Books published by publisher Xulon Press

A difficult time for a family in the country brings about lessons in suffering and God’s love in author Elizabeth K. Howell’s new children’s book, The Christmas Bird. The Christmas Bird follows the adventures of a little bird when his tree home is hauled from the woods and placed inside a cozy cabin to become the family’s Christmas tree. The family had recently experienced adversity when their youngest child, Maggie, fell in the woods and lost her mobility. Many times past, Maggie had visited the forest and sang beautiful Christmas carols to her doll and a hidden audience of woodland animals. With no more visits from Maggie, the Christmas bird tries hard to fill the void by whistling the tunes he’d heard her sing. The family’s choice to have the Christmas bird’s tree as their Christmas tree allows the stowaway to witness decorating the Christmas tree and listen to Papa read the Nativity Story. Most of all, the family’s love and care for Maggie is a sight to behold. When Santa visits later that night, the bird learns that Santa’s gifts are good, but God’s gifts are better! Throughout the story, we learn that God loves all and has great plans for each of us, even tiny birds.

There’s a mystery to solve in the old Culverton Cemetery!Snoops spun around only to see a dark figure coming toward her with arms out-stretched at throat level. She wanted to run, but couldn’t budge an inch!Jeffer Elliott, his younger sister, Snoops, and their pal, Dinkus Malone, have stumbled onto a long-forgotten clue on an old tombstone. Does it lead to hidden treasure? Will the mysterious stranger beat them to it? Through it all, they depend on the Lord for wisdom and courage. But will their longing for earthly treasure land them in more trouble than they bargained for? Join the three members of Sneakers Detective Agency as they crack codes, follow suspects, and narrowly escape danger in their very first adventure, The Tombstone Treasure Mystery!Debra A. Kreilein is a writer who loves a good mystery! Jeffer, Snoops, and Dinkus were characters that were originally created for a short story in one of her Creative Writing classes at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. It was there that her dream of writing mystery adventures for children was born. She went on to complete her Bachelor’s Degree in Business, specializing in Marketing and Advertising. Much of Debra’s life has been devoted to teaching—as a homeschool mom, a conversational Spanish teacher, and a Precept Bible Study leader. She currently resides in Chandler, Indiana where she works in finance and enjoys painting, studying foreign languages, and rooting for the Indianapolis Colts.

Eli Learns It Is Good to Belong In Eli Learns It Is Good to Belong your children enter the world of a young goose named Eli, who loves nothing more than exploring. This love for exploring, though, often takes him off by himself. The adventures, struggles, and mishaps he experiences help him to learn that life is much more enjoyable when you enjoy it with others. Enjoy meeting Abby, Emmett, and the gang as they learn to live their lives together. About the Series The Sense God Gave a Goose The old saying "The Sense God Gave a Goose" comes to life in this delightful series of books. The God-given "sense" includes values we all would like our children to learn. Forgiveness, encouraging and caring for each other are just some of these wonderful qualities. Come along on many adventures with our favorite geese, Allie, Sam, Eli, Annabelle, and many others as they venture through experiences where someone who is hurt needs help, someone needs a friend, and other things that young geese learn to help them live together in a community of mutual support.

"In this short story, you will see the tender heart of love and careful words of instruction of Mother. The law of kindness is on Mother's tongue. She demonstrates watchful protection over Cammy and Sammy as she daily is in their presence. Parents can easily relate the mother's heart, akin to the heart of Jesus as He is to His children. A wonderful and useful book. Had I had this book when my children were small, I certainly would have made use of it. I highly recommend this for all ages!" Patti Roberts- married homeschooling mother of seven with growing number of grandbabies. "Mara-lee has given us a tremendous gift. Christians throughout history have systematically taught the faith to their children. This practice of systematic training in a catechism has become largely neglected by the Church in the last generation. Mara-lee's hope is to bridge the gap between the old ways of training our kids up in solid doctrine, allowing them to wrestle with the deep things of God, and modern children's story telling. I hope many find her work to be a blessing to the spiritual life of their children and a warm treasure in their home during the intimate times as the family gathers." Pastor Jeff Durbin- married father of four, sought after for his debate skills and also the main host of ApologiaRadio.com "Mara-lee has peeked into a child's inquiring mind and has given solid answers to questions about how to hear and respond to God's voice. Children will love the way Cammy's Adventures introduces them to new experiences in their lives. This delightful book will be a great tool for opening up discussions both at home and in the classroom." Donna Lapp- married mother of 3, grandmother of 13 and great grandmother of 10. She is also a retired elementary grade school teacher.

