Novels:
Kiss Your Mommy Goodbye is a contemporary, Christian novel based on true events.
Their four-year marriage ends in a courtroom with full custody of their two-year old daughter awarded to Lisa. Mike is devastated, but Lisa stands tall like a princess, though she lost her kingdom. In his desperate quest to provide love and stability as a part-time father to Maddy, Mike does the unthinkable. His actions net far more disastrous and heart-wrenching results than he could have ever imagined.
In this riveting tale, a divorced man learns that every choice has consequences as he struggles to reconcile and rebuild broken relationships with those he loves. It is a story of hope, forgiveness, and peace with God and one another.
ISBN 9798511772042 Amazon link: amzn.to/2wU1jFd
Letters from the Past is a historical novel.
Through personal letters, seven women of Biblical times reveal the emotional impact that rape, infertility, incest, betrayal, and family dysfunction had on them. They write of their trials and victories to the women of the twenty-first century who will share their joy in overcoming seemingly impossible situations. One young woman risks her life when she is called to lead a nation. She responds with the brave words, “If I perish, I perish.”
Trial turns to triumph when the thread of God’s faithfulness is traced through these authentic women from ancient times to today’s woman. Suddenly there is no lapse in time, no generational gap, and no heart left unturned. Today’s woman will be challenged, filled with hope, and encouraged through the personal letters from Sarah, Rebekah, Rachel, Miriam, Deborah, Tamar, and Esther. She will celebrate accomplishments of ordinary women in extraordinary circumstances.
ISBN 9780989198578 Amazon link: amazon.com/dp/098919857X/
BIBLE STUDIES:
John – A Mini Study is an interactive Bible study of the Gospel of John and is suited for individual or group setting. It uses an Observation-Interpretation-Application method of study in an easy-to-read format. I like to think of it like this: the observation of facts is like reading a menu. The interpretation is as though looking at the number of calories or the price on the menu. Each application question is like the main course – the most satisfying part of the meal that energizes us for action. There is a principle for each passage of Scripture to help us focus on the main point the author is trying to convey.
We learn what we can, apply what we know, and leave the rest to God is the gratuity we leave for the one who gave us dinner out – John.
This is the disciple who testifies of these things and wrote these things, and we know that this testimony is true.” John 21:24
ISBN 9798545633234 Amazon Link: Amazon.com/dp/B09BGM12ZT/
Womanhood – Becoming a Woman of Virtue is an eight-week, interactive Bible study of eight women of the Old Testament and is suitable for group or individual setting. There is an in-depth section for the woman who likes to linger in the Word and a condensed section designed for the woman on the go. The in-depth section has five daily homework assignments that require approximately twenty to thirty minutes of study time per day to complete. Personal application questions are at the end of each daily lesson. Participants will meet together once a week for a one and half hour session to discuss the homework assignments and discussion questions. The condensed section is suitable for individual or group setting as well. Participants gather once a week for a two-hour session and will work together on completing the weekly assignments and discussion questions in class. There is no homework! This Bible study is meant to challenge, encourage, and inspire today’s woman. Ultimately, there is the opportunity to grow in one’s own faith and understanding of the Scriptures. It is a two-in-one Bible study that is sure to meet the spiritual needs of women of all ages in all walks of life.
ISBN 9780989198554 Amazon link: amazon.com/dp/0989198553/
DEVOTIONALS:
40 Days of Assurance is a devotional designed with a goal for each selected Scripture along with the obstacles that may intrude, and how to overcome the obstacles through personal application. Do you have doubts about your faith? Insecure about parenting skills? Fear of the future? Anxiety with health issues? With this devotional, you will discover the needed assurance through Scripture in your daily walk with God. Do not lose heart. You are not alone.
Be confident in your belief so that you may not be swayed by doubts that assail you. May this be your expectation every morning as you bring your empty cup before the Lord: that He will fill your cup to overflowing with your daily portion from His Word. Sometimes, we just need loving arms around us, and this devotional does just that; it extends the Lord’s arms around you. So, come; drink deeply from the Living Waters and be assured that you are secure in the Lord.
ISBN 9780989198530 Amazon link: amzn.to/2xxsGqo
40 Days of Encouragement is a daily devotional for those times you may feel like giving up, or you are bombarded with negative thoughts, or you are disheartened over some bad choices. You may be feeling down about your lot in life, or perhaps you have lost all hope, or you are in despair over broken relationships; be encouraged. Look up! God is a reservoir of strength. He has what is needed to persevere through trials. God has a plan to give you a future and a hope. This devotional will lift your head and fill your heart with encouragement.
This devotional is designed with a goal for each selected Scripture along with the obstacles that may intrude, and how to overcome the obstacles through personal application. It is meant to guide you as you discover God’s words of encouragement, so that you may find the strength to persevere when you feel like giving up. Instead, you will run the race set before you with endurance. Come. Drink deeply and be encouraged.
ISBN 9780989198547 Amazon link: amzn.to/2xy4Jzm
40 Days in the Wilderness is a devotional that includes a goal for each selected key Scripture along with some of the obstacles that may stand in the way, and how to overcome the obstacles through personal application of the principles presented. You will find insight to strengthen and to nourish you as you journey through your own wilderness. A drought in your spiritual walk? A desert in your marriage with no oasis in sight? Suffering poor health? Lacking peace amidst chaos? Whatever your wilderness, take heart. You are not alone. Jesus will never abandon you.
The Lord God says, “I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the desert.” Isaiah 3:19 Drink deeply and be nourished; be refreshed; be satisfied.
