Religion & Spirituality Books
Judaism
Candies from Heaven
In his native Israel, Gil Hovav is beloved as a special national cultural treasure. Now, finally, with this deft translation of his utterly charming story collection that comes laced with 21 mouthwatering recipes, English-speaking readers will be able to appreciate why. Hovav is a masterful storyteller, a born raconteur. An unforgettable gallery of colorful uncles, aunts, and other family member--with food woven through as a lemotif--makes these autobiographical accounts of growing up in Jerusalem in the 60s and 70s read like short stories in the great tradition of Sholem Aleichem: tales told with great wisdom, tenderness, insight, and wit as tart as a bowl of Yemenite pickles. And who wouldn't salivate over Hovav's family recipes for sweet sour chorba tomato soup or his Aunt Levana's eggplant and feta bourekas? Dig in, dear readers, pleasure is served.
Buddhism
Modern Buddhism: The Path of Compassion and Wisdom - Volume 1 Sutra
Introduction and Encouragement
This eBook Modern Buddhism - The Path of Compassion and Wisdom, in three volumes, is being distributed freely at the request of the author Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. The author says: "Through reading and practicing the instructions given in this book, people can solve their daily problems and maintain a happy mind all the time." So that these benefits can pervade the whole world, Geshe Kelsang wishes to give this eBook freely to everyone.
We would like to request you to please respect this precious Dharma book, which functions to free living beings from suffering permanently. If you continually read and practice the advice in this book, eventually your problems caused by anger, attachment and ignorance will cease.
Volume 1 Sutra explains how to practise basic Buddhist compassion and wisdom in daily life. Covering topics such as What is Buddhism?, Buddhist Faith, The Preciousness of our Human Life, What does our Death Mean?, What is Karma?, The Four Noble Truths & Training in Love and Compassion, this volume shows how we can transform our lives, improve our relationships with others and look behind appearances to see the way things really are.
Please enjoy this special gift from Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, who dedicates: "May everyone who reads this book experience deep peace of mind, and accomplish the real meaning of human life."
About the Author
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso was ordained as a Buddhist monk in Tibet at the age of eight. He is a fully accomplished meditation master and internationally renowned teacher of Buddhism. Living in the West since 1977, he is the author of 21 highly acclaimed books that reveal the entire Buddhist path to enlightenment, including Buddha's Sutra and Tantra teachings. He has also founded over 1,100 Kadampa Meditation Centers and groups around the world.
Library Journal Review
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso "is a prolific and respected author," according to Library Journal, and in Modern Buddhism, "he again presents the thought of the Buddha in an especially accessible manner." Library Journal calls Gyatso's 21st book "elegantly stated" and "a delight."
This eBook Modern Buddhism - The Path of Compassion and Wisdom, in three volumes, is being distributed freely at the request of the author Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. The author says: "Through reading and practicing the instructions given in this book, people can solve their daily problems and maintain a happy mind all the time." So that these benefits can pervade the whole world, Geshe Kelsang wishes to give this eBook freely to everyone.
We would like to request you to please respect this precious Dharma book, which functions to free living beings from suffering permanently. If you continually read and practice the advice in this book, eventually your problems caused by anger, attachment and ignorance will cease.
Volume 1 Sutra explains how to practise basic Buddhist compassion and wisdom in daily life. Covering topics such as What is Buddhism?, Buddhist Faith, The Preciousness of our Human Life, What does our Death Mean?, What is Karma?, The Four Noble Truths & Training in Love and Compassion, this volume shows how we can transform our lives, improve our relationships with others and look behind appearances to see the way things really are.
Please enjoy this special gift from Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, who dedicates: "May everyone who reads this book experience deep peace of mind, and accomplish the real meaning of human life."
About the Author
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso was ordained as a Buddhist monk in Tibet at the age of eight. He is a fully accomplished meditation master and internationally renowned teacher of Buddhism. Living in the West since 1977, he is the author of 21 highly acclaimed books that reveal the entire Buddhist path to enlightenment, including Buddha's Sutra and Tantra teachings. He has also founded over 1,100 Kadampa Meditation Centers and groups around the world.
Library Journal Review
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso "is a prolific and respected author," according to Library Journal, and in Modern Buddhism, "he again presents the thought of the Buddha in an especially accessible manner." Library Journal calls Gyatso's 21st book "elegantly stated" and "a delight."
Buddhism
Modern Buddhism: The Path of Compassion and Wisdom - Volume 2 Tantra
Introduction and Encouragement
This eBook Modern Buddhism - The Path of Compassion and Wisdom, in three volumes, is being distributed freely at the request of the author Geshe Kelsang Gyatso (the Kindle Store sets the minimum price at 99 cents and also additional taxes are added in many countries). The author says: "Through reading and practicing the instructions given in this book, people can solve their daily problems and maintain a happy mind all the time." So that these benefits can pervade the whole world, Geshe Kelsang wishes to give this eBook freely to everyone.
We would like to request you to please respect this precious Dharma book, which functions to free living beings from suffering permanently. If you continually read and practice the advice in this book, eventually your problems caused by anger, attachment and ignorance will cease.
Volume 2 Tantra explains how to practise Buddha's profound Tantric teachings - the quick path to enlightenment. Covering topics such as The Preciousness of Tantra, The Tantra of Generation Stage and Completion Stage, and How to Meditate on the Central Channel, Indestructible Drop and Indestructible Wind and Mind, this volume shows how, through sincere practice, we can fulfil our compassionate wish and attain full enlightenment in this life.
Please enjoy this special gift from Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, who dedicates: "May everyone who reads this book experience deep peace of mind, and accomplish the real meaning of human life."
With best wishes,
Manuel Rivero-De Martine
Tharpa Publications, UK Tharpa Director
About the Author
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso was ordained as a Buddhist monk in Tibet at the age of eight. He is a fully accomplished meditation master and internationally renowned teacher of Buddhism. Living in the West since 1977, he is the author of 21 highly acclaimed books that reveal the entire Buddhist path to enlightenment, including Buddha's Sutra and Tantra teachings. He has also founded over 1,100 Kadampa Meditation Centers and groups around the world.
Library Journal Review
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso "is a prolific and respected author," according to Library Journal, and in Modern Buddhism, "he again presents the thought of the Buddha in an especially accessible manner." Library Journal calls Gyatso's 21st book "elegantly stated" and "a delight."
This eBook Modern Buddhism - The Path of Compassion and Wisdom, in three volumes, is being distributed freely at the request of the author Geshe Kelsang Gyatso (the Kindle Store sets the minimum price at 99 cents and also additional taxes are added in many countries). The author says: "Through reading and practicing the instructions given in this book, people can solve their daily problems and maintain a happy mind all the time." So that these benefits can pervade the whole world, Geshe Kelsang wishes to give this eBook freely to everyone.
We would like to request you to please respect this precious Dharma book, which functions to free living beings from suffering permanently. If you continually read and practice the advice in this book, eventually your problems caused by anger, attachment and ignorance will cease.
Volume 2 Tantra explains how to practise Buddha's profound Tantric teachings - the quick path to enlightenment. Covering topics such as The Preciousness of Tantra, The Tantra of Generation Stage and Completion Stage, and How to Meditate on the Central Channel, Indestructible Drop and Indestructible Wind and Mind, this volume shows how, through sincere practice, we can fulfil our compassionate wish and attain full enlightenment in this life.
Please enjoy this special gift from Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, who dedicates: "May everyone who reads this book experience deep peace of mind, and accomplish the real meaning of human life."
With best wishes,
Manuel Rivero-De Martine
Tharpa Publications, UK Tharpa Director
About the Author
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso was ordained as a Buddhist monk in Tibet at the age of eight. He is a fully accomplished meditation master and internationally renowned teacher of Buddhism. Living in the West since 1977, he is the author of 21 highly acclaimed books that reveal the entire Buddhist path to enlightenment, including Buddha's Sutra and Tantra teachings. He has also founded over 1,100 Kadampa Meditation Centers and groups around the world.
Library Journal Review
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso "is a prolific and respected author," according to Library Journal, and in Modern Buddhism, "he again presents the thought of the Buddha in an especially accessible manner." Library Journal calls Gyatso's 21st book "elegantly stated" and "a delight."
Buddhism
Modern Buddhism: The Path of Compassion and Wisdom - Volume 3 Prayers for Daily Practice
Introduction and Encouragement
This eBook Modern Buddhism - The Path of Compassion and Wisdom, in three volumes, is being distributed freely at the request of the author Geshe Kelsang Gyatso (the Kindle Store sets the minimum price at 99 cents and also in some countries additional taxes are added). The author says: "Through reading and practicing the instructions given in this book, people can solve their daily problems and maintain a happy mind all the time." So that these benefits can pervade the whole world, Geshe Kelsang wishes to give this eBook freely to everyone.
We would like to request you to please respect this precious Dharma book, which functions to free living beings from suffering permanently. If you continually read and practice the advice in this book, eventually your problems caused by anger, attachment and ignorance will cease.
Volume 3 Prayers for Daily Practice presents a collection of prayers for our daily practice of Sutra and Tantra, including Liberating Prayer, Prayers for Meditation, The Yoga of Buddha Heruka and Avalokiteshvara Sadhana. A Glossary, Bibliography and contact information is also provided. Through practising these prayers regularly we can develop and maintain compassion and wisdom in our daily life, and swiftly fulfil our human potential.
Please enjoy this special gift from Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, who dedicates: "May everyone who reads this book experience deep peace of mind, and accomplish the real meaning of human life."
With best wishes,
Manuel Rivero-De Martine
Tharpa Publications, UK Tharpa Director
About the Author
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso was ordained as a Buddhist monk in Tibet at the age of eight. He is a fully accomplished meditation master and internationally renowned teacher of Buddhism. Living in the West since 1977, he is the author of 21 highly acclaimed books that reveal the entire Buddhist path to enlightenment, including Buddha's Sutra and Tantra teachings. He has also founded over 1,100 Kadampa Meditation Centers and groups around the world.
Library Journal Review
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso "is a prolific and respected author," according to Library Journal, and in Modern Buddhism, "he again presents the thought of the Buddha in an especially accessible manner." Library Journal calls Gyatso's 21st book "elegantly stated" and "a delight."
This eBook Modern Buddhism - The Path of Compassion and Wisdom, in three volumes, is being distributed freely at the request of the author Geshe Kelsang Gyatso (the Kindle Store sets the minimum price at 99 cents and also in some countries additional taxes are added). The author says: "Through reading and practicing the instructions given in this book, people can solve their daily problems and maintain a happy mind all the time." So that these benefits can pervade the whole world, Geshe Kelsang wishes to give this eBook freely to everyone.
We would like to request you to please respect this precious Dharma book, which functions to free living beings from suffering permanently. If you continually read and practice the advice in this book, eventually your problems caused by anger, attachment and ignorance will cease.
Volume 3 Prayers for Daily Practice presents a collection of prayers for our daily practice of Sutra and Tantra, including Liberating Prayer, Prayers for Meditation, The Yoga of Buddha Heruka and Avalokiteshvara Sadhana. A Glossary, Bibliography and contact information is also provided. Through practising these prayers regularly we can develop and maintain compassion and wisdom in our daily life, and swiftly fulfil our human potential.
Please enjoy this special gift from Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, who dedicates: "May everyone who reads this book experience deep peace of mind, and accomplish the real meaning of human life."
With best wishes,
Manuel Rivero-De Martine
Tharpa Publications, UK Tharpa Director
About the Author
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso was ordained as a Buddhist monk in Tibet at the age of eight. He is a fully accomplished meditation master and internationally renowned teacher of Buddhism. Living in the West since 1977, he is the author of 21 highly acclaimed books that reveal the entire Buddhist path to enlightenment, including Buddha's Sutra and Tantra teachings. He has also founded over 1,100 Kadampa Meditation Centers and groups around the world.
Library Journal Review
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso "is a prolific and respected author," according to Library Journal, and in Modern Buddhism, "he again presents the thought of the Buddha in an especially accessible manner." Library Journal calls Gyatso's 21st book "elegantly stated" and "a delight."
Spiritual Literature & Fiction
Falling: A Regency Romance (The Cranford Sisters Book 0)
Millicent Cranford is attending her first ball. When she catches the eye of the dashing Nathaniel Forbes and Lord Bertram Sunderland, younger son of the Marquis of Eldredge, she can hardly contain her excitement. But life is about to teach her a cruel lesson on love.
This short story is the prequel to The Cranford Sisters series of regency romance reads. Each read is short and sweet and free with Kindle Unlimited. Start the series today!
This short story is the prequel to The Cranford Sisters series of regency romance reads. Each read is short and sweet and free with Kindle Unlimited. Start the series today!
Bible
The Daily Walk Bible NLT: 31 Days with Jesus
Most people agree that Jesus was an amazing teacher and someone we could all learn from. At the same time, most of us have spent little time actually reading his story. The Daily Walk Bible NLT: 31 Days with Jesus is an open invitation to do just that. In just one month you will read through all four gospels, seeing Jesus and gaining insight into his purpose and message for us.
This special eBook, taken from the pages of The Daily Walk Bible, includes a simple reading plan to help you through. Each day includes an Overview that provides a bird's-eye view of that day's reading, an inspirational and practical My Daily Walk devotion, and an Insight that offers an interesting fact about the passage. Every seventh day you will be invited to pause and reflect--looking back over what you have read, looking forward to what is coming, and most importantly looking up to God.
It's that simple, but be warned, Jesus has been changing lives for two thousand years--31 days and yours won't be the same either.
This special eBook, taken from the pages of The Daily Walk Bible, includes a simple reading plan to help you through. Each day includes an Overview that provides a bird's-eye view of that day's reading, an inspirational and practical My Daily Walk devotion, and an Insight that offers an interesting fact about the passage. Every seventh day you will be invited to pause and reflect--looking back over what you have read, looking forward to what is coming, and most importantly looking up to God.
It's that simple, but be warned, Jesus has been changing lives for two thousand years--31 days and yours won't be the same either.
Spiritual Literature & Fiction
The Pirate Bride (Preview): Daughters of the Mayflower - Book 2
Can a former privateer and a determined heiress find lost treasure in 1725?
A brand new series for fans of all things related to history, romance, adventure, faith, and family trees.
Pasts Collide in New Orleans when a Treasure Goes Missing
The last time New Orleans attorney Jean-Luc Valmont saw Maribel Cordoba, a Spanish nobleman's daughter, she was an eleven-year-old orphan perched in the riggings of his privateering vessel proving herself as the best lookout on his crew. Until the day his infamy caught up with them all and innocent lives were lost. Unsure why he survived but vowing to make something of the chance he was given, Jean-Luc has buried his past life so deep that no living person will ever find it--until a very much alive and very grown up Maribel Cordoba arrives on his doorstep and threatens all he now holds dear.
Join the adventure as the Daughters of the Mayflower series continues with The Pirate Bride by Kathleen Y'Barbo.
More to come in the Daughters of the Mayflower series:
The Mayflower Bride by Kimberley Woodhouse - set 1620 Atlantic Ocean (coming February 2018)
The Pirate Bride by Kathleen Y'Barbo - set 1725 New Orleans (coming April 2018)
The Captured Bride by Michelle Griep - set 1760 during the French and Indian War (coming June 2018)
The Patriot Bride by Kimberley Woodhouse - set 1774 Philadelphia (coming August 2018)
The Cumberland Bride by Shannon McNear - set 1794 on the Wilderness Road (coming October 2018)
The Liberty Bride by MaryLu Tyndall - set 1814 Baltimore (coming December 2018)
A brand new series for fans of all things related to history, romance, adventure, faith, and family trees.
Pasts Collide in New Orleans when a Treasure Goes Missing
The last time New Orleans attorney Jean-Luc Valmont saw Maribel Cordoba, a Spanish nobleman's daughter, she was an eleven-year-old orphan perched in the riggings of his privateering vessel proving herself as the best lookout on his crew. Until the day his infamy caught up with them all and innocent lives were lost. Unsure why he survived but vowing to make something of the chance he was given, Jean-Luc has buried his past life so deep that no living person will ever find it--until a very much alive and very grown up Maribel Cordoba arrives on his doorstep and threatens all he now holds dear.
Join the adventure as the Daughters of the Mayflower series continues with The Pirate Bride by Kathleen Y'Barbo.
More to come in the Daughters of the Mayflower series:
The Mayflower Bride by Kimberley Woodhouse - set 1620 Atlantic Ocean (coming February 2018)
The Pirate Bride by Kathleen Y'Barbo - set 1725 New Orleans (coming April 2018)
The Captured Bride by Michelle Griep - set 1760 during the French and Indian War (coming June 2018)
The Patriot Bride by Kimberley Woodhouse - set 1774 Philadelphia (coming August 2018)
The Cumberland Bride by Shannon McNear - set 1794 on the Wilderness Road (coming October 2018)
The Liberty Bride by MaryLu Tyndall - set 1814 Baltimore (coming December 2018)
Buddhism
The Essence of Buddhism
This book describes the basic principles of Buddhism. Much has been written about Buddhism and how to practice it. Readers will have no difficulty finding hundreds of books on the topic. This book simply focuses on the essence of Buddhism, as expressed in the Four Noble Truths and the Eight-fold Path.
Buddhism is not a religion as such; it does not propose an external God. It does not seek to replace a person's existing religious beliefs, only to supplement them. The Buddha, in all likelihood, would rather his followers describe themselves simply as Followers of The Way.
Buddhism is not a religion as such; it does not propose an external God. It does not seek to replace a person's existing religious beliefs, only to supplement them. The Buddha, in all likelihood, would rather his followers describe themselves simply as Followers of The Way.
New Age
Guided By Angels: Part 1 of 3: There Are No Goodbyes, My Tour of the Spirit World
Guided by Angels can either be read as a full-length eBook or in 3 eBook-only parts.
This is PART 1 of 3 (Chapters 1-4 of 17).
Have you ever wondered if there is there life after death? Where do people go when they die? Whether it's possible to keep in contact with your loved ones after they die? And are they able to help you? Will you meet them again? Guided by Angels provides answers and comfort for all of these questions, and more.
For decades, Paddy McMahon has acted as a bridge between the spiritual and human realms, helping people to connect with their angels, or spirit guides. He believes that we are born with spiritual connections to one or more angels, and if we want their help in life we need to be open to receiving their assistance.
This is PART 1 of 3 (Chapters 1-4 of 17).
Have you ever wondered if there is there life after death? Where do people go when they die? Whether it's possible to keep in contact with your loved ones after they die? And are they able to help you? Will you meet them again? Guided by Angels provides answers and comfort for all of these questions, and more.
For decades, Paddy McMahon has acted as a bridge between the spiritual and human realms, helping people to connect with their angels, or spirit guides. He believes that we are born with spiritual connections to one or more angels, and if we want their help in life we need to be open to receiving their assistance.
Spiritual Literature & Fiction
Choices of the Heart: A Christian Romance Novella (Bradley Sisters Book 1)
Choices of the Heart is the first Christian Romance book in the Bradley Sisters series and begins the story of each sister's search for a Godly man worthy of their heart. Each story highlights a sister's hopes, her struggles, and her achievements as she trusts God to bring her the perfect soul mate.
(This novella is approximately 90 pages)
Lauren Bradley wants to find true love and goes about experimenting with online dating and attending church singles groups to find the perfect Godly man. But her efforts are met with disaster and her frustration grows as she becomes impatient waiting for God to bring the right man into her life. She decides to become an entrepreneur and purchase Emilia's, an Italian restaurant. But her goals of buying the restaurant are thwarted by Andrew, a handsome man who also wants the restaurant for himself. Lauren is attracted to Andrew, but becomes involved with her boss, knowing he may not be the man God intended for her.
Andrew has had a passion for cooking since childhood, spending lots of time in the kitchen with his mother. Now he wants to switch from being a teacher, to fulfilling his lifelong dream of owning a restaurant. But there's one problem, he's attracted to Lauren and has to fight her for Emilia's. Will he fulfill his lifelong dream at the expense of driving Lauren away? Or will he sacrifice his dream and compete with her boss for the chance at true love?
Other titles in the Christian romance series by Kelsey MacBride:
-Desires of the Heart: Megan's story (Available now!)
-Passions of the Heart: Tiffany's story (Available now!)
-Redemption of the Heart: Katie's story (July 2014)
Don't miss out on these inspirational love stories of faith, family and romance.
(This novella is approximately 90 pages)
Lauren Bradley wants to find true love and goes about experimenting with online dating and attending church singles groups to find the perfect Godly man. But her efforts are met with disaster and her frustration grows as she becomes impatient waiting for God to bring the right man into her life. She decides to become an entrepreneur and purchase Emilia's, an Italian restaurant. But her goals of buying the restaurant are thwarted by Andrew, a handsome man who also wants the restaurant for himself. Lauren is attracted to Andrew, but becomes involved with her boss, knowing he may not be the man God intended for her.
Andrew has had a passion for cooking since childhood, spending lots of time in the kitchen with his mother. Now he wants to switch from being a teacher, to fulfilling his lifelong dream of owning a restaurant. But there's one problem, he's attracted to Lauren and has to fight her for Emilia's. Will he fulfill his lifelong dream at the expense of driving Lauren away? Or will he sacrifice his dream and compete with her boss for the chance at true love?
Other titles in the Christian romance series by Kelsey MacBride:
-Desires of the Heart: Megan's story (Available now!)
-Passions of the Heart: Tiffany's story (Available now!)
-Redemption of the Heart: Katie's story (July 2014)
Don't miss out on these inspirational love stories of faith, family and romance.
Spiritual Literature & Fiction
Living it Up in Fiddly Falls: A Short Story
She might be as old as the hills, but she's not dead. So what is Maryann Flemming's obituary doing on Page 4 of the Fiddly Falls Citizens Gazette?
Folksy and fun, this 7,000-word short story is a quick read featuring Christian themes and a touch of romance. Download it now to enjoy during your next coffee break or at bedtime. (Goes great with cookies!)
BONUS CONTENT: Your download will include the first three chapters of a full-length Christian romance novel, reader favorite Her Minnesota Man.
Brenda Coulter's first four novels were published by Harlequin's popular "Love Inspired" imprint; one was a finalist for Romance Writers of America's prestigious RITA Award (Best Inspirational Romance). Her first self-published work, Her Minnesota Man, is a longer Christian romance novel that's getting tons of rave reviews at Amazon and elsewhere online. "Living it Up in Fiddly Falls" is her first short story.
Read long excerpts from all of Brenda's books at http://BrendaCoulter.com
Folksy and fun, this 7,000-word short story is a quick read featuring Christian themes and a touch of romance. Download it now to enjoy during your next coffee break or at bedtime. (Goes great with cookies!)
BONUS CONTENT: Your download will include the first three chapters of a full-length Christian romance novel, reader favorite Her Minnesota Man.
Brenda Coulter's first four novels were published by Harlequin's popular "Love Inspired" imprint; one was a finalist for Romance Writers of America's prestigious RITA Award (Best Inspirational Romance). Her first self-published work, Her Minnesota Man, is a longer Christian romance novel that's getting tons of rave reviews at Amazon and elsewhere online. "Living it Up in Fiddly Falls" is her first short story.
