Books published by publisher J. Christian

This book contains a mixture of 50 different very short stories (Slice of Life / Snippets / Short Shorts) from a child's perspective.Samantha sat on an old park bench surrounded by daisies, eating her ice cream and swinging her feet. The park bench said, “Would you like to hear a story?” Samantha nodded. “Yes, please.” The bench said, “This used to be a farm, and there was a schoolhouse over there. A boy and a girl would meet before class, and share warm buttered bread from the bakery. Sometimes, after school, they would have a picnic on the grass, eating grapes and cheese and crackers. And often, at night and under the stars, they would kiss and hold each other for many hours.” Samantha smiled. “That’s a nice story. Tell me another one.” ...and thus begins One Minute Stories.This digital book is a work of fiction by Christian Blake and is approximately 7,000 words in length.Excerpt:#2 – She Likes Pink BootsStacie slipped on the icy stairs at school in the early afternoon. She was lucky she didn’t break an ankle. The teacher said, “Those pink shoes are worthless in the ice and snow. You should buy a pair of boots.” But boots were clunky and ugly. Boots were for boys, and Stacie wasn’t a boy. Her mother asked, “Why won’t you wear the snow boots I bought you? Why do you insist on wearing the wrong shoes?” But her favorite shoes were the right shoes; they were pink with pink lace. They were perfect. “Mom! I want to look like a girl, not a boy!” Her mom finally understood and immediately took her to the shoe store. The next day at school, Stacie proudly showed her friends her new pink boots with slim pink laces and fluffy white fur at the top. #8 – He Wore Blue Shoes To SchoolDavid’s dad wore fancy suits and colorful ties to work every day. He also wore shiny leather shoes: Brown shoes, black shoes, and, on occasion, a pair of blue shoes with white laces. David loved the blue shoes. They had a fuzzy feel to them. One day, he snuck his dad’s blue shoes into his backpack and took them to school. He asked the teacher for the hall pass to use the restroom, and he took the shoes with him and put them on. When he came back to class, the other kids laughed and jeered. But David didn’t care. He loved those blue shoes. When the teacher tried to take them off, she couldn’t. They were stuck on his feet. David laughed. “They won’t come off,” David said. “I squeezed super glue on the laces.”

Danny Zuco wants to buy the latest edition of his favorite comic book, Banana Man, but first he’ll have to contend with a vicious dog, a mean cop, and the fact that all his friends are vying for the same comic. Oh yeah, and he doesn't have the buck to buy it. The clock is ticking and time is running out. Soon, Mr. Cleary will sell the last copy. Will Danny get the dollar and make it back to the store in time?This is a work of fiction by Christian Blake. This digital book is approximately 22,000 words in length.

An unlikely friendship between a purposeless socialite and a purpose-driven church mouse leads them on a passionate pursuit of God's destiny and balance for their lives.?Keeva Banks is in danger of flunking out of grad school – again. She can't seem to get it together because, honestly, she doesn't really know why she's in school. She's desperately in need of a sense of purpose to give meaning to her life. Shara Anderson has that sense of purpose through her intimate relationship with the Lord, but needs some balance in her Christian walk. Through divine orchestration, the two women meet, and their lives are forever changed.?Dance Into Destiny is a story of friendship, love, and overcoming issues from the past. It illustrates how pursuing an intimate relationship with the Lord is the key to reaching one's true potential and fulfilling one's God-ordained destiny and purpose.

Growing up in an abusive home, this is the true story of the author’s battle with both physical and mental abuse, emotional neglect, and depression. In an attempt to quench the pain she feels deep inside from the battle-scars she's received throughout life, she experiments with various relationships including homosexuality. Not finding the relief she desperately is seeking to end her internal struggles, she begins to battle continual thoughts of homicide and suicide - until she is ultimately led to a crossroad in her life: Choose life or death. Discover how she unexpectedly finds the only solution that can truly set her free. (While all these events are true, names have been changed to protect the innocent.)

A toddler comes across the floor, doing what she does best - toddling. We teach her to walk and talk, to express herself and communicate with others... but most of us are uncertain about how this child fits into our church. Many children are put in creche and left there but it's amazing what even the youngest child can learn about their Creator. Even a baby can learn basic but vitally important truths about their Lord and Saviour. If you've ever looked at a two-year old and felt totally out of your depth on how to represent the Christian faith to them, this book will help you. Discover the world of the pre-school child, how they think and feel, what each age-group is capable of and then learn how to apply this to teaching them about Christianity. Creche and Sunday school are not a baby-sitting service but a vital teaching resource for equipping today's church. Bursting with practical ideas this book is an excellent resouce for any congregation. It is an eye opener to what we can and should be doing with our children from day one.

As a popular media broadcaster and conference speaker, Richard Bewes often faces tricky questions about the Christian faith. This book collects answers to the top 100 asked by people from all opinions and religious beliefs - remixed for young people. These are not 'pat' answers to make you feel smug and the questioner seem stupid - they are the sort of thing you could use in a conversation - if only you had thought it out in time!When you socialise with friends or course mates, living out the Christian faith in the 21st century naturally attracts questions. Here is some instant experience to stop you slapping your head and saying 'If only I'd said that!'.Top 100 Questions: Remix - it's a great way to answer your mates' questions and help you explain why you are a Christian.

Since the publication of 'A child called "it"' by Dave Pelzer there hasn't been a story like this. But this is not just another harrowing story about an excruciating childhood and the ravages on a life it produces. The difference is that Mez not only escaped from his 'trial by parent' but he discovered a hope that has transformed his life. He in turn has helped others find hope in their lives. Mez's story is told with a frankness and wit that hides much of the pain and despair that was his everyday experience. Nevertheless, although his story at times may sicken you, his first brushes with the faith that restored him will make you laugh out loud! Mez's life involved abuse, violence, drugs, thieving and prison - but you don't have to fall as far as him in order to climb out of the traps in your life. Do you like happy endings? Mez still suffers from his experiences but you'll be amazed at how far you can be restored from such a beginning.