The Miracles Among Us

 

The Miracles Among Us: How God's Grace

 Plays a Role in Healing

From Fox News Senior Medical Analyst and Clinical Professor of Medicine at NYU Langone Health, Dr. Marc Siegel, comes a collection of powerful, true-life stories of healing, faith, and surprise, complete with a beautiful prayer guide inside.

Almost everything a doctor sees can be explained scientifically. Almost.

Drawing from his extensive experience as a physician, Dr. Marc Siegel explores the profound and often mysterious intersection between faith and medicine. He shares riveting stories of patients who have experienced remarkable recoveries, challenging the boundaries of medical science. These narratives highlight not only the resilience of the human body, but also the inexplicable moments when intuition and foresight play a crucial role in healing.

Doctors see more than just patients who are cured against all odds.

From a rabbi who somehow knew a carpenter's infant son had a heart problem, to an NFL player's amazing survival from a rare kind of cardiac arrest, these stories bolster the belief there is a higher power at work.

The Miracles Among Us reminds us that God’s love has the capacity to surprise us even in our darkest moments. Whether you are a healthcare professional, a patient, or simply someone intrigued by the mysteries of medicine, this book provides an enlightening exploration of how miracles manifest in everyday life.

Marc Siegel, M.D., Senior Medical Analyst for Fox News since 2008, is a Clinical Professor of Medicine and Medical Director of Doctor Radio at NYU Langone Health. He has interviewed U.S. presidents and senior government officials and policy makers. Dr. Siegel is a member of the board of contributors at USA Today, a columnist for The Hill, a contributor to the Wall Street Journal, is also the author of False Alarm: The Truth About the Epidemic of Fear, The Inner Pulse: Unlocking the Secret Code of Sickness and Health, the novel Bellevue, as well as other books on flu. With over 30 years of experience in the medical field, Dr. Siegel has written extensively on health, outbreaks and pandemics.

Knights in Manhattan: Series Book 2

 

Knights in Manhattan: A Reen and Joanie Detective Agency Novel 

(The Reen & Joanie Detective Agency Series Book 2)

            

WHO NEEDS ARMOR? TWO LITTLE KNIGHTS IN SNEAKERS TAKE ON THE BIG APPLE...

A gang of tricky thieves in on the loose in Manhattan, but no need to worry. The Reen & Joanie Detective Agency is on the case. The two pint-sized detectives track the crooks through some of the most famous landmarks in New York, but can the girls decode the strange clues and stop the criminals before they get away?

Hamsters, secret passageways, and a seven-year-old genius named Miles all contribute to this fun, action-packed romp through the streets and buildings of Manhattan.

Kay DiBianca is an award-winning author who loves to create literary puzzles in the mystery genre for thoughtful readers to solve.

Her characters come to life as they struggle to solve murders and create relationships amidst the ongoing themes of faith and family.

An avid runner, Kay can often be found at a nearby track, on the treadmill, or at a large park near her home. You can usually find one of her characters training or racing through her stories.

Kay's background in software development fuels her fascination with mysteries, and her dedication to running helps supply the endurance and energy to write them.

Kay and her husband, Frank, live, run, and write in Memphis, Tennessee.

You can connect with Kay through her website at https://kaydibianca.com.

            

Do You Have Mountain Moving Faith?

 

Faith Still Moves Mountains: Miraculous Stories of the Healing Power of Prayer 

We need reminders of God’s power now more than ever.

We often think about prayer as a wish list, with God as Santa Claus. The reality is that the power of prayer reminds us not only how small we are, but also how big God is. Prayer is hope put into action. And prayer works.

From the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Haiti to the theater shooting in Aurora, Colorado, believers testify to how God inspired hope even when all seemed lost.

Two teenagers who were saved from treacherous seas by a vessel named Amen now give thanks for the rescue that changed their lives. A woman’s near-death experience with COVID-19 turned out to be the crisis freeing her from despair. Others speak to how prayer helped them navigate family trauma, overcome abuse, and cope with mental illness and depression. Historical accounts of miracles testify to God’s power throughout time, and Faulkner recounts the role of faith and prayer in her own life and the life of her father.

Along with these stories of God’s presence, the book includes an exclusive packet of newly written prayers. Created to reflect the current times, this prayer booklet will provide a road map for putting the lessons of these stories into action.

Faith Still Moves Mountains reminds us that God’s light always shines through the darkness. Through these testimonies, we learn prayer isn’t just a ritual, it’s a vital spiritual strategy in a world that wants us to give up the fight.

