A TRUE STORY? WAS JONAH REALLY swallowed by a Whale? Was it the truth or a fable? Some have suggested that it is impossible for a man to be swallowed by a whale. Even more impossible, to live and then...
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Explore Engaging Novels and articles By Author Anthony Barbera
God Looks Beyond What We See
If there is one quiet thread woven through the entire Bible, it is this: God does not value people the way we tend to value them. Human beings are irresistibly drawn to the visible—strength, beauty, height, charisma, presence. But Scripture...
A Second-Chance Love Story Emerging from Crime, Loss, and Redemption
Why This Story Feels Different The First Rains of October is not interested in polished faith or easy answers. It explores how God works through imperfect people living within imperfect systems, and how redemption often unfolds slowly—a love story blooming through...
Elijah: Fire from Heaven Wins International Impact Book Award
Elijah: Fire from Heaven has been named a winner in the Historical Fiction category at the International Impact Book Awards. This recognition honors the novel’s depth of storytelling, historical richness, and faith-driven themes. “This award is a testament to the...
When Life Unravels—Finding Hope in God’s Faithfulness
I know, sometimes things go awry. Yes, at times, horribly. A beloved wife or husband falls asleep; a word ill-spoken you wish you could take back; a friend decides you no longer should be a part of their circle of...
The Biblical Significance of 40 Days, 40 Nights, and 40 Years
THE NUMBER 40 appears throughout Scripture as a powerful symbol of testing, trial, preparation, and judgment—often followed by renewal, transformation, or a divine new beginning. Its repeated use is far from random. Across both the Old and New Testaments,...
