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Anne, a divorced single mom, barely able to cope with life and struggles to make sense of the death of…
her young son. Mark, a former architect, now works as a handyman and wonders how his life got off track. Father Paul, the abbot of the Abbey of Saints Philip and James, questions how to best live a life that secludes him from the world. At a Pennsylvania abbey, this unlikely trio discovers the answers--a miracle of hope and understanding that bears witness to the surprising power of God to bring healing and wholeness to our lives. UnratedGod loves you: he always has, he always will
By David Jeremiah. 2012
Christian pastor and host of the radio and television program Turning Point uses scripture and anecdotes to discuss God's love,…
which he says is unlimited and unending. Explains that rules such as the Ten Commandments and the threat of punishment for sin are also aspects of that love. Bestseller. 2012Stories from the heart: Missouri's African American heritage (Missouri Heritage Readers Ser. #1)
By Gladys Caines-Coggswell. 2009
Gladys Coggswell has gathered stories and traditional tales (passed down from grandparents and great-grandparents) about all walks of African American…
life in Missouri, from Hannibal to St. Louis, from the Bootheel west to Kansas CityIn the days of sand and stars
By Francois Thisdale, Marlee Pinsker. 2006
Ten stories based on women from the Bible: Eve Naamah, Sarai, Sarah, Rebecca, Leah, Rachel, Dina, and Yocheved. In "Rebecca…
Comes Home," a compassionate young woman's trip to the community well leads her to a husband. For grades 5-8. 2006The Lakota way: stories and lessons for living
By Joseph M. Marshall, Joseph Marshall. 2001
Twelve traditional tales and allegories told by Lakota elders to impart tribal wisdom on ethics and character. Each story illustrates…
a virtue such as humility, respect, sacrifice, and honesty. In "The Story of the Thunders" a jealous first wife tells how foolishness can lead to wisdom. 2001The peacemakers (American Family Portrait Ser. #Vol. 8)
By Jack Cavanaugh. 1999
In this sequel to The Victors (DB 53143), Travis and Paige, the children of Nat and Allegra Morgan, become involved…
in the Vietnam War. Travis, unwillingly, is sent to battle. Paige becomes a protester, and for a time, seems to lose her faith. Yet, it is faith that ultimately sustains them. 1999Ruth Erskine's crosses (Grace Livingston Hill library #11)
By Isabella Macdonald Alden, Isabella Alden. 1995
At the turn of the century, Ruth learns that her widowed father, Judge Erskine, has been married twice and has…
a grown daughter almost Ruth's age. When he summons the daughter and her mother to live with Ruth and himself, Ruth has to rely on her Christian faith to help her accept her unpolished stepmother and half-sisterWith this ring
By Marian Wells. 1984
Rebecca is rescued by her longtime friend Joshua Smyth following near death at the hands of her Mormon husband, Andrew…
Jacobson. Rebecca is cared for by Eagle and Solali at an Indian camp, and they all move on to Joshua's home in Oregon before Andrew learns that Rebecca is not dead. Rebecca is happy to be with Joshua, but she has difficulty recapturing her Christian faith. Sequel to The Wedding Dress (DB 40253)Women who run with the wolves: myths and stories of the wild woman archetype
By Clarissa Pinkola Estés. 1992
Estes, a Jungian analyst and storyteller, uses fairytales and myths to illustrate the female "wild" or instinctive nature so often…
repressed in society. In addition to using the medicine of these stories, Estes suggests that women should mimic the traits of wolves to tap their own dormant wildness. Of her ten "general wolf rules for life," Estes emphasizes "howl often." Bestseller. 1992Naming the unnameable: 89 wonderful and useful names for God ... including the Unnameable God
By Matthew Fox, Dr Matthew Fox. 2018
Too often, notions of God have been used as a means to control and to promote a narrow worldview. In…
Naming the Unnameable, renowned theologian and author Matthew Fox ignites our imaginations by offering a colorful range of Divine Names gathered from scientists and poets and mystics past and present, inviting us to always begin where true spirituality begins: From experience. Ultimately, no name for God suffices. Adult. UnratedThe spiritual life: and how to be attuned to it
By Ḟeofan, St Paisius Monastery. 2017
Steeped in the Philokalic tradition, the holy Hierarch Theophan was a prolific writer and interpreter of the holy Fathers of…
the Church, making them accessible to contemporary Christians. Patristic literature has always provided an age-old, tried-and-tested model of spiritual life, foreign to fleeting fashions. St. Theophan keeps this traditional model sharp and clear, presenting it in an approachable language. 2017. AdultJoseph and Emma: a love story, volume I
By Marsha Newman, Buddy Youngreen. 2001
A novelist and an historian team up to write this historical novel from the perspective of the Smiths' personal lives.…
This is the story of how Joseph and Emma met, fell in love, married, and then went on to the divine work Joseph was called to doThe princess bride: S. Morgenstern's classic tale of true love and high adventure
By William Goldman. 2007
