Set in the bible belt of the Midwest Megan Anderson tragically loses her husband, mother and father in a collision with a drunk driver. She is newly pregnant and has no life insurance or any means to support herself and her unborn child. James Chandler, her husband's best friend offers an unusual and unconventional solution to her problem. He offers to marry her knowing that she will refuse to live with him other wise and after one year she will be free to go her own separate way. There is to be no consummation and no strings attached. She agrees and he hires her as his teacher's assistant in his high school class. They are drawn unwittingly into the life of one of his students who is about to fall prey to a human trafficker. A One Year Bride is the companion book to the popular Friends and Gems Freedom women's bible study and craft series; in addition Keeper of the Freedom is a matching journal to both books. You can use them separately or together.

Friends and Gems Insights is a wonderful combination of spiritual lessons ("gems") and workshops teaching fun and interesting new skills. This is the second book in the Friends and Gems series; it is designed to be used by women in a small-group setting. The course includes an instructor's guide, along with simple step-by-step instructions for making beautiful hand painted glass, container candles, healthy body lotion and handmade soap. Step by step photographs of each project are included. Along the way, you will learn life changing spiritual truths that you can apply to your own life, all while spending time with your friends.

Dear Friends Welcome to Friends and Gems Freedom This is the fourth book in the Friends and Gems series. This book is meant to be used with two other books that can be purchased separately. The set of three contains a journal called Keeper of the Freedom for you to record your own personal freedom journey, a work of fiction called A One Year Bride; many who have read it said they were not able to put it down until they read it cover to cover and Friends and Gems Freedom which contains life changing bible studies and cooking workshops. You can use all three books together or separately and they will make a wonderful addition to your library. You will be learning wonderful truths that you can apply to your own life all the while enjoying fellowship and fun as you share your favorite recipes with your friends. Food, fellowship AND fun What could be better than that? The book also contains an instructor's guide and can be done privately in your own home with your friends or for church groups. At the end of each of the lessons there will be recipe to be shared with you. These are my own personal favorites. Each week be prepared to bring your favorite ones and share them. You can cook them together or put them in a book as a reminder of this very special time in your lives. It is powerful when women get together and share their sorrows, joys, worry's and concerns and lift each other up. No one can encourage like your friends and they will bring their own "gems" to help you to freedom. You are getting ready for a life changing event

Journaling is a powerful way for the Lord to speak to you. He wants to He wants to tell you insights that will help and encourage you. He wants to explain situations and the solutions you need. He wants to bless and grace you with his presence. He wants to be your friend. My hope is that you will write about anything and everything and that in the process you will receive insights about your own dreams, and every good thing. The Lord is the keeper of the insights and he cares about everything that concerns you

Angel Songs are daily devotionals with accompanying scriptures. These beautiful messages will enlighten, encourage and uplift your spirit and draw you intimately closer to God.

Friends and Gems Dimensions is the fifth in the series. This program will be incorporating bible lessons and coaching techniques to put you on a journey of self discovery and inspiration. The Lord has graciously created you with specific gifts, talents, abilities and dreams he has put in your heart. You are uniquely designed for a very specific purpose Life coaching is different than counseling, instead of going back over painful past issues; you are coached to discover the answers that God has already put on the inside of you. Coaching is a discovery process. Through questions and goal setting you will discover the deepest longings of your heart and the path to true fulfillment. Friends and Gems Dimensions will bring small groups of women together through in-depth bible studies, group coaching and personal journaling. In addition you will be learning basic ceramic, glass and silver techniques and working on beautiful projects together. Sound like fun? Let's get started

Friends and Gems Discovery is a wonderful combination of spiritual lessons ("gems") and workshops teaching fun and interesting new skills. This is the third book in the Friends and Gems series; it is designed to be used by women in a small-group setting. Workshops include: Discover Your Personality, Discover Your Gifts, Discover Your Talents and Discover Your Purpose. The course includes an instructor's guide, along with simple step-by-step instructions for making beautiful candles. Step by step photographs of votive, molded, container and hurricane candles are included. Along the way, you will learn life changing spiritual truths that you can apply to your own life; all while spending time with your friends.

Angel Songs are daily devotionals with accompanying scriptures. These beautiful messages will enlighten, encourage and uplift your spirit and draw you intimately closer to God.

Angel Songs are daily devotionals with accompanying scriptures. These beautiful messages will enlighten, encourage and uplift your spirit and draw you intimately closer to God.

Friends and Gems is specifically designed to bring groups of women together for uplifting bible studies and workshops. The bible study topics include: God has a miracle for you. Discovering your own personality. Health and wellness tips for women. Listening to the voice of the father. In addition to the uplifting bible study lessons there are workshops with step by step black and white photos. The workshops are: container candles, hand made soap, aroma bead sachets and hand crafted greeting cards. You will be uplifted by the bible studies and enjoy learning new skills in the workshops with your gal pals. Order yours today