Patricia Hickman
Author
Series
Millwood Hollow ; 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Award-winning author Patricia Hickman crafts a critically acclaimed gem that warms the heart and tickles the funny bone. During the Great Depression Jeb Nubey is running from the law when he meets three abandoned children. After they pass a stormy night in a church, Jeb is mistaken for the new pastor-a widower with three kids. Looks like more trouble for Jeb. But the chance for a steady job and three squares a day is too good to turn down.
2) Sandpebbles
Author
Language
English
Description
The tale of a broken heart's awakening to hope.A moving, richly told story set in a small fishing village in coastal North Carolina, Patricia Hickman's novel portrays a witty, recently widowed herione who must learn to let go of the past--and discover God's surprising, renewing provision for her future.
Author
Language
English
Description
We're all aware of God's commandment to "remember the Sabbath and keep it holy." After all, it's one of the Big 10. But how many of us really observe a Sabbath of rest? More than just a lazy Sunday afternoon, we all need "Sabbaths"-times of reflection and relaxation-in this stressed-out world. With a pastor's experience and insight, and an award-winning writing style, Secrets from the Treadmill presents a rejuvenating plan of rest replenishment to...
Author
Publisher
Waterbrook Press
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
Crushed by a failed marriage, Gaylen Syler-Boatwright flees to her late aunt's mountain cottage. There, while seeking solace for life's disappointments, she discovers a mysterious gallery of framed painted dresses---enshrined with meaning known only to Aunt Amity. Joined by her capricious sister, Delia, Gaylen embarks on a search for far-flung family and forgotten secrets.
Author
Publisher
Waterbrook Press
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Saphora packs her bags to escape the trappings of her picturesque-but-vacant life, but her departure is interrupted by her philandering husband's early arrival home. His words change her life forever: I'm dying. As she gropes for evidence of God's presence amid the turmoil, can she discover that th richest treasures come in surprising packages?