5The spiritual battle of light versus dark wages on. Satan and his demons constantly try to overcome the minds of God's children to turn them away from their Heavenly Father, but God always finds a way to fight back through the use of not just spiritual angels, but mortal vessels, as well. One such vessel from a small church in Langley, Ohio is blessed with incredible spiritual abilities that can only be compared to those housed by Philip in the Book of Acts. Sarah, a woman of unbreakable faith, has been blessed with the ability to transport from one place to another in an instant as well the gift of speaking in tongues. With these unique abilities, she is sent on various assignments by God to bring salvation and faith to those who have lost their way. From a man as powerful as a cardinal of the church to a pastor who committed a sin that could cost him his church to a single mother with children encouraged to return to her ex, no one is exempt from God's saving grace through His vessel. Encounters with the enemy are an unfortunate addition as danger lurks in the shadows with each assignment, casting Sarah into numerous battles against Satan and his minions. Yet fighting alongside spiritual angels and backed by mortal prayer warriors of her church as well as God Himself, she is more than up for the task of being the vessel her Heavenly Father needs her to be. The Rose: Heavenly Gifts by Edie Loudenslager is a story of restoration, faith, and the ever-constant battle of light versus darkness. The spiritual battle continues, but by spreading God's grace through the use of vessels, God can perform miracles to protect His children, and victory will always be assured. Edie Loudenslager is a retired Christian school teacher who lives in Ohio with her husband of 49 years. She has three grown sons and ten grandchildren. She has enjoyed writing for more than 25 years. Her writing education includes continuing education writing courses and several writing conferences. One of her favorite hobbies was telling her children and grandchildren spun stories that they would enjoy. She recently was overjoyed in hearing her grandchildren asking their daddy to create and tell them a story. What a blessing to have passed on a family tradition of using our God-created imagination to delight others.