READER'S FAVORITE 2017 GOLD WINNER for Fiction - Religious Theme.Small Town Roads is a Christian Coming of Age Story in Small Town America from the Amazon #1 Best Selling Author of "Saving Grace - A Story of Adoption" and "The Book of Barkley - Love and Life Through the Eyes of a Labrador Retriever". Let go of the life you wanted to get the one that you were meant for. With a recent college degree in Criminal Justice and big future dreams, rookie Law Enforcement Officer Rachel Raines is looking for a temporary place to hide a heart full of loss and a quieter police patrol than Chicago. The bequest of her late aunt's house out in rural Illinois seems like the perfect opportunity for both if she can survive the gigantic spiders, creaky plumbing, and inevitable challenges of being the rookie on a small town force. It's a place unlike any she has lived in - a tiny town with no coffee baristas, no night life, and one single restaurant that has a giant cow perched on the roof. It was not the life she had expected. Sometimes God has other plans for us. Down the street, her aunt's best friend, Evelyn Ahlgren, marks the passing of seasons and neighbors, long mired in her loneliness as a widow. When the young woman with scars of her own befriends her, they strike up an unlikely friendship across generations that just might help them both heal with a little help from heaven above. Written in both third person (Evelyn's view of life) and first person (Rachel keeping an online journal to track the events of each new day), words both humorous and breathtakingly lyrical, as these two vastly different generations bond, Small Town Roads is a beautifully told, heartwarming story. It is not just a story of life in rural America, it is finding the best in people, including ourselves, in the most unlikely of places.

The Beagle Boys: Jake and Milo -- Strange Noises in the Woods by Deborah McDonald is a heartwarming tale that tells the story of two dogs that get lost while exploring. Join Jake and Milo as they venture through the forest and meet new animals and learn strange, interesting sounds. Children will be delighted by Jake and Milo's story and learn an important lesson -- listening to their parents and that there is no place like home.

I am convinced that spiritual warfare is being waged on a much grander scale than we have previously imagined. Battle lines have been drawn and strongholds have been established. Unless we sharpen our skills at spiritual warfare and develop the spiritual gift of discernment to new heights, we will not be making a significant impact on the world or in stemming the tide of the enemy’s assault on us, our families, and our churches. Our ancient enemy, the devil, has declared war and is attacking relentlessly. In order to battle effectively, we must learn to judge the spirits, and always love the people.LIKE IT OR NOT WE ARE AT WAR! ARE YOU READY?And I looked, and behold, in the midst of the throne and of the four living creatures, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as though it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent out into all the earth. (Revelation 5:6)James Durham: After serving almost 30 years as an active duty army Chaplain, James retired at the rank of Colonel. Before and after his military service, he was a pastor and church planter for more than thirteen years. In 2010, James and his wife, Gloria, moved to Columbia, South Carolina in order to write books, teach seminars, and mentor many spiritual sons and daughters around the world. His current book writing projects are: “Beyond An Ancient Door; a Guidebook for Kingdom Carriers” and “100 Days with the Lord in Heaven.” James is a graduate of Oklahoma State University with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology; Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas with a Master’s degree in Theology, and the US Army Command and General Staff College.

The purpose of this book is to teach young children how to focus and overcome distractions. Dr. Monique Morton is one of the founders of About My Father's Business Ministry, a non-profit organization that teaches and trains on prayer and intercession. She is the author of Restorer of the Breach book and study guide. She lives in San Francisco, California.

Pimpology From a Woman's Perspective talks about my personal experiences of being pimped. My books go into the high and lows of me being a Ride or Die Chick inside my pimp's stable. My book offers words of wisdom from my mother "Don't let a man get inside your mind, once he got your mind he got you" One principle rule I did not follow in my situation, which caused me a lot of pain. The book ends with how God brought me out to bring me into my God-given purpose. By encouraging others the importance of having a personal relationship with Jesus and the necessity of it. God does not define us by our past but who we as women or men become in Him. God bless.

Do you have memories that make you Amazingly Happy? Ciana does. In Amazingly Happy Things, Ciana imagines in vivid detail the events, people, and things that make her Amazingly Happy. Check out her story and the lively illustrations, see what brings her joy and makes her grateful- both big and small. Meet the Author: Nicole Peltier Lewis is a lifelong educator and a life coach. Her passion is to see people reach their full potential. Through her books, she hopes to teach young people to see the value in those things in life that are invaluable like family, memories and experiences. She resides with her husband and two sons in Maryland. Find out more about Nicole at www.onesharpensanother.com Dominique Hughes Is the Founder and Program Director of Zola Monroe Art Group, LLC. Through her art program she proves and implements the importance of art education as a form of responsibility, structure and discipline through creativity. In addition she is a Mixed Media Art Educator with 10 years of teaching experience. "I create to share the awe and tranquility that I've experienced, in my illustrations. I believe that the ability to see through the illustrators eyes expands experience, knowledge and cognition of the reader. It changes the stereotypical reading environment to one of discovery". Find out more about Dominique at www.zolamonroeart.com, Zola Monroe Art Group on all social media outlets.

A restless high school graduate. A self-made private investigator. A criminal who can't forget the past. An airplane mechanic with wings of faith. Abby Grant is impatient to take control of her summer. When offered an internship with her detective uncle, she accepts for all the wrong reasons and becomes the target of a sinister organization. Rick Benton is a detective with a grudge against God. He believes in only himself - until he loses control of the case and risks more than just his career. Neil DeWitt is at odds with life and the law. When his black market business brings him back home, he meets a young woman who reminds him of the past he's tried to forget. Andrew Baxter dreamed of being a pilot, but God had other plans. Restoring a Douglas DC-3 helps him see God's purpose - if only the girl he cared about could understand.