ISBN 97809891985o9 Amazon link: amzn.to/2xxIiu3
INSPIRATIONAL:
Discover God Through His Attributes is an inspirational book meant to guide you in the search for a deeper and more meaningful relationship with God. Be filled with awe and give praise to the Lord of the heavens and the earth. Reverence Him for who He is, for there is no other god or anything in the entire universe like Him.
Ascribe to the Creator the glory due His name. Worship the King of kings in the splendor of His holiness. Give thanks to the Son of God for the redemption that He brought about by shedding His blood for the remission of sins. Sing Hallelujah that Jesus was raised from the dead in victory over Satan, death, sin, and the penalty for sin to all who believe in Him. Give praise to the eternal God for the gift of everlasting life that He gives as a gift by grace through faith. Rejoice that the Lord is one God as you discover the Father, Son and Holy Spirit through His attributes.
ISBN 9780989198523 Amazon link: amazon.com/dp/0989198529/
Praying the Scriptures is a collection of prayers and promises taken from God’s Word since no Word of God shall be void of power. When words cannot be found to say what is on your heart, this collection of prayers is meant to guide you through those moments of solitude . At other times when words to express your joy through praise and worship seem elusive, you can turn to the Scriptures. If praying may be unfamiliar, or has long ago been abandoned, Praying the Scriptures is one way to begin afresh.
Discover the joy and power of prayer, and revel in the surety of His promises. Let the Lord lead you in the pursuit of His righteousness that you may know the joy of Praying the Scriptures and trusting in His promises.
There is no prayer like that which forms itself in the words and thoughts of Scripture, for there are no other words on earth spoken by man that have neither more power nor more truth than God’s Word. Respond to the Lord’s invitation to enter into a more intimate relationship with Him by praying His Word.
ISBN 9780989198585 Amazon link: amazon.com/dp/0989198588/
NOTABLE WORKS:
Nuggets from My Pocket is a collection of tidbits of wisdom, quotes, sayings, blessings, promises and more that have been gathered along the trail. These gems of truth will inspire and encourage you. They will give you cause to pause, a time to wonder and ponder, and a reason ro reflect.
Here’s a sneak peak of a nugget to ponder: God gives evidence of His existence, but not proof since He always leaves room for faith.
ISBN 9780989198592 Amazon Link: amazon.com/dp/0989198596/
More Nuggtes from My Pocket is a collection of sayings I gathered along the trail that opens to a wide meadow. These gems of sayings, wit, insights, quotes, and more will inspire you and encourage you no mater what path of life you travel.
Stop to ponder what the insights give, or to discover a fresh perspective, or to glean new meaning to old sayings. This book gives you an opportuity to explore rather than to merely hurry on your way and is perfect to share a nugget or two with a friend to encourage.
ISBN 9798682187225 Amazon link: amazon.com/dp/B08HBMGYWV/
Extra Nuggets from My Pocket is a collection of sayings meant to stir your imagination, fill your heart, and satisfy your desire for fresh “ah-ha” moments. When the path of life leads beside still waters, search the beach for Extra Nuggets like one does when looking for agates on the North Shore. Some of these gems are mine; others gems of insight, encouragement, truth, wit, quotes, prayers, blessings, and more are those found along the way.
Here’s a glimpse of a few Extra Nuggets to tease your curiosity: “When man fell into sin, God’s grace was introduced.” “Satan tried to destroy God’s prized creation; he failed. Christ came.” “Never let your past drag you down when it can be a springboard to learning who you can become.”
Come, walk with me along the beach and discover your own gems for your pocket or to share with a friend.
ISBN 9798587330566 Amazon Link: amazon.com/dp/B08RH7JRSM/
Almost Forgotten Nuggets is a collection of truthful, inspiring, and wise sayings. The path is familiar, but the landscape has an added dimension of newness that makes a pleasant journey a most memorable one. This book is sure to take you on an adventure much like a treasure hunt where one seeks the next gem to keep for your pocket or to share with a friend along the way.
Here’s a preview of what is inside: “Unconfessed sin is like a math problem – it divides the heart, adds woes, subtracts peace, and it multiplies consequences.” “It is sometimes difficult, but always good, to trust God with who you treasure most in this world.
ISBN 9798511772042 Amazon Link: amazon.com/dp/B095Q1SBF2/
Pebbles of Truth is a collection of short, timeless sayings of wisdom and insight with unforgettable quotes that give encouragement, blessings, thoughts to remember, and an opportunity to explore God’s greatness. These pebbles of truth connect the heart with one’s soul much like the pebbles on a beadh connect the water and the land.
Here is a sneak peek of what is inside: “Learn to write your hurts in sand and carve your blessings in stone.” Here is another one: “Man contributed nothibg to his salvation except the sin that made it necessary.” Pebbles of Truth is sure to give you a delightful reading experience and is a thoughtful gift to share.
ISBN: 9798842917037 Amazon Link: bit.ly/3FLCAsJ
Memoir:
Cancer – A Journey Through the Valley is a personal memoir. Rita Kroon shares her journey through the valley where she realized her faith in God during the calm seasons of life necessitated a mighty strengthening if it was to sustain her on the battlefield. Discover how God worked such a faith while she was in the throes of cancer. Be amazed at the sovereignty of God to heal some, and stand in awe to see His grace given to those for whom He has a different purpose. Know that the God who guides our steps is the same God who directs our stops. Either way, He has us in the palm of His hand.
This book is a story of hope and of learning to trust in God while in the valley. It is a story of God’s faithfulness and sovereignty in the lives of mankind. It is a story of mountaintops and valleys and everywhere in between.
If you, or a loved one, are facing cancer, do not give in to despair. Do not be overcome with fear. You are not traveling this road alone. Rita is a sixteen-year cancer survivor.
ISBN 9780989198516 Amazon link: amazon.com/dp/0989198510/