Read long excerpts from all of Brenda's books at http://BrendaCoulter.com
Bible
Christian Exodus: Out of Babylon
I believe the Bible plainly says that the Church will go through the great tribulation. Also, the Bible plainly explains to the saints of God how to survive the great tribulation. The lion's share of the Church's body is living today and I believe most of us will go through the great tribulation. If the saints living today will study the Bible and the many "examples" of saints going through tribulation, they will know exactly how to endure the great tribulation and how to triumph over the powers of darkness, which will be revealed during the last three and one-half years (3 and1/2) of great tribulation.
God told the Prophet Daniel that His words were closed up and sealed till the time of the end. See Daniel 12:9. I believe that the end is here and God is opening His word like never before in history.
God is not playing games, He wants the whole world to be saved and He is talking to everybody who will listen.
Amo 3:7 Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.
However, it appears from the path that the world is currently on that few people are listening. I hope and pray that this book will help people to listen to God more and to the world less.
God told the Prophet Daniel that His words were closed up and sealed till the time of the end. See Daniel 12:9. I believe that the end is here and God is opening His word like never before in history.
God is not playing games, He wants the whole world to be saved and He is talking to everybody who will listen.
Amo 3:7 Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.
However, it appears from the path that the world is currently on that few people are listening. I hope and pray that this book will help people to listen to God more and to the world less.
Spiritual Literature & Fiction
The Captive Heart (FREE PREVIEW)
The Captive Heart Releases October 1, 2016!
Free Extended Preview. Proper English governess Eleanor Morgan flees to the colonies to escape the wrath of a brute of an employer. When the Charles Town family she's to work for never arrives to collect her from the dock, she is forced to settle for the only reputable choice remaining to her--marriage to a man she's never met. Trapper and tracker Samuel Heath is a hardened survivor used to getting his own way by brain or by brawn, and he's determined to find a mother for his young daughter. But finding a wife proves to be impossible. No upstanding woman wants to marry a murderer.
Free Extended Preview. Proper English governess Eleanor Morgan flees to the colonies to escape the wrath of a brute of an employer. When the Charles Town family she's to work for never arrives to collect her from the dock, she is forced to settle for the only reputable choice remaining to her--marriage to a man she's never met. Trapper and tracker Samuel Heath is a hardened survivor used to getting his own way by brain or by brawn, and he's determined to find a mother for his young daughter. But finding a wife proves to be impossible. No upstanding woman wants to marry a murderer.
Bible
Astonishing Bible Truths That Your Church Never Taught
Modern worship and its teachings over the centuries have gotten so far away from what is taught and practiced in the pages of the Bible that many fundamental doctrines have been entirely skewed, and most churchgoers do not even know it. We challenge you to take a look for yourself and compare what you think the Scriptures teach with what is clearly laid out in the Word and observed by the true worshiper. Prepare to be amazed, if not shocked.
Bible
Daily Devotions: Walking Daily in the New Testament and Proverbs: In just minutes per day - read through the New Testament and the book of Proverbs - easy to read format - modern english
Daily Devotions: Walking Daily in the New Testament and Proverbs
Make your daily devotional reading simple and organized.
The New Testament gives you an up-close-and-personal glimpse at the life of Jesus.
The Gospels present a testimony of the miracle of His birth, the impact of His life, and the power of His death & resurrection.
The succeeding New Testament books offer a deeper reflection of Jesus Christ and the ministry we, as His followers, are called to.
The book of Proverbs is known as the "Book of Wisdom" because it provides instructions on how to live happily, successfully, and victoriously. It is jam-packed with tips, advice, and insight that if applied can change your relationships, attitudes, and life.
The Plan is Simple.
There are 89 chapters in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. By reading one chapter of the Gospels each day, and then two chapters of the rest of the New Testament (Acts - Revelation) for a total of three chapters per day, you will go through the New Testament in just 89 Days.
This plan is called "The cell rule of Optina." The monks of the Optina Monastery enter into a daily Scripture discipline: one chapter from the Gospels and two chapters from the rest of the New Testament, reading daily in order beginning with the book of Acts and ending with the last chapter of Revelation.
By following this plan, Matthew 1 and Acts 1-2 are on the first day, and then the last gospel, John 21, is read on the very same day as Revelation 21-22.
I have added a slight twist by including a section from the book of Proverbs with each day's reading.
Daily Devotions: Walking Daily in the New Testament and Proverbs - is simple, organized, and easy to use. Start today, and you will begin to develop a good habit that will help you in your spiritual walk with Christ.
Make your daily devotional reading simple and organized.
The New Testament gives you an up-close-and-personal glimpse at the life of Jesus.
The Gospels present a testimony of the miracle of His birth, the impact of His life, and the power of His death & resurrection.
The succeeding New Testament books offer a deeper reflection of Jesus Christ and the ministry we, as His followers, are called to.
The book of Proverbs is known as the "Book of Wisdom" because it provides instructions on how to live happily, successfully, and victoriously. It is jam-packed with tips, advice, and insight that if applied can change your relationships, attitudes, and life.
The Plan is Simple.
There are 89 chapters in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. By reading one chapter of the Gospels each day, and then two chapters of the rest of the New Testament (Acts - Revelation) for a total of three chapters per day, you will go through the New Testament in just 89 Days.
This plan is called "The cell rule of Optina." The monks of the Optina Monastery enter into a daily Scripture discipline: one chapter from the Gospels and two chapters from the rest of the New Testament, reading daily in order beginning with the book of Acts and ending with the last chapter of Revelation.
By following this plan, Matthew 1 and Acts 1-2 are on the first day, and then the last gospel, John 21, is read on the very same day as Revelation 21-22.
I have added a slight twist by including a section from the book of Proverbs with each day's reading.
Daily Devotions: Walking Daily in the New Testament and Proverbs - is simple, organized, and easy to use. Start today, and you will begin to develop a good habit that will help you in your spiritual walk with Christ.
Bible
The River of God: Blessings from the Throne to the Uttermost Parts of the Earth (Free eBook Sampler)
This world is in a state of constant unrest, but we must not be distracted from what God is doing now and in the future. God is patient, but soon He will restore His chosen people to a right relationship with Him, though this comes at a cost. All humanity will be affected. Your world will be changed in unprecedented ways and drinking from the River of God is the only answer.
The River of God opens with the river in the garden of Eden, defines God's plans through biblical prophecy, numerology, and typology, and culminates in Revelation with the pure river of life proceeding from the throne of God for His people.
Are you ready to stand firm during the coming tumultuous times? Discover your strength in the waters that flow from the River of God.
About the Author
Russell Stendal, a former hostage of Colombian rebels, is a lifelong missionary to that same group in the jungles of Colombia. He is an influential friend to military and government leaders in Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Venezuela, and the United States. Russell's ministry shares the gospel via twelve radio stations, hundreds of thousands of Bibles, books, and movies distributed through airplane parachute drops, and numerous speaking engagements for groups of leaders, prisoners, and individuals. Russell goes wherever the Lord leads, whether it's to speak with a president or go deep into the jungle to help an individual in trouble. He has witnessed thousands commit their lives to Christ.
The River of God opens with the river in the garden of Eden, defines God's plans through biblical prophecy, numerology, and typology, and culminates in Revelation with the pure river of life proceeding from the throne of God for His people.
Are you ready to stand firm during the coming tumultuous times? Discover your strength in the waters that flow from the River of God.
About the Author
Russell Stendal, a former hostage of Colombian rebels, is a lifelong missionary to that same group in the jungles of Colombia. He is an influential friend to military and government leaders in Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Venezuela, and the United States. Russell's ministry shares the gospel via twelve radio stations, hundreds of thousands of Bibles, books, and movies distributed through airplane parachute drops, and numerous speaking engagements for groups of leaders, prisoners, and individuals. Russell goes wherever the Lord leads, whether it's to speak with a president or go deep into the jungle to help an individual in trouble. He has witnessed thousands commit their lives to Christ.
Christianity
Open Access Bible 2016 + King James Bible (Special edition) (Open faith)
Open Access Bible 2016 + King James Bible (Special edition)
The Bible (from Koine Greek ?? ??????, ta biblia, "the books") is a collection of sacred texts or scriptures that Jews and Christians consider to be a product of divine inspiration and a record of the relationship between God and humans.
Many different authors contributed to the Bible. What is regarded as canonical text differs depending on traditions and groups; a number of Bible canons have evolved, with overlapping and diverging contents.The Christian Old Testament overlaps with the Hebrew Bible and the Greek Septuagint; the Hebrew Bible is known in Judaism as the Tanakh. The New Testament is a collection of writings by early Christians, believed to be mostly Jewish disciples of Christ, written in first-century Koine Greek. These early Christian Greek writings consist of Gospels, letters, and apocalyptic writings. Among Christian denominations there is some disagreement about the contents of the canon, primarily the Apocrypha, a list of works that are regarded with varying levels of respect.
Attitudes towards the Bible also differ amongst Christian groups. Roman Catholics, high church Anglicansand Eastern Orthodox Christians stress the harmony and importance of the Bible and sacred tradition, while Protestantchurches, including Evangelical Anglicans, focus on the idea of sola scriptura, or scripture alone. This concept arose during the Protestant Reformation, and many denominations today support the use of the Bible as the only source of Christian teaching.
With estimated total sales of over 5 billion copies, the Bible is widely considered to be the best-selling book of all time.It sells approximately 100 million copies annually, and has been a major influence on literature and history, especially in the West, where the Gutenberg Bible was the first book printed using movable type.
The Bible (from Koine Greek ?? ??????, ta biblia, "the books") is a collection of sacred texts or scriptures that Jews and Christians consider to be a product of divine inspiration and a record of the relationship between God and humans.
Many different authors contributed to the Bible. What is regarded as canonical text differs depending on traditions and groups; a number of Bible canons have evolved, with overlapping and diverging contents.The Christian Old Testament overlaps with the Hebrew Bible and the Greek Septuagint; the Hebrew Bible is known in Judaism as the Tanakh. The New Testament is a collection of writings by early Christians, believed to be mostly Jewish disciples of Christ, written in first-century Koine Greek. These early Christian Greek writings consist of Gospels, letters, and apocalyptic writings. Among Christian denominations there is some disagreement about the contents of the canon, primarily the Apocrypha, a list of works that are regarded with varying levels of respect.
Attitudes towards the Bible also differ amongst Christian groups. Roman Catholics, high church Anglicansand Eastern Orthodox Christians stress the harmony and importance of the Bible and sacred tradition, while Protestantchurches, including Evangelical Anglicans, focus on the idea of sola scriptura, or scripture alone. This concept arose during the Protestant Reformation, and many denominations today support the use of the Bible as the only source of Christian teaching.
With estimated total sales of over 5 billion copies, the Bible is widely considered to be the best-selling book of all time.It sells approximately 100 million copies annually, and has been a major influence on literature and history, especially in the West, where the Gutenberg Bible was the first book printed using movable type.
Buddhism
Practicing the Unmistaken Path (Lam-rim Teachings from Kopan, 1991)
This is the first volume in a new series presenting previously unpublished teachings from Lama Zopa Rinpoche's teachings given during the 24th Kopan lam-rim course in 1991. This new series will consist of four volumes starting with this volume entitled Practicing the Unmistaken Path. These are lightly edited teachings that we hope will convey the feeling of receiving the teachings while attending Kopan's one-month course in Nepal. You can also find many other Kopan teaching course transcripts published on our website for reading online or for downloading as a pdf for offline study.
This book is made possible by kind supporters of the Archive who, like you, appreciate how we make these teachings available in so many ways, including in our website for instant reading, listening or downloading, and as printed and electronic books.
Our website offers immediate access to thousands of pages of teachings and hundreds of audio recordings by some of the greatest lamas of our time. Our photo gallery and our ever-popular books are also freely accessible there.
Please help us increase our efforts to spread the Dharma for the happiness and benefit of all beings. You can find out more about becoming a supporter of the Archive and see all we have to offer by visiting our website.
Thank you so much, and please enjoy this e-book.
This book is made possible by kind supporters of the Archive who, like you, appreciate how we make these teachings available in so many ways, including in our website for instant reading, listening or downloading, and as printed and electronic books.
Our website offers immediate access to thousands of pages of teachings and hundreds of audio recordings by some of the greatest lamas of our time. Our photo gallery and our ever-popular books are also freely accessible there.
Please help us increase our efforts to spread the Dharma for the happiness and benefit of all beings. You can find out more about becoming a supporter of the Archive and see all we have to offer by visiting our website.
Thank you so much, and please enjoy this e-book.
Buddhism
How to Live in the Present Moment: The Beginner's Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment
If you are reading this now, you may have already come to the realization that striving for material gains and everything else the world calls "important" is not actually fulfilling. You probably have a yearning for something more significant. You might not know exactly what it is that you want, but I do know, because everyone on this planet is actually seeking the same thing...
Each and every one of us is seeking for inner peace and a sense of completion. We attempt to reach this by different means, but the goal is always the same. Some people strive for this sense of completion by chasing money or success. Some people use food, some people use drugs, and some people use so-called 'spirituality' in an attempt to reach this state where they can finally say "all is well now."
The problem with these means-to-an-end approaches is that they fail to take into account one simple truth, that time as we know it does not really exist. If you say, "I'm going to do this in order to reach peace of mind" then you are placing your peace of mind somewhere in the future and the future is always out of our grasp.
Peace is not achieved in the same way a material goal is achieved, by visualizing it and then taking steps to get there. Peace is not something you achieve but rather something you realize. Within you, there already exists a deep sense of peace. You don't have to strive for it, you only have to recognize it.
Let me show you step by step how to do just that.
Each and every one of us is seeking for inner peace and a sense of completion. We attempt to reach this by different means, but the goal is always the same. Some people strive for this sense of completion by chasing money or success. Some people use food, some people use drugs, and some people use so-called 'spirituality' in an attempt to reach this state where they can finally say "all is well now."
The problem with these means-to-an-end approaches is that they fail to take into account one simple truth, that time as we know it does not really exist. If you say, "I'm going to do this in order to reach peace of mind" then you are placing your peace of mind somewhere in the future and the future is always out of our grasp.
Peace is not achieved in the same way a material goal is achieved, by visualizing it and then taking steps to get there. Peace is not something you achieve but rather something you realize. Within you, there already exists a deep sense of peace. You don't have to strive for it, you only have to recognize it.
Let me show you step by step how to do just that.
Religious Studies
Lucy Maud Montgomery: The Complete Christmas Stories
This book, newly updated, contains now several HTML tables of contents that will make reading a real pleasure!
The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook) lists the titles of all novels included in this volume. By clicking on one of those titles you will be redirected to the beginning of that work, where you'll find a new TOC that lists all the chapters and sub-chapters of that specific work.
Here you will find all the Christmas stories written by Lucy Maud Montgomery.
- The Red Room
- A Christmas Mistake
- A Christmas Inspiration
- The Josephs' Christmas
- Aunt Cyrilla's Christmas Basket
- The Osbornes' Christmas
- Bertie's New Year
- Ida's New Year Cake
- The Christmas Surprise at Enderly Road
- Clorinda's Gifts
- The Falsoms' Christmas Dinner
- The Unforgotten One
- Christmas at Red Butte
- Uncle Richard's New Year's Dinner
The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook) lists the titles of all novels included in this volume. By clicking on one of those titles you will be redirected to the beginning of that work, where you'll find a new TOC that lists all the chapters and sub-chapters of that specific work.
Here you will find all the Christmas stories written by Lucy Maud Montgomery.
- The Red Room
- A Christmas Mistake
- A Christmas Inspiration
- The Josephs' Christmas
- Aunt Cyrilla's Christmas Basket
- The Osbornes' Christmas
- Bertie's New Year
- Ida's New Year Cake
- The Christmas Surprise at Enderly Road
- Clorinda's Gifts
- The Falsoms' Christmas Dinner
- The Unforgotten One
- Christmas at Red Butte
- Uncle Richard's New Year's Dinner
Christianity
Meditation: Quality Beginners Guide Book for Meditation & Mindfulness - The Techniques You Have To Know To Meditate, Relieve Stress and Have a Free Soul ... techniques, meditation for stress relief)
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As much as the idea of meditation is appealing, many people object to it. The most common reason for this is the admission that they barely have time left from their busy schedules to meditate.
There is a misconception about meditation that should be cleared up. Practicing meditative techniques will help one create more time to achieve more in life, rather than taking away from what is being done now. It only takes a few minutes of your time each day to meditate, and with this you can significantly change how much you can achieve in a day. After meditation, your mind is usually calmer, and you are a lot more focused and able to achieve more goals.
The goal of meditation is finding inner peace and balance, which results in many other benefits in life including less stress, happiness, energy and improved health. You will also view life more positively and construct more positive thoughts, which can help you to achieve success in life.
You will be able to change numerous aspects of your life forever. This guide will teach you how to meditate, the benefits of meditation, instances when you can meditate, different ways of meditation, techniques and useful tips you can employ to get more through meditation.
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Bible
Russia and China in Prophecy
America's status as the world's lone superpower is rapidly fading. Other nations and groups of nations are angling to fill the void. Rising in the East is an emerging power bloc of tremendous potential-in manpower, economic heft and military might. Its growing presence is intensifying global competition for resources and for geopolitical influence. Where will this trend lead? You can know! Biblical prophecy provides a remarkable, penetrating preview of Asia's future!
In this booklet:
o The Emerging Asian Superpower
o Russia Frightens Europe--and Fulfills Bible Prophecy
o What the China Miracle Means
o Japan's Place in the Future
o Asia in Prophecy
New Age
Yoga Basic Knowledge: Exercises, Stories, Meditation and Enlightenment. Yoga for Beginners, Inner Peace and Happiness.
Yoga is a path of health, relaxation and happiness. We cleanse systematic our body and mind of the tensions (samskaras). This gives us inner happiness, healing and ongoing health. The body becomes healthy. The mind becomes positive. We get the properties of inner peace, inexhaustible energy, mental clarity, embracing love, joy and kindness. Yoga provides a variety of techniques. It has techniques for the body and the mind. We should practice each yoga exercise so that it works well for us. What hurts us, we omit. What is good, that we do. We can vary all yoga exercises creatively.
Judaism
Jesus' Mission Required a Son: A Summary of Jesus, Mary, Lazarus and Child: The Great Secret of the Fourth Gospel
A concise summary of the conclusions drawn in Jesus, Mary, Lazarus and Child, by J. Tyson primarily for those with an interest in the current theory that Jesus had children. By understanding the context and motivation behind Jesus' mission, we can understand why his success was dependent upon him having a son. No footnotes, no long explanations. Just an easy read to whet the appetite.
Bible
The United States and Britain in Bible Prophecy
The publisher offers this ebook for free at ucg.org/booklet/united-states-and-britain-bible-prophecy
What's ahead for the United States and Britain?
Is the world's most powerful nation--the United States of America--overlooked in Bible prophecy? Why are relatively small powers like Egypt, Syria and Lebanon mentioned, but no nation recognizable as the United States can be found? What about other major English-speaking nations such as the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia?
In fact, many prophecies do mention these nations. But, without a proper understanding of history and the Scriptures, few can identify these countries and understand what lies ahead for them.
The Bible study aid booklet, The United States and Britain in Bible Prophecy, takes you on a remarkable journey through history and Bible prophecy to reveal an incredible story with sobering implications for the major English-speaking nations. You can't afford to be without this priceless information.
Chapters in this ebook:
-- Two Nations That Changed the World
-- God's Commitment to Abraham and His Descendants
-- What Is a Biblical Covenant?
-- How God Shaped Israel's Future
-- Does God Keep His Word?
-- How Jacob Became Abraham's Heir
-- Israel's Golden Age
-- With Justice for All
-- International Trade: A Source of Solomon's Wealth
-- God's Covenant With David
-- Were All the Israelites Deported?
-- Are All Israelites Jews?
-- The Mysterious Scythians Burst Into History
-- Celts and Scythians Linked by Archaeological Discoveries
-- Linguistic Links: What's in a Name?
-- The Label Celt and Celtic Society
-- Prophecies of Israel's Resettlement in Northwestern Europe
-- Britain and the United States Inherit Joseph's Birthright
-- Benjamin Disraeli: Maestro of Empire
-- Advocates of British-Israelism
-- The Bible In British and American History
-- From Punishment to Destiny
-- Dual Fulfillment in Bible Prophecy
-- The Geography of Celtic-Scythian Commerce
Inside this Bible Study Aid ebook:
"Why has history been so benevolent and economically generous to Britain and the United States? Why have they been blessed so favorably over the nations that preceded them in history? The answer lies in the understanding and fulfillment of biblical prophecy."
"God's promise to Abraham was not limited to a small and ancient people in the Middle East. It extends far into the future, and it is not limited by national boundaries."
"Where can we find the descendants of Joseph, the lost tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh? This list of blessings eliminates most of the nations of the world as contenders. To find them we must ask: Which nations possess these blessings in our world?"
"When we understand that the modern descendants of Joseph are the people of the United States and Britain, we see that over the past three centuries God has been true to His promises."
"Though the United States and Britain do not appear in the Bible's prophecies of the end time under their present names, God hasn't ignored these nations. He identifies them in prophecy according to their ancestry. Most people simply haven't known where to look for them."
What's ahead for the United States and Britain?
Is the world's most powerful nation--the United States of America--overlooked in Bible prophecy? Why are relatively small powers like Egypt, Syria and Lebanon mentioned, but no nation recognizable as the United States can be found? What about other major English-speaking nations such as the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia?
In fact, many prophecies do mention these nations. But, without a proper understanding of history and the Scriptures, few can identify these countries and understand what lies ahead for them.
The Bible study aid booklet, The United States and Britain in Bible Prophecy, takes you on a remarkable journey through history and Bible prophecy to reveal an incredible story with sobering implications for the major English-speaking nations. You can't afford to be without this priceless information.
Chapters in this ebook:
-- Two Nations That Changed the World
-- God's Commitment to Abraham and His Descendants
-- What Is a Biblical Covenant?
-- How God Shaped Israel's Future
-- Does God Keep His Word?
-- How Jacob Became Abraham's Heir
-- Israel's Golden Age
-- With Justice for All
-- International Trade: A Source of Solomon's Wealth
-- God's Covenant With David
-- Were All the Israelites Deported?
-- Are All Israelites Jews?
-- The Mysterious Scythians Burst Into History
-- Celts and Scythians Linked by Archaeological Discoveries
-- Linguistic Links: What's in a Name?
-- The Label Celt and Celtic Society
-- Prophecies of Israel's Resettlement in Northwestern Europe
-- Britain and the United States Inherit Joseph's Birthright
-- Benjamin Disraeli: Maestro of Empire
-- Advocates of British-Israelism
-- The Bible In British and American History
-- From Punishment to Destiny
-- Dual Fulfillment in Bible Prophecy
-- The Geography of Celtic-Scythian Commerce
Inside this Bible Study Aid ebook:
"Why has history been so benevolent and economically generous to Britain and the United States? Why have they been blessed so favorably over the nations that preceded them in history? The answer lies in the understanding and fulfillment of biblical prophecy."
"God's promise to Abraham was not limited to a small and ancient people in the Middle East. It extends far into the future, and it is not limited by national boundaries."
"Where can we find the descendants of Joseph, the lost tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh? This list of blessings eliminates most of the nations of the world as contenders. To find them we must ask: Which nations possess these blessings in our world?"
