Books published by publisher Carpenter's Son Publishing

While racing around the Washington Beltway on his way to a successful career, the author seemed to misplace his personal peace, purpose for living and a dream or two. Panic attacks and several humorous events led him to the conclusion that he needed to stop the world and get off for a time. David Winters' Sabbatical of the Mind chronicles his adventures in temporary unemployment, searching for answers to life's big questions and eventually, a successful re-entry into work and life. Come along for the ride and you just might conquer a few fears of your own.

"[H]ighly readable...superb...theologically sound and succinct...personable and energetic...." (BlueInk Reviews, starred review) "[E]loquent and inviting...makes all the elements of [the Jesus] narrative feel fresh...bracingly enthusiastic..." (Kirkus Reviews) Finally! A simple, fresh approach to the life and teachings of Jesus Christ for today's adults and youth. Watch it all happen on this historically accurate guided tour through Jesus's life - like you are there - from birth to resurrection. With love, hope, and even humor, come to know Him as a real person. Watch as He dramatically unveils Himself as the God of all creation and the Savior of the world. Find insights and solutions for even your toughest, modern problems. No matter where you are on your spiritual journey, the Spirit of God will whisper how it all applies to your life as you ponder the thought-provoking questions at the end of most sections. The non-judgmental tone, evidence-oriented approach to building faith, and short sections make this the ideal audiobook about Christ for today's insanely busy, sometimes skeptical listeners.

When Shawnee finds out that her school friends are really not her friends at all, she learns some important lessons about the difference that kind words can make and how doing what you know is right usually works – no matter how hard it is to stick to your guns. Led by her ever-present spiritual guide Nevaeh, Shawnee navigates the rough waters of her new elementary school and learns to make friends – real friends – among people who are willing to stand up for what’s right … just like her. Nevaeh’s sparkly wand and knack for showing up just in time make her the perfect companion for a tween girl faced with all the challenges that everyday life brings.

HIDDEN IN PARISThree women running away from their lives decide to live together in a house in Paris in a story of love, friendship, and metamorphosis set in the City of Light.HERE IS WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT HIDDEN IN PARIS:"Not only is the cast spectacularly written, the descriptions of Parisian living created a different world that was easy to fall in love with and difficult to leave."C. Huang, Amazon reviewer"I could not stop reading this book! What a wonderful story about love, life, new beginnings, and moving forward with one's life."Desi1257, Amazon reviewer"Funny and poignant."PJ Adams "PJ", Amazon reviewer"I picked up Hidden in Paris because I love all things Paris. I had no idea how deeply I would fall in love with this book and the characters that populated it. They were exquisitely complex, beautifully flawed, and endearingly charming."Stacey, Amazon reviewer"I loved the characters, the different ways they evolved, the city, the cuisine, and the insight into Parisian life. Wonderful read."Maggie Mae, Amazon reviewerHIDDEN IN PARIS: In a tale of friendship, self-discovery and love, three women running away from their lives become unlikely friends in a beautiful house in the heart of Paris. Lost in France, a country she mistrusts, among French people she hardly understands, Annie has trouble venturing away from home since the death of her husband. And since home happens to be a small jewel of a house nestled in the heart of Paris, why would she ever want to? But when bankruptcy threatens her beloved house, her one anchor in life, Annie has no choice but to find renters, and quick. Leave it to someone socially phobic to phrase a want ad in all the wrong ways. With shimmering promises of ‘Starting over in Paris’ –– a concept she has no intention of applying to her own life––Annie attracts tenants with the kind of baggage that doesn’t fit in suitcases. A long-legged, cool-headed ex model (everything Annie is not) on the run from her abusive husband, a frail young woman harboring a possible death wish, a mysterious French artist, and an infuriating blue-blooded French man soon threaten Annie’s way of life in ways she never anticipated. But when Annie finds herself reluctantly yet actively engaged in the rescue of her tenants, she discovers that she might just save herself in the process.Note: ALSO AVAILABLE ON AMAZON, The Hidden in Paris Cookbook featuring all the recipes in the novel, and delectable photographs of food and of Paris! *** EXCERPT from chapter 1 ***...The house was purchased. “With time and money” became the motto. With time and money, the fissured stucco could be restored. With time and money, the wood floors could be brought back to their original luster. With time and money, the stories could be connected with proper working stairs. There had been no plan for time or money to run short. She now saw things as they were: Johnny had been the world to her, and now the house and her boys were her entire universe. Within the confines of the house, no matter how limiting or punishing it might be, she felt safe. Only in her house did she see herself as master of her life. At home cooking, building, scraping and sanding, she felt capable and purposeful. Focusing on what was still a constant—the house and the boys—she did not need to let questions in, questions about Johnny, questions about what would have come of her had Johnny not died, questions also, about her own worth, the risks involved in loving and trusting someone, the validity of a life devoid of trust or love. Since that night two and a half years ago, she had become like someone with a fear of heights condemned to living on a rooftop. Her decision, for someone who had so carefully avoided the exterior world, might seem out of character, but in fact it allowed her, with what she considered to be a modest adjustment, to keep the status quo. She would get to stay home.