From FOX News anchor and author Harris Faulkner comes a collection of powerful, true-life stories of resilience, healing, rescue, and protection.

Harris Faulkner is a Six-time Emmy award-winning anchor and nationally bestselling author. Faulkner joined FOX News Channel in 2005 and currently anchors the daily program The Faulkner Focus and serves as the co-anchor of Outnumbered. Outside of her work as a journalist, Faulkner is a motivational speaker, writer, and philanthropist. She resides in New Jersey with her husband, Tony Berlin, and their two daughters.

Are You Stressed?

 

The Worry-Free Week: How to Live Blessed - Not Stressed

A weekly devotional/journal dealing with worry and fear management. This book is dedicated to giving encouragement and help to the reader, as we look at scriptures and examine how we can better fight against worries in our lives. We can fight fear with faith!

Sandra Mansfield Wright has been called an interior designer for the heart, specializing in bringing more joy and hope into the lives of her readers and listeners. She is the author of nine books. Her first book, Little Gifts of Joy, includes quotes, poems, and stories from her life and the lives of others throughout history. We all are in need of a daily "gift" of joy, and this book gives an easy-to-read compilation of motivational thoughts that will resonate with people of all ages and walks of life.

Her book, 365 Daily Gifts of Joy, gives the reader a joyful devotional for every day of the year. Each passage, regardless of topic, points the way to joy and promises that God is there for us in every circumstance.

The Posture of Hope, Sandra's third book, will uplift and motivate the reader to find great power and security in prayer and in the reading of God's Word. A relevant book for today's stressful world, it teaches us how to replace fear with hope.

Sandra's fourth book is an interactive devotional book entitled Growing in Hope. This book gives the reader a "dose of hope" for the day ahead. Always sharing uplifting and encouraging words to counteract the negative messages given by the world today, Sandra's writings are a breath of refreshment.

Her book titled Gentleness gives insights as to how to be gentle and at the same time stand strong in our Christian faith. Keys to live in this turbulent world without losing our gentleness are found. We live in a time when manners and getting along with others of different opinions seem impossible. We can be gentle, yet always remain strong.

Strength, a companion book to Gentleness, was also written in 2020. We all need extra faith stamina in today's world. Each page contains a sustaining scripture, a boosting hymn of faith, and a prayer of strength to help the reader find fortification to keep on going. Remember - God is in control so believe and stand strong!

A Year of Hope, Sandra's seventh book, is a daily devotional. This book will fill the reader's year with words of reinforcement and hope. The scriptures, writings, and prayers have been selected to bring bright hope to each new day and help overcome whatever we may face, with God's help.

He Will Quiet You is a weekly devotional. Each month we will look at different topics encouraging the reader to live a more simple and quiet life. Every week there are daily questions relating to applying the topic to our daily lives.

Sandra's latest book, Everyday Blessings, gives the reader a daily scripture, quote, and prayer helping you find the blessings in every day. This book is motivational, uplifting, and encourages the reader to recognize God's ordinary daily blessings. It will help take your day from ordinary to extraordinary with God's help!

Be sure and follow Sandra's blog: https://sandramansfieldwright.com/

Discerning God's Best series

Book Bundle - Collection One with Bonus Content: Christmas Short Story: Christian Historical Fiction and Romance Box Set

By  Heidi Gray McGill 

 Four Heartfelt Stories. One Unforgettable Journey.

Step into the rugged beauty of 1800s America, where faith, love, and resilience intertwine in the Discerning God’s Best series by award-winning author Heidi Gray McGill.

This exclusive eBook bundle includes:

Desire of My Heart - Book 1
A determined young woman. A widowed father. A marriage of convenience that may just be God’s perfect plan.

With All My Heart - Book 2
Two wounded souls, Pete and Singing Bird, must overcome cultural barriers and personal pain to embrace a love that defies expectations.

Stitched on My Heart (A Christmas Companion Novella) Book 2.5
Against the backdrop of a raw yet hopeful frontier Christmas, Delphina and Moses discover healing often starts with a single act of kindness.

Where Hearts Belong (Bundle Exclusive Short Story) - Bonus story
Juan and Essie find belonging and joy in a season of grace. Only available in this collection.

Readers can enjoy the first three books independently, but together the stories form a rich tapestry of timeless truths and unforgettable characters. Fans of Lauraine Snelling, Karen Witemeyer, Misty M. Beller, and Liz Curtis Higgs will feel right at home in the pages of Discerning God’s Best.