"When we understand that the modern descendants of Joseph are the people of the United States and Britain, we see that over the past three centuries God has been true to His promises."
"Though the United States and Britain do not appear in the Bible's prophecies of the end time under their present names, God hasn't ignored these nations. He identifies them in prophecy according to their ancestry. Most people simply haven't known where to look for them."
Bible
Daniel's 70 Weeks: The Keystone of Bible Prophecy (Prophecies & Patterns Book 2)
Did the Bible really predict the coming of the Messiah before it happened? To answer that question William Struse takes you on a Biblical adventure in search of the promised Messiah. Of all the prophetic texts in the Bible, and by some counts there are over 2000, there is only one prophecy which gives a specific datable timeline for the coming of the Messiah. That prophecy found in the 9th chapter of the book of Daniel is commonly called Daniel's 70 Weeks.
Did you know?
1.The prophecy of 70 Weeks gives the date for the birth the Messiah.
2.The prophecy also tells of the Messiah's death and his resurrection.
3.The prophecy warns of the destruction of Jerusalem and its desolation.
4.The prophecy confirms the "covenant and mercy" promised to Abraham and his descendants, the Jewish people.
In a world where some question the Jewish people's ancestral rights to the land of Israel, the prophecy of 70 Weeks proves mathematically that indeed YHWH's oath which he swore with Abraham and his "seed" is in fact true, literal, and eternal.
Did you know?
1.That the "covenant and mercy" mentioned in Daniel 9:4 refers to the oath YHWH swore with Abraham and his "seed" in Genesis 22.
2.That the word swore in Genesis 22 comes from the Hebrew shaba and is the very root for the Hebrew word shabuwa (weeks) as in Daniel's 70 Weeks (Shabuwa).
3.That this covenant made with Abraham is the first recorded covenant YHWH swore (shaba) with any man in the Bible.
4.That this oath of sevens is an underlying covenantal theme of the entire Biblical record.
As you explore the Biblical record in this book, you'll see why the prophecy of 70 Weeks is the keystone between the Old and New Testaments (Covenants). Quite literally, this prophecy bridges the Old Testament Torah and Prophets, which speak of a coming Messiah, with the New Testament Apostles who record the fulfillment of those very prophecies in the person of a first century Jewish man named Yeshua.
So if you've ever wondered whether the Bible's prophecies which speak of a coming Messiah are true, by the time you have finished Daniel's 70 Weeks: The Keystone of Bible Prophecy you'll have an answer to that question and you will know why the Bible is truly different than any other religious text recorded by man.
Did you know?
1.The prophecy of 70 Weeks gives the date for the birth the Messiah.
2.The prophecy also tells of the Messiah's death and his resurrection.
3.The prophecy warns of the destruction of Jerusalem and its desolation.
4.The prophecy confirms the "covenant and mercy" promised to Abraham and his descendants, the Jewish people.
In a world where some question the Jewish people's ancestral rights to the land of Israel, the prophecy of 70 Weeks proves mathematically that indeed YHWH's oath which he swore with Abraham and his "seed" is in fact true, literal, and eternal.
Did you know?
1.That the "covenant and mercy" mentioned in Daniel 9:4 refers to the oath YHWH swore with Abraham and his "seed" in Genesis 22.
2.That the word swore in Genesis 22 comes from the Hebrew shaba and is the very root for the Hebrew word shabuwa (weeks) as in Daniel's 70 Weeks (Shabuwa).
3.That this covenant made with Abraham is the first recorded covenant YHWH swore (shaba) with any man in the Bible.
4.That this oath of sevens is an underlying covenantal theme of the entire Biblical record.
As you explore the Biblical record in this book, you'll see why the prophecy of 70 Weeks is the keystone between the Old and New Testaments (Covenants). Quite literally, this prophecy bridges the Old Testament Torah and Prophets, which speak of a coming Messiah, with the New Testament Apostles who record the fulfillment of those very prophecies in the person of a first century Jewish man named Yeshua.
So if you've ever wondered whether the Bible's prophecies which speak of a coming Messiah are true, by the time you have finished Daniel's 70 Weeks: The Keystone of Bible Prophecy you'll have an answer to that question and you will know why the Bible is truly different than any other religious text recorded by man.
Bible
Wisdom For Today
By popular demand, Wisdom For Today is available as a paperback with its original cover. Now its more affordable than ever to get wisdom, and give it as a gift!
Read along as Pastor Chuck takes us on a journey from Genesis to Revelation, pointing out Gods wisdom for life in 365 daily devotional readings. Each day features a portion of Scripture followed by practical application. Discover how the Bible speaks volumes of wisdom that can be applied in every area of your life.
Read along as Pastor Chuck takes us on a journey from Genesis to Revelation, pointing out Gods wisdom for life in 365 daily devotional readings. Each day features a portion of Scripture followed by practical application. Discover how the Bible speaks volumes of wisdom that can be applied in every area of your life.
Hinduism
Bhagavad Gita for Dummies
Bhagavad Gita for Dummies - A book Every Human should Read!
(Revised Edition - August 2015)
This Book explains Bhagavad Gita (Sacred Text) given by Supreme God as Summary in English. The Human (Arjuna) had lot of Questions to Supreme God (Krishna) and he got answers from God for all those. Most of the time to understand those complex words, people giving explanations and interpretation with someone's life. We are also very comfortable to listen them and read them, but the moment we are back to our normal life, we forget everything. This book is written for you! Considering a common man life like yours! And how to live our life as per the Supreme God's wordings!
What it offers to you:
>> All the 18 Chapters of Gita in Plain English
>> Interpretations with our Common life examples
>> You have funny and logical questions to god; it's there inside this book
>> Guides you to self evaluate, are you ready for it?
>> How far you are from your God? Check here
Recommended:
>> For the one, who wants to practice and experience Bhagavad Gita in Life
>> For the one, who wants to understand Gita in its real essence
>> For the one, who wants to understand Hinduism in true meaning
You too have these Views, then Read this Book:
>> There can't be multiple gods in one world
>> If my birth is given by god, then why am i not part of God
>> Science is a language to explain his creations and not a mode to reach
>> Belief and honesty can take me to my Supreme Power
>>Why don't new Living beings born as per Darwin
>>How to see others grow in life
>>The Richest and Poorest all have Equanimity with happiness and sadness
And So on.
oOrder Bhagavad Gita here for practicing and experiencing it in your life
(Revised Edition - August 2015)
This Book explains Bhagavad Gita (Sacred Text) given by Supreme God as Summary in English. The Human (Arjuna) had lot of Questions to Supreme God (Krishna) and he got answers from God for all those. Most of the time to understand those complex words, people giving explanations and interpretation with someone's life. We are also very comfortable to listen them and read them, but the moment we are back to our normal life, we forget everything. This book is written for you! Considering a common man life like yours! And how to live our life as per the Supreme God's wordings!
What it offers to you:
>> All the 18 Chapters of Gita in Plain English
>> Interpretations with our Common life examples
>> You have funny and logical questions to god; it's there inside this book
>> Guides you to self evaluate, are you ready for it?
>> How far you are from your God? Check here
Recommended:
>> For the one, who wants to practice and experience Bhagavad Gita in Life
>> For the one, who wants to understand Gita in its real essence
>> For the one, who wants to understand Hinduism in true meaning
You too have these Views, then Read this Book:
>> There can't be multiple gods in one world
>> If my birth is given by god, then why am i not part of God
>> Science is a language to explain his creations and not a mode to reach
>> Belief and honesty can take me to my Supreme Power
>>Why don't new Living beings born as per Darwin
>>How to see others grow in life
>>The Richest and Poorest all have Equanimity with happiness and sadness
And So on.
oOrder Bhagavad Gita here for practicing and experiencing it in your life
Bible
The Beasts of Revelation 13
Could America be the beast of the earth from Revelation 13? Is this beast's number the number of a man because the country is named after a man, Americo Vespuccio? And does Americo add up to the number of the beast? These questions are explored in context with the rest of Revelation 13, as well as Revelation 12-18 and Daniel 7.
Revelation 13 is finally revealed in a way that not only makes logical sense, but is perhaps more unsettling than even the appearance of the Antichrist would be, because most of what is expected from the Antichrist has already happened.
You can watch me cover this material on youtube at the following address:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NScqtMfo_xA
Identifying the beasts, and the woman who is riding on the beast of the sea leaves one with a new found appreciation for just how dangerous a time we live in for the true believer. But even as dangerous a time as it is, it still is not too late.
Revelation 13 is finally revealed in a way that not only makes logical sense, but is perhaps more unsettling than even the appearance of the Antichrist would be, because most of what is expected from the Antichrist has already happened.
You can watch me cover this material on youtube at the following address:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NScqtMfo_xA
Identifying the beasts, and the woman who is riding on the beast of the sea leaves one with a new found appreciation for just how dangerous a time we live in for the true believer. But even as dangerous a time as it is, it still is not too late.
Spiritual Literature & Fiction
Finding the Way Back (Forgiving Hearts Trilogy Book 1)
A sweet, inspirational romance.
Laurel thought life had dealt her its worst blow when her marriage fell apart. For almost a year, she worked to put herself back together. These efforts culminated in a new job in a new place. Away from all the reminders of pain and humiliation, she can begin again. But what if her attempt to escape doesn't take her away from Colton, but brings her to him instead?
Colton is reaping the sorrow and misery he deserves. For the worst of reasons, he hurt the woman he loves. Laurel's heart won't heal easily or ever without God's help. Will she give him the chance to regain her trust? Or will he be forced to live the rest of his life without her?
Other books in this series: For Better or Worse: Book 2 in the Forgiving Hearts Trilogy
Laurel thought life had dealt her its worst blow when her marriage fell apart. For almost a year, she worked to put herself back together. These efforts culminated in a new job in a new place. Away from all the reminders of pain and humiliation, she can begin again. But what if her attempt to escape doesn't take her away from Colton, but brings her to him instead?
Colton is reaping the sorrow and misery he deserves. For the worst of reasons, he hurt the woman he loves. Laurel's heart won't heal easily or ever without God's help. Will she give him the chance to regain her trust? Or will he be forced to live the rest of his life without her?
Other books in this series: For Better or Worse: Book 2 in the Forgiving Hearts Trilogy
Hinduism
Essence of the Bhagavad Gita
A prose translation of 42 verses from Bhagavad Gita, selected and set in order, by Ramana Maharshi, for use of those interested in Self Enquiry. In these verses Bhagavan reveals the seeker, that which is sought and the means by which one seeks.
Judaism
Tell A Vision: Future Prophetic Wars Of Revelation
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/09/09/israeli-military-expects-islamic-state-attack-on-its-southern-bo/
as predicted in this book, the 5th War of Israel is coming soon and lead by The Islamic State. It was not even a blip on the radar when written.
This work reveals a new understanding of the Book of Revelation. As you read through the various chapters, the reader will be presented with the answers to some key questions on Bible prophecy and the Book of Revelation: What are the future wars of Israel? Will the 5th war of Israel occur soon? Does the Rapture occur at WWIII? Why WWIII is not Armageddon? What are the powers that will soon be changed forever? Why the United States is not a power after WWIII? Why Islam is not a factor during the Tribulation? Why the Antichrist is not the Mahdi? What the 666, number of the Beast, really is? What Daniel's ten toes and ten horns really mean? Why Daniel's extra 75 days following the Tribulation? What is the sign that proceeds Christ's coming?
as predicted in this book, the 5th War of Israel is coming soon and lead by The Islamic State. It was not even a blip on the radar when written.
This work reveals a new understanding of the Book of Revelation. As you read through the various chapters, the reader will be presented with the answers to some key questions on Bible prophecy and the Book of Revelation: What are the future wars of Israel? Will the 5th war of Israel occur soon? Does the Rapture occur at WWIII? Why WWIII is not Armageddon? What are the powers that will soon be changed forever? Why the United States is not a power after WWIII? Why Islam is not a factor during the Tribulation? Why the Antichrist is not the Mahdi? What the 666, number of the Beast, really is? What Daniel's ten toes and ten horns really mean? Why Daniel's extra 75 days following the Tribulation? What is the sign that proceeds Christ's coming?
Spiritual Literature & Fiction
Dreams of Gold: A Christian Romance Novel (The Colorado Springs Series Book 1)
Dreams of Gold is Book #1 of two Christian Romance books and offers a FREE Preview of the first half of The Colorado Springs Story. It begins with the story of Brenda Wagner's tragic accident at a skating competition that nearly destroys her lifelong love of skating. Left with crushed hopes and a permanent disability, this story highlights Brenda's journey of courage to find a new purpose in life, her hopes of returning to the ice, her struggles, and her achievements as she trusts God to help her grow.
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In this first book, Brenda Wagner suffers a devastating accident during an ice skating competition. Her dreams of qualifying for the Olympic skating team are shattered when her doctor tells her she will never skate again, let alone walk like a normal person. Brenda refuses to accept her doctor's diagnosis and struggles through physical therapy to regain the use of her legs. But progress is slow and Brenda fears she may never walk the same again. Almost a year later, to everyone's surprise, Brenda has learned to walk by herself. Brenda has high hopes of returning to the ice. But Pamela, her skating coach, is skeptical and tells Brenda that she will coach Brenda only on one condition. That she skate with a partner who can work with her new disabilities. Brenda reluctantly agrees, knowing she has no other choice. But her new career in pairs skating takes on a new twist when she finds out Pamela has chosen her ex-fiance Scott Nichols as her new partner.
Scott Nichols is a skating instructor at the local ice rink. He loves Brenda with all his heart and even proposed to her years ago. But when he left her standing at the altar because of a personal emergency, Brenda never forgave him and broke off their relationship. While Scott still suffers the sting of being scorned by his ex-fiance, he refuses to give up on love and hopes that Brenda will change her mind someday. To his surprise, Coach Pamela asks him to be Brenda's new skating partner. Scott rejoices at the opportunity to win back Brenda's trust and her love. But can he soften Brenda's hardened heart, or will they only maintain a professional relationship?
Other titles in The Colorado Spring Series by Kelsey MacBride
-Heart of a Champion : Book 2 of The Colorado Springs Series
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In this first book, Brenda Wagner suffers a devastating accident during an ice skating competition. Her dreams of qualifying for the Olympic skating team are shattered when her doctor tells her she will never skate again, let alone walk like a normal person. Brenda refuses to accept her doctor's diagnosis and struggles through physical therapy to regain the use of her legs. But progress is slow and Brenda fears she may never walk the same again. Almost a year later, to everyone's surprise, Brenda has learned to walk by herself. Brenda has high hopes of returning to the ice. But Pamela, her skating coach, is skeptical and tells Brenda that she will coach Brenda only on one condition. That she skate with a partner who can work with her new disabilities. Brenda reluctantly agrees, knowing she has no other choice. But her new career in pairs skating takes on a new twist when she finds out Pamela has chosen her ex-fiance Scott Nichols as her new partner.
Scott Nichols is a skating instructor at the local ice rink. He loves Brenda with all his heart and even proposed to her years ago. But when he left her standing at the altar because of a personal emergency, Brenda never forgave him and broke off their relationship. While Scott still suffers the sting of being scorned by his ex-fiance, he refuses to give up on love and hopes that Brenda will change her mind someday. To his surprise, Coach Pamela asks him to be Brenda's new skating partner. Scott rejoices at the opportunity to win back Brenda's trust and her love. But can he soften Brenda's hardened heart, or will they only maintain a professional relationship?
Other titles in The Colorado Spring Series by Kelsey MacBride
-Heart of a Champion : Book 2 of The Colorado Springs Series
Spiritual Literature & Fiction
The Antichrist (Best Navigation, Active TOC) (Feathers Classics)
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Friedrich Nietzsche's "The Antichrist" might be more aptly named "The Antichristian," for it is an unmitigated attack on Christianity that Nietzsche makes within the text instead of an exposition on evil or Satan as the title might suggest. In "The Antichrist," Nietzsche presents a highly controversial view of Christianity as a damaging influence upon western civilization that must come to an end. Regardless of ones religious or philosophical point of view, "The Antichrist" makes for an engaging philosophical discourse.
Friedrich Nietzsche's "The Antichrist" might be more aptly named "The Antichristian," for it is an unmitigated attack on Christianity that Nietzsche makes within the text instead of an exposition on evil or Satan as the title might suggest. In "The Antichrist," Nietzsche presents a highly controversial view of Christianity as a damaging influence upon western civilization that must come to an end. Regardless of ones religious or philosophical point of view, "The Antichrist" makes for an engaging philosophical discourse.
Religious Studies
Eternity Is For Real. Life After Death Is For Real Where Will You Spend Eternity?: What Really Happens After You Die and Why? Your Future Revealed! ... (Win The Battle In The Prayer War Room)
Your Future Revealed! The truth about the Afterlife is now revealed
Is there life after death? Where will the Afterlife be? What will it be like? Is there really such a place as Heaven and Hell? Can we know for sure?
Every Person
Every person, whether they are religious or non-religious, Christian or non-Christian, Atheist or whatever you want to put in there as a name - WILL experience the Afterlife. However, what THAT Afterlife will be will be determined by very specific facts. This book explains in detail what those facts are. This will take away any guessing whatsoever.
So many people are wanting to know what happens after they die. They want to know exactly what happens to them in the Afterlife.Then this book is a "must-read" for anyone wanting to know the truth.
Life After Death explained!
If you want to know the truth and the facts about life after death then this is the book for you. You will discover, as so many others have, that this is a must read book. No filler, no fluff - just the facts you need to know.
For years, death and life after death have been misunderstood. Many fear death and the life after death because it is the "unknown." Many in the quest for the truth have turned to other books about near death experiences. While others turn to science. Unfortunately, both of these can bring confusion and varied end results that just simply leave the reader confused and still wondering about life after death.
What will happen? What will it look like? Is there a Hell and is there a Heaven?
This book explains all of this in easy to understand terms.
Life After Death is now explained
Life after death is now explained in easy to understand words. When the reader has completed reading this book there will be no doubt left as to the Afterlife.
Grab Your Copy Now!
Grab your copy now while it is still available at this price. This book contains the facts that you wish you knew years ago!
You Owe It To Yourself To Know The Facts. You Have a Right to Know!
Is there life after death? Where will the Afterlife be? What will it be like? Is there really such a place as Heaven and Hell? Can we know for sure?
Every Person
Every person, whether they are religious or non-religious, Christian or non-Christian, Atheist or whatever you want to put in there as a name - WILL experience the Afterlife. However, what THAT Afterlife will be will be determined by very specific facts. This book explains in detail what those facts are. This will take away any guessing whatsoever.
So many people are wanting to know what happens after they die. They want to know exactly what happens to them in the Afterlife.Then this book is a "must-read" for anyone wanting to know the truth.
Life After Death explained!
If you want to know the truth and the facts about life after death then this is the book for you. You will discover, as so many others have, that this is a must read book. No filler, no fluff - just the facts you need to know.
For years, death and life after death have been misunderstood. Many fear death and the life after death because it is the "unknown." Many in the quest for the truth have turned to other books about near death experiences. While others turn to science. Unfortunately, both of these can bring confusion and varied end results that just simply leave the reader confused and still wondering about life after death.
What will happen? What will it look like? Is there a Hell and is there a Heaven?
This book explains all of this in easy to understand terms.
Life After Death is now explained
Life after death is now explained in easy to understand words. When the reader has completed reading this book there will be no doubt left as to the Afterlife.
Grab Your Copy Now!
Grab your copy now while it is still available at this price. This book contains the facts that you wish you knew years ago!
You Owe It To Yourself To Know The Facts. You Have a Right to Know!
Bible
Clean Foods - What the Bible Teaches
When it comes to obeying the clean food laws of the Bible, some outside the faith will find the practice novel, others peculiar. Still others will cite a passage or two in the New Testament in an effort to say that the True Worshiper no longer needs to concern himself or herself with that "old Mosaic law" in this age of grace...
Christianity
Walking With God (Free eBook Sampler): 101 Lessons for Life and Ministry
Are you longing to walk closer to God, or wondering if it's even really possible? Would you and your sphere of influence benefit from being mentored for a lifetime of walking with God? Or, are you a minister leading people of various ages and in various seasons of life, but finding it difficult to relate to them?
God teaches priceless lessons through life, including some we may resist learning. Dr. Stephen Gammon shares timeless biblical wisdom and treasured personal insights learned through 14 successive chapters of life in Walking With God: 101 Lessons for Life and Ministry. Applying these lessons will...
oHeighten your enjoyment of walking with God
oExpand your awareness of lessons God is trying to teach you
oReduce your resistance to leaving your comfort zone in obedience to Jesus
oIncrease your anticipation of fruitful ministry for Christ until your last breath
About the Author
Dr. Stephen Gammon is a third-generation minister and has walked with God since early childhood. A pastor since age 25, he has served more than 30 years wherever and whenever God has led him, including in two local church pastorates, as a denominational leader of ministers and churches (Conservative Congregational Christian Conference), and as an active duty and Navy Reserves chaplain. Steve and his wife, Helen, reside in Colorado Springs, Colorado. They have three adult children, a son-in-law, and a grandson.
God teaches priceless lessons through life, including some we may resist learning. Dr. Stephen Gammon shares timeless biblical wisdom and treasured personal insights learned through 14 successive chapters of life in Walking With God: 101 Lessons for Life and Ministry. Applying these lessons will...
oHeighten your enjoyment of walking with God
oExpand your awareness of lessons God is trying to teach you
oReduce your resistance to leaving your comfort zone in obedience to Jesus
oIncrease your anticipation of fruitful ministry for Christ until your last breath
About the Author
Dr. Stephen Gammon is a third-generation minister and has walked with God since early childhood. A pastor since age 25, he has served more than 30 years wherever and whenever God has led him, including in two local church pastorates, as a denominational leader of ministers and churches (Conservative Congregational Christian Conference), and as an active duty and Navy Reserves chaplain. Steve and his wife, Helen, reside in Colorado Springs, Colorado. They have three adult children, a son-in-law, and a grandson.
Christianity
Dying to Grow: Reclaiming the Heart for Evangelism in the Church (Free eBook Sampler)
Never before have we seen the church degenerate at such a rapid pace. This is largely due to the church pursuing congregational growth instead of kingdom growth. The church is dying because our growth isn't based on strategies to reach the lost with the gospel. The time to change is now, we can't wait any longer. People's eternities are at stake.
What is your church's priority? Are you more concerned with filling your building or furthering the Kingdom? This book will challenge you to evaluate just how important gospel-based evangelism is to you and your church, and call on you to restore an intentional evangelism strategy within the body. Hell will tremble when churches once again make evangelism the central theme of their strategy.
About the Author
Dr. Nathan Lorick is the Director of Evangelism for the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention. His passion is to see the church come alive through intentional evangelism and world missions. He currently serves as a trustee for the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). He is a graduate of East Texas Baptist University and Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary where he earned both a Masters of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degree. He also holds an Honorary Doctor of Divinity from Louisiana Baptist University. He and his wife Jenna have three sons and one daughter.
What is your church's priority? Are you more concerned with filling your building or furthering the Kingdom? This book will challenge you to evaluate just how important gospel-based evangelism is to you and your church, and call on you to restore an intentional evangelism strategy within the body. Hell will tremble when churches once again make evangelism the central theme of their strategy.
