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Stone the builder who erects a house that falls on its occupants. Sever the hands of the criminal who pilfers livestock or grain or another's garment. Whip the child who defies an elder. For such is the law and the law must be obeyed. For generations, these ironclad rules had governed the people. Nobody ques-tioned whether it was right to humiliate a child or execute a murderer. An eye for an eye was the way of the world. But was there another way?

The Life and Death of Mr. Badman by John Bunyan can be a bit challenging, even for the best of listeners. Not so with this new, easy-to-understand version that translates the original archaic language into simple conversational English, allowing listeners of all ages to easily navigate this popular Christian story considered by many to be the third part of The Pilgrim’s Progress series. This story depicts the stages of life—from cradle to grave—of a very wicked man in an evil age and the miserable consequences that undoubtedly follow such wretched living.

Tails of the Secret Peacock is an allegory set in 1850’s England that explores the question, “What would happen if the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit came to life”? Sagesse, the lead character, is the gift of Wisdom. In this first novel, she meets three other gifts: Reverence, who is a mysterious nun from India, Strength, who is a fiery warrior from Germany, and Awe of the Lord, who is a mysterious being she meets in a secret cave behind a waterfall.

In all den Jahrhunderten inkarnierten sich immer wieder Geistwesen freiwillig in einen Menschenkörper, um die beseelten Menschen in allen Völkern aufzuklären. Sie lehrten die Wahrheit über die Entstehung der materiellen Fallschöpfung und des Menschen. Sie machten die Menschen auf den Sinn ihrer Inkarnation aufmerksam. Sie verkündeten die Regeln, also die Gesetzmäßigkeiten und Gebote des Lebens. Sie waren und sind ihren beseelten Geschwistern Vorbild und Wegweiser, damit diese ihre Fehlhaltungen dem Leben, den Menschen, den Tieren und der Natur gegenüber erkennen können.

The Kuur have fought relentlessly. And now control a third of First Realm. Otec Plas can free the land. But sometimes, to save a thing, you must divide it. Kingdom building isn't for the faint of Heart.

Abramm Kalladorne has returned to Kiriath to claim the crown he thought he would never wear and to prepare his people for the inevitable attack of the armies of the Black Moon. Though fiercely opposed by his own kin and reluctant to thrust his country into civil war at the worst possible time, he nevertheless believes this course of action is Kiriath's only hope of salvation.

Plagued by spiritual anguish, devout everyman Christian fears his fate in the sinful City of Destruction. He’s told that only by embarking for the Celestial City can he achieve personal salvation. After his wife and children refuse to join him, he sets forth alone into the unknown. Mocked for his faith, tempted at every turn, and heartened by fellow pilgrims, Christian’s winding journey toward grace unfolds. But as he reaches Mount Zion, his family chooses to follow the same treacherous path, hoping to join Christian in the shining light.

Helen Kirk is a simple English schoolgirl. But in a world transformed by disease and natural disasters, a new dream is born. Helen becomes the pivotal figure in a new age of hope, peace, and a final end to the vices of greed, violence, and nationalistic politics. The world welcomes the new hope--Helen Kirk.

Sociology professor Matthew Larkin is barely holding on. After the death of his toddler son, his wife divorced him, his teenage daughter abandoned him, and he lost a job he loved. Landing a rare tenure track position at a small college in southern Minnesota, he’s trying to cope with the disaster his life has become. While driving down an empty highway in the middle of nowhere one gloomy Sunday evening, Matthew gets caught in a hailstorm. Pulling off the road to find shelter, he spies a disturbing sight.

Shepherd's mission isn't going to be easy. While his rebellious shipmates prefer to sit anchored in the Shallows forever, Shepherd intends to obey the Master’s orders: sail across the Forbidden Sea to shore. No matter the cost. After Shepherd’s patience finally runs out, he secretly weighs anchor in the dead of night, forcing all onboard to begin their journey across the sea—ready or not.

In the center of suffering and death, there is a persistent voice that whispers, "Our time here is not permanent." Abaddon is determined to destroy all inhabitants on planet earth. Adonai is determined to save them at any cost. Abba loves them all. Anon is tasked with recording every word, every action, and every conflict during a war that centers on good versus evil. No matter who wins this war, planet earth will be destroyed.

Kent, 1953. The Woolworths Erith store, a beloved cornerstone of the community, faces closure if the December turnover fails to increase. And, as if store manager Betty Billington doesn't have enough on her plate, personnel shortages and a troublesome new employee add to the strife. With Christmas on the horizon, Betty and her staff must strive to find solutions to improve business and keep the store running – from special events for late-night customers to a festive group trip into central London.

Bella is living her best life in Wynbridge, with her beloved Spaniel, Tink. She’s found a way to keep the house she inherited from her grandparents while expanding her dream business – Away With the Fairies – and she’s ecstatic that Christmas is on the horizon! In fact, everything is perfect until family friend, Catherine Connelly asks Bella if she’d be willing to rent part of the house to freelance author, Jude who is researching the history of the Connelly Clan and Wynthorpe Hall ahead of turning his findings into a book.

The Veil is a biblical fiction book about the tearing of the veil inside the Jewish tabernacle when Jesus died on the cross. We don't know of any eye witnesses to this from the Bible, but in the bibilical fiction story, The Veil, a Priest and a young boy who is being trained to become a Priest are eyewitnesses to this spectacular event. Come along on this journey and experience this heart-pounding, fear-inducing, yet awe-inspiring event that holds so much meaning to the Christian faith.

Seeker’s Progress explores the world that John Bunyan created in his classic book, The Pilgrim’s Progress. There is another man from the City of Destruction who follows after Christian also seeking to find truth. With the help of Evangelist, Seeker follows the King’s road on his way to the Celestial City. Along the way, he visits many of the same places that Christian visited and meets several of the same people that Christian met all the while trying to catch up to his friends, Christian and Faithful. His experiences are very different than his predecessors.

Christian's Walk brings pertinent scriptures to life as the King's children travel through a confusing and turbulent world. The characters of Christian Walk become our mirrored images revealing the thoughts and intents of the heart.

A collection of contemporary Christian short stories which reveal the love and character of Jesus Christ through classic allegory. The listener may find a new inspiration of love and trust for the Blessed Son of God through these fictional stories of hope, joy, peace, and faith. The nature of spiritual warfare, angels and demons, and prevailing prayer are covered in this anthology and it is suitable for devotions or Bible studies.

Faith Hope lost both her first and middle names in a terrible fire, leaving her in physical and emotional pain. An angel of mercy disguised as a caregiver helps her recover them both. Faith Didn’t Die is a simple allegorical tale about finding one’s faith in hard times.

Walk with Philip through the streets of first-century Samaria and Jerusalem. Listen to him talk with Jesus in a market place. Watch him struggle with anger, fear and stress. Feel his enduring love. Get to know the Bible’s first evangelist, and know that if he could do it, so can you. Philip is a rags-to-spiritual-riches story full of warmth, romance, drama and truth.

Evidence of Christianity is about the adventurous journey of two characters who desperately want to help the people of the City of Morphoo, a city lost in darkness. With an inner drive to set people free, Hunger and Thirst take inspiration from their grandmother as they set out to climb a mountain outside the city in hopes of finding answers at the top.