Books published by publisher Emerald House Group Inc

Some men do their greatest work in the face of heart-breaking disappointments; such was David Livingstone. Facing jealousy from other missionaries, the death of his wife, troubles, delays, worries, hunger, thirst, illness, and the fear of death from the slave-dealers and wild animals, Livingstone was still close to God. His Bible was his solace and he felt the companionship of Jesus Christ even when he was most alone. Though David Livingstone has been dead for over a century, he has an honored name and his fame is fresh. He believed that God had called him to open Africa; and having done so, he left it to others, under God’s guidance, to pick up the task where he had finished. Because of the work of David Livingstone, there are thousands of missionaries on the field today; missionaries who love the same Lord Jesus who made Livingstone the hero that he was.

An Egg World AllegoryThe Maker created Monday Egg for a very important reason. Monday just doesn’t understand it yet. Being an egg with arms and legs has its advantages. Monday can run like the wind and climb trees easily, but he is an egg. What happens when he cracks?The Cracking of Monday Egg is the story of a cranky crow, a sick little girl, a kind squirrel and Monday’s struggle to deal with his own crackability.

A compelling and heartfelt story about the power of faith, family, and our need for connection.—Richard Paul Evans, New York Times Bestselling AuthorTwo teenagers, two centuries, one city.1817 Ireland - Allen Hamilton crosses the Atlantic alone to find a way to save his family from imminent financial and social ruin before it’s too late. Instead he is met with prejudice, sickness, and starvation.2018 Fort Wayne, Indiana - A gifted young artist struggles with debilitating grief after a sudden death in her family. When she unearths Allen Hamilton’s noble rise from rags to riches in Antebellum America, their shared connection inspires her own healing and renewed inspiration.Based on a 200-year-old letter collection, Once Upon an Irish Summer brings to life and weaves together this true story of romance, mystery, and hope.

"With a passion for sharing God's love with the next generation, LeAnne has created a fun, rhyming book that young children will enjoy."Steven James, award-winner author and storytellerDelightfully deep, God's Name is a Tower is a sing-song book introducing little ones to our great big God. Through rhythmic verse and whimsical illustrations, children will learn about the character of God and find that He is Shepherd and Judge, Redeemer and King, Creator, Provider, our Everything!Based on Proverbs 18:10, "The name of the Lord is a strong tower, the righteous runs into it and is safe," God's Name is a Tower instills strong Biblical truths in the hearts and minds of readers and listeners alike.Continued Endorsements:"Children will request God's Name is a Tower to be read over and over, being drawn in by the sing-song rhyming pattern. Parents will gladly oblige, knowing that the text is rooted in Scripture and teaches children a lesson about the power of God's love and provision."Dr. Karin J. Keith, Department Chair, Curriculum and Instruction, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN"LeAnne Blackmore's new book, God's Name is a Tower, is a gift to parents and children. . . . God's Name is a Tower is rooted in Scripture and declares the goodnesss of God and God's love for us. The beautiful poetry flows directly out of God's Word and makes these timeless truths accessible to children right when they most need to learn of God's love. As I read the book I found myself wishing this beautiful book was in my hands when I was raising my children. What a treasure! Grab a copy today or give one as a gift to a child that you love and you want to know of the confident love of God."Ethan Magness, Senior Minister at First Christian Church, Johnson City, TN"We must do what we can to make the intent of the written words come alive. In her new book, God's Name is a Tower, LeAnne Blackmore is doing just that . . . making the Written Word come alive. What a grand and novel idea to present the character of God in a sing-song format so that these young minds will enjoy the process of learning about the character of God in a way that makes sense to them and in a way that they will be able to easily commit these truths to memory. . . . I heartily recommend God's Name is a Tower for the young, and not so young, learners in your life."Jerry Williams, School Chancellor for Providence Academy, Johnson City, TN

Walk with Lainey into the world of Door County and its islands in the late 1800s. A time of shipwrecks, lighthouses, and strong people that never give up. Lighthouse keepers risk their lives every day to save others and protect those on ships on the Great Lakes. But for Lainey, life on tiny Pilot Island is a hard place for summer vacation—Aunt Edith is always making her do chores and fussing at her. And Uncle Otis needs a lot of help to man the lighthouse.When disaster hits, Lainey must find the courage and strength of those who make their lives on these treacherous islands. With humor, faith, close friendships, and a young man who interferes with her ability to think, Lainey becomes a shining light of spunk and grace. Lainey of the Door Islands will touch your heart and show you that even in what feels like the worst circumstances, God has a plan to prosper and not to harm.

