FEATURED: Frogman Puck Origins: The Rising Tides by Joel Chanaca

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Frogman Puck Origins: The Rising Tides
The Legends Awaken: A Hero’s Dream Quest
Embark on an exhilarating journey beneath the waves, where dreams transform into reality and a new kind of hero emerges. Frogman Puck Origins tells the story of Puck, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary dream-to explore the depths of the underwater world. What begins as a fascination with the mysterious gear in Mr. Becker’s shed propels Puck into an adventure like no other-a quest that takes him from the dreamlike stillness of lily pad ponds to the breathtaking reality of underwater exploration.

As Puck learns to scuba dive, he unlocks hidden strengths, unearths long-lost secrets, and discovers the thrill of a mission that will define him. With every dive, the line between dreams and reality blurs, bringing Puck face-to-face with mysteries, challenges, and a destiny far greater than he could have imagined.

Through daring missions and cutting-edge gear, Puck is drawn into a world of courage, the discovery of biblical truth, and teamwork. The vivid illustrations guide readers through his transformation, beginning in the dreamlike haze of childhood wonder and culminating in hyper-realistic underwater adventures that will leave you breathless.
For fans of discovery, mystery, biblical principles, and action-packed tales, Frogman Puck Origins: The Rising Tides is a captivating story of a hero’s rise, where the depths of imagination meet the thrill of reality.

Take a deep breath and dive in-let the journey begin.

Enjoy this excerpt from the book:
Echo Sync: Amphibious Gear-Up
Dr. E tapped the holographic console, and the room sprang to life. Sleek, high-tech suits appeared as though on display in a futuristic gallery. Her eyes sparkled with excitement as she addressed the team.
“Welcome to the next generation of amphibious technology: Echo Sync Amphibious Technology, or E.S.A.T. It’s far more advanced than the prototype you tried in Echo Sync mode in Becker’s garage, Puck. Sorry about that! I was nine and had only been designing for a year.
“Anyway, these suits, the aircraft, and the drones aren’t just tools-they’re extensions of you in the field. Each piece has been custom-tuned to enhance your abilities, revolutionizing strength, agility, flight, underwater navigation, and speed.”
Puck exchanged an eager glance with Tad as Dr. E gestured toward the frogman suits.
“These? They’re equipped with solar-powered nanobots that activate stealth in Hyper-Realistic Amphibious Mode-or H.R.A.M. You’ll move as one with the water, with enhanced speed, agility, and camouflage that echoes every motion, adapting in real time. They naturally adjust to your environmental needs.
“The camouflage isn’t just for blending into an environment-you could appear older, younger, or even like an average bystander. In high-stakes situations, it’s a lifesaver. Environmental elements trigger the suit to adapt and switch output modes. As you and the team activate the nanobots, they create what you ask them to through sync, but the bots also adjust to your needs. It’s all about team communication.”
Austin raised his hand, eyes wide. “Wait, we can change these suits by communicating with the bots? Just like that?”
Dr. E smirked. “Exactly. Think of it as the ultimate chameleon suit-but on demand. And there’s more: each suit’s holographic mode lets you create distractions, project decoys, or communicate across areas where traditional tech can’t.
“Every piece, aircraft, drones, frogman gear, flight suits, and transport pods syncs seamlessly. The tech amplifies each component, transforming your teamwork into a fluid network. It enhances your senses and shares that information with the entire team. We also added some neat features you’ll discover soon.”
Puck and Tad shared a grin, feeling the thrill of endless possibilities beyond anything they’d imagined.

Joel Chanaca:
Joel Chanaca is a two-time Global Book Awards–winning author whose stories blend faith, imagination, and adventure. A career game warden with over twenty-five years of experience protecting God’s creation, Joel draws from real-life encounters in the outdoors to craft novels that are both thrilling and spiritually grounded.

He grew up in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, where camping, fishing, and diving stirred a lifelong love for wilderness and the mysteries beneath the water’s surface. That passion, combined with a deep commitment to sharing the truth of Christ, inspires his writing today.

Joel is the author of Frogman Puck Origins: The Rising Tides, a faith-driven adventure series that challenges readers to step into the light, confront darkness, and embrace their God-given calling. His stories are designed to entertain while pointing toward timeless biblical truths, reminding readers that we were created for purpose, courage, and faith.

When he’s not writing, Joel continues serving in the field, enjoying the outdoors with family, and encouraging others to use their gifts to further God’s Kingdom.

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CHAPTER EIGHTEEN
Lydia

Lydia only appears in the Book of Acts. Since the church in Philippi began with her conversion, one would expect to find her in the greetings section of Philippians, but she receives no mention in any of Paul’s letters. She does, however, hold the distinction of being the first known European convert to Christianity. Acts shows her as a businesswoman who was likely financially independent. Clothes colored with the royal purple dye of Thyatira were considered luxury items and her trade had likely brought her to Philippi to sell to the wealthy clientele there. Her home was obviously large enough to accommodate servants, guests, and ultimately a Christian assembly. Since there is no mention of a husband, Lydia was most likely single at the time she met Paul:

“On the sabbath day we went outside the gate by the river, where we supposed there was a place of prayer; and we sat down and spoke to the women who had gathered there. A certain woman named Lydia, a worshipper of God, was listening to us; she was from the city of Thyatira and a dealer in purple cloth. The Lord opened her heart to listen eagerly to what was said by Paul. When she and her household were baptized, she urged us, saying, “If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come and stay at my home.” And she prevailed upon us.” (Acts 16:13-15)

Lydia, or at least her home, will make one additional appearance in Acts later in the same chapter. Her residence appears to have become the meeting place for a burgeoning Christian congregation in Philippi:

“After leaving the prison (Paul and Silas) went to Lydia’s home; and when they had seen and encouraged the brothers and sisters there, they departed.” (Acts 16:40)

A Theory
The appearance of devout women meeting beside a stream at a place of prayer on the Sabbath speaks to them being Jewish. This seems confirmed by the description of Lydia as “a worshipper of God.” That it was only women meeting outside on the sabbath could be evidence that there were not enough Jewish men in Philippi to make up the quorum required to establish a proper synagogue, which necessitated ten Jewish males over the age of thirteen. By the author of Acts relating this information, he may be showing an interesting contrast: Lydia, while a Jewish woman, was forbidden from founding a synagogue, but as a Christian she could found a church within her own home.

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