Books with author Nathan Thoms

Damaged. Disgraced. Dishonored. And the only hero who can save seven worlds.When a freak accident ruins his body and his memory, Wes Malcolm loses his scholarship and his place in the world. Every treatment has failed, save one: a fully immersive VR game, designed by his late, disgraced father, that mimics the condition his body used to possess. To everyone's disbelief, his body and mind slowly improve, bit by bit, but it's still not enough.Then one night, he wakes up in a world just like the game his father designed. Here, he can grow, learn, and thrive. But this world and all its sister planets are under assault from nightmare creatures, supernatural storms, and a host of other cataclysms.The strange, beautiful steward of these worlds offers him a deal: Save her planets, and he can take the power he gains back to his original body on Earth.It's the best chance he's ever been offered. But will his determination be enough, both for himself and the worlds now depending on him?Come and find out.

Fourteen-year-old Elijah Storm is a typical teenage boy who thirsts for adventure and puts up with his family’s Christianity. It is not that Elijah doesn’t want to be a Christian; it is that he loves adventures and sees the Christian life as boring. Through the sudden death of his grandfather, Elijah learns that the Christian life is the greatest adventure in all creation as he discovers an amazing new realm and embarks on a life-long quest to take his grandfather’s place as a defender of the realms.

Fourteen-year-old Elijah Storm is a typical teenage boy who thirsts for adventure and puts up with his family’s Christianity. It is not that Elijah doesn’t want to be a Christian; it is that he loves adventures and sees the Christian life as boring. Through the sudden death of his grandfather, Elijah learns that the Christian life is the greatest adventure in all creation as he discovers an amazing new realm and embarks on a life-long quest to take his grandfather’s place as a defender of the realms.

Having emerged victorious from the Cemetery of the Old Man, Eli begins his training as a commissioned defender of the realms. Eli's training does not last long as the Enemy, furious from his defeat in the cemetery, forces a showdown between the young defender and an ancient foe. With countless souls at stake, Eli must travel to the Desolate City and square off against an army of spiritual foes lead by the giant Polytheist. If Eli is to survive this latest mission for the King, he must learn the difference between knowing the truths of the King's Word and claiming these truths in his own life. In this latest installment of the Defenders of the Realms series, the author continues to display his gifted use of analogy as he makes the Bible come alive by weaving together the teachings of the Bible with the reader's imagination. This action-packed, page-turner not only keeps the attention of the reader, it also teaches Biblical truth and encourages Christian growth in an entertaining and relevant way.

Explore the natural wonders and history of Arizona. Children ages 6 to 10 will love the colorful pictures and easy-to-read language. Your kids will improve their reading skills and enhance their vocabulary while learning about the intriguing state of Arizona. Discover...* Why is Arizona known as "The Copper State?"* Which gigantic cactus will you find in the Arizona desert?* What one thing does Arizona produce more of than any other state?* Which beautiful gemstone can be found all over Arizona?* How was the Grand Canyon formed?* What amazing thing did the Pueblo Indians do on the walls of the Grand Canyon?* What happened in Arizona when a humongous meteor smashed into the ground?* Where in Arizona can you walk right on top of hardened volcano lava?* Is Arizona's Painted Desert really painted?* Where in Arizona can you touch four different states at the same time?...and Much, Much More!Grab "Arizona for Kids" and start your Arizona adventure!

Having defeated the mighty Polytheist, Eli now returns to the physical realm for the first time since his calling. Heeding Michael’s warning about the Enemy’s plan for attack, Eli and his friends try to prepare for the oncoming battle, but victory will require more than they ever imagined. Calling upon his most cunning and hateful servant, the Enemy plans to not only defeat Eli and his friends, but to capture the souls of the entire school and town. The town’s only hope is for Eli to stand firm on the truths he has claimed and challenge the deception of the Enemy no matter what the cost may be.In this third installment of the Defenders of the Realms series, the author utilizes his gifted use of allegory to inspire young readers to stand for the truths of the Bible against all the deceptions of the world. Using the familiar setting of the public school campus, the author shows the how the teachings of the Bible stand true, especially when compared to the theory of evolution. The power of a Christian’s testimony is on full display and will challenge your teenager to be the light of the Gospel shining, in the darkness, for the King.

What’s Stopping You?, written by Nathan Thomas, is a Christian living book for teens. Sin, fear, and discouragement often prevent Christian youth from moving forward for God. They stumble over the same obstacles again and again; and though they ask for forgiveness every time, they become discouraged, afraid to move forward lest they fall.What’s Stopping You? helps Christian teens recognize problem areas, become proactive in fighting temptation, and seize the truths of Scripture to get closer to God. If you’re a teen frustrated with your own spiritual inaction, make a choice today to change the status quo and step out for God.

They weigh you down until you can barely move forward in your walk with God.Maybe you trip over the same obstacles again and again. Afterwards you beg for forgiveness, but you're discouraged. You wonder if you'll be able to take two steps forward before falling again.Are you ready to make some real progress in your Christian life? This book can help you.--Recognize problem areas--Be proactive in fighting temptation--Seize the truths of Scripture--Get closer to GodIf you're frustrated with your own spiritual inaction, make a choice today to change the status quo and step out for God.You'll never make any progress standing still.