~Clean and faith-filled historical romance
~Strong, relatable heroines
~Slow-burn love stories rooted in biblical truth
~A heartwarming Christmas novella and exclusive short story

Includes a FREE prequel offer, discussion guide access for book clubs, and bonus author content.

Start reading today—and discover the joy of trusting God’s best for your heart.

Heidi Gray McGill 

About the author

Heidi is an award-winning and best-selling author. Whether historical or contemporary, you will find Heidi’s writing true works of Christian Fiction, full of God’s redeeming love.

Everything Heidi writes is purposeful. She believes in bringing a reader into the awareness of who God is to them and how He interacts with them on a personal level. She does this by crafting characters so relatable you feel part of who they are.

Heidi reaches deep into the reader’s heart through masterfully written words and offers ways toward healing by seamlessly applying God’s Word throughout her stories.

Heidi is an optimist who chooses to find the silver lining in life’s clouds of doubt. She lives with her husband of thirty-one years near Charlotte, NC. When she isn’t writing, you will find her outside playing with her two grandsons, walking, scrapbooking, reading, cooking, traveling, or finding an excuse to have an outing with a girlfriend.

3 Popular Book Themes in Publishing Today

3 Popular Book Themes in Publishing Today

by Kathryn Starke

As a literacy specialist, I love being a book matchmaker for elementary school readers. When a child is matched with their “next best book to read,” both reading engagement and reading comprehension increase because the title closely matches the interests and background of the reader. That’s why choice is so important when it comes to book selection. There are three themes that are currently populating our bookstores and libraries around the country.

Everyone loves a feel-good story. Life lessons around kindness, family, and friendship leave a positive impression on readers of all ages. The Good News Movement and The Know Newsletter are two popular media sources that solely focus on sharing hopeful and inspiring stories. Even major news outlets include a regular segment to highlight random acts of kindness or motivational stories from everyday citizens because they make us feel good.

Author Laura Jacobson of Virginia Beach, Virginia, teamed up with New York best-selling author and illustrator Michael Garland to create her debut children’s picture book and feel-good story. The Boy with the Magic Thumb tells the story of a young boy who relies on his thumb in overwhelming situations. He learns to find his own inner strength and confidence and realizes that the magic inside him is not just in his thumb. Since 70-90% of children suck their thumbs, this children’s picture book shares a life lesson that supports a large number of readers. Books are the best tools to teach lessons and discuss relatable themes in school and at home.

Overcoming obstacles, whether it is in a memoir, children’s picture book, or fictional novel, is another popular theme people look for in a terrific book. An obstacle could be a disability, a bias, or a problem that needs solving. Author Andrew Maraniss, a New York Times-bestselling author, of Brentwood, Tennessee, writes powerful sports stories that highlight professional athletes and sporting events throughout history. Andrew Maraniss beautifully creates narrative nonfiction for teens and adults that focuses on the intersection of sports and social justice.

Women’s fiction is the popular theme that has sparked more book clubs and romance bookstores around the country. Female protagonists and female driven storytelling give women the opportunity to see themselves and their best friends in text and engage in conversation. Many women’s fiction novels include guiding reading questions to support such dialogues. Bestselling author Jennifer Moorman is an excellent example of a successful women’s fiction author from the south. She is published by Harper Muse, which places an emphasis on women’s fiction and Southern fiction. Her book, The Magic All Around, is a magical realism novel that introduces readers to the Russell women in Georgia, Moorman’s childhood home.

What’s the last book you read that left a positive impact, a memorable female character, or a serious obstacle that had to be overcome? These three elements are evident in books ranging from children’s picture books to adult literature. As the founder and CEO of a publishing company headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, these are three themes we are always interested in publishing. So, what’s the next best book you can recommend for a friend this season? And, what’s the next book you are going to write?

Kathryn Starke:
Creative Minds Publications Launches New Publishing Services
Aug 14, 2024

Creative Minds Publications, the Richmond, Va.–based publishing and literacy consulting company, has launched three new divisions to publish original titles.

The first, a hybrid publishing arm, is now open for agented and unagented manuscript submissions in the following categories: children’s, YA, education, parenting, self-help, spiritual, memoir, historical fiction, sports, politics, business, leadership, and select women’s contemporary fiction.

The second, a self-publishing consulting arm, provides consulting services for self-published authors about writing, editing, designing, printing, distributing, and marketing their book. The third division, called Your Business, Your Brand, Your Story, offers ghostwriting services.