What if the nine Fruit of the Spirit and the Seven Deadly Sins were locked in a battle for control?Abandoned as infants, Tovi and her twin brother were raised by an eclectic tribe of warm, kind people in a treehouse village in the valley. After her brother's sudden disappearance Tovi questions her life and her faith in an invisible King. Ignoring her best friend Silas' advice, she decides to search for her brother in the kingdom on top of the mountain.Above the cloud, the Council of Masters receives their orders. Tovi and her brother are the objectives. King Damien has a plan and Tovi is the key. The Council of Masters want her, but will she remain unscathed?Amidst the glamour of the kingdom above the cloud Tovi is torn between her own dark desires and unanswered questions. It starts with a snake and a crown. When the ring is complete, will her life be over?Fans of C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, G.K. Chesterton, and George R.R. Martin will delight in this first installment of Tales from Adia.

John Wycliffe, the Morning Star of the Reformation, gave us the first English translation of the Bible. A noted scholar and teacher at Oxford, John's reliance on the Bible as the sole source of truth stood in stark contrast to the teachings of the Catholic church. His followers went out, teaching and preaching to the common man throughout England. Bowing himself to the authority of the Bible, John's great aim was to bring men to the Word. He saw it as the one great authority, the Law that exceeded all other laws. John Wycliffe's life’s work continued through men like John Hus and laid the groundwork for Martin Luther, John Calvin, John Knox and the other great men of the Reformation.John Wycliffe: Man of Courage is an informative biography of a figure not often heard about.

Perhaps the greatest thing that can be said of Mary Slessor is that she was a born missionary. From her earliest days, her dream was to be a missionary and Calabar (Nigeria) was her mission field. The death of David Livingstone was the catalyst for her missionary call, and in 1876, she went to the African mission field. "Anywhere, provided it be forward," was one of her most famous sayings and summed up her life. She toiled for forty years in the heart of Nigeria, constantly seeking new tribes and new people to reach with the gospel of Christ. She rescued hundreds of orphans from certain death, prevented wars between tribes, helped to heal the sick, and spoke ceaselessly of the great love of God in sending Jesus Christ.

Debbie Spencer is a lot like most twelve year olds. She loves her friends, loves to laugh, and she’s not afraid to pray. Debbie is an average seventh grader . . . except she lives at an orphanage . . . even though she’s not an orphan. Convinced her family is damaged beyond repair, Debbie longs for a new one. And she’s going to find one.When a fire breaks out at Our Lady of the Angels parochial school in Chicago on December 1, 1958, almost one hundred children die tragically. Debbie’s roommate, Noreen, loses several friends in the deadly fire, and Debbie must put aside her own desires to help her friend. Debbie learns how to protect others, stand up for what’s right, and even figures out how to befriend bullies.Inspired by true events, Unwanted proves while things aren’t always what they seem, forgiveness is always the best choice.

The year is 2522. Anna is a Remnant—a secret Christian in a world that has banned any form of religion. She is also an astro-geologist working with her Robot, named Z, for the Planetary Science Commission. The PSC has worked for 200 years to find alien life on another planet, and finally, after two centuries, a primitive lifeform has been discovered. Faced with the reality of evolved primitives on a forested moon, Anna begins to question all she has ever believed. Anna and Z travel to the newly-discovered moon in search of answers, but a terrible accident leaves them stranded. Faced with dangerous natives and unfamiliar surroundings, Anna and Z stumble upon a conspiracy that has universal implications. Will Anna discover the truth about the moon and its inhabitants? Can God still move within a culture that has abandoned Him?