Books published by publisher Word Alive Press

Sister, do you know you're not alone?Letters from a Big Sister is a collection of letters written by big sisters in the faith to their little sister-you! In these letters, each big sister tells a story of a challenge she went through as a teen girl and what she learned from that experience. Then Heather highlights key points from each letter and gives practical tools and biblical advice about how to apply that truth to see transformation in your own life. This book will help you: Grow in your friendship with Jesus.Live as a daughter of the King.Deal with the hard things you're facing, like comparison, anxiety, family issues, dating, social media, and more. If you're feeling alone and discouraged, or just need a pep talk, this book will remind you that if God can do it for your big sis, He will do it for you too!

Jessica is a child that grew up hearing hurtful things from her classmates. She has to decide whether to see herself the way her peers see her, by believing those hurtful things, or to see herself as God sees her, which is Fearfully and Wonderfully Made. Will she learn to accept herself and see herself as God sees her? Fearfully and Wonderfully Made is written for all those children who need to discover their inner worth and beauty no matter what the outside world says about them. It is a story about self-acceptance and an appreciation for God’s most precious creation—YOU!

Sister, do you know you’re not alone?Letters from a Big Sister is a collection of letters written by big sisters in the faith to their little sister—you! In these letters, each big sister tells a story of a challenge she went through as a teen girl and what she learned from that experience. Then Heather highlights key points from each letter and gives practical tools and biblical advice about how to apply that truth to see transformation in your own life.This book will help you:•Grow in your friendship with Jesus.•Live as a daughter of the King.•Deal with the hard things you’re facing, like comparison, anxiety, family issues, dating, social media, and more.If you’re feeling alone and discouraged, or just need a pep talk, this book will remind you that if God can do it for your big sis, He will do it for you too!Contributing Authors: Jess Connolly, Jessica Honneger, Jamie Ivey, Jenna Kutcher, Kristene DiMarco, Tiffany Thurston, Leslie Crandall, Rach Kincaid, Carrie Lloyd, Lauren Vallotton, Alisha McKay, Shezza Ansloos, Hannah Giddens, and Summer Wright.

A young girl has frightening dreams and visions. An innocent baby dies. A wicked king lashes out in anger and hatred, dispensing a vile revenge on the people of Jerusalem. Blood runs in the streets. Rogue priests plot evil deeds. A long line of wicked kings has ruled the land and turned the people away from their God. From the kings to the priests, to the citizens of back alleys and byways, the darkness of evil infests the land. By standing for God and following His leading, can a lone prophetess make a difference? Will anyone listen? Will anyone follow? Walk with Huldah as she faces evil head-on, defying the king and his advisors, and pointing the way back to God. The road she travels is dark and dangerous and will have you holding your breath as she journeys into the unknown. About the Author: Sharon Dow is a graduate of the University of New Brunswick with an education degree. She has twenty-seven years of experience teaching Junior High, serving as vice-principal, and finally as principal of a Christian day school. She is the author of two previous books, Antipas: Martyr and Pergamum: Satan’s Throne. Sharon also enjoys speaking to groups, sharing her writing, and encouraging others in their Christian walk. She has three grown sons, six grandchildren, and lives in Ontario with her husband, George.

Writing from the perspective of a student of life, history, law, politics, and theology, Don Hutchinson draws on all of these areas in Under Siege to offer perceptive insight into the Christian Church of today’s Canada. The reader will receive the benefit of his thirty years of church leadership, Christian witness, constitutional law, and public policy experience to gain a practical understanding of how we, the Church, may cast the deciding votes on the future of Christianity in our constitutionally guaranteed “free and democratic society.”How did we get here? What happened to “Christian” Canada? Do we not have Charter rights like everyone else? What does the Bible say?Many Christians sense that an advancing secularism is trying to force upon Canadians a culture in which faith is meant to be private. Hutchinson presents historic, legal, and theological grounds for us not to hide our faith in stained-glass closets, but instead to enter Canada’s contested public space with confidence. Together as individual Christians, congregations, denominations, and para-congregational ministries, we are the Church in Canada. And together we have the capacity to impact the nation for God’s good, the good of our neighbours, and the good of ourselves. Will we?

After a risky physics experiment transports the island University of Halcyon to a new world, engineer Dave Schuster and his fellow students struggle to survive in this alien, hostile environment. As tyrannical forces within the University use the catastrophe to strengthen their power and control, Dave encounters an even greater menace which threatens the very existence of their fledgling colony.

Christmas at Mole Run is a 25-chapter Advent story of the small animal community at Mole Run. Joel the mole’s father disappeared two years ago, and now Joel works feverishly to rebuild the family home, destroyed by a spring flood, before Christmas. With the help of his friends Othello the owl and Pocket the ground squirrel and encouragement from the entire community, Joel prepares for the return of his mother and younger siblings. But a letter from relatives in the east causes all of Mole Run to become a hubbub of activity! And who is the mysterious stowaway on the train whose heart is set on Mole Run?

Matzo’s Journey is a 25-chapter Advent story that retells the Christmas tale through the eyes of Matzo, Mary’s pet mouse. When he finds out that Mary is going to have a very special baby, he enlists the help of his friend, Tabitha the turtledove. Together, they do everything they can to see that Mary and Joseph are ready for this great event. But with the trouble that comes from the big, cruel Roman soldiers in Nazareth and two mean, ugly cats named Festus and Horatio, can the animals really believe that with God nothing is impossible?

Do you remember how you felt when you received a gift you really wanted? A visit from Grandpa Joe, who's carrying a very special gift, starts off a day full of adventure for Jaylen! Jaylen is very happy and thankful to his grandpa for this special gift. As they walk down the street together, Jaylen can't stop talking about it. But then disaster strikes, and Jaylen nearly loses his cherished present. Join Grandpa Joe and Jaylen as they meet some very special heroes, and Jaylen gets two very special hats!

Tadeo (TAHD-ay-OH) Turtle longs to be different. Through an adventure find out how Tadeo learns to accept how God created him. About the Author: During retirement, Janis (a retired elementary schoolteacher) has learned to love writing and painting. She would love to hear from you, and can be reached via email at: authorjaniscox@gmail.com. Please also visit her website: www.janiscox.com, where you will find a curriculum to go along with this story.

"“…a vivid, accurate portrayal of the heart-wrenching situations that exist [which] stirred my emotions deeply…” — Claire Stone“Told with the authenticity of personal experience, The Bruised Dream takes the reader on the rollercoaster of emotions typical for foster families as children arrive and then leave again.” —Dorene MeyerWith love comes great sacrifice,but how will Sofia know where to draw the line?Thirteen-year-old Sofia Anderson can’t wait for her parents to open their home to children who find themselves in foster care. But when weeks go by without a call from the agency, she wonders if her family will even get the chance.Finally, the call comes, along with the opportunity for Sofia’s family to foster two small boys. However, neither she nor her family know how much that decision will cost them.When Sofia finds herself alone and struggling to trust God, she wonders how she’ll ever get out of the mess that’s been created. How can she forgive the same people who heartlessly try to tear her life apart?"