“Everyone has a story to tell, and we want to help everyone bring their story to life," said founder Kathryn Starke, in a statement. "We aren’t looking for a particular celebrity writer, a person with a huge following, or an individual with a perfectly curated social media presence. We are simply looking for great stories.”


We are an award-winning independent publishing and literacy consulting company, headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, that helps teach the world to read. We motivate children, support parents, and inspire fellow educators and readers of all ages to feel more confident and competent in reading and writing. We invite you to share your story with us or request a literacy consultation for your school community. Email us today at info@creativemindspublications.com

Ever Read A Social Work Mystery Book?

Hello! My name is Margaret Fenton, and I write the “Little” social work mystery series. I am happy to be here and to talk about my writing. My books feature Claire Conover, a child welfare social worker at the fictional Jefferson County Department of Human Services in Birmingham, Alabama. She investigates crimes against children, or, in some cases, crimes adjacent to children.

The hardest part about writing this series is deciding what to put in it. Child abuse and
death is not something that most people feel comfortable reading about for entertainment, so details need to be carefully chosen so they don’t offend the reader. After all, I write mystery, not horror. I start each book with the crime and the villain, and then decide how Claire gets involved to solve the mystery. My main goal in starting this series was to paint a picture of what child welfare social workers really do all day. I used to work with them when I was the mental health consultant for the real-life Jefferson County, Alabama DHR. Nothing I write is based on any real case, for that would be completely unethical. However, I am a good example of “write what you know”, which is always a good place to start.

Social workers investigate all kinds of situations that affect children. This includes abuse
and neglect, of course, but also can include families who just need appropriate resources in the moment. The whole goal is to prevent the child or children from coming into State care. All of the social workers I met in my previous career were dedicated and talented people who devoted themselves to the safety and care of children. I tried to create a character who reflected those values.

I hope you’ll check out my series, which begins with Little Lamb Lost. Claire gets to
work one day and one of her young clients is dead. The police arrest the mother and are
convinced she is guilty, but Claire knows that is not true and is compelled to investigate. Little Girl Gone is next, when Claire meets a thirteen-year-old girl who is sleeping behind a grocery store. She is placed in foster care, then disappears. Her mother is later found dead and Claire must find out what happened. In book three, Little White Lies, there is a bombing at a mayoral candidate’s office and a man is killed. He has a young daughter who becomes Claire’s charge and she gets drawn into another mystery. And that leads us to Little Boy Blue, when Claire’s recent boyfriend is accused of child abuse by an ex-employee. Claire does what she does best, and sets out to prove his innocence.

Margaret Fenton writes the Little mystery series featuring child welfare social
worker Claire Conover, published by Aakenbaaken and Kent. She spent nearly ten
years as a child and family therapist for her county’s child welfare department
before focusing on writing. She has been a planning coordinator of Murder in the
Magic City in Birmingham, Alabama since its inception in February 2003
(mmcmysteryconference.com). Margaret lives in the Birmingham suburb of
Hoover with her husband, a retired software developer, three adorable Papillon
dogs, and lots and lots of books. Her website is margaretfenton.com and she loves
to hear from readers.

Books in Print:

Little Lamb Lost
Little Girl Gone
Little White Lies
Little Boy Blue

A Fall at Ford's Theatre

Allen Boyer's new book, this year, in the Dupree Sisters series ia titled a Fall at Ford's Theatre.

Allen said, "The Dupree Sisters are the two oldest socialites in Washington DC. They're also quite good at using their social connections to solve mysteries. In this post I will share information on the research I do in writing one of my Dupree Sisters books. Famous landmarks, local restaurants and famous presidential quotes are just some of the elements in each book that requires a good amount of research. I find that the research, like icing on a cake, really enhances the experience for the reader."

When a body drops from a balcony at Ford’s Theatre, rumors begin to fly. Did she jump? Was she pushed? Was it intentional or an accident? To find the truth, Charlotte and Ruth Dupree have to go back decades to a mystery at the oldest girls school in Washington DC. A school that they both attended. A school with a tragic secret from their past. From the majestic setting of Ford’s Theater to the hallowed halls of the Library of Congress, join the Dupree Sisters as they employ their usual charm and wit to untangle the mystery around A Fall at Ford’s Theatre.

THE VALUE OF DETAILS

I have been writing fiction for more than twenty years. I’ve been quite lucky to find so much success and have such a broad readership. When I write a story, I try to think about what kind of story I would like to read. Fortunately, this perspective has helped me write my books.



