Bøger af Ann Marie Stewart

Stars in the Grass is the recipient of the Christy(R) Award for Best Debut Fiction!"e;The summer before I turned ten was idyllic-until August 3, 1970. At the time I didn't know what that word meant, not having heard it in a sermon or in one of Mom's vocabulary lessons. But it perfectly describes a time when I thought the world was safe and good things lasted forever. What I couldn't know then, but try to remember now, is how fragile and delicate are the moments we most treasure, and if they break into pieces, repairing means seeing anew."e;Nine-year-old Abby McAndrews has just experienced her greatest loss, and in its wake, her family is unraveling with guilt, grief, and anger. Her father, Reverend McAndrews, cannot return to the pulpit because he has more questions than answers. Her older brother Matt's actions speak louder than the words he needs to confess, as he acts out in dangerous ways. Her mother tries to hold her grieving family together, but when Abby's dad refuses to move on, the family is at a crossroads.Stars in the Grass, set in a small Midwestern town in 1970, is an uplifting novel that explores a family's relationships and resiliency. Abby's heartbreaking remembrances are balanced by humor and nostalgia as her family struggles with-and ultimately celebrates-life after loss.

Experience the heart of Christmas with Calm and Bright, Peace and Light. Celebrate this season with simplicity by focusing on Immanuel, God with Us. What would happen if each day in December brought you closer to Immanuel? This is a great year to focus on that simple joy. All Is Calm, All Is Bright will take you through the Christmas story from the Old to the New Testament in chronological order. Short December devotionals including Christmas carols, dramas, and true stories--both humorous and poignant--will accompany your journey to the manger. You'll finish on January 6, encouraged to celebrate the Prince of Peace and Light of the World all year long and create new "calm and bright" traditions for you and your family.