When a group of boys gathers around a campfire to hear stories from the mysterious “Pops,” they expect tales of heroes, courage, and impossible odds. What they don’t expect is to find themselves living one.

In The Adventure Begins, the Campfire Gang’s curiosity leads them into an abandoned quarry—and into a life-threatening situation that tests their courage, character, and commitment to one another. Trapped deep underground, the boys must work together, face their fears, and apply the very lessons Pops has been teaching them all along.

Filled with action, humor, mystery, and meaningful life lessons, this first book in The Campfire Gang series invites young readers to discover:

• The power of teamwork and loyalty
• The importance of wise choices
• The courage to stand up for what’s right
• The strength found in faith

Blending heart-pounding adventure with spiritual insight, Dr. Roy Smith crafts a story that challenges boys to grow strong, act wisely, and discover their God-given potential.

The journey has just begun—and it may change everything.

Also available as an eBook.

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In A Map for the Future, the Campfire Gang faces one of their most important challenges yet—not just surviving the jungle, but deciding who they are becoming. After defeating Lucifer and escaping deadly dinos, the boys quickly discover that growing up requires more than courage in a crisis. It demands character, faith, wisdom, and intentional choices.

As preparations begin for a major celebration in the Home Zone, unexpected dangers resurface. A Killerosaurus stalks the jungle. Old fears return. Difficult truths about trust, integrity, and painful family wounds rise to the surface. And once again, the rock speaks—reminding them that faith is more than words; it is shown in action.

Meanwhile, the Gorillas prepare their youngsters for adulthood through the powerful character framework of JJ DID TIE BUCKLE—a reminder that justice, judgment, dependability, initiative, decisiveness, tact, integrity, enthusiasm, bearing, unselfishness, courage, knowledge, loyalty, and endurance are not just traits to memorize, but qualities to live.

At the heart of this adventure lies a deeper question:

Will the boys follow their own plan—or Pops’ map for their lives?

Through life-threatening danger, honest conversations, spiritual reflection, and teamwork, the gang begins to understand that every decision is a puzzle piece shaping their future. Like building with Legos or assembling a mosaic in the Great Cathedral Rock, their choices determine the story they are creating.

In this inspiring thirteenth installment, readers will discover:

• How faith shapes everyday decisions
• Why character matters more than comfort
• The difference between childish reactions and adult responsibility
• How to respond wisely to untrustworthy people
• The importance of foundation, planning, and perseverance
• That true maturity begins on the inside

Filled with action, humor, heartfelt moments, and meaningful spiritual lessons, A Map for the Future challenges readers to ask an important question:

What kind of life are you building? Because adulthood doesn’t happen by accident. You need a foundation. You need wisdom. And you need a map.

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A handbook that guides dads in strengthening their relationships with their children and family.

YOU WERE MADE FOR THIS.

For a man, no role is more important — or more intimidating — than fatherhood. Yet even when you feel unprepared, God has given you the capacity to be the father your children need. Walk with Him and grow those abilities.

• Fatherhood is a spiritual assignment.
• Your presence matters more than perfection.
• You must grow personally to lead your family.
• Healing your past helps your children’s futures

Inside Fatherhood will help you find out what it means to be a father. Discover the process of fathering on a spiritual, personal, and practical level, using God’s perfect example as a guide.

Recommendation: Read 1-2 short chapters per week.

Also available as an eBook.

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A practical guide for males of every age, helping them pursue meaningful goals, gain victory over sin, and cultivate lasting relationships.

STEP UP. BE GOD’S MAN. CHANGE THE WORLD.

Our world is marked by violence, apathy, and fading values, and the meaning of true manhood has grown unclear. Now more than ever, men must intentionally rise and become the godly leaders their families and communities need.

Each chapter addresses a common struggle men face and concludes with discussion questions designed to encourage honest conversation about what it means to live as a man of God.

• Godly manhood is intentional
• Passivity is dangerous
• Character is more important than success
• Accountability is necessary
• A man’s spiritual life determines the direction of his family

 
Manhood doesn’t happen by accident. You have to learn how to be courageous, strong, honest, and purposeful. Only then can you be the man God called you to be.

Recommendation: This book is designed for a man to read with his father, a mentor, or a small group.

Also available as an eBook.

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A true story of one young Marine’s journey through boot camp and infantry school as he searches for the real definition of manhood.

A BOY DOESN’T BECOME A MAN BY ACCIDENT.