One thing I’ve always enjoyed as a reader is being able to learn something when I read. Maybe it’s because I’m a retired teacher, but when I pick up a book, I like a good story, but I also like to learn a few interesting facts along the way. For the readers of my Dupree Sisters Mystery Series, I can sense we have this in common.



Set in Washington DC, my Dupree Sisters Mystery Series centers on two of Washington’s oldest socialists, Charlotte and Ruth Dupree. They have never been married, live in the home they were raised in and circulate through Washington’s social circles. In each book in the series, they use their social connections to solve mysteries.



In addition to enjoying a good mystery, readers of this series have told me more than once that they enjoy learning interesting facts about Washington DC when they read these books. As a writer, I find it helpful to know what this particular readership expects from this series, which is a good mystery and has interesting facts.

The fourth book in this series, A Fall at Ford’s Theatre, was just released. It took me a year to write. In addition to the plot and characters, there was a good deal of online research I did to provide readers with facts about Washington DC. Going to websites to read articles. Watching videos that provided tours of buildings. Pictures of interiors of buildings. Needless to say, it was tedious work, but that was only half of the process. The other half of this process was how to incorporate facts into the story.


One way I used the facts I found was to enhance a setting for readers. For example, when I began this book, I had an image in my head of a body falling from a balcony at Ford’s Theatre. All I knew about Ford’s theater was that it was where President Lincoln was shot. When I did some research, I was fascinated to learn how the theater had actually been shut down after Lincoln’s assassination. When it reopened in 1932, it was turned into a museum. Eventually, the theater opened in 1968. Gerald Ford would become the first president to attend a show there since Lincoln. All good facts that I was able to use in the opening chapters.


Along with Ford’s Theatre, I also did similar research into the Library of Congress. The facts I found allowed me to write in great detail about the appearance of the inside of the building. These facts helped to immerse the reader in the setting. This was especially true for the Great Hall and the Main Reading Room, two of the massive chambers in the Library of Congress. I think details of a setting really enhance the experience for the reader.


In addition to Ford’s Theatre and the Library of Congress, I also dug up some historical facts about Georgetown Preparatory Visitation School, the oldest girls school in Washington DC. I was able to incorporate facts about the history of the school into dialogue during a scene between one of the Dupree sisters and her goddaughter. Using facts this way not only educates the reader, but it allows the characters to share their perspective on something.


In addition to doing research on well-known places, I also did research on a few restaurants where scenes take place. The Monocle is known in Washington as a restaurant where Republican and Democratic legislatures come to dine. The establishment is close to the House of Representatives and the Senate. Inside The Monocle there is a wall filled with framed photos of famous senators, judges and representatives who were patrons from years gone by. Another nice touch, famous political quotes painted on the exposed beams of the dining areas. These details are shared with readers through dialogue when the main characters go to The Monocle for lunch.


Another location I researched was The City Tavern Club. This place is best known as the tavern where John Adams stayed when he would visit Washington DC to check on its construction. I have a scene with the Dupree Sisters attending a fundraiser at this location. While I didn’t do a lot with the details of it, the history again gave my characters some interesting dialogue to share these facts.


While setting and description are one way of establishing a scene, factual details can raise the level of writing for readers. Whether they are used in dialogue, or used to enhance a setting, or used to add dimension to a character, interesting facts will give readers an added level of pleasure. My wife loves to read and often says she loves to come home from work and “get lost” in a good book. Taking the time to research a place or an event, and to find some interesting facts, is the best way to help a reader get lost in a story.

Allen B. Boyer lives near a retirement home that he visits with his dog, Luna. He is the author of three cozy mystery series including the Bess Bullock Retirement Home Series, the Dupree Sisters Mystery Series and the August Summerfield Series.

Happy Labor Day

 

Nashville's Gilded Age-Whiskey, Power and Politics

 

Clay Shwab has brought us the story of Manny Shwab and the

George Dickel Company. 

If you are like me, you never thought of Nashville as having a 

Gilded Age.  When I think of the Gilded Age I think of 1865 to 1898, even though some say it lasted into the 1919's.

There was once a Tennessee whiskey that dwarfed Jack Daniel's, and a powerful man was behind it: V.E. "Manny" Shwab. Until now, virtually nothing has been written about either. Their story is one of a Jewish Alsatian immigrant's dream of finding community and prosperity in the New world; and about  his son who rose to dominate Tennessee politics, whiskey and finance for decades. Of smuggling during the Civil War; of the raging, sometimes fatal, battle against Prohibition; and of the wild side of rapidly growing Nashville during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

"Manny" Shwab was a Tennessean known as the "owner" of Tennessee politics, and–because of his George Dickel company, saloons, and Cascade Whisky–the "debaucherer of more young men than anyone else in the state." He was also one of Tennesee's richest and most powerful men for four decades. This is the first full-length biography of V. E. Shwab, written by his great-grandson, and also the first complete history of the George Dickel company.

