Bøger af Virginia Ann Work

Sirocco Wind from the East is a stunning saga that sweeps from the valleys of the Loire River in France to the high desert plateaus of northern Israel. Prince Arthur of Brittany, King Richard's nephew and heir apparent to the throne, loses his bid for the kingdom and almost loses his life. He is rescued from John's prison and takes a new identity -- Adrian D'Arcy. Yet he never forgets who he is or what he wants. To finance a campaign against John and regain his kingdom, he sets out for France in company with a Benedictine monk, Brother Louis, and a beautiful Jewesss, Judith Itzchaki. These three unlikely traveling companions are cast together on a quest. Judith is seeking her lost father and a secret from her past. She gives her heart over to hatred when she witnesses the cruel death of her mother. Cast into a world that gives no mercy, Judith falls prey to wicked men. But before she can find peace and love, she must deal with her heart issues.Brother Louis, who is on a mission to deliver an important letter to the crusade leaders, tries to remember how his mother died and find absolution from guilt. Will they find their heart's desires or will they be destroyed in a world that is torn by injustice, hatred and war? Find a new understanding of God's grace, joy for your journey, and hope for your lost causes in the pages of this book.Sirocco Wind from the East, the first book in a four-book series, is a story you don't want to miss.

Searching. Journeys. Secrets. Love. This fourth book of the Keys to the Kingdom series has it all. While Judith searches for a the sacred temple treasures beneath the holy city of Jerusalem, Thomas and Gabrielle hunt for each other, and Lady Matilde leaves her home to find an old lady who holds an important message. Evil men, goaded by the lure of gold lurk in the shadows and attack. Adrian and Judith travel to England where they try to free two boys who are held hostage by King John. Judith seeks to find the fourth scroll that she believes was hidden in the kitchen garden wall of the castle in Lincoln, and Adrian is searching for the lost charter, written by Henry I and lost for centuries to use as a document that would limit the powers of the kings. They are separated when they flee the king's soldiers -- Judith flees to a safe haven near Shrewsbury, and Adrian is injured and almost captured by the soldiers of the king who want to try him for murder and kidnapping. He is assumed dead. Judith goes to Palestine in search of Micah and the temple treasures. Meanwhile, Thomas and Alonzo seek to find Gabrielle who is a slave of an Arab sheik. She is able to escape, but is followed closely by her two half-brothers who want to kill her and Thomas so they can inherit all of their father's wealth. Gabrielle is captured by them and held, yet she is able to escape. She has a baby, and in the escape, she is separated from her child as a friend takes the child to Jerusalem. Thomas finds her at last and they go to Jerusalem to search for the baby. Lady Matilde decides to go to Palestine to help Judith locate the woman, Josephine, who is the mother to Micah. Judith had given two of the scrolls to Micah and now he has disappeared. The Arab sect of the Assassins is on the trail to find the gold. They capture Judith and force her to take them to the treasure which was hidden below the city in the old water tunnels. Does Thomas and Gabrielle find their child and will he survive? Can Judith get free of her captors and not reveal the secret of the location of the temple treasures? Will Adrian be able to help Judith and not be killed himself? Will Lady Matilde find the old woman and survive her attacks of illness? This tale is one of arduous journeys, difficult days, pain, lost loves, and trouble. Yet it is one of the abiding and enduring love of God, peace in the midst of trials, and grace to cover all our mistakes.