About the Author
Dr. Nathan Lorick is the Director of Evangelism for the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention. His passion is to see the church come alive through intentional evangelism and world missions. He currently serves as a trustee for the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). He is a graduate of East Texas Baptist University and Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary where he earned both a Masters of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degree. He also holds an Honorary Doctor of Divinity from Louisiana Baptist University. He and his wife Jenna have three sons and one daughter.
Bible
Trace the Themes, eBook: A Topical Bible Study Guide Through Six Major Themes
Study Six Major Bible Themes with Free Companion Videos
Dozens of major themes run throughout the Bible, each one pointing to Jesus in its own unique way. Discover the intriguing story contained within six of these themes as you watch them unfold from Genesis to Revelation.
Trace the Themes is a free Bible study guide that includes thought-provoking discussion questions and links to companion videos that help set the stage for studying each of the six topics covered.
The Word of GodThe Presence of GodThe People of GodRedemptionHolinessMissionTrace the Themes is perfect for small groups, family devotions, and individual study.
Spence Shelton is the Lead Pastor of Mercy Church in Charlotte, NC. Spence believes God has called Mercy Church to be a part of seeing a gospel awakening in Charlotte that gets carried to the ends of the earth. Spence has authored numerous small group studies including co-authoring The Meaning of Marriage small group study with Tim & Kathy Keller.
Prior to planting Mercy Church in 2015, Spence served as a pastor at the Summit Church in Raleigh-Durham, NC.
Dozens of major themes run throughout the Bible, each one pointing to Jesus in its own unique way. Discover the intriguing story contained within six of these themes as you watch them unfold from Genesis to Revelation.
Trace the Themes is a free Bible study guide that includes thought-provoking discussion questions and links to companion videos that help set the stage for studying each of the six topics covered.
The Word of GodThe Presence of GodThe People of GodRedemptionHolinessMissionTrace the Themes is perfect for small groups, family devotions, and individual study.
Spence Shelton is the Lead Pastor of Mercy Church in Charlotte, NC. Spence believes God has called Mercy Church to be a part of seeing a gospel awakening in Charlotte that gets carried to the ends of the earth. Spence has authored numerous small group studies including co-authoring The Meaning of Marriage small group study with Tim & Kathy Keller.
Prior to planting Mercy Church in 2015, Spence served as a pastor at the Summit Church in Raleigh-Durham, NC.
Spiritual Literature & Fiction
Entertaining Angels: A Christmas Novella
SOMETIMES, FINDING LOVE IS AS EASY AS KNOWING WHERE YOU LAST HAD IT...
Winter, 1660.
Retired from the Army after twenty years of service, Major Thankful Russell's whole life till now has been made up of war and intelligence. And now in peacetime, he suspects no more war and, on current showing, precious little intelligence.
The idea of spending Christmas surrounded by drunkenness and debauchery at His Majesty's court is more than he can bear - and so he begs leave, to spend a quiet family Christmas at home.
The problem is, he doesn't have a family. And nor, with his scarred face and his shyness, does he ever expect to have one.
But when an accident of fate returns him to the only place he's ever called home, it's down to his old commanding officer's daughter to teach him that not everyone sets so high a value on the outer wrapping of the most precious gift of all....
Winter, 1660.
Retired from the Army after twenty years of service, Major Thankful Russell's whole life till now has been made up of war and intelligence. And now in peacetime, he suspects no more war and, on current showing, precious little intelligence.
The idea of spending Christmas surrounded by drunkenness and debauchery at His Majesty's court is more than he can bear - and so he begs leave, to spend a quiet family Christmas at home.
The problem is, he doesn't have a family. And nor, with his scarred face and his shyness, does he ever expect to have one.
But when an accident of fate returns him to the only place he's ever called home, it's down to his old commanding officer's daughter to teach him that not everyone sets so high a value on the outer wrapping of the most precious gift of all....
Spiritual Literature & Fiction
Fall From Grace: A Christian Romance Novel (Glen Ellen Series Book 1)
Fall From Grace is Book #1 of 2 Christian Romance books and offers a FREE Preview of the Glen Ellen Story. It begins with the story of Kevin Pierce, an ER doctor whose life falls apart when he fails to save a young girl who resembles his late niece, a niece who lost her life while he was behind the wheel. In order to escape his painful memories, he leaves LA for a small town by the ocean, hoping to rebuild his life and rediscover God's purpose for his life. This story highlights Kevin's journey from hopelessness, his hopes, his struggles, and his achievements as God shows him a different path to healing.
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In this first book, Kevin, a resident ER doctor has his world turned upside down when he fails to save a teenage girl named Rachel injured from an auto accident. What complicates matters is Rachel resembles Sarah, his late niece who died while he was behind the wheel. While Kevin still blames himself for Sarah's death, his failure to save Rachel causes his life to spiral downward. Unable to cope with the overwhelming guilt, he escapes to a small town in Northern California where he hopes to find God and a resolution to the devastation he feels. But the overwhelming emotional pain paralyzes him and just when he is at his limit, his life takes another unexpected twist when he accidentally meets Stephanie, Rachel's mother who has also escaped to the same small town to live with her parents. Kevin is torn between feelings of guilt and indebtedness when he finds out Stephanie wants him to help her heal from the loss of Rachel. Can he come to grips with the painful events in his life and travel down the road to recovery with Stephanie by his side, or will he reject her help?
Stephanie Knight is a single mother who suffers the loss of her daughter Rachel to a tragic car accident. Even though she has a close relationship with her mother Valerie and a strong faith in God, she struggles with the question of why God would allow Rachel to be taken so early. She relocates to her parent's home in Northern California to escape the depressing memories of her daughter and to take time to heal. With God's help and her mother's support, she manages to cope with the loss of Rachel. But to her surprise, she finds out that Kevin Pierce, the same doctor who couldn't save Rachel, is also living there. When she notices that Kevin's life has spiraled into a place darker than her own, her heart goes out to him and she proposes they work together to help each other heal. But will he accept her help and forge an unlikely relationship? Or will Kevin reject her and miss out on an opportunity to experience sacrificial love?
Other titles in the Glen Ellen Series by Kelsey MacBride
-Saving Grace: Book 2 of the Glen Ellen Story
Don't miss out on these Inspirational stories of love and faith!
*This is a FREE Preview and not a stand-alone novel*
In this first book, Kevin, a resident ER doctor has his world turned upside down when he fails to save a teenage girl named Rachel injured from an auto accident. What complicates matters is Rachel resembles Sarah, his late niece who died while he was behind the wheel. While Kevin still blames himself for Sarah's death, his failure to save Rachel causes his life to spiral downward. Unable to cope with the overwhelming guilt, he escapes to a small town in Northern California where he hopes to find God and a resolution to the devastation he feels. But the overwhelming emotional pain paralyzes him and just when he is at his limit, his life takes another unexpected twist when he accidentally meets Stephanie, Rachel's mother who has also escaped to the same small town to live with her parents. Kevin is torn between feelings of guilt and indebtedness when he finds out Stephanie wants him to help her heal from the loss of Rachel. Can he come to grips with the painful events in his life and travel down the road to recovery with Stephanie by his side, or will he reject her help?
Stephanie Knight is a single mother who suffers the loss of her daughter Rachel to a tragic car accident. Even though she has a close relationship with her mother Valerie and a strong faith in God, she struggles with the question of why God would allow Rachel to be taken so early. She relocates to her parent's home in Northern California to escape the depressing memories of her daughter and to take time to heal. With God's help and her mother's support, she manages to cope with the loss of Rachel. But to her surprise, she finds out that Kevin Pierce, the same doctor who couldn't save Rachel, is also living there. When she notices that Kevin's life has spiraled into a place darker than her own, her heart goes out to him and she proposes they work together to help each other heal. But will he accept her help and forge an unlikely relationship? Or will Kevin reject her and miss out on an opportunity to experience sacrificial love?
Other titles in the Glen Ellen Series by Kelsey MacBride
-Saving Grace: Book 2 of the Glen Ellen Story
Don't miss out on these Inspirational stories of love and faith!
Spiritual Literature & Fiction
Courageous Love: A Christian Romance Novel (The Hawaii Love Series Book 1)
Courageous Love is Book #1 of 2 Christian Romance books and offers a FREE Preview of the first half of the Hawaii Love Story. It begins with the story of Michelle Clemens' struggle to come to grips with the loss of a relationship, the discovery of an unplanned pregnancy, and her journey back to Hawaii to pay her last respects to her dying grandmother Lilo. This story highlights Michelle's journey of courage as an unwed mother, her hopes, her struggles, and her achievements as she trusts God to help her grow.
*This is a FREE Preview and not a stand-alone novel*
In this first book, Michelle Clemens' life turns upside down when her longtime boyfriend Luke walks away from their relationship, leaving her to deal with an unexpected pregnancy. Afraid of what the future has in store for her, Michelle returns to her faith, trusting God to help her pick up the pieces of her shattered life. But when she thought life couldn't get any worse, she discovers her precious grandmother Lilo in Hawaii is dying and only has weeks to live. Michelle rushes back home to Trinity Ranch, a cattle farm tucked in the beautiful valleys of Haleiwa, a small town on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. The ranch has been in her family for decades ever since Queen Lili-uokalani, the last reigning monarch of the Hawaiian Islands granted it to her great-grandfather. Michelle is apprehensive about visiting her family, especially because of the estranged relationship with her father since she ran away with a boy eight years ago. During her journey home, she meets Daniel, a handsome man who touches her heart with his kindness and genuine concern for her wellbeing. But Michelle is forced to keep her love for him secret when she finds out that Daniel is engaged to be married.
Daniel is a stunt man working a shoot for an action movie in Hawaii. While on location away from his home town of Newport Beach, California, he struggles with his conscience trying to rationalize his engagement to Kimberly, the daughter of a wealthy family. He goes through the motion of planning the wedding with his fiance, but his life is changed forever when he bumps into the beautiful Michelle at the Honolulu airport. A mix up with their airline tickets sends Daniel on a mission into the beautiful countryside of Haleiwa in search of Michelle. But instead of a quick trip to swap plane tickets, he becomes mesmerized with Michelle and the grace and beauty of Hawaiian life on Trinity ranch. Unable to resist, he accepts the Clemens's hospitality to stay longer even though he knows Kimberly expects him back home soon. Will Daniel recognize the soul mate God has brought into his life or will he leave Hawaii and succumb to the worldly pressures of marrying into a wealthy family? If you love a clean tropical romance, you need to download this book!
Other titles in The Hawaii Love Series by Kelsey MacBride
-Perfect Love : Book 2 of the Hawaii Love Story
*This is a FREE Preview and not a stand-alone novel*
In this first book, Michelle Clemens' life turns upside down when her longtime boyfriend Luke walks away from their relationship, leaving her to deal with an unexpected pregnancy. Afraid of what the future has in store for her, Michelle returns to her faith, trusting God to help her pick up the pieces of her shattered life. But when she thought life couldn't get any worse, she discovers her precious grandmother Lilo in Hawaii is dying and only has weeks to live. Michelle rushes back home to Trinity Ranch, a cattle farm tucked in the beautiful valleys of Haleiwa, a small town on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. The ranch has been in her family for decades ever since Queen Lili-uokalani, the last reigning monarch of the Hawaiian Islands granted it to her great-grandfather. Michelle is apprehensive about visiting her family, especially because of the estranged relationship with her father since she ran away with a boy eight years ago. During her journey home, she meets Daniel, a handsome man who touches her heart with his kindness and genuine concern for her wellbeing. But Michelle is forced to keep her love for him secret when she finds out that Daniel is engaged to be married.
Daniel is a stunt man working a shoot for an action movie in Hawaii. While on location away from his home town of Newport Beach, California, he struggles with his conscience trying to rationalize his engagement to Kimberly, the daughter of a wealthy family. He goes through the motion of planning the wedding with his fiance, but his life is changed forever when he bumps into the beautiful Michelle at the Honolulu airport. A mix up with their airline tickets sends Daniel on a mission into the beautiful countryside of Haleiwa in search of Michelle. But instead of a quick trip to swap plane tickets, he becomes mesmerized with Michelle and the grace and beauty of Hawaiian life on Trinity ranch. Unable to resist, he accepts the Clemens's hospitality to stay longer even though he knows Kimberly expects him back home soon. Will Daniel recognize the soul mate God has brought into his life or will he leave Hawaii and succumb to the worldly pressures of marrying into a wealthy family? If you love a clean tropical romance, you need to download this book!
Other titles in The Hawaii Love Series by Kelsey MacBride
-Perfect Love : Book 2 of the Hawaii Love Story
Christianity
Beyond Good and Evil (Golden Deer Classics) [The Classics Collection #04]
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Beyond Good and Evil (German: Jenseits von Gut und Bose), subtitled "Prelude to a Philosophy of the Future" (Vorspiel einer Philosophie der Zukunft), is a book by the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, first published in 1886.
It takes up and expands on the ideas of his previous work, Thus Spoke Zarathustra, but approached from a more critical, polemical direction.
In Beyond Good and Evil, Nietzsche attacks past philosophers for their alleged lack of critical sense and their blind acceptance of Christian premises in their consideration of morality. The work moves into the realm "beyond good and evil" in the sense of leaving behind the traditional morality which Nietzsche subjects to a destructive critique in favour of what he regards as an affirmative approach that fearlessly confronts the perspectival nature of knowledge and the perilous condition of the modern individual.
Spiritual Literature & Fiction
Remnant: Noah Fiction Series (Grace Finder Book 1)
One family. A chosen remnant. With nothing but grace to carry them through.
Enter the world of Noah, the Grace Finder. Here you'll encounter prophets, warriors, street urchins, and royalty; political intrigue and personal betrayal; dragons, giants, and a ragtag band of misfits; sword fights and drawn bows; visions and incantations; love, sacrifice, and redemption.
All in the face of impending annihilation.
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Many have tried to adapt the Flood legends, exploring the questions: Why would God send a flood to destroy so many? How could a loving Father bring down such complete annihilation? What grieved the Creator so deeply that He would flood away an entire world, leaving only a remnant of eight?
This trilogy cuts to the heart of those questions and more. The Flood story is one of our world's most ancient tales; it's also the most misunderstood. Scholarly commentaries gloss over the Flood. Movie versions seldom do the tale justice. Children's Bibles tame it into one of a robed, grandfatherly Noah and plush animal figurines.
So let the first book in this series usher you toward a fresh revelation of the Flood event, envision God's remnant as never before, and find answers that may surprise you. And, as you follow the series to its end, discover a grace even deeper than the waters that covered an entire world.
Enter the world of Noah, the Grace Finder. Here you'll encounter prophets, warriors, street urchins, and royalty; political intrigue and personal betrayal; dragons, giants, and a ragtag band of misfits; sword fights and drawn bows; visions and incantations; love, sacrifice, and redemption.
All in the face of impending annihilation.
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Many have tried to adapt the Flood legends, exploring the questions: Why would God send a flood to destroy so many? How could a loving Father bring down such complete annihilation? What grieved the Creator so deeply that He would flood away an entire world, leaving only a remnant of eight?
This trilogy cuts to the heart of those questions and more. The Flood story is one of our world's most ancient tales; it's also the most misunderstood. Scholarly commentaries gloss over the Flood. Movie versions seldom do the tale justice. Children's Bibles tame it into one of a robed, grandfatherly Noah and plush animal figurines.
So let the first book in this series usher you toward a fresh revelation of the Flood event, envision God's remnant as never before, and find answers that may surprise you. And, as you follow the series to its end, discover a grace even deeper than the waters that covered an entire world.
Buddhism
The Zen Wheel of Life Mantra: A Song of Luminous Wisdom and Love
Zen Priest and Poet Tai Sheridan's Wheel of Life Mantra is a poetic expression of the Bhavacakra, an ancient mandala that presents the most significant wisdom teachings of Buddhism. It is used to contemplate the causes and conditions of suffering, and as a guide to non-dual wisdom, loving kindness, compassion, and equanimity. The Wheel is constructed of four concentric circles around a hub, each circle representing different areas of human experience and awareness. Beginning with the innermost circle and moving outward they represent dimensions of anguish, consequences, psychological experience, and the workings of consciousness. The wheel itself is an expression of the essential Buddhist teachings of no-self (nothing exists as a separate entity), impermanence (everything changes), and co-dependent origination (all phenomena arise simultaneously in reality in the present moment). The Wheel, like all Buddhist teachings, is an encouragement for finding the way to peace, love, and light.
Buddhism
Tree Sun Star: Three Minutes of Zen Bliss
The essence of Zen experience lies beyond understanding. The Tree Sun Star meditation is a way of entering your body and becoming one with yourself, the world, and the cosmos. Internationally best selling author of Buddha in Blue Jeans teaches contemplative meditations that awaken the essence of Zen.
Christianity
The Shadow of Death - Book 1 (The Shadow of Death Serial (Amish Faith Through Fire))
BOOK 1 -- MUST READ FOR LOVERS OF AMISH ROMANCE!When a tragic loss strikes at the heart of seventeen-year-old Katie Lapp's home, will she find the strength to save her family? Or will depression, rage and loss of faith lead Katie's mamm to make a final, horrifying mistake?After seventeen-year-old Katie Lapp's family home is swept away in a flash flood, she believes the worst is over. Katie and Zach, the man she loves, are planning their marriage, and while it's been difficult for her daed, Daniel, to believe in Zach's commitment to stay and build a life with Katie in their Amish community of Faith's Landing, slowly, the two stubborn men are coming to an understanding. But when a tragic loss strikes at the heart of Katie's home, will Katie, with Zach's help, find the strength to hold her family together? Or will depression, rage and loss of faith lead Katie's mamm to make a final, horrifying mistake?
This is book 1 of 3 of The Shadow of Death Serial (Amish Faith Through Fire Series).
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This is book 1 of 3 of The Shadow of Death Serial (Amish Faith Through Fire Series).
IF YOU LOVE CHRISTIAN BOOKS, SCROLL UP AND GRAB YOUR COPY NOW!
Buddhism
The Light of the Ancient Buddhas - Ballads of Emptiness and Awakening
Keizan's thirteenth century 'Denkoroku', The Transmission of the Lamp, is a sophisticated Zen fairytale about enlightenment and the empty ground of Being. Keizan uses archetypal myths, legends, and dreams to describe the luminous and awakened Zen mind. Zen Priest and Poet Tai Sheridan transforms eighteen of the stories into lyrical ballads that focus on the light of the Universal Self. Although the ballad form is usually associated with the chivalrous and romantic love tradition of Renaissance Europe, the spiritual subject matter of this book is clearly neither romantic nor chivalrous, but a deep expression and inquiry into the essence of existence-Being. These mythic ballads shed light on the wisdom of the early Buddhist masters, and serve as inspiration for those inquiring into their own Buddha Nature and Universal Self.
Judaism
Confidence in God in Times of Danger
Another quality eBook from Chapel Library. Confidence in God in Times of Danger is a passionate explanation of God's workings in the Book of Esther. The author moves from Biblical insight to practical application in the lives of God's people today. When the times are turbulent and filled with all manner of possible dangers, the great God of the Bible is in control and can be trusted completely.
"We learn that the most casual events which take place in the affairs of the world are connected with God's plans respecting His people; and that the most trifling things are appointed and directed by Him to effect His purposes. It decides a question that philosophy has conversed for ages, and will never fathom; recording a number of events, the result of man's free will, yet evidently appointed of God and directed by His providence. From this book the believer may learn to place unbounded confidence in the care of his God in the utmost danger; and to look to the Lord of omnipotence for deliverance when there is no apparent means of escape."
"We learn that the most casual events which take place in the affairs of the world are connected with God's plans respecting His people; and that the most trifling things are appointed and directed by Him to effect His purposes. It decides a question that philosophy has conversed for ages, and will never fathom; recording a number of events, the result of man's free will, yet evidently appointed of God and directed by His providence. From this book the believer may learn to place unbounded confidence in the care of his God in the utmost danger; and to look to the Lord of omnipotence for deliverance when there is no apparent means of escape."
Buddhism
Dhammapada, a collection of verses; being one of the canonical books of the Buddhists
This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.
Islam
English Translation of the Qur'an
Between these two covers you will find the answer to those questions which touch the very depths of your soul.
Why am I here? Where am I heading? How does one achieve happiness? Can one really find inner-peace? How can the "God" issue be resolved? Is blind faith and the curbing of logic the only road to spiritual nourishment?
The answers given are plain and simple. All that is required to benefit is truthfulness with oneself, and unbiased approach, and a sincere quest for guidance. With that, immediately you will see why so many are naturally compelled to accept this message. We invite you to contemplate the matter for yourself...
Why am I here? Where am I heading? How does one achieve happiness? Can one really find inner-peace? How can the "God" issue be resolved? Is blind faith and the curbing of logic the only road to spiritual nourishment?
The answers given are plain and simple. All that is required to benefit is truthfulness with oneself, and unbiased approach, and a sincere quest for guidance. With that, immediately you will see why so many are naturally compelled to accept this message. We invite you to contemplate the matter for yourself...
Islam
200 Golden Hadiths
200 Golden Hadith is a collection of 200 short and easy to memorize Sayings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be upon Him). Compiled in generalized format, the Hadiths are aimed at helping common readers understand Islam and attain spiritual purification.
What makes this book unique?
- Short and easy to memorize Hadiths
- Original text with easy to understand English translation.
- Diverse content- covering a range of subjects.
- Beautiful guide for positive thinking, personality development, spiritual/physical health, social well-being, and sound relationships.
- References from authentic sources.
- Stunning graphics and fabulous background
- Perfect gift for kids and youngsters
Islamic jurisprudence heavily relies on Hadiths for seeking interpretation of a given issue. Therefore, learning/spreading Hadiths has been marked as an obligation. The Prophet PBUH himself said, "Whoever comes to know one hadith of mine should spread it." However, we also need to be careful while spreading Hadiths so as not to alter any component of it, otherwise hellfire is the sure destination. By providing authentic content with simple English translation, Darussalam Publishers has actually helped general masses (with less scholarly knowledge) in learning the message of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
What makes this book unique?
- Short and easy to memorize Hadiths
- Original text with easy to understand English translation.
- Diverse content- covering a range of subjects.
- Beautiful guide for positive thinking, personality development, spiritual/physical health, social well-being, and sound relationships.
- References from authentic sources.
- Stunning graphics and fabulous background
- Perfect gift for kids and youngsters
Islamic jurisprudence heavily relies on Hadiths for seeking interpretation of a given issue. Therefore, learning/spreading Hadiths has been marked as an obligation. The Prophet PBUH himself said, "Whoever comes to know one hadith of mine should spread it." However, we also need to be careful while spreading Hadiths so as not to alter any component of it, otherwise hellfire is the sure destination. By providing authentic content with simple English translation, Darussalam Publishers has actually helped general masses (with less scholarly knowledge) in learning the message of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
Christianity
The Baptism in the Holy Spirit: Its Purpose and Power (Christian Discipleship Series Book 3)
Jesus commanded His disciples to be baptized in water. However, Jesus also commanded His disciples to be baptized in the Holy Spirit. This raises a very important question: if we received the Holy Spirit when we were saved, then why do we need to be baptized in the Holy Spirit after we are saved? This eBook explains the reason why every serious Christian needs to be baptized in the Holy Spirit, and also clarifies the proper use of the gift of tongues, our God-given new language.