Buttercup, the most beautiful woman in the world, falls in love with Westley, the perfect man. Their pending romance, however,…
is interrupted by fate and the wicked Prince Humperdinck, ruler of Florin. This thirtieth-anniversary edition of the classic fairy tale spoof features a 2003 introduction. 1973Two classic works by English Puritan John Bunyan (1628-1688). In the allegorical tale Pilgrim's Progress, the protagonist, burdened by sin,…
leaves the City of Destruction to find Zion, the city of God. His journey embodies Christian teachings. In Grace Abounding, Bunyan recounts his conversion and spiritual growth. 2004Disney's Aladdin: adapted from the film
By A. L Singer. 1992
Retelling of the folktale Aladdin or the Wonderful Lamp. Evil Jafar, the sultan's key adviser, is determined to own the…
magic lamp that is hidden deep in the Cave of Wonder, into which only a Diamond in the Rough--a common person with shining qualities--may enter. Aladdin is such a person, and his kindness, honesty, intelligence, and sense of humor prove attractive to beautiful Princess Jasmine as well. For grades 2-4 and older readers. BestsellerGlimpses of grace: daily thoughts and reflections
By Madeleine L'Engle. 1996
For half a century, Madeleine L'Engle has spun magic with words, touching millions of lives and earning a devoted readership…
with her award-winning fiction, candid reflections on her personal and family life and graceful meditations on faith. Now, Glimpses of Grace captures the essence of L'Engle's literary gift in one unprecedented volume. Ranging freely throughout L'Engle's remarkable lifework of more than 40 volumes of fiction and nonfiction, adventure stories, family dramas, autobiography and religious commentary, editor Carole P. Chase has collected evocative passages and arranged them as daily readings that offer illuminating bits of wisdom, provocative insight, and, above all, engaging and intelligent daily inspiration. With enduring power and resonance, each of these 366 rich selections speaks to the simple joys and sorrows of daily life and the deepest questions of the human heart and spirit, while reflecting the exhilarating artistry of one of the most spiritually alive and articulate storytellers of this century. AdultThe Great Divorce (C. S. Lewis Signature Classic Ser.)
By C. S. Lewis. 1946
C. S. Lewis takes us on a profound journey through both heaven and hell in this engaging allegorical tale. Using…
his extraordinary descriptive powers, Lewis introduces us to supernatural beings who will change the way we think about good and evil.Paved with Good Intentions
By C. S. Lewis. 2005
Temptation and Deception Made Easy The demon Wormwood first became famous through his correspondence with his uncle Screwtape, published in…
The Screwtape Letters. We are now privileged to peruse his field notebook from that demonic training session, complete with scribbles, notes, and excerpts from his uncle's letters. Wormwood's instructions, mission statements, and maxims for special occasions create a "best of Screwtape" that offers witty and cutting strategies for how best to corrupt a brand new Christian and steal him from the "Enemy" -- God. If the best defense is to know your opponent's game book, this is a must read for all those who want to retain their souls.The Ultimate Gift
By Jim Stovall. 2001
What would you do to inherit a million dollars? Would you be willing to change your life? Jason Stevens is…
about to find out in Jim Stovall's The Ultimate Gift.Red Stevens has died, and the older members of his family receive their millions with greedy anticipation. But a different fate awaits young Jason, whom Stevens, his great-uncle, believes may be the last vestige of hope in the family."Although to date your life seems to be a sorry excuse for anything I would call promising, there does seem to be a spark of something in you that I hope we can fan into a flame. For that reason, I am not making you an instant millionaire."What Stevens does give Jason leads to The Ultimate Gift. Young and old will take this timeless tale to heart.The Screwtape Letters: Annotated Edition
By C. S. Lewis. 1942
A masterpiece of satire, this classic has entertained and enlightened readers the world over with its sly and ironic portrayal…
of human life from the vantage point of Screwtape, a senior tempter in the service of "Our Father Below." At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, C. S. Lewis gives us the correspondence of the worldly-wise old devil to his nephew Wormwood, a novice demon in charge of securing the damnation of an ordinary young man. The Screwtape Letters is the most engaging and humorous account of temptation--and triumph over it--ever written.Now, for the first time, The Screwtape Letters is presented with its full text alongside helpful annotations provided by Lewis enthusiast and dramatist Paul McCusker. The notes include literary, theological, and biographical information to enhance Lewis's core themes and demystify complex ideas. McCusker also guides readers to concepts and references from the beloved author's other treasured volumes to deepen and enrich this timeless classic. The annotated edition is the ultimate guide for understanding the heavenly truths buried in these epistles from below.