She's a pregnant teen in a strict, intolerant society. Mary of Nazareth must face her family, and the man she loves, with a story that is outrageous at best, and unforgivable at worst. Her parents refuse to believe, and Joseph considers how he will put her away. Nevertheless, she sticks to her story, claiming she remains a virgin, yet she carries a baby within her womb. The shame of her condition is heartache enough, but swearing she has never been with a man makes her appear irrational.Drawing from the accounts of Christ's life in the pages of the Gospels, award winning author, Jim Baumgardner, presents the story of Jesus Christ from his mother's veiwpoint. How did Mary understand her son's life and teachings? The author seeks to give an answer from Scripture while presenting a mother's likely reaction to the events surrounding her son's life.Follow in the footsteps of Jesus, and let his life and times come alive through Mary's eyes as she tells the story of "My Son".

My Son "Behold the Lamb of God"

Jim Baumgardner

Baumgardner Press

As Queen of Persia, Esther saves her people from annihilation.

Esther Queen of Persia

She's a white girl with black friends, a strong-willed thirteen-year-old loaded with grit...who has no intention of allowing the kidnapping of those friends to stand. Although it won't be easy, Sarah promises to get them back. As she searches for her friends, she begins to lose the only thing her parents left to her. For the first time in her life, Sarah is forced to fight feelings of pure hatred as everything she holds dear is threatened. In this thrilling sequel to Sarah's Wish, Jim Baumgardner presents another side of Sarah Smith. The loving teen, whose heart goes out to runaway slaves, is a young lady willing to fight. The hard-hearted slave catchers come calling-and find more than they bargained for. Follow the latest adventure as this girl struggles to keep Sarah's Promise. 'Sarah's Promise is a charming story appropriate for young and young at heart alike. You'll love Sarah's spirit, laugh along with Granny Evans, and learn something about history along the way.' -Melanie Rigney former Editor of Writer's Digest '...a delightful continuation of Sarah's story. Get ready to learn about life in early America as Jim Baumgardner paints the adventures of a young girl in a detailed and heartfelt story. You will be cheering Sarah along on her journey as she relies on God and her friends to navigate her adventures.' -Patricia Middleton Book Buyer Perfect Peace Christian Lifestyle Bookstores

Sarah's Promise

Children's Books

Literature & Fiction

Tate Publishing & Enterprises

In a race against time, Sarah unravels a riddle and takes possession of the one thing left to her by her parents. However, with that inheritance her faith will be tested as never before. The man she fears most, a man thoroughly devoid of goodness, the man who wanted that inheritance but lost out, now conspires to kidnap her to avenge his loss. In the third of the Sarah books, Author Jim Baumgardner elevates the action and suspense to a new level. Brace yourself for excitement as you ride with Sarah on the steamboat Anna Marie. With no going back and an uncertain future, Sarah remains narrowly one step ahead of her evil uncle. She desperately needs rescuebut how? From where can it come and from whom? With her fate in the hands of God, the fast-paced, heart-pounding action reaches a shocking climax on the plains of Kansas. Witness and experience the emotional, spellbinding ordeal of Sarah's Escape.

Sarah's Escape

Teen & Young Adult

Historical Fiction

Tate Publishing

Three months have passed since Sarah Smith escaped the ruthless hand of her relentless uncle, leaving him buried on the Kansas prairie. The brutal ordeal left her poisoned with hate. In The Making of a Spy: Sarah's Quest, award-winning author Jim Baumgardner presents the brown-eyed beauty as never before. She's fifteen and marrying agebut that's the last thing on her mind. Brilliant and courageous, Sarah draws the attention of the famous detective Allan Pinkerton. Follow Sarah through the shadowy world of detectives and spies; setbacks and heartaches; lies and deceitand war. After two assignments in the East, a new mission from the agency and an offer from the Union army take her to the frontlines of a brewing Civil War in the Missouri Ozarks. There Sarah will meet Albert and Red, both determined to take care of herwhether she needs their help or not. Can Sarah overcome her raging hate for Uncle Rafe and distrust of men before it destroys everything, including her fragile new feelings? From promising detective to Union spy, is Sarah capable of meeting the challenge? It's her grand opportunity, The Making of a Spy: Sarah's Quest.

The Making of a Spy (Sarah)