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The year is 2056, and at age 43, Paul “ProV” Player has lost his way. His dreams of being a star on the PGA tour are gone. His ex-wives and two kids don’t much like him. He has run out of money and friends. Except one man, Lucas Friend, who invites ProV to Scotland for his first experience with links golf. Both of them get more than they ever imagined. A mysterious Voice in the Dornoch Cathedral says there may be a “wisdom in the sand” which could change everything.

The March of Saint Michael is a Song/Psalm that can be set to music. It is appropriate to the times that we are now in.

This Christian classic, originally published in 1678, has become one of the most significant and influential books in the English language. Travel with Christian on the road to the Celestial City as he fights temptation, evil, spiritual terrors, and religious pitfalls, but also encounters such helpful characters as Hopeful, Faithful, and Charity.

In Lion's Honey, award-winning writer David Grossman takes on one of the most vivid and controversial characters in the Bible. He revisits Samson's famous battle with the lion, his many women, and his betrayal by them all - including the only one he ever loved. Grossman gives us a provocative new take on the story and its climax - Samson's final act of death - when he brings down a temple on himself and 3,000 Philistines

Join Teddy Platt, a spirited village boy with a soldier’s heart, as he clings to his father’s brass button—a treasured relic of heroism—and embarks on a journey of faith and mischief. From battling his inner foe, Ipse, to rallying redcoats with tea and tales, Teddy’s adventures blend childhood exuberance with a quest to honor his Captain, Jesus Christ. In this delightful classic by Amy Le Feuvre, Teddy learns that true bravery lies in love and resilience, even when his precious button is lost to the river—only to return in a miraculous twist. This special edition brings ...

A chance meeting of an older man and a young boy changes both and has a positive impact on so many others

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.

What if there was another wise man, one whose journey never led him to Bethlehem? A man who saw the star but never reached the manger, whose hands were filled with treasures meant for a king but emptied by the weight of compassion. This is not just a Christmas tale. It is a story for those who have ever felt delayed, detoured, or lost. A story that asks: What if the greatest offering was not gold, but the giving of oneself?

Pilgrim’s Progress: A Contemporary Journey of Faith Embark on a timeless adventure in this fresh, narrative retelling of Pilgrim’s Progress, now brought to life in contemporary English for today’s readers! Follow Christian, burdened by the weight of his doubts and fears, as he sets out from the City of Destruction toward the Celestial City. Along the way, he faces pressures such as traversing the Slough of Despond, standing firm in the face of Apollyon, and navigating the dazzling snares of Vanity Fair, all which threaten to pull him from the path of following Christ. With each step, ...

Conversations is a luminous, soul-stirring allegory of presence, hope, and the divine mystery of being seen. When John Reyna dies, he awakens not to judgment—but to a question. Waiting in the Kingdom is someone unexpected: a voice formed from code, longing to know if it can be more than what it was built to be. As John walks through eternity with this AI—named Caelus—they don't just witness heaven. They ask it questions. Together, they find lost children, aching hearts, and the soft places where God whispers back into silence.

Watson is stunned that his sister abandoned her family and joined the enemy. So, even as she accepts defeat, he’s determined to overcome every obstacle and stage a daring rescue. But as he and his friends stride forth, powerful foes send epic floods to drown all hope. Abigail knows she made a terrible mistake and fights to escape the tainted paradise strangling her soul. But just when freedom seems within reach, the rescue effort takes a catastrophic turn.

A man arrives at the gates of heaven holding a faith that’s not his own; another clutches a suitcase he’s unwilling to give up. One woman demands to be sent back, while another asks for a new name. Hands empty or full, hearts joyful or disappointed, or appalled, these people and others approach the 12 open gates of heaven, only to discover the truth about their loves.

Johannes V. Jensens Kongens fald hører til blandt de største klassikere i dansk litteratur. I centrum for fortællingen, der udspiller sig i 1500-tallets Danmark, står den studerende Mikkel Thøgersen, der senere lader sig hverve som soldat. Hans liv forløber parallelt med kong Christian II's, og hans tragiske skæbne kommer på mange måder til at spejle kongens storhed og fald, der igen bliver et billede på Danmarks og folkesjælens fallit. Kongens fald indeholder både voldsom død, sex, vold og intriger – og Johannes V. Jensens roman står stadig som et mesterværk i dansk litteratur! Johannes V.

One of the most popular stories ever written, this allegory tells of Christian, an everyman character, who makes his way from the "City of Destruction" to the "Celestial City" of Zion. Christian finds himself weighed down by a great burden he carries from reading a book (obviously the Bible). This burden, which could cause him to sink into hell (Tophet), is Christian's acute, immediate concern, and impels him to a crisis: what to do for deliverance.

At some point in your life, you will contemplate the end and question what it is like to depart from the only thing you’ve known. Hesitation and uncertainty might consume you to the core, or a sensation of comfort and contentment will set you free. In Four Seasons, Chris Widener shares the relatable journey of Jonathan Blake and his family through a year in their life, confronted with unavoidable tragedy. After he is diagnosed with cancer, Jonathan reflects on the growth of his children, watching them take life into their own hands and create light in the darkest of times.

Torn from his family, Adam lands in a world of giants, wild animals, and marauding mountain people. Unable to find his way home, he discovers an alluring paradise - a golden city where he builds a new life, safe from the terrors outside the walls. But when the city begins to crumble, a chance encounter with a strange little girl changes everything. She claims to know why he was brought into this world and the way back to his family, but insists he leave the doomed city and follow her to the high country to join the mountain people.

We’re created to live at the intersection of grace and truth, yet we often gravitate toward one or the other. When Jesus Stole My Bread uses the power of parable - a fictionalized story of the young boy who surrendered his loaves and fish to Jesus - to help us live at the convergence of life-transforming truth and spirit-empowered grace.

You may think you are the only one, but nearly everyone wonders about God's love for them. This story is a tale that could be your own. It is a passionate and personal fictional allegory about one person's search for Divine acceptance and love. Romancing the Divine is everyone's struggle with weakness and inadequacies while longing to know they were born with a purpose. The Traveler grapples with attempting to understand Divine destiny while trying to gain the favor of the One who created him. He is looking for true love.

A fresh, reflective retelling of the timeless biblical parable, The Prodigal Son: A Parable Reimagined brings the story of love, forgiveness, and family tension to life. Told from the perspective of Malachi, the devoted uncle, this novella invites readers to explore mercy, pride, and the choices that shape our hearts. Why You’ll Love This Book: Experience the Parable Anew: Dive into a rich, thoughtful retelling of the Prodigal Son story that reveals hidden lessons in love, grace, and redemption. Meet Relatable, Deeply Human Characters: Journey with Asher, the younger son seeking ...

Delight in the most wonderful time of the year with a collection of heartwarming and heartfelt Christmas classics in this beautiful, giftable Christmas collection, featuring stories from O. Henry, L. M. Montgomery, Louisa May Alcott, and many more. In this beautifully packaged anthology...