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Believe in Small Miracles! Have listeners ever experienced a moment when a seemingly random event also seemed strangely meaningful or even miraculous? Whether it was as simple as anticipating a phone call, or as dramatic as rekindling a lost love, what was experienced may be more significant than first thought. It may be nothing less than a small miracle, possibly the work of angels, or a message from a higher power. Small Miracles is a collection...

Just when we need some magic in our lives, bestselling author James Patterson brings us a stirring tale of life, love, and the power of Christmas miracles.
Travis McKinley's life has drifted sideways. His job, his marriage, even his children all feel disconnected and distant. Has he really accomplished nothing of consequence in his life? One Christmas Day, Travis plays a round of golf and finds himself for the first time in the zone-playing...

'The promise that miracles can happen is never more certain than during the holiday season, when it really does seem that your dreams and wishes can come true. From a guardian angel who finds a desperately needed job for a man whose wife is about to give birth right before Christmas to pair of grieving parents who receive a warm Christmas message from their recently departed son, these incredible-but-true, larger-than-life miracles celebrate the wondrous...

The birth of every child is a miracle but for some, making that dream a reality means facing insurmountable odds. From baffling and rare conditions, to heart-warming adoption stories, Miracle Babies features amazing accounts of children born under extraordinary circumstances, as well as the incredible stories of their families who overcome seemingly impossible odds. Their experiences are nothing short of miracles.

The birth of every child is a miracle but for some, making that dream a reality means facing insurmountable odds. From baffling and rare conditions, to heart-warming adoption stories, Miracle Babies features amazing accounts of children born under extraordinary circumstances, as well as the incredible stories of their families who overcome seemingly impossible odds. Their experiences are nothing short of miracles.

From the bestselling author of A Widow's Hope and Never Far from Home comes a brand-new Amish novella that will add joy to the Christmas season. Sarah Beachy has plenty to be joyous about as autumn leaves start to fall. She loves her job at the English bed-and-breakfast where she cooks and refreshes rooms between guests. She has a serious beau, and everyone expects an engagement soon. Why, then, would she jeopardize everything by suddenly deciding...

For years, Marianne Williamson has been offering weekly lectures based on A Course in Miracles. These lectures are profound, insightful, and compelling with an always-relevant message. Recorded live in Los Angeles. Part II

Dallas playboy Parker Sugarman had soulful eyes, a wicked grin and his choice of gorgeous women. But this time he needed a woman to wed, not bed. So who better than his lifelong friend, straitlaced Kendra Ballard? Their short-term celibate marriage was Parker's slickest move to date, guaranteed to win him temporary respectability and permanent custody of his adorable orphaned niece. But his careful plan led to astonishing desire. For once the take-charge...

Becky Byler is eighteen and overweight. She is overwhelmed by the embarrassment she feels when comparing herself to other girls her age. Having lost all hope, she considers taking her own life. As she stands before rushing water, unable to swim, Becky begs God for a miracle. In just several months, Becky sees her prayers answered as food and temptation lose their hold over her. She's finally pleased with how she looks, but does she like the person...

"Found: One baby " Holidaying in Greece, Fran Myers is shocked to discover a tiny baby, swept away by a tornado. As she hugs the precious bundle a protective maternal instinct she thought she'd never experience kicks in. "One bachelor " Relief is what the baby's uncle, CEO Nik Angelis, feels when he sees Fran with Demi, and he asks for her help to care for the little girl." And a little ray of hope?" Dare Fran and Nik believe that their once-crushed...