Books with title New Beginnings

First in a set of stories which will appeal to a wide audience, from children to the elderly. They are inspired by my own life experiences to an extent; as the central character Bobby is based around the dog my husband and I lost to cancer in June 2012. I started writing them approximately seven years ago, and feel the time is right to publish them now, in Bobby's honour.

“God is too good to be unkind, too wise to be mistaken, and when you cannot trace his hand, you can always trust his heart.” – C. H. Spurgeon The impulsive decision of young aspiring model and actress leads to an abusive relationship, a violent car crash, and a near-death experience. From the darkness of a three-month long coma to the torment of physical disability and a mental breakdown, Rhonda learns how to trust God. Her story begins with a vision she is granted as a little girl. She sees a hand coming down from heaven and knows intuitively that it is the hand of God. But it is not until her ordeal that she understands the full meaning of this vision and awakens to God’s divine plan for her.

When Nick and Sarah are taken to a foster home, their feelings of self worth suffer. Then Nick becomes angry with the kids at school who tease him about his poor reading skills and with his foster parents who set up rules. When he and Sarah are taken to a second foster home, he becomes even more upset. The school counselor helps Nick learn to control his anger and adjust to his new family. This book emphasizes accepting the changed family situation and reassures foster children that they are important and cared for. (Grades 3-4)

Top Secret Kayla and Katharine are identical fourteen-year-old twins who have just discovered that their parents have been keeping a secret from them their whole lives. Once they find out the secret, they are told they are not allowed to tell anyone about it. Will they keep the secret, or will they spill it? Find out in this great book entitled, A New Beginning.

Kendra’s in high school! New Beginnings abound at home, school and in her relationships. Things are changing at lightning speed.She’s saying hello and embracing new relationships while at the same time coping with heart breaking good-byes of others.Patrice convinces her to give an “old friend” another chance. This coupled with an unplanned chain of events catapults Kendra from a place of obscurity to center stage at school. Center stage has her wedged in a long standing school rivalry which will divide and test her loyalties. And threaten her new relationships.Kendra isn’t the only one embarking on new beginnings. A health scare creates a new family dynamic but even with a new dynamic it’s the same family drama. The family tension escalates and bubbles over and with Meme gone Papa is left trying to keep the family intact.High school brings about “A New Katrina” and Avery and Jamie don’t escape the winds of change blistering through either.New Beginnings is the next chapter in the Growing Pains Series. Kendra’s journey continues. In Book Two she finds her own place her own voice in her own way.Book Two will have cheering and eagerly anticipating Book Three!! Scroll back up and get your copy today!

Violet Morgan is no ordinary eighteen year old girl. Not only did she witness the violent murder of her brother and parents and struggle to take care of her fifteen year old sister, Violet and her sister also possess special powers. After receiving a mandatory summons to a "Relocation Facility for Gifted People", Violet finds her life going from bad to worse. Will she be able to stand the stress of PTSD, her biggest secret being let out, and protecting herself, her sister, and her friends from the real purpose of the facilities?

The year is 1910, and Emma Schweitzer and her family are immigrating to America in hopes of finding a better life. Their German colony in South Russia is falling under new restrictions imposed by the Russian government, and in order to escape poverty and tyranny, the family decides to move to North Dakota to live with an uncle. But their journey is not an easy one. The ship is overcrowded, health inspectors can detain any family or deny them entry, and swindlers are eager to prey on new immigrants. Can Emma be strong enough to succeed in a new country where she can't even understand the language? Through Emma's story, this gripping historical novel captures the hardships immigrants faced in pursuit of the American dream.

The celebration of Christmas gives each of us a yearly opportunity to relive and reflect on that first Christmas-the birth of our Savior and the promise of a new beginning as Christians. Through narration and song, this cantata contemplates the challenge to Mary (and us) to trust God and deepen our faith; to overcome our fears and rejoice in the birth of Jesus Christ as the shepherds did; and to offer gifts and to worship as did the Magi. While weaving familiar carols seemlessly into the fabric of the music, John Purifoy has provided his trademark original, tuneful approach to produce a Christmas service that leads us through the compelling Christmas story, celebrating a new birth and a new beginning for us all. Performance Time: approximately 35 minutes. / Cantata/Sacred Musical / SATB / Optional Full Orchestra, Accompaniment CD / Christmas