". . . highly readable . . . superb . . . theologically sound and succinct. . . personable and energetic. . ." - BlueInk Reviews, starred review". . . eloquent and inviting. . . makes all the elements of [the Jesus] narrative feel fresh. . . bracingly enthusiastic. . ." - Kirkus ReviewsFinally! A delightfully simple, fresh approach to the life and teachings of Jesus Christ for today’s adults and youth. Watch it all happen on this historically accurate guided tour through Jesus’s life―like you are there―from birth to resurrection. With love, hope, and even humor, come to know Him as a real person. Watch as He dramatically unveils Himself as the God of all creation and the Savior of the world. Find insights and solutions for even your toughest, modern problems. No matter where you are on your spiritual journey, the Spirit of God will whisper how it all applies to your life as you ponder the thought-provoking questions at the end of most chapters. The non-judgmental tone, evidence-oriented approach to building faith, and short chapters make this the ideal book about Christ for today's insanely busy, sometimes skeptical readers.This book takes a "Shared Faith Perspective" by focusing on the common core of Christian beliefs instead of focusing on denominational differences. The real joy of being a Christian comes when we truly believe in Christ, love Him, and strive to follow Him. But how can we do that without knowing the details of His life? This book takes the reader's gospel experience to the next level by bringing us right beside Jesus. And for all of us living in the "Twitter era," the simple explanations and explicit connections to modern situations make His light more applicable and satisfying than ever.Author Endorsements". . . a beautiful gem of a book. . . lucidly written . . . accessible for anyone. You cannot read through this treatise without weighing introspectively the significance of Christ's life, his words and his actions to your life. For that reason, this is a resource that I will highly recommend to many people, regardless of where they are on their spiritual journey."~ Gary S. Comer, author of ReMission: Rethinking How Church Leaders Create Movement and Soul Whisperer.". . . a wonderful approach for coming to know our beloved Savior Jesus Christ."~ Ed J. Pinegar, author of Gethsemane, Golgotha, and the Garden Tomb"R. Christian Bohlen . . . has taken the story of Jesus and broken it down into challenging and relevant sections that directly connect to the lives of students. Many youth and churches will find this a very helpful addition to their spiritual journey."~ Stephen Ingram, author of Hollow Faith and Organic Youth Ministry."R. Christian Bohlen is an excellent teacher and writer. His book on Jesus is very descriptive, interesting and easy to understand. Each chapter has useful questions for reflection and personal application of the principles we see in the life of Jesus. Using the four gospels, Christian paints a wonderful portrait of Jesus as our Friend and Savior. His own faith in Jesus shines through on every page."~Hugh Houston, author of Jesus is Better than PornReader Reviews"It is not preachy in the least. . . I loved this book and will read it over and over and share it with family and friends. I teach Bible in a Christian high school and cannot think of a more timely book to present to my students, as a means for them to understand how relevant our Savior’s life is to their generation."

Princess Gabby Girl and the Sparkly Dress is a story about a little Princess who loves to dance around the palace and discovers a gorgeous, sparkly, magic dress and Miss Marvelous in the magic mirror. She finds happiness comes by sharing and caring for others. Her good deeds cause her dress to shine brighter but she is told by Miss Marvelous it will get dark if she forgets. She is so happy when her dress is sparkling but as soon as she focuses only on herself the dress becomes dull and dingy. She begins to forget all about her promise to Miss Marvelous. Her frustration grows as her dress continues to get darker and it appears to be beyond repair. The Princess gives up on trying to fix the dress and then with the help of Miss Marvelous she realizes that her true sparkle and true happiness comes from helping others. Once again she lights up her home, her village and her world! The theme of the book is based around Matthew 5:14-16. The message of those verses, "Let your good deeds shine out for all to see." resonates though this beautiful book. This is a lovely message and a fun way for kids to think about spreading kindness. It also, encourages readers to find their own happiness in helping others and sparkling in their own world. Kids, Parents & Grandparents will love this delightful, unique and creative message!

