Carlene Havel
Courtesy of the US Air Force, I’ve lived in seven US states, the Republic of the Philippines, and Turkey. My husband loves to travel, and we’ve had lots of fun satisfying his wanderlust. Although I prefer peaceful mountain forests, he enjoys big cities, exotic locales, and archeological excavations. We still laugh about our adventure in a Parisian coin operated laundry, and I’m pretty sure some French housewives do, too. My home is now back in Texas, in the midst of a big, extended family. I had no interest in writing until 2005, when I became a believer in Jesus Christ as the Savior of the world. Along with everything else that changed, I developed a passion for writing. I love Bible study, normally devoting most of one day each week delving into the scriptures with a small focus group. I also enjoy sewing, knitting, crochet and embroidery.
Courtesy of the US Air Force, I’ve lived in seven US states, the Republic of the Philippines, and Turkey. My husband loves to travel, and we’ve had lots of fun satisfying his wanderlust. Although I prefer peaceful mountain forests, he enjoys big cities, exotic locales, and archeological excavations. We still laugh about our adventure in a Parisian coin operated laundry, and I’m pretty sure some French housewives do, too. My home is now back in...
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Song of the Shepherd Woman
In the first century, Channa is given to her maternal great-uncle Avram to raise. Avram is known to be a peculiar, perhaps dangerous, man. His wife Yael cannot speak. Nevertheless, they are kind to the girl and teach her how to care for sheep. When her absentee stepfather unexpectedly announces her betrothal to a Jerusalem tanner, Channah is...
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Journey of the Shepherd Woman
Saul of Tarsus instigates persecution against followers of the Way, forcing shepherds from Bethlehem to run for their lives. Channah and her family escape to the seaport of Joppa. They hope to make their way to Ephesus where Channah’s husband grew up. However, travel is difficult and sometimes treacherous. When disaster strikes, Channah relies...
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Daughter of the King
I Samuel 18:20 “And Michal Saul’s daughter loved David…”
Threatened by David’s popularity, mad King Saul devises a clever plan. He gives his daughter Michal to the brave young giant-killer, commanding her to remain loyal to her father above all others. When the princess is forced to choose between David and King Saul, she risks everything for her...