Is this the end of the world? Recent events with the recent COVID-19 pandemic and other catastrophes that have affected the entire world signal that the end days are on our doorsteps. The Judge and King, Jesus Christ, is standing at the door. He is ready to come and shake up this world and judge sin. What can we do? What we should NOT do is give into fear and panic, both tools of Satan. There should be no room for fear in our lives when we trust the One who died for us and loves us with immeasurable love. What we SHOULD do is understand what is happening and will happen in the near future according to God's Word.God has graciously explained in great detail what His plan is for the world in the "last days." The End of the Beginning Bible Study on the book of Revelation is an in-depth Bible study designed to teach the Word of God in a clear, understandable way for both individual and group study. Each lesson consists of information and questions to be answered from the text, both essay and fill in the blank. These questions will direct the student into the text and lead them to compare Scripture to Scripture to better understand it. Included are 4 chapters from the book of Daniel into this study because Daniel lays a foundation to understand the truths in the book of Revelation. This study takes the literal view of Scripture unless the passage clearly states it is a figure of speech. I believe in a literal pre-tribulation rapture of the church, a literal 7-year Great Tribulation with a world dictator called the Antichrist, and a literal kingdom age where Christ will rule the world from Jerusalem for 1,000 years. The Bible must be taken literally to be understood as God meant it to be, and it must be studied diligently and correctly. In this study, you will compare Scripture to Scripture, read the passage in its context, and discover the Greek meanings of the words used. You will learn the customs of the day in which it was written. You will be encouraged to memorize a verse or two of Scripture with each lesson. The book of Revelation is told from God's perspective. You will be caught up with John to the "third" heaven, and witness the incredible and awesome things God does in these last days. Having gained a better understanding of what will happen next, you will find hope and peace about God being in control of world events, and you will experience joy in your daily walk as you grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. My prayer is that this Bible study will lead to a deeper passion for God and for His Word, and that passion will motivate many to share with those who are lost the hope we have in Christ Jesus. What people are saying about the study: "I loved the thorough research into the passage, the questions that caused us to dig deeper, and how the study taught me to compare the text with other passages of Scripture to provide clarity. Learning the Greek meaning behind the English words was special to me. I appreciated the historical background that the study provided and the personal applications. I learned so much from this study that I intend to teach others in my church." Kathy "The lessons were well thought out and well prepared. I have confidence in Virginia's knowledge of the Bible. She patiently taught helped me understand the Bible better." Lois "It was a very in-depth study, and I learned a lot." Donna

Jodi Fischer is excited to visit friends and missonaries to the First Nations people in Chilanko Forks, B.C. during spring break, traveling there with her best friend, Lexie Marshal, and her brother, Brian. But the mystery she encounters is more than she expected or wanted. Someone is trying to force the missionaries from the area and they are leaving broken feathers as a curse. Scot, the son of the missionary, and his sister, Dawn, join the others in a wild adventure to find who is behind the plot to drive the missionaries away, and to stop them. Things worsen as Jodi learns that the crooks are planning on killing the missionary men and burning the buildings. Danger lies at every turn as Jodi and her friends try to unravel this puzzling mystery. Will Jodi succeed in solving the mystery and helping the missionaries? Will she find the answer to the jealousy and anger that burns in her heart? Can she forgive those who have wronged her? Fasten your seat belts because this story is one wild ride.

This Leader's Guide book is for teachers, leaders, and facilitators of Bible studies using The End of the Beginning Bible Study. If you are a student, please purchase the book that says, "A Digging Deeper Bible Study." World events with the recent COVID-19 pandemic and other catastrophes signal that the end days, which are spoken of in Scripture as the "day of the Lord," are on our doorsteps. The Judge is standing at the door and He is ready to come and shake up this world and judge sin. Every Christian should know and understand what God is going to do in the last day. With this knowledge, we can better order our days and prepare ourselves and our loved ones for what God has intended for us in the future.The End of the Beginning Bible Study on the book of Revelation, Leaders Edition, is an in-depth Bible study designed to teach the Word of God in a clear, understandable way for both individual and group study. Each lesson consists of information and questions to be answered from the text, both essay and fill in the blank. These questions will direct the student into the text and lead them to compare Scripture to Scripture to better understand it. This edition gives direction and guidance for the leader or facilitator of a study and provides the answers to some of the questions. It is provided as a help and guide, to be used after the teacher has done his or her own study.I have included 4 chapters from the book of Daniel into this study because Daniel lays a foundation to understand the truths in the book of Revelation.The material in all of my Bible studies takes Scripture literally unless a passage clearly states it to be a figure of speech. I believe in a literal pre-tribulation rapture of the church, a literal 7-year Great Tribulation with a world dictator called the Antichrist, and a literal kingdom age where Christ will rule the world from Jerusalem for 1,000 years. The Bible must be taken literally to be understood as God meant it to be, and it must be studied diligently and correctly. In this study, we compare Scripture to Scripture, read the passage in its context, and discover the Greek meanings of the words used. You will be encouraged to memorize a verse or two of Scripture with each lesson. The book of Revelation is told from God's perspective. You will be caught up with John to the "third" heaven, and witness the incredible and awesome things God does in these last days. You will gain a better understanding of what will happen next, have hope and peace about God being in control of world events, and find joy in your daily walk as you grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. My prayer is that this Bible study will lead to a deeper passion for God and for His Word, and that passion will motivate many to share with those who are lost the hope we have in Christ Jesus.

