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Inside view of a pastor's wife.

In the new Republic of Texas, guns are the law and nothing is forgiven. Bluebonnet Andrews is on the run across the Republic of Texas. An accident with a gun killed her best friend, but everyone in the town of Blessing thinks it was murder. Even her father - the town’s drunken deputy - believes she did it. Now, she has no choice but to run. In Texas, murder is punishable by death. There’s no one to help her. Her father is incapable, and her mother left the state on the last flight to America before the secession.

Is it important for others to share my beliefs? If they have differing opinions on politics, religion, or anything else is it important for me to know what that is? Do I care? Do I want to know? Why does it even make a difference? When we make an effort to know and understand one another it creates a respect and empathy that makes us better humans. When we are better humans we are able to show kindness and love to others. Your host, Ann Stephens, will walk through this interview style podcast as she invites on guests from all backgrounds and professions. Being a preacher's kid herself with a ...

Whether you just want to be healthier or you want to start a business you can call your own, by the end of this audiobook, you will have the tools to do just that. Then, it will be up to you to decide whether you believe you deserve it, and whether you're willing to put the work in to get the life you really want. Ready to go get it? Let’s go!

Described by reviewers as an addictive "environmental disaster meets political intrigue meets coming-of-age" tale, Some Act of Vision follows a popular teen whose life is stripped from her in a second. After 10 years of ballet lessons, Jordan Walker has finally landed her first principal role in Romeo and Juliet. Sweeter yet, "Romeo" has asked her to the May Fling Ball at Winston High. But a massive Texas earthquake triggered by the fracking activity nearby tears apart the community and Jordan's future as a dancer. The Walker family survives the earthquake, but now Jordan and her family are forced to abandon their old lives and flee to Galveston.

Most leaders know that a winning, engaged culture is the key to attracting top talent - and customers. Yet, it remains elusive how exactly to create this ideal workplace - one where everyone from the front lines to the board room knows the company’s values and feels comfortable and empowered to act on them. Based on Ann Rhoades’ years of experience with JetBlue, Southwest, and other companies known for their trailblazing corporate cultures, Built on Values reveals exactly how leaders can create winning environments that allow their employees and their companies to thrive.