Who better to tell us about Manny Shwab and the George Dickel Company that Manny's great-grandson. We are all familiar with Jack Daniels, but how many of us know the history of the George Dickel Company?

The Author: Clay Shwab  taught business management, senior thesis, and management in literature at Maryville College for 10 years after a business career at Whittle Communications, Snyder Communications and Edison Schools. He lives in Maryville, Tennessee.

Helping Kids Grow In Their Faith

 

Feeling daunted by how to help your kids really grow in their faith? It’s time to start little.

We want our kids to know God. We know we’re supposed to disciple them. But parenthood is hard, and we’re busy, tired, and often feel unequipped. What if our kids don’t seem all that interested or can’t sit still long enough for us to read the Bible?

Christie Thomas has a secret for you: helping your kids connect with God is way easier than you think. It all starts with 30 seconds a day--and the power of a simple habit. Through Christie’s empowering, encouraging insights, you’ll discover how to overcome common struggles, implement easy practices that fit your unique kids, and change your family’s faith culture. In this book, you will:discover how to make Scripture and spiritual practices come alive for short attention spans
learn simple steps for developing faith through the Faith Growth Cycle and its three stages- seed, sprout, and root.
develop practical strategies for establishing consistent habits

Life-changing moments can come out of simple habits. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the things you’re supposed to do to teach your kids about God, Little Habits, Big Faith shows you how to leverage the power of small, consistent choices with confidence. God can use even the smallest step to change how your family grows in faith.

In addition to key points at the end of each chapter, there is an appendix full of topical resources for parents to quickly reference:

• Ideas for little habits
• Keystone habits
• Prompts & rewards
• Rooted resources

Christie Thomas is a mom and writer who has been involved in children's ministry for most of her life. She served as director of children's ministry for more than a decade. Christie is a family discipleship coach to many parents who need equipping, support, and encouragement. She deeply believes that every Christian parent can confidently nurture deep faith in their kids through little habits that add up over time. Her devotionals and children's books help parents cultivate faith-filled moments. She lives with her husband and three boys in Canada.

Discover How To Build A God-Honoring Marriage

 

Discover how to build a fulfilling, God-honoring marriage that you both love.

When life throws us non-stop challenges and curveballs, how can we have any hope of building a fulfilling and intimate marriage? How do we move from stressed and stretched to energized and inspired, finding the strength to transform both our lives and relationship?

Robert Paul and Tara Lalonde equip husbands and wives with practical, biblically-based tools to transform their personal lives and grow their marriage into something they’ll both love. Instead of just passively hoping and praying for something better, couples will actively embark on a journey of caring for themselves and their most important relationship.

In Empowered to Love, you will discover:

• Practical strategies for better self-care, enabling you to bring the best, healthiest, and most-whole version of you to your marriage.
• Thought-provoking exercises designed to empower you as an individual while fostering deeper connections with your spouse.
• Ways to pursue and significantly increase the romance in your marriage.
• Stories about marriage that will help you identify what relationship strategies work best.
• Insights on forgiveness, your responsibility as a spouse, and caring for your emotions.

Invest in your future, both as an individual and as a spouse. Embark on a transformative journey that will help both you and your marriage thrive.

Tara Lalonde, PhD is a registered psychotherapist in Ontario and has been counseling adults and couples for over 20 years. She is a lead marriage therapist with the Hope Restored marriage intensive counseling program in Ontario, Canada. She is also the author of An Unexpected Freedom: Discover Peace and Joy in the Reality of Life. She and her husband Vince have been married for 18 years.

Robert S. Paul, MS, is the vice president of the Focus on the Family Marriage Institute and the primary architect of the Hope Restored marriage intensive programs. He is a licensed professional counselor with over 30 years of experience and is an international speaker. He has bachelor's degrees in both Biblical Studies and Psychology from Evangel University, a master's degree in Counseling from Georgia State University, and a diploma in Christian Counseling from Psychological Studies Institute. He has co-authored six books including the DNA of Relationships with Gary and Greg Smalley, and more recently 9 Lies That Will Destroy Your Marriage. Robert and his wife, Jenni, have been married over 42 years and have four children and six grandchildren.