Arontitus and Shimoen lived rebelliously without paying the consequences. That is, until their misdeeds finally caught up with them. One day they found themselves sitting in a prison cell awaiting an uncertain fate. What they failed to realize was that they were about to become players in the greatest drama that ever unfolded throughout history. Their first encounter with Jesus was on the shore of the Jordan River. They witnessed Jesus' holy baptism by John the Baptist. They watched Jesus as he embarked upon His journey, gathering followers along the way. This is where their lives went down very different paths, only to be reunited with Jesus on that eventful day which had been prophesied about in the scriptures. Their fate had them hanging from crosses on either side of this man, Jesus Christ, who claimed to be the promised Messiah. As they hung there slowly dying, one of the criminals rebuked Jesus while the other one exhibited faith and true repentance. Loved ones watched from a distance as their men paid the penalty for their sinful lives. It isn't until years later that these family members discovered the truth behind which man joined Jesus in Paradise and which one perished due to the bitterness that he harbored, to the very end, in his heart.

Daniel and Caitlyn are sixteen years old and best friends. They love to listen to stories of long ago as told to them by Cicely Langtree, who is anxiously awaiting her next birthday, when she will turn one hundred years old. Daniel and Caitlyn's fascination with the local history of Authentic, Georgia, is fueled with added excitement when a journal is discovered-a journal written by Margaret Brewster at a time when Cicely was a little girl. Within the pages of Margaret's journal, a love story between Margaret's beautiful sister Felicia and a runaway slave boy named Thaddeus slowly unfolds. Daniel and Caitlyn are fascinated as the family history is revealed and the connections to their own lives are exposed. Authentic, Georgia is a sweeping family saga of forbidden love, greed, murder, intrigue, and the supernatural-expertly woven throughout with the reminder of God's blessings in our lives despite our human flaws.

Five young born-again Christians form an alliance. They promise to look out for one another as they face the world and all of the drama that goes with it. They are also committed to sharing their faith with others. They each learn lessons about forgiveness and true repentance as they face personal trials and tribulations. Their faith and stamina are put to the test when they each must face personal crises. Scott sets out to help a young boy who is found wandering the streets late at night. Valerie must set aside the painful memories of her past in order to be strong enough to help out someone in need. Samantha is concerned for the welfare of her mother who is trapped in a desperate situation. Lincoln's main concern is for his grandmother who lives alone in a big house. Chris attempts to share his faith with a friend from the past who is living a self destructive lifestyle. Through it all they learn that love is the most powerful key to open the door to everlasting peace and contentment.

Five young born-again Christians form an alliance. They promise to look out for one another as they face the world and all of the drama that goes with it. They are also committed to sharing their faith with others. They each learn lessons about forgiveness and true repentance as they face personal trials and tribulations. Their faith and stamina are put to the test when they each must face personal crises. Scott sets out to help a young boy who is found wandering the streets late at night. Valerie must set aside the painful memories of her past in order to be strong enough to help out someone in need. Samantha is concerned for the welfare of her mother who is trapped in a desperate situation. Lincoln's main concern is for his grandmother who lives alone in a big house. Chris attempts to share his faith with a friend from the past who is living a self destructive lifestyle. Through it all they learn that love is the most powerful key to open the door to everlasting peace and contentment.