The Greatest Of These

Abigail Johannes wasn't interested in romance. Jake Murphy couldn't stand physical contact. They were perfect for each other. When a troubled young man named Jake moves into the little yellow house, he struggles to overcome a painful past and begin a new life outside the prison walls that he had known for so long. Abby's future is secure - or so she had thought. With the prospect of marriage to a childhood friend, and the opportunity to attend college, Abby's life seems already determined. Then the new neighbor arrives, and Abby finds she must learn compassion. As she befriends Jake, the young woman wonders where her future really lies.

Here is a delightful women’s devotional inspired by the great love chapter of the Bible—1 Corinthians 13. Thoughtful readings will speak to your heart, and lovely prayers, memorable quotations, and scripture passages add to the rich spiritual depth of the book. Set in a charming 4-color design with a bonus removable bookmark, The Greatest of These Is Love is inspiring and encouraging for women of all ages. It’s the perfect book to give as a gift or for personal use.

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On a March evening in 2000, an unexpected and unsettling thought came out of nowhere, disrupting Debbie Michael's comfortable life--adoption! It was neither her idea nor her desire to adopt; she was already the mother of three. Instinctively, she knew God was speaking to her, but she did not want to listen if His message required action as life-changing as adopting an orphan. Dread lingered in the aftermath of the disturbing suggestion, and a debilitating fog of uncertainty settled over her life. A journey of a thousand miles (or five thousand, in this case) might begin with a single step, but Debbie was not eager to take that first step. Though God was relentless, she remained adamant. She was determined to ignore the nudging. But God would not be ignored! God pried Debbie out of her comfortable existence and opened a door to a life she didn't know existed. But the Greatest of These is Love is about much more than adoption. It is a story about the powerful and astonishing ways God uses ordinary people to accomplish His divine intention that we love one another.

Dr. Vilicia Cade's life is a testimony highlighting the goodness of God's love and grace. An accomplished educational leader, her service to public education is grounded in the humility she exhibits towards those she serves . Vilicia grew up as a ward of the State with an undiagnosed learning disability. IF NOT FOR LOVE depicts her journey to excellence from despair and hopelessness. In her story, we see the tenacity to succeed despite several tragic paralyzing events she encounters. In her ability to triumph, we witness the evidence that God's love is real. Vilicia knows that her extraordinary leadership is a result of her personal relationship with God and her legacy she inherited from her mother reinforced by the kind actions of others. IF NOT FOR LOVE --is an inspiring story about, faith, hope, and the manifestation of God's love.

Analyzes the feelings and problems involved in different types of human love, including familial affection, friendship, passion, and charity.