When Jodi Fischer and Lexie Marshal ride their horses deep into the woods near their home in British Columbia, Canada, they discover a fantastic deserted mansion, complete with a sparkling chandelier, a curving staircase, and dangerous secrets. When their friend, Sophie Howard, disappears inside, the mystery deepens. After she comes home, Sophie will not say where she went or what happened to her. She confides in Jodi that her family is in really bad trouble, but she refuses to accept their help. Jodi wants to reach out to her, but she can't find the words to tell the troubled girl about her faith in God. The more Jodi and Lexie try to help, the more trouble they find themselves in. What is going on at the mansion? Is it a gang of thieves? Many items have been stolen in recent days, yet Jodi senses there is something more to it than that. Is it spies as Brian, her younger brother, suggests? Is it drugs? Human trafficking? The Silver Stirrups Riding Club beckons Jodi to join, but her parents say she can't become a member of it. She attends the meets and competitions, yet she is looked down on and ridiculed. She would like to be able to tell her friends about her faith in God, but her mouth seems to be shut, and she gets into further trouble when she accepts a ride home with Sophie's older brother, Jonah.Will Jodi and Lexie be able to solve the mystery before it's too late? Who is the strange man with the cowboy hat who lurks at the meetings of the Silver Stirrups Riding Club? Where does Sophie go when she disappears? And how can Jodi learn to share her faith with her friends?Come along on this fourth adventure of Jodi and Lexie, but beware! You might not be able to put this book down until you finish the last page! This is one fast ride.

Trouble threatens Judith and Adrian as they dwell in a castle on the Marmara Sea south of Constantinople. While Judith longs to return to France, Adrian wants to stay and become castlellan for Nicetas. Yet events turn against them and when Leon and Matilde arrive, begging for help to regain her castle and find justice in France, they leave their seaside home and face hideous and unstoppable villany. Thomas and Gabrielle, dwelling on the island of Cyprus, encounter danger and the horror of slavery and separation. As Thomas searches for Gabrielle and his hope fades, he realizes he must call upon the only One who can help. At the end of her strength and wits, Gabrielle cries out to God, too, and find He has pursued her all these years. In spite of her impossible circumstances, she find solace and wisdom to carry one. One. More. Day. Leon and Matilde want only peace in their fief in France, but they are faced with evil such as they have never known. Someone must stop it. Someone must stand up to the profoundly immoral and malevolent mercenary captains King John has unleashed on the duchy of Poitou. Someone must bring justice to a world gone wildly wrong.How can Adrian, Judith, Leon, Thomas and the others halt a reign of terror with a handful of farm boys and a few swords? How can they bring justice to those who are held as slaves? Will Thomas, Samson John and Alonzo rescue Gabrielle? Can Gabrielle survive? Who will save the children held in FitzRauf's dungeon who are slated to be slaughtered?Great wickedness goes unleashed and unhindered in the land, and the characters in this book must call upon God's help to find their way. Filled with mighty epic deeds of courage, love that defies death, and peace in the midst of the storm, these characters find His help to stand against raw villany, greed, hatred, and the lust for power and wealth. This epic tale will carry you from the windswept shores of the Marmara Sea to the lush orchards of Cyprus and the green valleys of the Loire River in France. You will gain a deeper understanding of God's grace and love, and you will find the key to overcoming evil in your own world. Joy awaits. Love flows freely. Grace abounds. But the battle must be fought and won.

A curse is laid on the crown of the mighty Byzantium empire which has stood for almost a thousand years. Those who wear it and rule the kingdom will die. Yet the crown is no small prize. It holds the key to the wealth, power and prestige of the nation and the great city of Constantinople. Prince Alexius aspires to the throne. He is the son of Emperor Isaac Angelos II, and when Isaac is deposed by Alexius' uncle and blinded, the prince must decide to fight for the crown or flee. He does both, aided at every step by his faithful friend and tutor, Basil Christopher Xavier. Told from Basil's viewpoint, the prince encounters dangers at every turn as he tries to flee from his uncle's clutches and find help for himself and his imprisoned father. Basil meets a girl in one of the taverns near the waterfront, a girl he can't get from his mind for her beauty and her personality. When she disappears, Basil must find her, free her and take her to safety. He promised his help, as well, to the prince, and so is caught between two impossible tasks. As the last days of the beautiful city of Constantinople tick away, Basil is there, providing help to the boy he taught who is now emperor. But events spin out of control. Basil seeks to free the girl he loves and finds himself enmeshed in a web of terror, deceit, and murder. He puts his trust in Jesus Christ and prays, seeking the help of a troupe of jesters. With his friends, his faith, and his courage, he tackles a task that seems insurmountable. This is a tale of warfare, heroic deeds, despicable characters, love and enduring faith. You won't put it down until the very last word. Come along on this fantastic journey. Find the joy. Embrace the love. Break the curse.

