“Hagar was Pharaoh’s daughter. When Pharaoh saw what was done on Sarai’s behalf in his own house, he took his daughter and gave her to Sarai, saying, “Better let my daughter be a handmaid in this house than a mistress in another house.” Thus it is written, and she had a handmaid, an Egyptian, whose name was Hagar.”
~Rabbi Simeon ben Yohai, Midrash Rabbah Genesis.
“In the opulent court of Egypt’s tenth dynasty, Princess Hagar has always known her destiny. One day, she will marry the Crown Prince Merikare and become the Great Royal Wife, the most powerful woman in Egypt. But dark dreams afflict Hagar the moment she hears of the latest addition to Pharaoh’s harem: the stunning, iridescent Sumerian, Sarai. Princess Hagar feels a powerful presence around the Sumerian woman. She suspects Sarai has brought black magic into the palace- but what can she do to convince Pharaoh?
The intrigue of Pharaoh’s court pales in comparison to that swirling in the Royal House of Women among the wives, children, and concubines of the king. Sarai’s arrival upsets the already precarious balance. Loyalties divide, and betrayal, jealousy, and tragedy plague the once peaceful household. When a series of disasters befalls Egypt, Hagar must make a daring decision, and the stakes could not be higher. She could lose everything- her position, her power, her family, and even her life.
Torn between the silent gods of Egypt and the powerful presence that surrounds Sarai, Hagar’s world falls apart around her. She must acknowledge the terrible price of truth, and decide for herself who she will serve.”
What Would Happen?
What Would Happen? is a whimsical read-along tale romping through the imagination of five friends and their make-believe world. Follow along as the children laugh out loud, wondering what would happen if they buried a shoe, their pants, and more.
Set to rhyme by author KD Holmberg and illustrated by Bree Cook, their wondering turns from fanciful to thoughtful as our pals discover what they can bury to help the earth stay healthy and strong. A fun way to introduce children ages 2-6 to our fragile environment and various activities are provided in the back to spark a sense of responsibility.
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More Than A Handmaid
She’s longed for approval from those she loves, but when people fail her, does she have the courage to oppose death and an uncertain future to prove she is more than a handmaid?
Hagar, a forgotten princess of Egypt, is eager to be desired by the man she loves. When a barren, undeserving other woman separates her from his affections, she attempts to usurp the hindrance. Her rival proves to be more ruthless than she imagined and casts Hagar and her son into the desert to die. Hagar must survive the relentless beatings of an unforgiving desert, only to face an intolerant patriarchal society as a single mother.
Sarah will do anything to obtain her heart’s desire, but when her plans go awry, she finds herself fighting for what she already has. She must relieve herself of the vexing problem she created, even if it means giving a death sentence to those she once loved.
More Than a Handmaid is an award-winning manuscript and won first place for Historical Fiction in the Foundation Awards at the Blue Ridge Christian Writers Conference.