The Christmas Beacon

DO MIRACLES STILL HAPPEN? When a desperate Scott Weldon bargains with God to heal his mother from terminal cancer, he gets far more than he ever could have imagined—both good and bad. Faced with growing opposition from his community, will God still heal Scott's mother, even if he's forced to break his part of the bargain?

DO MIRACLES STILL HAPPEN? At Christmastime, Scott Weldon makes a desperate bargain with God: if God would heal his mother from terminal cancer, then Scott would do something special to honor Him. When Scott fulfills his part of the bargain before his mother is healed, a mysterious phenomenon occurs. This phenomenon is considered by many to be a miracle. This "miracle" draws a number of spectators to Scott's home, including a television producer from California. Annie Rivers is looking to broadcast a special Christmas story called "Miracles Still Happen!" She doubts that a miracle is really happening, but the story is so compelling that she travels to northeast Florida to interview Scott Weldon. As she searches for answers, she begins to believe that there is more to this phenomenon than meets the eye. This happening also attracts controversy from the media, city officials and the attention of a sinister visitor. With the support of his pastor and friends, Scott is hopeful that God will answer his prayer. But with growing opposition, will God heal Scott's mother even if he's forced to break his part of the bargain?

Lanny Smith is a Christian, a high school teacher and a former "Class B+" surfer. He is also a veteran of the U. S. Air Force. He lives in Jacksonville, Florida. Lanny's debut novel, The Radical Ride, is a suspense-thriller about the hunt for a murderous radical before he strikes in the city of Los Angeles. Check it out at www.TheRadicalRide.com. Lanny's novella, The Christmas Beacon, is an inspirational mystery about the power of faith and the miracles that follow, especially at Christmastime. Learn more at www.TheChristmasBeacon.com.