“linda shepherd”

When Madison took her new job, she thought it would help her marriage. Instead, it puts her relationship on the rocks . . . and her life at risk when she discovers company secrets that point to fraud -- and murder. Madison's race to get the details to the police -- and survive in the process -- lead... More

What do we miss seeing of reality when we don't include the feminine perspective? The feminine principle with all its unique qualities is restoring the lost soul to disciplines once limited by principles of logic, analysis, and reductionism. The experiences of contemporary scientists show how the un... More

More dining, dishing, and deep, dark secrets Every month, six very different women meet and eat in the Potluck Club. But juicy secrets are what really add the spice to their lives. And this time around, there are plenty of secrets on the menu. With troubles boiling over, an unhappy homecoming, one s... More

Is the Potluck Club becoming the Bridesmaids Club? Wedding plans and romantic desires abound as the six friends continue to share food, friendship, prayer--and new adventures ranging from hilarious to dangerous! Shocking rumors, family secrets, and a mountain avalanche threaten the friends' sense of... More

Life just got a whole lot more complicated--thanks to a "secret" ingredient The women of the Potluck Club have made a bold move. They've launched a catering business that's a lot like them: saucy, spicy, and well-seasoned. But will a pantry full of personal secrets cause the business to crumble befo... More

Meet the Potluck Club--six women who gather each month to share their insatiable appetite for good friends, great food, and a pinch of prayer. Their seemingly unlikely friendship brings a little spice to life in Summit View, Colorado. But when they send up enough misinformed prayers to bring down a ... More

The scholarships of discovery (empirical research) and application (community-based practice) are alone insufficient in creating the types of valid and relevant information necessary to understand and promote youth development as it occurs in community context. Discovery and application need to be c... More