caleb. Friendship ripens into love, and two broken hearts plan for a life filled with promise of a fresh beginning - until their worlds are turned upside down. With her realistic characters whose weaknesses develop into strengths, Suzanne Woods Fisher offers a reading experience that rises above the others. You will love growing in spirit with these complex people living the simple life as The Waiting transports you into a world where things aren’t as simple as they seem.