Set in British Columbia, Canada, the Jodi Mystery Series follows the adventures of Jodi Fischer and her friend, Lexie Marshal, as they find solutions to mysterious and dangerous problems. In The Secret in the Silver Box, Jodi helps an old man recover a lost silver box. The box is a beautiful silver creation with an inlaid picture of an emerald-eyed dragon. But what secret does it contain that forces so many people to risk their lives for it? Come with Jodi to the old mining town of Barkerville as she finds a mystery that leads into danger. Jodi and Lexie risk their own lives to find the answer to this thrilling puzzler.

Do you like horses, adventure and mysteries? Join Jodi Fischer and her friend Lexie Marshal as they find a mysterious cabin up in the woods behind their homes in British Columbia, Canada. They also find an incomplete message tucked inside a knitted baby's sock. Who kidnapped the baby? Where is the child being held? Jodi and Lexie think they know and this knowledge puts their lives in danger. With painstaking detective work, the girls sift through clues trying to locate the baby in time. Counting on the Lord to keep them and the baby safe, the girls enter a dangerous situation as they unravel the secret of the missing message.

While Gina Lindsey and Chance Marshal enjoy a quiet sunshiny day in NE Washington, searching for a good hunting spot, Gina is suddenly fired upon by unknown assailants. She is wounded in the shoulder. She and Chance escape to the car, but are followed there. When Chance goes on a routine border patrol as his work as a border patrol agent later that day, they stop two people coming illegally across the border from Canada and Chance's partner is shot and almost killed. These two events launch Gina and Chance into an investigation that threatens their lives at every turn and tries their skills, faith, and endurance. Chance discovers evil at a weapon's retreat he attends out of Chewelah, Washington. As he and his friend try to escape the ranch, they are hunted like animals. They get out, but only at great risk and effort. Meanwhile, Gina goes undercover with the FBI to ferret out the organization that is involved with human trafficking and drugs. Gina takes a job at a school that is located on the Columbia River south of Northport, Washington. There she speaks with a girl she suspects has been captured and taken into slavery. She faces incredible odds as she tries to get hard evidence, uncover the gang involved in the sex slavery ring, and get out alive. In the midst of it all, she searches for her real mother who left her when she was three. In the climax, she has to rescue her Aunt Bobbi from the clutches of the gang, and find a way out of the ranch and school, taking one of the young girls with her. Chance and his two friends stake out Boundary Dam where they believe the gang is going to denotate a bomb that will destroy the dam and cast Seattle into darkness, allowing them to take over the government. Chance has to save Gina and also stop the gang from blowing up the dam. The ending holds several suprises as both Gina and Chance discover what they truly need in life and as they find the source of their joy. This book will keep you turning the pages until the very last word.

Gina Lindsey, a transplant from New York City and now a DEA agent residing in Spokane, Washington, discovers a clue from a drug bust that leads her to Ekalaka, Montana where her aunt and uncle ranch. She seeks to bring to light the mysterious disappearance of her uncle and also uncover the location and activities of a large drug cartel in the area. Faced with death at every turn, puzzled by the tactiturn response she receives from her relatives, and totally out of her comfort zone, Gina comes to the end of herself and almost her life in this fast-paced book as she seeks the key to her deadlocked heart. Chance McNeil is a young man on a mission: to find justice for the death of his brother, Stan at the hand of the drug cartel. The trail leads him to Ekalaka, MT where he goes undercover. Driven and deeply spiritual, Chance is more than meets the eye. But can he stand up against the guns, power, money which the drug cartels possess? Where is God when injustice occurs? Where does a person turn when everything is taken from them?Both Gina and Chance must look deep within to find the answers to their deadlocked problems, but time is against them and in the end they only have one thing going for them: faith. But will that be enough? Will Gina make the right choices in time to save fifteen lives? Will Chance find the answer he seeks before he is killed? Deadlocked not entertains, but also answers some of the deep questions of the human heart. What Gina learns from this experience will stay with you for a long time. This is not a story you want to miss.