Islam
The Prophet Muhammad
People today, and the young in particular, take many individuals as role models, imitate the way they behave, speak and dress, and try to be like them. Yet, since the great majority of these people are not on the right road themselves, they lack proper morality and attitudes. A Muslim needs to try to emulate the behavior and the morality of the Prophet Muhammad (saas), who was sent to mankind as the last prophet. He was a living example of the sublime morality of Allah's last revelation. He was a friend of Allah and inspired humanity by his nearness to Him. Allah confirms that in a verse: You have an excellent model in the Messenger of Allah, for all who put their hope in Allah and the Last Day and remember Allah much. (Surat al-Ahzab: 21) Although we have never seen the Prophet (saas), we can still do our very best to come to know his exemplary behaviour, his sayings and the pleasing morality he displayed, by means of the verses of the Qur'an and the hadiths. We can try to be like him, in order to be close to him in the hereafter.The aim in writing this book is to introduce various characteristics of the Prophet Muhammad (saas), by revealing his devotion, superior morality and noble character.
Religious Studies
Christmas at Pebble Creek (Free Short Story) (The Pebble Creek Amish)
This free short story e-romance is an exclusive bonus from The Pebble Creek Amish Series by Vannetta Chapman. Fans of the series will enjoy this chance to briefly revisit Pebble Creek, and new readers will be introduced to an Amish community that is more deeply explored in the three full novels, A Promise for Miriam, A Home for Lydia, and A Wedding for Julia. As a bonus, this free eBook also includes Amish homestyle recipes for chicken and dumplings, green beans, and fresh bread.
Heavy snow blankets the southwestern Wisconsin Amish community as nineteen-year-old Grace Miller closes the schoolhouse for Christmas break. She's looking forward to having extra time to help the family prepare for the holiday, and she is hoping to get a few more drawings in of the beautiful, snowy Pebble Creek landscape. Her courtship with Adam Lapp is going on six months, and Grace can't wait to give him his present: a blue-and-brown buggy blanket she crocheted for him. Yes, this Christmas is going to be especially joyful.
Yet, amid the cheer of snowshoe outings, church potlucks, and holiday festivities, Grace is given a bittersweet reminder of the Christmas story. Grief is present with celebration, and though the future is rarely certain, she is given a heartwarming glimpse that God knows our needs before we do and will provide.
Heavy snow blankets the southwestern Wisconsin Amish community as nineteen-year-old Grace Miller closes the schoolhouse for Christmas break. She's looking forward to having extra time to help the family prepare for the holiday, and she is hoping to get a few more drawings in of the beautiful, snowy Pebble Creek landscape. Her courtship with Adam Lapp is going on six months, and Grace can't wait to give him his present: a blue-and-brown buggy blanket she crocheted for him. Yes, this Christmas is going to be especially joyful.
Yet, amid the cheer of snowshoe outings, church potlucks, and holiday festivities, Grace is given a bittersweet reminder of the Christmas story. Grief is present with celebration, and though the future is rarely certain, she is given a heartwarming glimpse that God knows our needs before we do and will provide.
Christianity
My Jewish Journey to Christ: A Personal Testimony of a 40 Year Awakening
Secretly, I wanted so much to believe. Secretly, I was so jealous that I was not a part of this wonderful community of believers. Never before had I experienced the comfort of belonging as I did with them. Even though I had not accepted "their" God I was still accepted by them, as one of them. This stirred a jealousy in me and created a sense of loss and separation from the group since I was not able to feel what they felt. I so wanted the Lord to enter my soul and take away the burden and the longing; moreover the emptiness I had lived with most of my life.
On the morning of Saturday, January 7, 2007 the Lord sent His Spirit into the depths of my soul. I was finally free. I was finally one with Him, my Savior.
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On the morning of Saturday, January 7, 2007 the Lord sent His Spirit into the depths of my soul. I was finally free. I was finally one with Him, my Savior.
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Islam
Cosmic Consciousness The Man-God Whom We Await
This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.
Islam
Know Yourself
The central theme of this book is that there is nothing in existence except the One. According to Ahmed Hulusi, the contingent and the necessary were never separate from one another; in fact, they existed from eternity as one. Indeed, the only difference is that the aspect of unity is real, while that of plurality is illusory. Reality is one, but its names are many and it is this plurality which becomes the cause of multiplicity. He points out further that the only true existence belongs to the One, and it is that One which is visible in all manifestations. 'Things' have no existence in themselves except as places of manifestation or reflections of the expressions of primordial Unity.
By presenting intellectual and knowledgeable arguments appropriate for the modern era in this book, Ahmed Hulusi leads the reader through an in-depth study, the purpose of which is to unveil the ultimate secrets and mysteries involved in knowing oneself and knowing Allah.
This book will also address a very important issue that is mostly misinterpreted by the Sufi circles in our present time and this is the concept of the oneness of Allah. Indeed, if you know yourself as nothing, then you truly know your Lord. However, you cannot know your Lord by making yourself nothing. Many a wise man claims that in order to know one's Lord, one must denude oneself of the signs of one's existence, efface identity and finally rid oneself of one's self. This is a big mistake. How can a thing that does not exist try to get rid of its existence? If you think that to know Allah depends on you ridding yourself of yourself; then you are guilty of attributing partners to Allah, the only unforgivable sin, because you are claiming that there is another existence besides Allah, the all-existent.
By presenting intellectual and knowledgeable arguments appropriate for the modern era in this book, Ahmed Hulusi leads the reader through an in-depth study, the purpose of which is to unveil the ultimate secrets and mysteries involved in knowing oneself and knowing Allah.
This book will also address a very important issue that is mostly misinterpreted by the Sufi circles in our present time and this is the concept of the oneness of Allah. Indeed, if you know yourself as nothing, then you truly know your Lord. However, you cannot know your Lord by making yourself nothing. Many a wise man claims that in order to know one's Lord, one must denude oneself of the signs of one's existence, efface identity and finally rid oneself of one's self. This is a big mistake. How can a thing that does not exist try to get rid of its existence? If you think that to know Allah depends on you ridding yourself of yourself; then you are guilty of attributing partners to Allah, the only unforgivable sin, because you are claiming that there is another existence besides Allah, the all-existent.
Spiritual Literature & Fiction
Slender Reeds: Jochebed's Hope (FREE PREVIEW)
FREE Extended Preview!Trapped beneath 400 years of Egypt's injustices, the Hebrew people await deliverance from generations of Egyptian slavery. But while it is still dark, God is at work. Young Jochebed is unaware the Master Weaver is preparing her to mother three formidable leaders: Miriam, Aaron, and Moses. Shiphrah, the half-Egyptian midwife tasked to kill Hebrew male newborns, remembers childhood stories of a merciful God and cannot resist His call on her life.
Two women, each following the dangerous path God has set before them--this is their story.
Releases November 1, 2016!
Two women, each following the dangerous path God has set before them--this is their story.
Releases November 1, 2016!
Bible
God’s Plan for Spiritual Battle: Victory over Sin, the World, and the Devil (eBook Sampler)
I love a good fight.When unjustly attacked, I have learned to seek the guidance and leadership of the Holy Spirit and retaliate by Overcoming Evil with Good. There is a huge difference between a Peacemaker and a Pacifist!
This Battle Plan for spiritual warfare, gleaned from the life and message of Jesus, especially the Sermon on the Mount and the Beatitudes, was on my heart even before I was kidnapped by terrorists and held hostage under extreme conditions in 1983. Since then, thousands of missionaries, pastors, and other Christians have been kidnapped, murdered, or forced to flee from their places of ministry in rural Colombia. Had these Christians known and understood this Battle Plan for spiritual battle, they could have been victorious instead of prematurely suffering defeat.
Many who did choose to remain in the path of ever present danger have rallied around this message. A thriving underground church is multiplying in a huge area (about the size of North Korea) in the south and east of Columbia where Bibles, church buildings, formal ministry, and even house meetings have been prohibited for more than 25 years.
Severe persecution in rural Colombia has actually served to bring real Christians together in deepening Christian relationships, identify the true church, and cleanse believers from corruption. This has been possible because of the remnant that has been chosen to fight the good fight of faith.
About the Author
Russell Stendal, a former hostage of Colombian rebels, is a lifelong missionary to that same group in the jungles of Colombia. He is an influential friend to military and government leaders in Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Venezuela, and the United States. Russell's ministry shares the gospel via twelve radio stations, hundreds of thousands of Bibles, books, and movies distributed through airplane parachute drops, and numerous speaking engagements for groups of leaders, prisoners, and individuals. Russell goes wherever the Lord leads, whether it's to speak with a president or to go deep into the jungle to help an individual in trouble. He has witnessed thousands commit their lives to Christ.
This Battle Plan for spiritual warfare, gleaned from the life and message of Jesus, especially the Sermon on the Mount and the Beatitudes, was on my heart even before I was kidnapped by terrorists and held hostage under extreme conditions in 1983. Since then, thousands of missionaries, pastors, and other Christians have been kidnapped, murdered, or forced to flee from their places of ministry in rural Colombia. Had these Christians known and understood this Battle Plan for spiritual battle, they could have been victorious instead of prematurely suffering defeat.
Many who did choose to remain in the path of ever present danger have rallied around this message. A thriving underground church is multiplying in a huge area (about the size of North Korea) in the south and east of Columbia where Bibles, church buildings, formal ministry, and even house meetings have been prohibited for more than 25 years.
Severe persecution in rural Colombia has actually served to bring real Christians together in deepening Christian relationships, identify the true church, and cleanse believers from corruption. This has been possible because of the remnant that has been chosen to fight the good fight of faith.
About the Author
Russell Stendal, a former hostage of Colombian rebels, is a lifelong missionary to that same group in the jungles of Colombia. He is an influential friend to military and government leaders in Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Venezuela, and the United States. Russell's ministry shares the gospel via twelve radio stations, hundreds of thousands of Bibles, books, and movies distributed through airplane parachute drops, and numerous speaking engagements for groups of leaders, prisoners, and individuals. Russell goes wherever the Lord leads, whether it's to speak with a president or to go deep into the jungle to help an individual in trouble. He has witnessed thousands commit their lives to Christ.
Islam
When Life Begins
When Life Begins' is the English translation of the Urdu best-selling novel called 'Jab Zindagi Shuru Ho Gee'. It provides a comprehensive sketch of the world and life in the Hereafter in the form of an interesting novel. The first book of its kind which was read by millions of Urdu readers. A writing that will strengthen your belief in God and the Hereafter. A life-changing Book!
Christianity
21 Prayers of Thanksgiving: Transform Your Prayer Life by Giving Thanks
Thanksgiving prayers are powerful!
This book will transform your prayer life through using the everyday spiritual tool of thanksgiving.
Using the 21 prayers will open your eyes to the unseen, draw you into God's presence, unlock conversations with God, keep you hopeful, banish fear and doubt, bring your clarity and experience miracles.
What is included in this book:10 Ways Thankfulness Transforms Our Prayers--->21 PrayersYour ChildrenYour TeenagersYour Life PartnerYour ChurchYour HomeYour FriendsYour HealthYour ProtectionYour WorkYour WeaknessYour TimeYour FutureGod's ProvisionGod's GraceGod's LoveGod's JoyGod's ForgivenessGod's WordGod's CreationJesus' PrayerJesus' Name--> Scroll up and click the "buy" button to buy and gain the power of thanksgiving
This book will transform your prayer life through using the everyday spiritual tool of thanksgiving.
Using the 21 prayers will open your eyes to the unseen, draw you into God's presence, unlock conversations with God, keep you hopeful, banish fear and doubt, bring your clarity and experience miracles.
What is included in this book:10 Ways Thankfulness Transforms Our Prayers--->21 PrayersYour ChildrenYour TeenagersYour Life PartnerYour ChurchYour HomeYour FriendsYour HealthYour ProtectionYour WorkYour WeaknessYour TimeYour FutureGod's ProvisionGod's GraceGod's LoveGod's JoyGod's ForgivenessGod's WordGod's CreationJesus' PrayerJesus' Name--> Scroll up and click the "buy" button to buy and gain the power of thanksgiving
Bible
The Good News of Jesus John, Matthew, Mark, and Luke Combined: The Good News Of Jesus John Mathew, Mark, and Luke Combined
This Ebook is for those that want to study the Four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John in an easy format that will have the events placed together by Book. The color coding will enable the reader to easily study the Four Gospels and to see the way in which the Holy Spirit has used the writing styles of each author to make a cohesive and harmonic structure to the Gospels. Jesus and His life is the focus, and giving Him the Glory is this book's only goal.
Religion & Spirituality
Classic Christians guide (2nd edition): Trailblazers of the faith (Open faith)
Classic Christians guide (2nd edition)
Classic Christian Pioneers - Trailblazers of the faith
by Hearts and Minds Media
Containing a wiki guide to over 80 Christian pioneers who changed the world with their views and action of the faith. This guide is intended to inspire and encourage the reader into considering new perspectives on the faith through reflection of the classic christians. Examples include, Luther, King, Tozer, Dickens, St John of the Cross, St Avila.
Each profile is introduced with a short biographical summary, their photo, quotations and finally a wiki guide to their life's work.
Classic Christian Pioneers - Trailblazers of the faith
by Hearts and Minds Media
Containing a wiki guide to over 80 Christian pioneers who changed the world with their views and action of the faith. This guide is intended to inspire and encourage the reader into considering new perspectives on the faith through reflection of the classic christians. Examples include, Luther, King, Tozer, Dickens, St John of the Cross, St Avila.
Each profile is introduced with a short biographical summary, their photo, quotations and finally a wiki guide to their life's work.
Bible
Holy Bible (ASV Red Letter Edition): MATTHEW
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American Standard Version Bible
Easily find and study Bible verses
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This book is formatted for fast search and navigation.
American Standard Version Bible
Easily find and study Bible verses
1. NCX Navigation with Expand/Collapse function (NCX View):
Double-click an item in the NCX list
2. Table of Contents for Verses:
Double-click Chapters and verses of the Bible
3. Direct verse jump or direct verse search: Enter the Bible passage (e.g., Jn3.16)
Scalable Font Size: The typeface can be adjusted to a much larger size than even a large print book.
Judaism
Should I Convert to Judaism?
This book guides readers who are considering joining the Jewish people. The book describes the variety of reasons why people convert, a plan for how to think about conversion, a way to think about God in the Jewish tradition, a step-by-step description of the conversion process, and an extended list of further resources. There are stories of converts throughout the book.
Spiritual Literature & Fiction
PIECES ON EARTH
From the author of the bestselling Miller's Creek novels comes this Christian Christmas beach book about finding God's peace in life's pieces.
A young military mom and wife of a naval aviator longs for a white Christmas--and she doesn't mean yet another white sandy beach near where her husband is stationed. Grateful for a recent promotion that should keep her man stateside, Liv eagerly anticipates the first family Christmas in several years with her husband, daughter, and extended family.
Then her military marriage undergoes trial by fire as her husband is deployed for an undetermined amount of time right before the holidays, leaving Liv and her little girl in pieces.
Can Liv find God's peace in the midst of life's pieces? Will the secret she's harboring lead to tragedy? And what miracle will take place during story time with her daughter?
Grab your copy of this feel good novella about our heroine's journey into the greatest story ever told.
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:
"Cathy has done a masterful job of weaving characters and storyline, making this a story that will be enjoyed and talked about for some time."
"I enjoyed Pieces on Earth so very much, from both a fictional standpoint and also because of its spiritual themes. In this novella, Cathy has beautifully combined the power of story with one of the best presentations of the gospel message that I've ever seen."
"This sweet story packs a powerful message into its pages and I highly recommend it to all readers. For quality of writing, entertainment, and spiritual impact, 5 stars."
"It is a must read any time of the year, but especially recommended during the Christmas season."
"This was an enlightening and heart tugging novella. Just know that you should have that box of tissues handy when you read this. Thank you, Ms Bryant, for sharing your talent with us. We eagerly await your next book."
"This book was superb! Besides being just a wonderful Christmas story to read, I loved the "Big Story" that the main character told to her four-year-old daughter. The overall plan that God has in order to "fix people" from their "broken pieces" was so simple and yet so profound. Great job!"
"I want everyone to read this book. Being a novella makes it an easy book to work into this busy season. If you like a meaty book, well written, personal, inspirational, and informative, this is it."
OTHER CATEGORIES:
Christian Christmas novella
Women's Religious Fiction
Christian fiction
Christian women's fiction
Inspirational fiction
Inspirational women's fiction
A young military mom and wife of a naval aviator longs for a white Christmas--and she doesn't mean yet another white sandy beach near where her husband is stationed. Grateful for a recent promotion that should keep her man stateside, Liv eagerly anticipates the first family Christmas in several years with her husband, daughter, and extended family.
Then her military marriage undergoes trial by fire as her husband is deployed for an undetermined amount of time right before the holidays, leaving Liv and her little girl in pieces.
Can Liv find God's peace in the midst of life's pieces? Will the secret she's harboring lead to tragedy? And what miracle will take place during story time with her daughter?
Grab your copy of this feel good novella about our heroine's journey into the greatest story ever told.
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:
"Cathy has done a masterful job of weaving characters and storyline, making this a story that will be enjoyed and talked about for some time."
"I enjoyed Pieces on Earth so very much, from both a fictional standpoint and also because of its spiritual themes. In this novella, Cathy has beautifully combined the power of story with one of the best presentations of the gospel message that I've ever seen."
"This sweet story packs a powerful message into its pages and I highly recommend it to all readers. For quality of writing, entertainment, and spiritual impact, 5 stars."
"It is a must read any time of the year, but especially recommended during the Christmas season."
"This was an enlightening and heart tugging novella. Just know that you should have that box of tissues handy when you read this. Thank you, Ms Bryant, for sharing your talent with us. We eagerly await your next book."
"This book was superb! Besides being just a wonderful Christmas story to read, I loved the "Big Story" that the main character told to her four-year-old daughter. The overall plan that God has in order to "fix people" from their "broken pieces" was so simple and yet so profound. Great job!"
"I want everyone to read this book. Being a novella makes it an easy book to work into this busy season. If you like a meaty book, well written, personal, inspirational, and informative, this is it."
OTHER CATEGORIES:
Christian Christmas novella
Women's Religious Fiction
Christian fiction
Christian women's fiction
Inspirational fiction
Inspirational women's fiction
Bible
Power in the Pursuit of Love: 1 Corinthians 13 in Context
What is the attitude that attracts the power of God?
Love is described in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. This description was given to a group of immature but enthusiastic Christians who were meeting together to seek and to share the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
It was given to them to provide them with proper goals, that they might have the right attitude when they met together.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 will benefit us today as much as it did the Corinthians in the first century.
When love is given its proper place, power will not only be released, it will be used properly.
Love is described in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. This description was given to a group of immature but enthusiastic Christians who were meeting together to seek and to share the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
It was given to them to provide them with proper goals, that they might have the right attitude when they met together.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 will benefit us today as much as it did the Corinthians in the first century.
When love is given its proper place, power will not only be released, it will be used properly.
Islam
The Day of Judgment
Discusses the day when we shall be judged by Allah with regards to our deeds, both good and bad; this book seeks to remind people that they should use the opportunity they have in this life to earn the good pleasure of Allah, before it's too late, and for us to be grateful to the blessings our Lord has given us.
Religious Studies
What Science Can't Discover About the Human Mind
The publisher offers this ebook for free at www.thetrumpet.com/literature/380/what-science-cant-discover-about-the-human-mind.
Think! Will any human person still be alive on this Earth in another five or ten years? The number one problem we all face today is that of human survival! Why has the human mind produced such awesome modern progress, yet remains helpless in the face of such appalling evils? The answer to this baffling enigma lies in the human mind. In the following pages, you will learn what psychologists and scientists do not know about the human mind!
Think! Will any human person still be alive on this Earth in another five or ten years? The number one problem we all face today is that of human survival! Why has the human mind produced such awesome modern progress, yet remains helpless in the face of such appalling evils? The answer to this baffling enigma lies in the human mind. In the following pages, you will learn what psychologists and scientists do not know about the human mind!
Religious Studies
Winston S. Churchill: The Watchman
The publisher offers this ebook for free at www.thetrumpet.com/literature/7/winston-s-churchill-the-watchman.
There has probably never been a greater political watchman than Winston Churchill. His foresight saved the Western world from demise in World War II. Yet today, the West scorns his message. The biggest tragedy of World War II is that we didn't learn from that shameful and near-fatal disaster.
In this booklet:
o Winston S. Churchill: The Watchman
o Learning From History
o Preparing for War
o Illusion of Security
o Winston S. Churchill: The Leader
o A Final Warning
There has probably never been a greater political watchman than Winston Churchill. His foresight saved the Western world from demise in World War II. Yet today, the West scorns his message. The biggest tragedy of World War II is that we didn't learn from that shameful and near-fatal disaster.
In this booklet:
o Winston S. Churchill: The Watchman
o Learning From History
o Preparing for War
o Illusion of Security
o Winston S. Churchill: The Leader
o A Final Warning
Bible
Arab Spring, Christian Winter: Islam Unleashed on the Church and the World (Free eBook Sampler)
"If you want to better understand how today's headlines might be fulfilling biblical prophecy, then read this book... This book will help ensure that your faith is built on Christ alone and the assurance of spending eternity with Him, not the sometimes-scary flow of history. You will also get a complete education on Islam and its possible role in the End Times."
Joel Richardson
New York Times bestselling author and internationally recognized teacher
Arab Spring, Christian Winter will help you tie newspaper headlines to your scriptural knowledge of the Last Days. Ralph Stice draws a clear link between the Arab Spring and the rise of a worldwide power that appears to be ushering in the coming Antichrist.
This book will also show you what you need to watch for in tomorrow's news and guide you on how to fortify your faith for stormy days ahead. The Western Church has much to learn from Christian brothers and sisters in the Middle East. Familiar Scripture passages are unfolding with new clarity to believers everywhere.
Learn:
oWhy the Arab Spring had to happen to fulfill scriptural prophecy
oHow the Arab Spring led to the unleashing of pure Islam
oWhich nation could be the crucial link between East and West and produce an Antichrist figure
oThe responses of Middle Eastern Christians to intense persecution and what we Western believers can learn from them
Fear not! He will never leave us nor forsake us (Hebrews 13:5). We will discover Jesus in a fresh way when we face true persecution. How will your faith withstand the great distress, unequaled from the beginning of the world until now--and never to be equaled again (Matthew 24:21)? Brothers and sisters in Christ are facing this reality every day, right now.
About the Author
Ralph Stice has lived in Islamic communities on three continents over 11 years' time as a witness for Christ. During that time, he has interacted with a wide variety of Muslims at many levels of society. He also has read widely on the subject of Islam and has spoken in nearly 100 churches about the world's second-largest religion. He has recently founded RWS Ministries, a non-profit organization determined to inform Christians about Islam and inform Muslims about Jesus's true identity and lordship. He blogs frequently on developments in the Islamic world and is a keen observer of political and spiritual developments in the Middle East.
