Pelican Wings: 12 books

The Rev. Rick Hoover is a deacon in the Episcopal Church, serving at a parish in central Florida. He has written for his church blog and web page as well as his personal blog for several years, reflecting on the Bible studies and daily life of this family of faithful Christians. The essays collected here include a variety of short teachings, devotionals and personal anecdotes.

It just shows what God can do with a man who only plays the piano in two keys. As Gary DeHaan said, "What an awesome job I have. He trusts me with His work!" He was singing in churches and as a guest on radio broadcasts even as a child. Gary gave his talents back to the Lord and believers...

Jesus seemed to know immediately if people had great faith or none at all. But what did he actually see? Is faith invisible and hidden? Or are there clues that prove when faith is real? And can we see them like Jesus did?"If you are looking for a stash of good evidence about living a life of...

Seeds for your prayer garden! Here are pages and pages of short prayers, one or two sentences long, to stir your own further prayers and intentions. A wonderful help to refresh your own prayer and devotional times. An encouraging, thoughtful gift for those facing their own daily struggles.

I love this book. It is a road map of where we are and where we're going. In which direction do you want to go? Are you listening to the World or the Word? We desperately need direction in today's modern world. That's a given. How many distractions do we find as we travel our own road to Damascus?...

Mark 4:30 He said, “How will we liken God’s Kingdom? Or with what parable will we illustrate it?"Jesus used over 30 parables to teach about the Kingdom of Heaven. The images and symbols were often colorful and memorable. Just as often, the disciples were puzzled by them and asked Jesus...

In her previous book "Listening For His Voice" Melanie Hoover presented a full year of daily devotions. "Listening Still" offers further meditations from her time spent reading and listening to God's Word. What she has recorded from her personal daily prayer time will encourage you in your own spiritual journey with the Lord Jesus Christ.

At Eden, Adam and Eve turned from God's design and order, deciding their own eyes offered a clear view and their own minds could provide a reliable critique of what was safe and good to do. What followed was a mixed bag (Number One son killed Number Two son) but there is undeniable progress on...

A one-year daily devotional on the theme of "Listening For His Voice." The daily entries feature Scripture reflections, illustrations and poetry. Additional contributions included by Brucie Hibma, Rick Hoover and others. A further volume is planned for a second year of daily meditations....

Our cicumstances surround us and many times overwhelm us. But are we really seeing our circumstances as they truly are? Melanie Hoover challenges us to take a deep breath, look again, and listen for a word of comfort and reassurance from Jesus. She shares nine stories of people desperately struggling...

Amy Linden wants to start over when a terrible car accident ends her plans for marriage and a family. She decides to move away from her family, her childhood home, and friends and start a new career adventure with no plan or expectation for romance. But once she discovers her new boss in a far away...

Brenda Patterson has left her job, her home town in Ohio, and her whole life to start over in Naples, Florida. But new problems are waiting for her at the Sea Spray Golf Resort. Someone is stealing the most expensive wine served at the Club Restaurant. And then there's Evie, a young adopted girl...