It’s a long, demanding process that requires adapting to a tough environment, facing challenges directly, and learning self-control- much like becoming a United States Marine.
Basic Warrior Training traces a young man’s journey from civilian to Marine, and after each account his mentor explains how those lessons in growth and spiritual maturity shape the path to manhood.

• Life is a spiritual battle, not just a series of circumstances.
• Passivity is dangerous, men naturally drift without intentional effort.
• Manhood does not happen automatically; it must be trained.
• A boy becomes a man through guidance, correction, and responsibility.

Becoming a Marine is hard – becoming a man can be harder. When young men pair self-discipline with God’s strength, they discover how to grow into their full potential. Each chapter ends with a manhood challenge and discussion questions that invite readers to establish their own principles and personalize their faith.

Each chapter is designed for fathers and mentors to walk through it with the young man in their life.

Can be used for group study with our FREE LEADER GUIDE

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A practical guide for males of every age, helping them pursue meaningful goals, gain victory over sin, and cultivate lasting relationships.

For many men, sexual pleasure and fantasy can become a refuge from life’s pressures, fears, and insecurities. In All Man, Dr. Roy Smith draws on more than forty years of counseling men to confront the personal and relational damage that comes from misused sexuality. In a culture that often portrays men as aggressive and driven only by desire, this book points to a God-centered path of growth and restoration. Dr. Smith shows how genuine strength, confidence, and healthy sexuality are formed through a man’s spiritual identity—not destructive habits. All Man is a call to change, offering hope and practical guidance for men to live as God designed: fully alive and truly man.

All Man by Dr. Roy Smith is a Christian discipleship book that addresses how men understand masculinity, sexuality, and spiritual identity. Drawing from decades of counseling experience, Smith argues that many men turn to lust, pornography, and sexual fantasy not simply for pleasure, but as a way to cope with insecurity, shame, stress, and emotional pain. While culture often defines manhood by dominance, performance, or sexual conquest, he explains that these patterns ultimately leave men empty and damage their relationship with God, themselves, and others.

The book teaches that sexuality is not the problem—misdirected identity is. According to Smith, when a man’s worth is rooted in achievement, approval, or desire, he becomes trapped in destructive cycles. True masculinity, he says, begins when a man understands who he is before God. Through repentance, accountability, honesty, and spiritual discipline, men can break patterns of sexual sin and replace them with integrity and self-control.

Smith emphasizes practical steps: confession, mentoring relationships, renewed thinking, boundaries, and a deeper walk with Christ. As a man’s spiritual life grows, his confidence, emotional health, and relationships—especially with his wife and family—are restored.

Overall, All Man is a call to transformation. It presents manhood not as toughness or sexual power, but as spiritual strength, responsibility, humility, and sacrificial love—living as the man God created him to be.

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Everyone influences someone — whether you hold the title of mentor or not. Yet many people want to help others and simply don’t know where to begin. Pass It On provides a clear path, explaining the principles and structure behind meaningful mentoring and how to put them into practice. It first helps you examine your own life and address what God wants to shape in you, then guides you step-by-step into building a strong, life-changing mentoring relationship.

The mentoring relationship typically moves through stages:

1. Connection – building trust and safety
2. Understanding – learning the mentee’s story and struggles
3. Growth – addressing identity, habits, and decisions
4. Independence – the mentee learns to walk with God personally
5. Multiplication – the mentee eventually mentors someone else

 
This is why the book is called Pass It On — growth is meant to continue from person to person.

Mentoring is more than helping someone else grow — it changes you too. As you invest in another person, you learn patience, humility, compassion, and how to confront your own struggles honestly. Through Pass It On, you can grow in confidence, discover your purpose, and become a steady source of encouragement and God’s love in the lives of those around you.

Also available as an eBook.

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The Bible was never meant to stay on the page—it was meant to transform our lives.

In Off the Page and Into Your Life, Tami Wessiert invites readers to move beyond simply reading Scripture and begin truly living it. With practical insight, relatable reflections, and encouraging guidance, this book helps believers apply God’s Word to everyday situations, relationships, and decisions.

Each chapter challenges readers to take the timeless truths of Scripture and put them into action, allowing God’s Word to shape attitudes, strengthen faith, and guide daily life.

Off the Page and Into Your Life is an inspiring resource for anyone who desires to deepen their walk with God and experience the life-changing power of His Word in real, practical ways.

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