Joel Richardson
New York Times bestselling author and internationally recognized teacher
Arab Spring, Christian Winter will help you tie newspaper headlines to your scriptural knowledge of the Last Days. Ralph Stice draws a clear link between the Arab Spring and the rise of a worldwide power that appears to be ushering in the coming Antichrist.
This book will also show you what you need to watch for in tomorrow's news and guide you on how to fortify your faith for stormy days ahead. The Western Church has much to learn from Christian brothers and sisters in the Middle East. Familiar Scripture passages are unfolding with new clarity to believers everywhere.
Learn:
oWhy the Arab Spring had to happen to fulfill scriptural prophecy
oHow the Arab Spring led to the unleashing of pure Islam
oWhich nation could be the crucial link between East and West and produce an Antichrist figure
oThe responses of Middle Eastern Christians to intense persecution and what we Western believers can learn from them
Fear not! He will never leave us nor forsake us (Hebrews 13:5). We will discover Jesus in a fresh way when we face true persecution. How will your faith withstand the great distress, unequaled from the beginning of the world until now--and never to be equaled again (Matthew 24:21)? Brothers and sisters in Christ are facing this reality every day, right now.
About the Author
Ralph Stice has lived in Islamic communities on three continents over 11 years' time as a witness for Christ. During that time, he has interacted with a wide variety of Muslims at many levels of society. He also has read widely on the subject of Islam and has spoken in nearly 100 churches about the world's second-largest religion. He has recently founded RWS Ministries, a non-profit organization determined to inform Christians about Islam and inform Muslims about Jesus's true identity and lordship. He blogs frequently on developments in the Islamic world and is a keen observer of political and spiritual developments in the Middle East.
Islam
The Beautiful Names
The Names of Allah, more commonly known as the Divine Names or the Most Beautiful Names, are the loci of manifestation. They are the attributes and relations through which Divine Self-disclosure occurs.
Everything derives its existence and originates from the meanings and qualities that are denoted by the Names of Allah; hence, the Names and their manifestations are our only means of knowing the reality of Allah.
Analogously, Muhammad (SAW) says "He who knows himself will know his Sustainer". Since the Divine Names comprise the essence of all things, and the essence of all things is ultimately One, he who knows his essential self will consequently know the One.
In this short book, Ahmed Hulusi takes us down a long corridor with 99 doors and presents a key for each of these doors that opens to our essential core realities. He asserts that each individual manifestation, and hence each person, is composed of a unique configuration of Divine Names. Whether we call upon the door Allah or the door Rahman, whichever door we walk through, they all lead to HU! The only condition being, the abandoning of the constructed illusory self!
If you are willing to give up your limited self to the Unlimited Self and discover the infinite quantum potential within, walk with Ahmed Hulusi through this enchanting corridor and start knocking... for as Rumi says:
"Knock, and He'll open the door
Vanish, and He'll make you shine like the sun
Fall, and He'll raise you to the heavens
Become nothing, and He'll turn you into everything."
Everything derives its existence and originates from the meanings and qualities that are denoted by the Names of Allah; hence, the Names and their manifestations are our only means of knowing the reality of Allah.
Analogously, Muhammad (SAW) says "He who knows himself will know his Sustainer". Since the Divine Names comprise the essence of all things, and the essence of all things is ultimately One, he who knows his essential self will consequently know the One.
In this short book, Ahmed Hulusi takes us down a long corridor with 99 doors and presents a key for each of these doors that opens to our essential core realities. He asserts that each individual manifestation, and hence each person, is composed of a unique configuration of Divine Names. Whether we call upon the door Allah or the door Rahman, whichever door we walk through, they all lead to HU! The only condition being, the abandoning of the constructed illusory self!
If you are willing to give up your limited self to the Unlimited Self and discover the infinite quantum potential within, walk with Ahmed Hulusi through this enchanting corridor and start knocking... for as Rumi says:
"Knock, and He'll open the door
Vanish, and He'll make you shine like the sun
Fall, and He'll raise you to the heavens
Become nothing, and He'll turn you into everything."
Bible
The King of the South
The publisher offers this ebook for free at www.thetrumpet.com/literature/30/the-king-of-the-south.
The Prophet Daniel wrote about a future confrontation between the king of the north and the king of the south. We are now in the time when these two major powers are quickly rising! The king of the south is stirring up trouble even today. It is critical that you know the identity of this prophesied power!
In this booklet:
o The King of the South
o A Mystery Alliance
o The Last Crusade
o Emphasis on God's Very Elect
The Prophet Daniel wrote about a future confrontation between the king of the north and the king of the south. We are now in the time when these two major powers are quickly rising! The king of the south is stirring up trouble even today. It is critical that you know the identity of this prophesied power!
In this booklet:
o The King of the South
o A Mystery Alliance
o The Last Crusade
o Emphasis on God's Very Elect
Other Religions
The Meaning of Sikh Baptism
BHAI SAHIB RANDHIR SINGH (1878-1961) was an outstanding freedom-fighter and a great saint and theologian who has made a lasting contribution to the religious and cultural revival in Punjab, and was one of the first few Punjabi revolutionaries who staked their life and career to bring about political awakening and win freedom for their country. Son of a High Court Judge and educated in Govt. College and Mission College, Lahore, Bhai Randhir Singh ushered a moral and spiritual revival which set into motion what later on came to be known as Gurdwara Reform Movement. In the Rakabganj Affair (1913) it was his stern challenge to the British Government and stirring call to the people to organize resistance, which prevented the further desecration of the historic shrine.
This book is a short dialogue which took place in a prison cell in the summer of 1922 between a rational minded enquirer and an illumined saint-scholar bringing out some of the hitherto unrecorded aspects of Sikh baptism. This discussion between the author, Bhai Sahib Randhir Singh and his prison companion in the Indian Freedom Movement, Bhai Kartar Singh, took place in the Rajahmundry Jail in Andhra State of India. One day Bhai Kartar Singh was reciting the Sukhmani (prayer of peace by Guru Arjan Dev), on hearing which Bhai Randhir Singh remarked, "There is devotion and eager thirst, but how sad that there is no aesthetic and spiritual flavour (Rasa) in this recitation." These words created a disturbing agony in the mind of Bhai Kartar Singh. He began to reflect seriously over his spiritual shortcomings, and he wanted to know what aesthetic and spiritual flavour (Rasa) actually was? It led to a brief but thought provoking discussion with Bhai Sahib Randhir Singh about Sikh Baptism and aesthetic experiences of Sikh mysticism.
This is the second electronic publication (the first was the famous Autobiography of Bhai Sahib Randhir Singh) of this nature by Bhai Sahib Randhir Singh Trust UK (Registered Charity No: 1144954). With the blessings of the Almighty and support of the Sangat, we can hopefully publish more of Bhai Sahib's work in this way. Any proceeds and donations will go towards making more work of this nature available and for other charitable causes. For more information, feedback, contribute and to get involved you can contact us through our website www.bsrstrust.org or email [email protected] You can also follow us on facebook.com/BSRSTrust and on twitter @BSRSTrust Please write a review to inspire others to read.
This book is a short dialogue which took place in a prison cell in the summer of 1922 between a rational minded enquirer and an illumined saint-scholar bringing out some of the hitherto unrecorded aspects of Sikh baptism. This discussion between the author, Bhai Sahib Randhir Singh and his prison companion in the Indian Freedom Movement, Bhai Kartar Singh, took place in the Rajahmundry Jail in Andhra State of India. One day Bhai Kartar Singh was reciting the Sukhmani (prayer of peace by Guru Arjan Dev), on hearing which Bhai Randhir Singh remarked, "There is devotion and eager thirst, but how sad that there is no aesthetic and spiritual flavour (Rasa) in this recitation." These words created a disturbing agony in the mind of Bhai Kartar Singh. He began to reflect seriously over his spiritual shortcomings, and he wanted to know what aesthetic and spiritual flavour (Rasa) actually was? It led to a brief but thought provoking discussion with Bhai Sahib Randhir Singh about Sikh Baptism and aesthetic experiences of Sikh mysticism.
This is the second electronic publication (the first was the famous Autobiography of Bhai Sahib Randhir Singh) of this nature by Bhai Sahib Randhir Singh Trust UK (Registered Charity No: 1144954). With the blessings of the Almighty and support of the Sangat, we can hopefully publish more of Bhai Sahib's work in this way. Any proceeds and donations will go towards making more work of this nature available and for other charitable causes. For more information, feedback, contribute and to get involved you can contact us through our website www.bsrstrust.org or email [email protected] You can also follow us on facebook.com/BSRSTrust and on twitter @BSRSTrust Please write a review to inspire others to read.
Religious Studies
Manifestations: Life After Death - For like-minds who wonder, why they're here and where they go after they die...
The Narrator
It begins with its narrator who is clearly a higher power: God, Allah, JA, Yahweh, Jehovah, The Great Spirit, Amen, etc.
The narrator does not dwell on that; for clearly, as you will read, it is beneath it to mention; for the logic of the narrator cuts through the concept of true religion and traditional worship.
Once the deity establishes itself, you will find yourself giving it leeway to discover what new scientific or spiritual information it has to offer.
The narrator does not let down.
Personal Transformation
After whisking you through creation, the narrator gives us a glimpse at the Earthly Realm, human history, knowledge of self, and the ever changing of self.
The way the narrator weaves these ideas together and still addresses reincarnation, science and religion, without offending them is what separates this text from the ancient scriptures.
The narrator is intelligent, quick witted, and detailed. Moreover, the deity articulates the present life only as a precursor to our life after life. As the text suggests, life then truly begins.
Near Death Experience
To start the transformation, the narrator allows you to experience death and enter the first of seven realms of the afterlife. This is where, as a reader, you expect a complicated, sketchy explanation.
The narrator makes it simple. The Astral Realm is the first realm that is introduced. As an astral being, the narrator introduces the new challenges that await you.
Similar to how the narrator explained the Earthly Realm; the Astral Realm is explained in just as much detail, yet, simple, so the common person can understand it.
The narrator then takes us to The Realm of Contemplation. It is here that all thoughts lie dormant. Just like the previous two realms, the narrator walks you through the realm while teaching.
This is continued until the seventh level is visited and explained.
Heaven and Hell
This work is a work of eschatology. Where one may read about heaven and hell in the Bible, Qu'ran or Ramayana, the concept of Heaven and Hell are not mentioned in Manifestations.
Could it be that they do not exist? Or perhaps we may need to change our concept of it. The text agrees with Kemetic Science as it supports life after death. According do Manifestations, even in the afterlife, good souls can suffer, if they do not strive to be masters.
It begins with its narrator who is clearly a higher power: God, Allah, JA, Yahweh, Jehovah, The Great Spirit, Amen, etc.
The narrator does not dwell on that; for clearly, as you will read, it is beneath it to mention; for the logic of the narrator cuts through the concept of true religion and traditional worship.
Once the deity establishes itself, you will find yourself giving it leeway to discover what new scientific or spiritual information it has to offer.
The narrator does not let down.
Personal Transformation
After whisking you through creation, the narrator gives us a glimpse at the Earthly Realm, human history, knowledge of self, and the ever changing of self.
The way the narrator weaves these ideas together and still addresses reincarnation, science and religion, without offending them is what separates this text from the ancient scriptures.
The narrator is intelligent, quick witted, and detailed. Moreover, the deity articulates the present life only as a precursor to our life after life. As the text suggests, life then truly begins.
Near Death Experience
To start the transformation, the narrator allows you to experience death and enter the first of seven realms of the afterlife. This is where, as a reader, you expect a complicated, sketchy explanation.
The narrator makes it simple. The Astral Realm is the first realm that is introduced. As an astral being, the narrator introduces the new challenges that await you.
Similar to how the narrator explained the Earthly Realm; the Astral Realm is explained in just as much detail, yet, simple, so the common person can understand it.
The narrator then takes us to The Realm of Contemplation. It is here that all thoughts lie dormant. Just like the previous two realms, the narrator walks you through the realm while teaching.
This is continued until the seventh level is visited and explained.
Heaven and Hell
This work is a work of eschatology. Where one may read about heaven and hell in the Bible, Qu'ran or Ramayana, the concept of Heaven and Hell are not mentioned in Manifestations.
Could it be that they do not exist? Or perhaps we may need to change our concept of it. The text agrees with Kemetic Science as it supports life after death. According do Manifestations, even in the afterlife, good souls can suffer, if they do not strive to be masters.
Buddhism
The Four Seals of Dharma
the fundamental doctrines of Buddhism: impermanence, suffering, no-self and nirvana
Buddhism
The Top 5 Five Zen Crocodile Quotes (Get Your Focus Back : Swim With Zen Book 1)
Get Your Focus Back : Swim With Zen
Islam
Esoteric Christianity, or The Lesser Mysteries
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Islam
The Noble Quran (القرآن الكريم) Arabic Languange Edition
The Nobel Quran literally meaning "the recitation"; also romanized Qur'an or Koran is the central religious text of Islam, which Muslims believe to be a revelation from Allah SWT (God).It is widely regarded as the finest work in classical Arabic literature. The Quran is divided into chapters (surah in Arabic), which are then divided into verses (ayah).
Muslims believe that the Quran was verbally revealed by God to Prophet Muhammad SAW through the angel Gabriel (Jibril), gradually over a period of approximately 23 years, beginning on 22 December 609 CE, when Prophet Muhammad SAW was 40, and concluding in 632, the year of his death. Muslims regard the Quran as the most important miracle of Muhammad, a proof of his prophethood, and the culmination of a series of divine messages that started with the messages revealed to Prophet Adam (Pbuh)and ended with Prophet Muhammad SAW. The word "Quran" occurs some 70 times in the text of the Quran, although different names and words are also said to be references to the Quran.
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According to the traditional narrative, several companions of Muhammad served as scribes and were responsible for writing down the revelations.Shortly after Prophet Muhammad SAW death, the Quran was compiled by his companions who wrote down and memorized parts of it. These codices had differences that motivated the Caliph Uthman to establish a standard version now known as Uthman's codex, which is generally considered the archetype of the Quran known today. There are, however, variant readings, with mostly minor differences in meaning.
The Quran assumes familiarity with major narratives recounted in the Biblical scriptures. It summarizes some, dwells at length on others and, in some cases, presents alternative accounts and interpretations of events. The Quran describes itself as a book of guidance for mankind 2:185. It sometimes offers detailed accounts of specific historical events, and it often emphasizes the moral significance of an event over its narrative sequence. The Quran is used along with authentic and reliable hadith to interpret sharia law. During prayers, the Quran is recited only in Arabic.
Someone who has memorized the entire Quran is called a hafiz. Quranic verse (ayah) is sometimes recited with a special kind of elocution reserved for this purpose, called tajwid. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims typically complete the recitation of the whole Quran during tarawih prayers. In order to extrapolate the meaning of a particular Quranic verse, most Muslims rely on exegesis, or tafsir.
Muslims believe that the Quran was verbally revealed by God to Prophet Muhammad SAW through the angel Gabriel (Jibril), gradually over a period of approximately 23 years, beginning on 22 December 609 CE, when Prophet Muhammad SAW was 40, and concluding in 632, the year of his death. Muslims regard the Quran as the most important miracle of Muhammad, a proof of his prophethood, and the culmination of a series of divine messages that started with the messages revealed to Prophet Adam (Pbuh)and ended with Prophet Muhammad SAW. The word "Quran" occurs some 70 times in the text of the Quran, although different names and words are also said to be references to the Quran.
????? ?????? ???? ????? "?????" ? ???? ???? ??????? ?? ?????? ?? ???? ?????? ??????? ??????? ? ????? ????? ???????? ??? ??? ?? ????. ?????? ??? ???? ???? ???? ??? ?? ????? ?????? ?????????. ????? ?????? ??? ???? ? ?? ????? ??? ????.
According to the traditional narrative, several companions of Muhammad served as scribes and were responsible for writing down the revelations.Shortly after Prophet Muhammad SAW death, the Quran was compiled by his companions who wrote down and memorized parts of it. These codices had differences that motivated the Caliph Uthman to establish a standard version now known as Uthman's codex, which is generally considered the archetype of the Quran known today. There are, however, variant readings, with mostly minor differences in meaning.
The Quran assumes familiarity with major narratives recounted in the Biblical scriptures. It summarizes some, dwells at length on others and, in some cases, presents alternative accounts and interpretations of events. The Quran describes itself as a book of guidance for mankind 2:185. It sometimes offers detailed accounts of specific historical events, and it often emphasizes the moral significance of an event over its narrative sequence. The Quran is used along with authentic and reliable hadith to interpret sharia law. During prayers, the Quran is recited only in Arabic.
Someone who has memorized the entire Quran is called a hafiz. Quranic verse (ayah) is sometimes recited with a special kind of elocution reserved for this purpose, called tajwid. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims typically complete the recitation of the whole Quran during tarawih prayers. In order to extrapolate the meaning of a particular Quranic verse, most Muslims rely on exegesis, or tafsir.
Other Religions
Arunachala Pancharatna: Five Stanzas to Arunachala
A translation of Ramana Maharshi's Arunachala Pancharatna (Five Stanzas to Arunachala) from Sanskrit into English by Miles Wright with comments and a preceding article by him on the practice of atma-vichara (self-enquiry) as taught by Ramana Maharshi.
Hinduism
Vachanamrut
The Vachanamrut of Bhagwan Swaminarayan is the most sacred and foundational scripture of the Swaminarayan Sampraday. It contains the profound wisdom of the Vedas, Upanishads, Brahmasutras, Bhagvad Gita, Bhagvat Purana, Dharma shastras like Yagnavalkya Smruti, Vidurniti, and epics like the Ramayan and Mahabharat (Vachanamrut Gadhadha II-28). Bhagwan Swaminarayan says in Gadhadha II-28, "What is this discourse which I have delivered before you like? Well, I have delivered it having heard and having extracted the essence from the Vedas, the shastras, the Purans and all other words on this earth pertaining to liberation."
The Vachanamrut is the essence of ancient Indian wisdom as told by Bhagwan Swaminarayan and compiled by his five contemporary scholarly-sadhus who were known for their asceticism and scholarship in Sanskrit, besides their devotion to him. In fact every statement of the Master is packed with and based on His in-depth religious knowledge, spiritual insights and practical experience. It contains practical and philosophical answers to the sincere enquiries of all types of aspirants regarding life in this world and the life hereafter.
The Vachanamrut is not only a sacred shastra in the Swaminarayan faith, but a shastra of every day study. All the literate followers read it daily and the illiterate listen to at least a page everyday. It is read and elaborated upon daily in the Swaminarayan mandirs the world over. It is a landmark shastra, philosophically and in all other aspects. It is the first modern Gujarati prose work which the noted Gujarati critic and poet, Shri Uma Shankar Joshi, acclaimed as the very pinnacle of Gujarati prose. The Vachanamrut, a compilation of 273 spiritual discourses, is divided into 10 sections. The discourses were delivered by Bhagwan Swaminarayan in the last decade of his life, between 1819 and 1829 CE in Gujarati. They were mostly delivered in ashram-like ambience in secluded places like Gadhada, Sarangpur, Kariyani, Loya, Panchala, Vadtal, Aslali, and Jetalpur.
The book records the dialogues and conversation between the master and his disciples, answering philosophical and religious questions, explaining doctrines, and formulating terminology concerning both theoretical and practical points of view in daily life and spiritual sadhna.
Vachanamrut is a compound word of two Gujarati words, vachan and amrut. Vachan means words or speech and amrut means nectar. Hence the Vachanamrut comprises the nectarine or divine words of Bhagwan Swaminarayan. The Vachanamrut is the amrut (divine nectar) of Bhagwan Swaminarayan in the form of His divine words. This amrut leads the jivas to moksha.
The discourses were transcribed not by a 1 editor but by five contemporary scholarly-sadhus while they were being delivered. These editors were:
Muktanand Swami, the senior most sadhu of Ramanand Swami, 23 years senior to Bhagwan Swaminarayan. He was the teacher of Bhagwan Swaminarayan when he first arrived in Gujarat. Muktanand Swami is the author of Brahmasutra Bhashya Ratnam, a commentary on the Vedanta Sutra of Badrayana Vyas.
Gopalanand Swami, who had mastered ashtang yoga, wrote a commentary on the Dashopanishad and Bhagvad Gita.
Nityanand Swami, a profound Sanskrit scholar, authored the Hari Digvijay Kavya in Sanskrit.
Shukanand Swami, was a well-known Sanskrit scholar from Dabhan and the personal secretary of the Master.
Brahmanand Swami a Jocular Born Poet, by the instructions of Lord Swaminarayan Brahmanand Swami erected three magnificent temples in Muli, Vadtal, Junagadh also as an eminent poet he composed about 9000 devotional songs, which are popular as Brahmanand Kavya.
In one of the Vachanamruts, one of the editors, namely, Nityanand Swami, presents 114 edited discourses to Bhagwan Swaminarayan for his approval. He was pleased with the efforts of the editors and authenticated their compilation.
The Vachanamrut is the essence of ancient Indian wisdom as told by Bhagwan Swaminarayan and compiled by his five contemporary scholarly-sadhus who were known for their asceticism and scholarship in Sanskrit, besides their devotion to him. In fact every statement of the Master is packed with and based on His in-depth religious knowledge, spiritual insights and practical experience. It contains practical and philosophical answers to the sincere enquiries of all types of aspirants regarding life in this world and the life hereafter.
The Vachanamrut is not only a sacred shastra in the Swaminarayan faith, but a shastra of every day study. All the literate followers read it daily and the illiterate listen to at least a page everyday. It is read and elaborated upon daily in the Swaminarayan mandirs the world over. It is a landmark shastra, philosophically and in all other aspects. It is the first modern Gujarati prose work which the noted Gujarati critic and poet, Shri Uma Shankar Joshi, acclaimed as the very pinnacle of Gujarati prose. The Vachanamrut, a compilation of 273 spiritual discourses, is divided into 10 sections. The discourses were delivered by Bhagwan Swaminarayan in the last decade of his life, between 1819 and 1829 CE in Gujarati. They were mostly delivered in ashram-like ambience in secluded places like Gadhada, Sarangpur, Kariyani, Loya, Panchala, Vadtal, Aslali, and Jetalpur.
The book records the dialogues and conversation between the master and his disciples, answering philosophical and religious questions, explaining doctrines, and formulating terminology concerning both theoretical and practical points of view in daily life and spiritual sadhna.
Vachanamrut is a compound word of two Gujarati words, vachan and amrut. Vachan means words or speech and amrut means nectar. Hence the Vachanamrut comprises the nectarine or divine words of Bhagwan Swaminarayan. The Vachanamrut is the amrut (divine nectar) of Bhagwan Swaminarayan in the form of His divine words. This amrut leads the jivas to moksha.
The discourses were transcribed not by a 1 editor but by five contemporary scholarly-sadhus while they were being delivered. These editors were:
Muktanand Swami, the senior most sadhu of Ramanand Swami, 23 years senior to Bhagwan Swaminarayan. He was the teacher of Bhagwan Swaminarayan when he first arrived in Gujarat. Muktanand Swami is the author of Brahmasutra Bhashya Ratnam, a commentary on the Vedanta Sutra of Badrayana Vyas.
Gopalanand Swami, who had mastered ashtang yoga, wrote a commentary on the Dashopanishad and Bhagvad Gita.
Nityanand Swami, a profound Sanskrit scholar, authored the Hari Digvijay Kavya in Sanskrit.
