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A CHRISTMAS OF SURPRISES           *Now available in Hardcover
Career-focused Noah realizes his family needs his attention more than his job does.  When he realizes this just in time for Christmas, he decides to make it up to them.  Through some surprise encounters and a series of Christmas challenges, he is inspired to look at Christmas in a whole new way.  Thanks to some unexpected heroes around him, this will be the Christmas that changes Noah's life forever.  

       #1 New Release in Contemporary Christian Fiction (2019 Paperback)                
 
             #1 in overall Contemporary Christian Fiction (2022 Hardcover)

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HURRY UP, GUS!
​Gus loves to run track and today was his first race. Because of a slow start getting ready for the day and not paying attention when he should, Gus has a bummer of a day. At school he gets embarrassed, he gets in trouble, and his first school track meet is even impacted.

​In this inspiring story, Gus shows how a tough day can motivate you to turn things around and reward you in exciting ways.
MOVING TO BIGCITYOPOLIS
​Andy and Grace are moving to Bigcityopolis and getting ready to go on a new adventure. Unsure at first, Andy and Grace learn to realize that moving to Bigcityopolis can be fun and full of interesting things to do.

​This story encourages children to be curious about transitioning to a new city or school. As with any new change, it might just turn out to be an amazing adventure!
A DINOSAUR IN THE SKY
​Max was the biggest dinosaur fan in Fossil Lake. He enjoyed playing in his toy dinosaur city, studying dinosaurs at the museum, and digging for fossils. One day, while digging at the fossil park, Max believes he discovers a dinosaur in the sky.

​Will Max discover a dinosaur or some other amazing creature?

*Also included in this book are two animal facts comparison charts to further enhance learning.

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​Featured in:
- North Phoenix Family
- Austin Family
- Carolina Parent
​& on Sirius XM's The Message

​Reached #2
​ in Kindle Parenting References
NEXT LEVEL DAD
Whether you are a soon-to-be father, father of young kids, or a veteran father, it is always helpful to have more ideas to help us become the best father we can be. 

Using God's word and personal experience, Next Level Dad provides 40 different ways to help dads in their important role.  ​
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The Next Level Dad ideas are grouped into four categories:
  • God Driven
  • CFO (Chief Fun Officer)
  • Get In The Game
  • Every Day is a Classroom

The book inspires dads to bring faith and fun into their roles.  It also provides ways to be more involved and teach kids ways to be successful in life.  Next Level Dad will help you take being a father to the next level!​

Click below to download Free Book Study Guide
Next Level Dad Book Study Guide
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A MONEY SAVING MINDSET

Inspired by U.S. poverty statistics and a year long prayer study discovering financial needs as the #1 prayer need in the U.S., A Money Saving Mindset was created to help anyone wanting to save more money.  

This impactful book of 40 ideas are grouped into four categories:
  • Shopping Strategies
  • Mindset Makers
  • Choices That Save
  • Promotions and Programs

​Within these categories learn about:
Leveraging the Competition,  Reducing Your Costs & Spending Less,  Importance of Negotiating, and much more!

This book was written with a passion to help everyone save more of their hard earned money and encourage you to create a "Money Saving Mindset". 
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