Three women running away from their lives decide to live together in a house in Paris in a story of love, friendship, and metamorphosis set in the City of Light.Here's what readers are saying about HIDDEN IN PARIS:"Not only is the cast spectacularly written, the descriptions of Parisian living created a different world that was easy to fall in love with and difficult to leave."C. Huang, Amazon reviewer"I could not stop reading this book! What a wonderful story about love, life, new beginnings, and moving forward with one's life."Desi1257, Amazon reviewer"Funny and poignant."PJ Adams "PJ", Amazon reviewer"I picked up Hidden in Paris because I love all things Paris. I had no idea how deeply I would fall in love with this book and the characters that populated it. They were exquisitely complex, beautifully flawed, and endearingly charming."Stacey, Amazon reviewer"I loved the characters, the different ways they evolved, the city, the cuisine, and the insight into Parisian life. Wonderful read."Maggie Mae, Amazon reviewerThree women running away from their lives become unlikely friends in a beautiful house in the heart of Paris. Lost in France, a country she mistrusts, among French people she hardly understands, Annie has trouble venturing away from home since the death of her husband. And since home happens to be a small jewel of a house nestled in the heart of Paris, why would she ever want to? But when bankruptcy threatens her beloved house, her one anchor in life, Annie has no choice but to find renters, and quick.Leave it to someone socially phobic to phrase a want ad in all the wrong ways. With shimmering promises of ‘Starting over in Paris’ –– a concept she has no intention of applying to her own life––Annie attracts tenants with the kind of baggage that doesn’t fit in suitcases. A long-legged, cool-headed ex model (everything Annie is not) on the run from her abusive husband, a frail young woman harboring a possible death wish, a mysterious French artist, and an infuriating blue-blooded French man soon threaten Annie’s way of life in ways she never anticipated.But when Annie finds herself reluctantly yet actively engaged in the rescue of her tenants, she discovers that she might just save herself in the process.

Mom’s Choice GOLD Award Designated by WORLD Magazine one of the top six Christian-theme picture books published in the 21st Century. Featured in blog by Jim Daley, Focus on the Family Eight imaginative, entertaining, and colorfully illustrated fables teach children sound values and practical life lessons. An ideal way for parents, grandparents, and Christian educators to share a biblical worldview with the next generation. Enriched by more than 50 whimsical illustrations, this award-winning, 72-page hardcover book by husband-and-wife team Michael and Sarah Dowling is a keepsake the whole family will enjoy reading again and again. This captivating book of timely tales helps readers young and old live according to timeless Scriptural truths in our increasingly confusing world. A glossary helps younger children understand more difficult words. Burrowing Deeper study guides, available as free downloads from the book’s website, provide thought-provoking questions for family devotions, homeschool studies, and instruction in Christian schools and churches. A complementary “Burrowing Deeper” study guide with thought-provoking questions about each fable is available as a free download from www.FrogsRainyDayStory.com . This is an ideal learning resource for personal reflection, family devotions, home school studies, Christian school and church Sunday school classes, and small group discussions.

Three women running away from their lives become unlikely friends in a beautiful house in the heart of Paris. Lost in France, a country she mistrusts, among French people she hardly understands, Annie has trouble venturing away from home since the death of her husband. And since home happens to be a small jewel of a house nestled in the heart of Paris, why would she ever want to? But when bankruptcy threatens her beloved house, her one anchor in life, Annie has no choice but to find renters, and quick. Leave it to someone socially phobic to phrase a want ad in all the wrong ways. With shimmering promises of "starting over in Paris" - a concept she has no intention of applying to her own life - Annie attracts tenants with the kind of baggage that doesn't fit in suitcases. A long-legged, cool-headed ex-model (everything Annie is not) on the run from her abusive husband, a frail young woman harboring a possible death wish, a mysterious French artist, and an infuriating blue-blooded French man soon threaten Annie's way of life in ways she never anticipated. But when Annie finds herself reluctantly yet actively engaged in the rescue of her tenants, she discovers that she might just save herself in the process.

Keep Christ in Christmas with this 2019 release, specifically designed for busy, modern readers. It's the perfect Christmas gift to share your faith with others or to stimulate deeper faith for believers, both adults and youth. Watch Jesus's life unfold like a movie on this historically accurate guided tour through Jesus’s life―as if you were there―from birth to resurrection. With love, hope, and even humor, come to know Him as a real person. Watch as He dramatically unveils Himself as the God of all creation and the Savior of the world. Find insights and solutions for even your toughest, modern problems. No matter where you are on your spiritual journey, the Spirit of God will whisper how it all applies to your life as you ponder the thought-provoking questions at the end of most chapters. The non-judgmental tone, evidence-oriented approach to building faith, and short chapters make this the ideal book about Christ for today's insanely busy, sometimes skeptical readers. This book takes a "Shared Faith Perspective" by focusing on the common core of Christian beliefs instead of focusing on denominational differences. The real joy of being a Christian comes when we fully believe in Christ, love Him, and strive to follow Him. But how can we do that without knowing the details of His life? This book takes the reader's gospel experience to the next level by bringing us right beside Jesus. And for all of us living in the "Twitter era," the simple explanations and explicit connections to modern situations make His teachings more applicable and satisfying than ever.

Leroy is a 15-year-old teen in 1870 who is on a quest to find his brothers. Along the trail he finds more than a brother -- he finds a family. Leroy, age 15, rides his faithful mule, Molly, from Tennessee to Texas in 1870 in search of his brothers. He has numerous adventures along the way, including dangerous river crossings, a forest fire and a budding romance with the lovely Cora. He deals with life, death and birth. He also wrestles with anger and hatred, but ultimately realizes he must forgive. When he joins a wagon train, he is embraced by the Willett family and experiences and builds relationships that help him to become a confident young man.