Shukanand Swami, was a well-known Sanskrit scholar from Dabhan and the personal secretary of the Master.
Brahmanand Swami a Jocular Born Poet, by the instructions of Lord Swaminarayan Brahmanand Swami erected three magnificent temples in Muli, Vadtal, Junagadh also as an eminent poet he composed about 9000 devotional songs, which are popular as Brahmanand Kavya.
In one of the Vachanamruts, one of the editors, namely, Nityanand Swami, presents 114 edited discourses to Bhagwan Swaminarayan for his approval. He was pleased with the efforts of the editors and authenticated their compilation.
Buddhism
The Right View: Turning Believers into Bodhisattvas
The fundamental doctrine and philosophical ideas that distinguish Buddhism from other religion and form the basis of Mahayana Buddhism. They are the basic knowledge that all Buddhists should acquire.
Buddhism
Snow Falling in Moonlight: Odes in Praise of Dogen's Shobogenzo
Poet and Zen Priest Tai Sheridan has transformed twelve of Dogen's spiritual essays from the Shobogenzo (The Treasury of the True Dharma Eye), into poems about non-dual wisdom, luminous mind, loving kindness, and Zen practice. The odes evolved from the central teaching of Dogen's essays, and are based on his images.The Odes reveal the wonder and mystery of life, and open the mind of spiritual curiosity and inquiry. Poems include Odes to the Moon, Time, Space, Light, Now Mind, Truth, Awakening, Cedar Trees, Mountains Rivers, and Plum Blossoms.
Other Religions
The Final Order: Proves Srila Prabhupada is ISKCON's Initiating Guru
THE BOOK THAT HAS THE GURUS ON THE RUN!
"The Final Order by Krishnakant Desai has been perhaps the most influential post-1977 publication in the Vaisnava world."
- HH Bhakti Vikasa Swami, ISKCON guru
Who should initiate disciples in the Hare Krishna Movement?
The spiritual purity and general prestige of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON, or the Hare Krishna Movement) has undergone a serious meltdown since the physical departure on November 14th, 1977 of its pure and saintly founder, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada. Most of the scandals that have rocked the Movement can be traced back to fairly blatant deviations from the instructions and pure standards given by Srila Prabhupada, the chief of which being his unauthorised displacement as the sole initiating (diksa) guru for ISKCON.
This particular deviation was highlighted in 1996 in the first edition of The Final Order which was sent to all ISKCON's leaders in a bid to help solve the Movement's problems. No ISKCON leader could now credibly claim to be oblivious to the legal documents, personally signed by Srila Prabhupada, that clearly set out his intention to remain the sole initiating guru for the global spiritual movement he founded. It is these legal documents that constitute the core of The Final Order.
Far from accepting the conclusions of The Final Order, ISKCON's Governing Body Commission (GBC) embarked on a systematic and sometimes brutal campaign of harassment, suppression and evasion. Surely it is no coincidence that most, if not all, of the members of the GBC are also initiating gurus?
This book will help the reader get to grips with the plain facts underlying one of the most fascinating and serious religious controversies of the modern age.
"The GBC should all be the instructor gurus. I am the initiator guru, and you should be the instructor guru by teaching what I am teaching and doing what I am doing."
- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Madhudvisa, 4/8/1975
"Yes, I am the spiritual master of this institution, and all the members of the Society, they're supposed to be my disciples. They follow the rules and regulations which I ask them to follow, and they are initiated by me spiritually."
- Srila Prabhupada Radio Interview, 12/3/1968
"The Final Order by Krishnakant Desai has been perhaps the most influential post-1977 publication in the Vaisnava world."
- HH Bhakti Vikasa Swami, ISKCON guru
Who should initiate disciples in the Hare Krishna Movement?
The spiritual purity and general prestige of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON, or the Hare Krishna Movement) has undergone a serious meltdown since the physical departure on November 14th, 1977 of its pure and saintly founder, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada. Most of the scandals that have rocked the Movement can be traced back to fairly blatant deviations from the instructions and pure standards given by Srila Prabhupada, the chief of which being his unauthorised displacement as the sole initiating (diksa) guru for ISKCON.
This particular deviation was highlighted in 1996 in the first edition of The Final Order which was sent to all ISKCON's leaders in a bid to help solve the Movement's problems. No ISKCON leader could now credibly claim to be oblivious to the legal documents, personally signed by Srila Prabhupada, that clearly set out his intention to remain the sole initiating guru for the global spiritual movement he founded. It is these legal documents that constitute the core of The Final Order.
Far from accepting the conclusions of The Final Order, ISKCON's Governing Body Commission (GBC) embarked on a systematic and sometimes brutal campaign of harassment, suppression and evasion. Surely it is no coincidence that most, if not all, of the members of the GBC are also initiating gurus?
This book will help the reader get to grips with the plain facts underlying one of the most fascinating and serious religious controversies of the modern age.
"The GBC should all be the instructor gurus. I am the initiator guru, and you should be the instructor guru by teaching what I am teaching and doing what I am doing."
- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Madhudvisa, 4/8/1975
"Yes, I am the spiritual master of this institution, and all the members of the Society, they're supposed to be my disciples. They follow the rules and regulations which I ask them to follow, and they are initiated by me spiritually."
- Srila Prabhupada Radio Interview, 12/3/1968
Hinduism
Priya's Shakti
A mortal woman and the Goddess Parvati fight against sexual violence in India and around the world in this epic vivid augmented reality comic book involving the Hindu gods. Innovative and interactive storytelling. Received the Tribeca Film Institute New Media Fund from the Ford Foundation and Ms. Foundation.
Buddhism
Hwadu: Zen Questions and Answers from Korea
Hwadu is the most authoritative edition of Zen questions and answers by JeonBeop Zen Master DaeWon Moon JaeHyeon.
Through Hwadu one may encounter the living Zen of the Korean tradition.
Through Hwadu one may encounter the living Zen of the Korean tradition.
Hinduism
OOZE: Self Motivation from Bhagavad Gita in Modern Times
"Bhagavad Gita" All 18 Chapters with Step by Step Practical Application At Your Fingertips.
Kishan Barai is the CEO of Barai Overseas - a leading Export-Import Consultation Business. He is also the renowned author of Export Import Made Very Easy. Now, his fans and readers are in for a treat with his highly-anticipated autobiography: Ooze. Dive into Kishan's spiritual world full of good deeds and humble qualities that defined both his personal and professional life.
Kishan's main philosophy in life was always: "I do not look towards girls". This inadvertently pushed his career to places he never could have imagined. Kishan set himself up in life with a plethora of inspirational content by his side. His family used to worship Lord Krishna; the King of Romance. Kishan quickly realized that Lord Krishna's character was the polar opposite of his, causing him to wonder: "Why should I worship him as a God, just because my parents do?"
Kishan soon reached a stage in his life where he discovered the hard-hitting truth: he was not on the right path towards his destiny. It was then that he allowed Lord Krishna to enter his life with open arms, guiding him on his journey to inner-peace and uncontainable prosperity.
Are you ready to unlock the great teachings of both Lord Krishna and Kishan Barai, increasing your faith in God while boosting your belief in yourself? At just few bucks a copy, there's absolutely nothing to lose - only everything to gain by letting Lord Krishna reimagine your holy perspective today!
Religious Studies
A Journey to Bethlehem
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to journey with Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem? Why not come and take a journey with me, as I walk back in time, to share some events that took place...right up to the time of Jesus' birth. Come and discover a true connection with Jesus this Christmas that will warm your heart and bring back the real meaning of Christmas into your life.
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A Journey to Bethlehem will take us on a journey that will lead us one step closer to the place where Jesus was born. We will meet people like Mary, Elizabeth, Zacharias, and Joseph. We will also camp out with the shepherds and experience the moment, when the Angel of the Lord visited them and then we will walk with them, as we head towards the place where Jesus was born. We will also experience the difficult moments that Mary and Joseph faced on this journey and we will not only learn about the lives of these people and what they experienced but we will also learn how we can apply these moments from the journey to our own lives.
As we begin our first day of the journey together, we will be traveling to the place, where the angel of the Lord approached Mary, with the good news that she had been chosen to be the one to bring the true Messiah into the world. On the second day, we will be traveling with Mary, to visit Elizabeth and Zacharias and on the third day, we will go and spend some time with Joseph. After visiting Joseph, we will join up with Mary once more on the fourth day and we will make that long journey to Bethlehem; where on the fifth day, we will experience a great ending. As we prepare for the journey, my prayer is that we will open our hearts, to what God longs to share with us this Christmas.
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A Journey to Bethlehem will take us on a journey that will lead us one step closer to the place where Jesus was born. We will meet people like Mary, Elizabeth, Zacharias, and Joseph. We will also camp out with the shepherds and experience the moment, when the Angel of the Lord visited them and then we will walk with them, as we head towards the place where Jesus was born. We will also experience the difficult moments that Mary and Joseph faced on this journey and we will not only learn about the lives of these people and what they experienced but we will also learn how we can apply these moments from the journey to our own lives.
As we begin our first day of the journey together, we will be traveling to the place, where the angel of the Lord approached Mary, with the good news that she had been chosen to be the one to bring the true Messiah into the world. On the second day, we will be traveling with Mary, to visit Elizabeth and Zacharias and on the third day, we will go and spend some time with Joseph. After visiting Joseph, we will join up with Mary once more on the fourth day and we will make that long journey to Bethlehem; where on the fifth day, we will experience a great ending. As we prepare for the journey, my prayer is that we will open our hearts, to what God longs to share with us this Christmas.
Islam
Stories of the Scholar Mohammad Amin Sheikho - Part Five: His Life, His Deeds, His Way to Al'lah
Mohammad Amin Sheikho
Birth: 1890 A.D.
Death: 1964 A.D.
Precept: Interpretation of the Holy Qur'an
CONTENTS
- Introduction - Stories of the Scholar - Part 5
- The Dignity of a Believing Officer.
- His Enemies Confessed to His Excellence.
- The Officer, a Repentant Criminal and a Chicken Coop.
- Danger Overcome on the Al-Qaboon Highway.
- Obsequious Behaviour Is not Tolerated.
- Superior Intelligence Resolves a Difficult Situation.
- The False Penitent Will Never Succeed.
- The Minister of War Yusuf Al- 'Azma and the Battle of Maysalun.
- The Tale of a Good Butcher and a Bad Butcher.
- The French Woman Learns the Reason for the Veil.
- Defending the Sheikh against a Murderous Mob.
- The Governor of the Castle Ensures Stability within Its Walls.
- Occasional Marital Privacy for Prisoners.
- The Irreverent Grocer Is Foiled.
- Prisoner in the Castle or Guest of Honour?
- A Complex Story of Punishment, Rebellion and Mercy.
Birth: 1890 A.D.
Death: 1964 A.D.
Precept: Interpretation of the Holy Qur'an
CONTENTS
- Introduction - Stories of the Scholar - Part 5
- The Dignity of a Believing Officer.
- His Enemies Confessed to His Excellence.
- The Officer, a Repentant Criminal and a Chicken Coop.
- Danger Overcome on the Al-Qaboon Highway.
- Obsequious Behaviour Is not Tolerated.
- Superior Intelligence Resolves a Difficult Situation.
- The False Penitent Will Never Succeed.
- The Minister of War Yusuf Al- 'Azma and the Battle of Maysalun.
- The Tale of a Good Butcher and a Bad Butcher.
- The French Woman Learns the Reason for the Veil.
- Defending the Sheikh against a Murderous Mob.
- The Governor of the Castle Ensures Stability within Its Walls.
- Occasional Marital Privacy for Prisoners.
- The Irreverent Grocer Is Foiled.
- Prisoner in the Castle or Guest of Honour?
- A Complex Story of Punishment, Rebellion and Mercy.
Judaism
Teaching Mitzvot: Reciting the “Shema”
A description of the mitzvah of reciting the shma, it's meaning, laws and symbolism. Lists of activites to help students connect to the mitzvah are suggested for students at each age level (primary, intermediate, secondary) as well as for group teaching of mixed ages. Additional resources for more in depth study are included for both teachers and students.
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Judaism
Teaching Mitzvot: Tzedakah
A description of the mitzvah of tzedakah. Lists of activites, like making Shabbat challah covers for nursing home residents, are provided that will help students connect to the mitzvah. There are activities for each age level: primary, intermediate, and secondary, as well as for teaching family groups. Additional resources for more in depth study are included for both teachers and students.
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Judaism
Teaching Mitzvot: Honoring the Elderly
A discussion on the value of honoring our elders. Lists of activities for every age group, like creating a collage about ageism, are included. Additional resources for more in depth study are included for both teachers and students.
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Religious Studies
The Shroud Of Turin: The Scientific Evidence
The Shroud Of Turin is a linen cloth that bears the image of a man that is believed to be Jesus of Nazareth. Some Christians deem this to be the burial shroud of Jesus, as it is the imprint of a man bearing wounds consistent with crucifixion. This book examines the scientific evidence, the cloth, blood stains, radiocarbon dating, and DNA analysis. It also covers the current restoration status performed on the Shroud Of Turin. This phenomenon of The Shroud produces intense reactions, as the mystery bewilders scientists, physicists, theologians, and historical researchers. It is not an essay, it is an introduction into the background, and questions surrounding the Shroud of Turin. It is fact based and details the major scientific studies, where they were performed and the results.This book details the evidence conclusions and allows the reader to do extensive research based on the scientific findings.
Judaism
Teaching Torah: V’zot Habrach
The final parsha of the five books of Moses, this text includes Moses' last words to his people and the elevation of Joshua as the next leader. This chapter also includes an analysis of the text, suggestions on how to personalize it, and even a related Bar/ Bat Mitzvah project idea.
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Judaism
Teaching Torah:Mikaytz
The story of Joseph in Egypt, from his imprisonment through his elevation to ruler, and reunion with his brothers and family. This chapter also includes in-depth analysis and insights into the text, suggestions on how to personalize it as well as related Bar/ Bat Mitzvah project ideas.
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Judaism
Teaching Torah: Balak
The story of Balak, the King of Moab who sends the prophet Balaam to curse the Israelites. Yet, after a chat with his donkey who suddenly has the power of speech, Baalam chooses to bless them instead. This chapter also includes an in depth analysis of the text, suggestions on how to personalize it and related Bar/ Bat Mitzvah project ideas.
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Judaism
Teaching Mitzvot: Being Kind to Animals
A summary of the sources and meaning of the value of Tza'ar Ba'alay Chayim. Activities for every age group, like visiting a zoo and evaluating the care of the animals there, are included. Additional resources for more in depth study are included for both teachers and students.
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Judaism
Ethics and the Jewish Teacher
A discussion on the nexus of Jewish education and Jewish ethics, with special focus on the values of tzedakah, k'lal Yisrael, personal and business ethics, and reaching the disabled.
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Buddhism
Mahayana MAHAPARINIRVANA SUTRA
The Mahayana Mahaparinirvana Sutra is one of the Tathagatagarbha sutras of Mahayana Buddhism. It originated in the first century CE in southern India, and was substantially expanded by the Chinese translator Dharmaksema in the fifth century CE. Its teachings on the Buddha-nature, and the possibility for all sentient beings to attain Buddhahood, had a great impact on East-Asian Buddhism.
Judaism
Beyond Apples and Honey: The Editor’s Soapbox
A call to action that outlines the importance of updating Jewish teaching techniques so that they are more effective in giving students enduring understandings of core Jewish values and issues.
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Judaism
Enriching Instruction with Music
Suggestions for how to integrate song into the classroom that enhances a Jewish curriculum and helps teach Jewish subjects.
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Judaism
Moses Maimonides: Regimen of Health
Maimonides' Regimen of Health, a treatise on hygiene,was written in 1198 for the Egyptian sultan Afdal Nur al-Din Ali, who suffered from attacks of depression accompanied by physical symptoms. Maimonides teaches that physical convalescence is dependent on psychological well-being and rest. He stresses the necessity of hygienic conditions in the care of the body, physical exercise, and proper breathing, work, family, sexual life, and diet, and suggests that music, poetry, paintings, and walks in pleasant surroundings all have a part to play toward a happy person and the maintenance of good health.
Buddhism
Buddhism#now: Big Questions. Inner Peace. LOL
Monkfish and DVD are friends. Well, sort of. DVD likes meat pies. And a pint. And girls. But he's often miserable. Quite reasonably, he needs to know why he's not happy. The problem is, the answers keep bringing up more questions. Monkfish reckons he knows a thing or two, if only DVD would let him get a word in and stop being difficult. He wants to blend modern science with the essence of Buddhism. DVD just wants a quick reply. Can the two quarrel their way to dealing with the Big Questions of life, the universe... and Buddhism (with a little help from the author and Auntie Joan)? And what exactly is 'inner peace' anyway? And can you still party? Dr. E Mapstone, author of Stop Dreaming, Start Living: "This book would appeal to those who are undaunted by a bit of slapstick comedy in the quest for a new meaning in life. The underlying message makes perfect sense!"Professor L. Todd, Newcastle University: "Dr Mellor's highly entertaining and informative introduction to Buddhism is also deeply scholarly... Certain to inspire."
Judaism
The Noble Quran English Languange Edition Ultimate
The Noble Quran literally meaning "the recitation"; also romanized Qur'an or Koran is the central religious text of Islam, which Muslims believe to be a revelation from Allah SWT (God) It is widely regarded as the finest work in classical Arabic literature. The Quran is divided into chapters (surah in Arabic), which are then divided into verses (ayah).
Muslims believe that the Quran was verbally revealed by God to Muhammad through the angel Gabriel (Jibril), gradually over a period of approximately 23 years, beginning on 22 December 609 CE, when Prophet Muhammad SAW was 40, and concluding in 632, the year of his death. Muslims regard the Quran as the most important miracle of Prophet Muhammad SAW, a proof of his prophethood, and the culmination of a series of divine messages that started with the messages revealed to Prophet Adam (Pbuh) and ended with Prophet Muhammad SAW. The word "Quran" occurs some 70 times in the text of the Quran, although different names and words are also said to be references to the Quran.
According to the traditional narrative, several companions of Prophet Muhammad SAW served as scribes and were responsible for writing down the revelations. Shortly after Prophet Muhammad SAW passed away, the Quran was compiled by his companions who wrote down and memorized parts of it. These codices had differences that motivated the Caliph Uthman to establish a standard version now known as Uthman's codex, which is generally considered the archetype of the Quran known today. There are, however, variant readings, with mostly minor differences in meaning.
The Quran assumes familiarity with major narratives recounted in the Biblical scriptures. It summarizes some, dwells at length on others and, in some cases, presents alternative accounts and interpretations of events. The Quran describes itself as a book of guidance for mankind 2:185. It sometimes offers detailed accounts of specific historical events, and it often emphasizes the moral significance of an event over its narrative sequence. The Holy Quran is used along with authentic and reliable hadith to interpret sharia law. During prayers, the Quran is recited only in Arabic.
Someone who has memorized the entire Quran is called a hafiz. Quranic verse (ayah) is sometimes recited with a special kind of elocution reserved for this purpose, called tajwid. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims typically complete the recitation of the whole Quran during tarawih prayers. In order to extrapolate the meaning of a particular Quranic verse, most Muslims rely on exegesis, or tafsir.
Muslims believe that the Quran was verbally revealed by God to Muhammad through the angel Gabriel (Jibril), gradually over a period of approximately 23 years, beginning on 22 December 609 CE, when Prophet Muhammad SAW was 40, and concluding in 632, the year of his death. Muslims regard the Quran as the most important miracle of Prophet Muhammad SAW, a proof of his prophethood, and the culmination of a series of divine messages that started with the messages revealed to Prophet Adam (Pbuh) and ended with Prophet Muhammad SAW. The word "Quran" occurs some 70 times in the text of the Quran, although different names and words are also said to be references to the Quran.
According to the traditional narrative, several companions of Prophet Muhammad SAW served as scribes and were responsible for writing down the revelations. Shortly after Prophet Muhammad SAW passed away, the Quran was compiled by his companions who wrote down and memorized parts of it. These codices had differences that motivated the Caliph Uthman to establish a standard version now known as Uthman's codex, which is generally considered the archetype of the Quran known today. There are, however, variant readings, with mostly minor differences in meaning.
The Quran assumes familiarity with major narratives recounted in the Biblical scriptures. It summarizes some, dwells at length on others and, in some cases, presents alternative accounts and interpretations of events. The Quran describes itself as a book of guidance for mankind 2:185. It sometimes offers detailed accounts of specific historical events, and it often emphasizes the moral significance of an event over its narrative sequence. The Holy Quran is used along with authentic and reliable hadith to interpret sharia law. During prayers, the Quran is recited only in Arabic.
Someone who has memorized the entire Quran is called a hafiz. Quranic verse (ayah) is sometimes recited with a special kind of elocution reserved for this purpose, called tajwid. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims typically complete the recitation of the whole Quran during tarawih prayers. In order to extrapolate the meaning of a particular Quranic verse, most Muslims rely on exegesis, or tafsir.
Hinduism
Gangavataran - Demystified
Several tales have been articulated in Puranas (ancient scriptures) about Ganga's formation, relating with why and how Bhagiratha brought Ganga from Heaven to Earth. They have been depicted with Theological concepts and events that portray very hypothetical picture. Lots of magic, miracles, powers, and alienated creatures. As we advance in our scientific world, every philosophy needs a proof, or correlation to modern science, and otherwise, becomes a considered Myth or a Fairytale. That's how several epics of Sanatana Dharma are being portrayed as Mythologies. During several instance, various intellectuals have drawn parallel lines between these myths and scientific advancements. This gives an insight to the community of what could have happened in the past during epics like Ramayana, Mahabharata and others. Following these intellectuals footsteps, I am also endeavoring to correlate and manifest, through the prism of Modern Science, the legend of how Bhagiratha descended Ganga from heaven to earth.
