A Whisper of Peace: A Mosaic Christmas Anthology IV

Jesus came into this world silently, bringing the gift of peace to a hurting world. In the midst of the crazy, messy lives of the people in these stories, will they be able to hear His whisper of peace over the clamoring of their hearts this Christmas season? ??? "Christmas at the Crossroads" by Eleanor Bertin Myra and Sue are best friends. One is raised in a strict, religious home, the other permissively indulged. Which one will influence the other? When the teens are caught breaking the law near Christmas, the consequences force them to a crossroads with unexpected results. "The Magic of Christmas" by Lorna Seilstad Occupational therapist Shayna Winters will do anything to create some magic for her pediatric patients this Christmas. But when an accident on the gridiron lands Dante Gallo's nephew in her care, she has to find a way to make her former boyfriend see that peace is more than an illusion. "A Single Spark of Light" by Sara Davison God had abandoned him a long time ago. And Ty didn't blame him one bit. Tyrone Jones will never forgive himself for the people he hurt in the past. And he has no reason to believe that God will ever forgive him either. Until he meets a stranger on a bridge one night a couple of weeks before Christmas. A stranger who sends Ty on a quest that just might change his life—and his heart—forever. "Reclaiming Tomorrow" by Angela D. Meyer An old threat resurfaces, forcing Josie to face her greatest fear. Josie Ferris is making strides to build a new life when an old threat resurfaces. Will Josie trust her new friend Daniel enough to let him teach her how to defend herself so that she can stand up to the man determined to destroy her future? "Whispered Miracle" by Stacy Monson Casey Younghans has bounced around foster care most of her life. About to age out and unprepared to be on her own, she faces an uncertain future alone. Being sent to Outlook Adventure Camp for Christmas is just one more place she won't be welcome. Then she meets Lula, the tiny dog with understanding eyes, and the camp staff who seem to accept her, attitude and all. Could she actually find a way to fit into the world just the way she is? It would be a miracle.