Bible
Holy Bible: English Standard Version (ESV) Anglicised Compact Edition: Printed Cloth: Hearts and Flowers Design (Bible Esv)
The Bible is an essential part of day-to-day life for Christians: this compact edition, with its cute fabric print, is the perfect gift for the woman on the move and absolutely ideal for her handbag. The ESV Anglicised is a great choice for personal reading and devotion. It captures the majesty, truth and beauty of the Bible - clearly and compellingly. This edition combines a readable font size with portability - perfect for reading on the move, while its pretty cover design makes it the perfect gift. Its many helpful features include: * British English Text * Accurate, yet readable translation * Double-column format * Presentation page * Concordance * Ribbon marker * Elastic fastener
New Age
Channeling the Guides and Angels of Light
This book consists of direct-channeled teaching from the Guides and Angels of the Light. Alongside every word in the book, there is an uplifting angelic frequency. As you read, you will be guided to open your heart, shift your perspective within, and feel, experience, see, and know that you are in the presence of angels. To gain the most benefit from reading, think of this book as a reading meditation. Take your time as you read the pages, allowing yourself to enter into a soft, relaxed state of being, as if the angels are in your presence, and speaking directly to you.... One word at a time. They are! Angels transcend time and space, and can be with everyone who calls upon them at the same time. When you read these words, know that you are in the direct presence of your guides and angels, who lovingly and powerfully assist you in tuning into the love, wisdom and uplifting frequency available for you now. Read What Others Are Saying About Channeling the Guides and Angels of the Light: "WOW! Amazing read! How did you know all this about me and what I'm experiencing? It's as though this was written for me! Thank you! I received numerous pieces of information from this and above and beyond it reaffirmed I'm on the right path. Even on those days it seems "off." But now I know why those "off" days happen! Thank you thank you thank you!!!" Lawna "This if great. More people should be practicing communicating with their Angels. Also It's a refreshing reminder how we can create our own future." Marie "Thank you Melanie angels of the light. Thank you for the support & encouragement. The connection and energy boost. Love and light." Joan "Thank you for sharing these beautiful and important messages. Blessings." Clare "All these messages are wonderful and very good transformation to ascend on this path, Thank you so much Melanie may GOD AND ANGELS bless you in this path to transform many souls." Kalai "Thank you so much, your writings are so loving.. I can feel them changing my
Islam
Decoding The QURAN (A Unique Sufi Interpretation)
In this incredible age of increasing awareness and the rise of consciousness, where the intellect is craving to find the answers to the place and purpose of one's existence, we often find ourselves at an intersection of ancient texts and modern science, falling into an array of dichotomies. Decoding the Quran is a unique interpretation, which shows the integration of the two ways, highlighting non-duality of existence, and more importantly how the human being is an integral factor of this Oneness. It employs a holistic approach to the seemingly disconnected events, laws, edicts and commands of God, integrating this miraculous knowledge, to define how and why it is a concern to humans. What is the reality of a human being? Why is mankind reminded of their reality? What does the narrations of past events mean to us in our everyday? How should we understand the metaphors of the Quran? What is awaiting us after death? The answers to these questions, along with how man should understand the One denoted by the name Allah, are the most important and prominent topics covered in the Quran... Since the Quran addresses the whole of humanity throughout all ages as guidance to the truth, this particular construal has been done in the light of the realities of today.
Bible
Coming To Jesus: One Man's Search for Truth and Life Purpose
Who am I? Why do I exist? What's the purpose of life? What happens when I die? Is there a God? If there's a God, who is He? Does He care about me? At age 14, Britt Gillette found himself alone in a hospital late at night struggling with the universal questions of life. You've probably asked yourself these same questions, and maybe you've found the answers. But for Britt, these were new questions, and he didn't like it at all that he didn't have the answers. So he set out on a personal quest to find the truth. Along the way, he examined the claims of every religion, philosopher, political leader, psychic, and mystic he could find, and what he discovered was nothing short of astounding. What he found changed his life forever, and maybe it can change yours too.
Buddhism
Time Surfing: The Zen Approach to Keeping Time on Your Side
An antidote to the ever-faster pace of modern life, Zen monk Paul Loomans presents a simple, seven-step system known as Time Surfing, which shows you how to reinject calm into your life and becoming peacefully efficient. In true Zen fashion, tips include: Do one thing at a time, and finish what you're doing and, more radically, tearing up your to-do lists and trusting your intuition instead: Your intuition is your best planner. If you trust it, it will provide you with a solid foundation of calm., Time Surfing will change the way you live and work, enhancing creativity and helping you get more done. Most importantly, however, by choosing peace as the basis for all your daily activities, an inner sense of calm and tranquillity will arise in every area of your life.
Islam
Leadership Lessons from the Life of Rasoolullah: Proven techniques of how to succeed in today's world
There is a distinct difference between how one whose core faith is that Muhammad(Peace be upon him) was the Messenger of Allah and how someone who does not hold this belief, writes about him. This book, however, is not simply an analysis of history. It is a labor of love and reverence while being analytical and objective. It is an attempt by one who not only believes that Muhammad(Peace be upon him) was the best leader that ever existed but who believes in him and his message and wants to share it. The life of Muhammad(Peace be upon him) the Messenger of Allah is rich and full of lessons. It has been so well documented and so much has been written about his life over the centuries that another attempt is almost unnecessary. However, I decided to write this for two reasons: to make the lessons from the life of Rasoolullah(Peace be upon him) relating specifically to leadership easily accessible to the seeker, whether Muslim or not; and to make an attempt to see how these lessons are applicable today in a world that is in principle, very similar to the world he lived in. My premise is this: Since he was able to change his world and take his people from being the most insignificant, oppressed and weakest to becoming the predominant, admired and strongest in just one generation; if we learn how he was able to do it, we will be able to learn how to succeed in our world today.
Other Religions
Essence of Instruction (Upadesa Saram)
The great Tamil poet Muruganar approached the South Indian sage, Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi, and requested elucidation on the instruction which had been given by Lord Siva to the Rishis of Darukavanam (the Pine Forest). The Rishis had become hooked on action (karma) and every attainment threw up the desire for a further bigger, better attainment. They approached Siva and asked for help. Things have not changed much since then ... have they? The human condition continues to be enthralled with the shadows all the while oblivious to the all important source of the light. Sri Ramana Maharshi agreed and wrote this instruction in 30 verses. Later, the verses were translated into Telugu, Malayalam and, at the request of the great Sanskritist, Kavyakantha Ganapati Muni, they were also translated into Sanskrit. The Sanskrit work is known as Upadesa Saram (The Essence of Instruction). This is an English translation of that work with commentary by Miles Wright.
Bible
All About Jesus: The Single Story from Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
This title is all about Jesus. The words recorded in it were written about Jesus over 2000 years ago. Yet today his message of peace, hope, love, and forgiveness still resonates with people of all races, nationalities, educational, and economic backgrounds. Some like what he said while others disagree with what he said. But almost everyone finds im intriguing.
Religious Studies
The Observing One
The Observing One It is an overwhelming experience of perfection and beauty to witness the "oneness," i.e., the "reality," perceived as intuition or "revelation" by those in the past and relayed through allegories and metaphors, arriving at the same truth with scientific... Full description
Spiritual Literature & Fiction
Free to Love: A Christian Romance Novel: Volume 1 (Inspiration Point Series)
Free to Love is Book #1 of the Inspiration Point Story. It begins with the story of Julie Petersen's struggle to escape from a controlling mother and the clutches of a rich controlling fiance who won't stop at anything to make her his wife. This story highlights Julie's journey to freedom, her hopes, her struggles, and her achievements as she trusts God to help her grow. In this first book, Julie Petersen escapes James, her soon to be fiance, and her mother, who tries to make Julie conform to the lifestyle of the rich. She leaves home under cover of darkness with nothing more than a handful of clothes, little money to her name, and a strong faith that God will help her survive. During her journey, she meets Mark, a handsome man who touches her heart with his helpfulness and genuine concern for her well being. But before their relationship can blossom, disasters strikes when her fiance tracks her down and changes the course of her life. Mark is a resident of Newport Beach who still suffers from the sting of being dumped by his ex-fiance. Refusing to give up on love, he hopes to find the right Christian woman to settle down with someday. Mark bumps into Julie at his favorite hangout, Inspiration Point, and is instantly attracted to her. Julie goes missing and now he must figure a way to rescue her from her crazy fiance who has kidnapped her. Can he rescue Julie in time and profess his love for her? Or will he be too late and miss out on marrying the love of his life?
Bible
Jubilee Bible: From the Scriptures of the Reformation
In the Jubilee Bible 2000 (JUB), the usage and context tends to define each key word so you don't need to depend on theological dictionaries or reference materials. Careful attention has been made to properly translate the first usage of each key word and through to the last occurrence. Then, as the word makes its way across the Old Testament and you make the correct match with the corresponding Greek word in the New Testament, an amazing pattern emerges. The Jubilee Bible is the only translation we know of that has each unique Hebrew word matched and mated with a unique English word so that the usage (number of occurrences and number of verses where the word occurs) sets forth a meaningful number pattern and a complete definition of what God means by each word.
Religion & Spirituality
21 Teen Devotionals. for Guys!
Guys and girls don't face the same issues during their teen years - not even close. In this book, we'll share 21 devotions written with today's teen guys in mind. The Bible isn't just some book that's over 2000 years old and caked with dust - it's completely relevant to our lives today... even as teens. So what are you waiting for? Go ahead, dig in, find out what God's Word has in store for you!
Religious Studies
What Is the Relationship Between Church and State (Crucial Questions)
How should Christians view the state? God calls Christians to honor the governing authorities (Rom. 13:1 7), but we know that this is no easy task. Should Christians lobby the state to obey God's law? Must believers obey the state at all times, no matter what it commands? Does the church have any say in how the state is governed, and does the state have any say in how the church should be administrated? The answers to these questions aren't simple. In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul considers the biblical principles that direct the Christian's understanding of the state.
Islam
The Koran (Al-Qur'an)
THE Koran admittedly occupies an important position among the great religious books of the world. Though the youngest of the epoch-making works belonging to this class of literature, it yields to hardly any in the wonderful effect which it has produced on large masses of men. It has created an all but new phase of human thought and a fresh type of character. It first transformed a number of heterogeneous desert tribes of the Arabian peninsula into a nation of heroes, and then proceeded to create the vast politico-religious organisations of the Muhammedan world which are one of the great forces with which Europe and the East have to reckon to-day.
Other Religions
Chakras: Exploring Chakras and Discovering Holistic Wellness-The Practical Approach to Chakras for Personal Development: Volume 2 (Meditation, Mindfulness & Healing)
Are You Seeking Balance? Would You Like To Learn More About Yourself? Are You Interested In Holistic Therapies? Have you ever noticed that when you feel good, you attract wonderful relationships, circumstances, and your body is full of energy? Do you feel like changing something in your life or giving it more meaning? If my book attracted your attention and you are reading this description, it means that you are also wondering: -What is this current chakra craze all about? Is it just a recitation of colors and symbols, or is it about developing true spirituality? What is spirituality? How do I apply this chakra knowledge into a real, modern, 21st century fast-paced life? Spirituality is about understanding your true nature, developing empathy, and helping others. It's about realizing how one imbalance can lead to another and the actions you can take to develop a new, happier and healthier version of yourself. I have written this book to help you brainstorm on a totally holistic level. This is not another "chakra recitation" book. It is designed to offer you a few moments of reflection and spiritual meditation. I would like you to take action and make a decision to be yourself. You can do this by accepting your weak points, but at the same time, work on them and be gentle to yourself and others. We are talking about something untouchable here. This is why this description is different than most. How can I say 'transform your chakras today'? There is no time, no rules, and no proven steps or strategies. Everyone is different with their unique and amazing energy. Feel it. Begin to love it! If you are ready and want to start this journey, my book can be the beginning to a new, more conscious and self-aware chapter in your life. Just like Reiki affirmations say, everyone would like to be: -free from worry -free from anger -humble, honest, and compassionate about themselves and others At the same time, we are all fragile human beings. We judge and we are
Islam
Spiritual Literature & Fiction
Angel of Death: Angel of Death: Volume 1 (Reaper)
NOT ALL REAPERS ARE DESTINED FOR EVIL. ONE REAPER MUST GO TO GREAT LENGTHS TO SAVE HIS NEXT VICTIM. Darius discovers another Reaper is conspiring against the Reaper Code, consuming souls to gain power. In an effort to thwart this rogue, Darius takes it upon himself to protect his next victim, Peyton Paradisa. As the rogue pursues them, Darius is left no choice but to take Peyton and flee into the the afterlife. But can they find a way to stop the powerful rogue from taking Peyton's soul? Even the afterlife has dangers, especially for a mortal. There is more to Peyton than meets the eye and there is far more at stake than just her soul.
Spiritual Literature & Fiction
A Rose Blooms Twice (A Prairie Heritage, Book 1)
Faith-Filled Fiction at Its Best! Rose Brownlee has suffered more loss than most people can endure. Now she must find a purpose and a way to move on with her life. Will she bow to conventional wisdom or will she, like Abraham of old, choose to follow where God leads her . . . even to a wild and strange land she does not know? Set in the American prairie of the late 1800s, this story of loss, disillusionment, rebirth, and love will inspire, challenge, and encourage you. "A Rose Blooms Twice" is Book 1 in the series, A Prairie Heritage. Read the exciting prequel and companion to "A Rose Blooms Twice," "Wild Heart on the Prairie." A Prairie Heritage: Book 1: "A Rose Blooms Twice" Book 2: "Wild Heart on the Prairie" Book 3: "Joy on This Mountain" Book 4: "The Captive Within" Book 5: "Stolen" Book 6: "Lost Are Found" "Vikki writes the kind of faith-filled fiction that hooks you within the first few pages, will not let you go until you have finished, and leaves you wishing for more." "-Janis Braun, Seattle, Washington" "Her books are not just for 'chicks'! I was amazed how engrossed I became in the lives of Vikki's characters, and how much I could relate to their situations." "-Ed Dunne, Los Angeles" "Be prepared to put life on hold. That's all I have to say!" "-Rebecca H., New Jersey" "You will laugh, you will cry but, most of all, you will be uplifted." "-LaTisha Holland, St. Augustine, FL"
Bible
Revelation Unveiled: Understanding the Heart of Jesus in the Imminent Day of the Lord
The book of Revelation should be of intense interest to today's Christian. It describes not only the persecution that originates from Satan, but also announces the day when God will intervene and cleanse the earth. This is definitely something to look forward to if we are right with him. Not so much for those living for themselves. Sadly, many commentaries on Revelation ignore the need to have a clean heart in order to survive what's coming. In this edition, we dig deep into the signs, the wonders, and the genuine Christian's role in the soon-to-be-fulfilled book of Revelation. We even go back to the prophets to help clarify what is the most important message to Christians today. About the Author Russell Stendal, a former hostage of Colombian rebels, is a lifelong missionary to that same group in the jungles of Colombia. He is an influential friend to military and government leaders in Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Venezuela, and the United States. Russell's ministry shares the gospel via twelve radio stations, hundreds of thousands of Bibles, books, and movies distributed through airplane parachute drops and numerous speaking engagements for groups of leaders, prisoners, and individuals. Russell goes wherever the Lord leads, whether it's to speak with a president or to go deep into the jungle to help an individual in trouble. He has witnessed thousands commit their lives to Christ.
Christianity
The Pure In Heart
It is said that "your attitude determines your altitude." and Jesus taught us what attitude we should have at all times - His beloved be-attitudes or beatitudes (Mat 5:3-12). These indeed will determine how far you advance in God's kingdom. This book is about the study of and how to have these attitudes ingrained in your heart and soul. Excerpted from Thomas Watson's Book: "The Beautitudes," we here study "The Pure In Heart" "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God." - Matthew 5:8 Although all the beautitudes are important we focus here on purity of heart as this will allow you to see God and hence lead you into all His nature and "attitude." Ask God to ingrain these attitudes into your heart and soul. Then study the beatitudes (hunger and thirst for them) to learn them and how to get insight to get these in your life - your heart and soul. By God's grace you will get these into your life and you will see the beautiful fruit in your life.
Islam
Some Secrets of the Quran
in the Qur'an, along with prayers, commands, prohibitions and high moral standards, God communicates many secrets to mankind. These are truly important secrets, and an attentive eye can witness these throughout his life. No other source than the Qur'an holds these secrets. The Qur'an is the unique source of secrets that those people, no matter how intelligent, literate or astute they are, could never hope to find anywhere else. That some people cannot see while others have a grasp of some hidden messages in the Qur'an is another secret created by God. Those who do not seek these secrets revealed in the Qur'an, live in distress and difficulty. Ironically, they never know the cause of their distress. Those who learn about these secrets of the Qur'an, on the other hand, lead an easy, joyful life. This book deals with the subjects related to some verses God has revealed to mankind as a secret. When a person reads these verses, and his attention is drawn to the secrets in these verses, what he must do is to seek the divine purposes hidden in events and evaluate everything in the light of the Qur'an. Then, people will realise with excitement that the secrets of the Qur'an control both their own lives and those of others alike.
Islam
The True Succession: Founding of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement
This book is an account of the founding, in 1914, of the Ahmadiyya Anjuman Isha'at Islam at Lahore (then in India, now Pakistan), and covers the background, the events and the issues in relation to the creation, objectives and work of this organization. It aims to show that this body was created to save the mission of propagation of Islam started by the Founder of the Ahmadiyya Movement, Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, and to preserve his teachings and beliefs, in the face of the grave threat that arose within the Movement to undermine its true character. This book is being published to mark the centenary of the Ahmadiyya Anjuman Isha'at Islam Lahore. Time has vindicated its interpretation of the teachings of Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad in two ways. Firstly, today that interpretation is showing the light to the Muslim world as to how to resolve its intractable problems; but that topic is beyond the scope of this book. Secondly, the Lahore Ahmadiyya view of his claims and beliefs has triumphed over the erroneous standpoint of the group which believes him to be a prophet and treats all other Muslims as outside the fold of Islam.
Islam
The Secret behind our Trials
What has occupied your time over the years: worries about getting into the university of your choice, finding a good job, acquiring a suitable husband or wife, making lots of money ...? What have you struggled to achieve and acquire: fame, fortune, reputation ...? While seeking to meet your goals, have you ever considered the following truth: All of these goals are only temporary and impermanent, for you can take none of them with you when you die. After you die, what will happen to you? How will you fare in the Hereafter, where the only thing that will benefit you is how hard you worked while living in this world to earn Allah's good pleasure? The Qur'an states that this worldly life is a "testing ground" that will determine each person's place in the eternal Hereafter. During these tests, we reveal to each other and to Allah, Who already knows our ultimate destiny, who we really are. Those who grasp this secret and live their lives knowing that they are being tested will gain an eternal and never-ending treasure: God's good pleasure in His eternal Paradise.
Judaism
Fear and Loathing in the North: Jews and Muslims in Medieval Scandinavia and the Baltic Region
Due to the scarcity of sources regarding actual Jewish and Muslim communities and settlements, there has until now been little work on either the perception of or encounters with Muslims and Jews in medieval Scandinavia and the Baltic Region. The volume provides the reader with the possibility to appreciate and understand the complexity of Jewish-Christian-Muslim relations in the North.
Christianity
Book of Martyrs: Or, a History of the Lives, Sufferings and Triumphant Deaths of the Primitive and Protestant Martyrs, From the Introduction of Popish, Protestant, and Infidel Persecutions
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Christianity
An Unforgivable Secret (Amish Secrets #1)
Hannah has a good life. A beautiful home, a loving husband, and a wonderful Amish community are only a few of her daily blessings. But she has carried a heavy burden for years: a secret that no one must know. When tragedy strikes, her secret threatens to be revealed, jeopardizing everything she's ever loved. Will Hannah be able to face her greatest fear and find God's purpose for her life? Inspirational Christian Fiction
Religious Studies
Investigations Into the Phenomenology and the Ontology of the Work of Art: What are Artworks and How Do We Experience Them? (Contributions To Phenomenology)
This book investigates the nature of aesthetic experience and aesthetic objects. Written by leading philosophers, psychologists, literary scholars and semioticians, the book addresses two intertwined issues. The first is related to the phenomenology of aesthetic experience: The understanding of how human beings respond to artworks, how we process linguistic or visual information, and what properties in artworks trigger aesthetic experiences. The examination of the properties of aesthetic experience reveals essential aspects of our perceptual, cognitive, and semiotic capacities. The second issue studied in this volume is related to the ontology of the work of art: Written or visual artworks are a specific type of objects, containing particular kinds of representation which elicit a particular kind of experience. The research question explored is: What properties in artful objects trigger this type of experience, and what characterizes representation in written and visual artworks? The volume sets the scene for state-of-the-art inquiries in the intersection between the psychology and ontology of art. The investigations of the relation between the properties of artworks and the characteristics of aesthetic experience increase our insight into what art is. In addition, they shed light on essential properties of human meaning-making in general.
Islam
The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam (Revised Edition)
English rendering of Islami Usul Ki Philosophy (Urdu) By Sir Muhammad Zafrulla Khan The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam is the translation of a well-known essay on Islam by Hadrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, the Promised Messiah and Mahdi(as), the Founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at (Community). The original was written in Urdu for the Conference of Great Religions held at Lahore on December 26-29, 1896. It has since served as an introduction to Islam for seekers after the truth and religious knowledge in different parts of the world. It deals with the five broad themes set by the moderators of the Conference. 1.The physical, moral and spiritual states of man 2.The state of man after death 3.The object of man's life and the means to its attainment. 4.The operation of the practical ordinances of the Law in this life and the next 5.Sources of Divine knowledge.
Spiritual Literature & Fiction
Finding Her Way: Volume 1 (Wildflowers)
In 1848, women can expect a few bumps along the Oregon Trail. Corinne Temple, age seventeen, has a few ridiculous challenges to face outside the river crossings, snakes, Indians, accidental gunshots and finding enough privacy to be clean along the grimy trail. When Corinne's marriage of convenience gets less convenient she turns to some new friends in the wagon train who help her see the hope for the future. They teach her to take the time to dance and celebrate the small victories, to have faith and determination through the hardest things a person can face. Corinne's journey takes her from the cobblestone streets of fashionable Boston to the rugged mountains of the west, across rivers and deserts, from sea to shining sea. A faithful heart gets this young woman through the hardest days on the trail, her skills and resolve show her and others how a woman can rise from circumstances and survive. Join her as she discovers her own strength and resilience in...Finding Her Way * * Previously released as Seeing The Elephant, revised, rewritten and edited. **Appropriate for ages 12 and above** -Inspirational Historical Romance-
Spiritual Literature & Fiction
Afton of Margate Castle: Volume 1 (The Knights' Chronicles)
Beautiful, headstrong Afton is taken from her parents at an early age and raised in the castle, a companion to the earl's daughter. Schooled in the ways of kings and surrounded by splendor, Afton falls in love with the earl's son, brave, Calhoun, her childhood protector. But Calhoun's mother, the Lady Endeline, has much different plans for him than marriage to a villein's daughter. Suddenly Afton's world is torn viciously apart. She is cast out of the castle, given to a man she fears and despises as a reward for his loyalty-an all too clear reminder that, for all her dreams, she is nothing but a villein. Now all she has left is a burning desire for vengeance . . . What people have said about Afton of Margate Castle: "Forgiveness and reconciliation are strong words-as is the word reality. All three are here in Angie Hunt's Afton of Margate Castle. I recommend it to you." -Eugenia Price "A great story demonstrating the universality of human nature, which is the foundation for the relevance of all history. Afton's search for her own identity within a traditional cultural context is as contemporary as tomorrow's newspaper." -Thomas O. Kay, Chairman of the History Department, Wheaton College
Spiritual Literature & Fiction
Amongst The Flames: A Christian Romance Novel
""A burning building doesn't scare me at all compared to the thought of losing you." " Firefighter Cole Taylor is the man everyone looks up to at Firehouse 9 in downtown Spokane. He's been at the department for ten years and has no fear when it comes to dangerous situations. Megan Taylor, Cole's wife, is a stay-at-home mother of their two boys. She was everything Cole ever wanted in a woman and the perfect wife any man could ask for until one day when she decides to leave Cole. Cole has fought hundreds of fires in his lifetime, but he had never tasted fear until he came to fighting a fire in his own home. Amongst The Flames is a Christian firefighter romance that tackles real-life situations and problems that exist in Christian marriages today. It brings with it passion, love and spiritual depth that will leave you feeling inspired. This inspirational Christian romance novel is one Christian romance that you'll want to read over and over again.
