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A handsome young shepherd boy seems an unlikely choice for one who will one day become king of Israel. Yet, talented, wise, and brave, God’s chosen son David rises to be a worthy ruler, killing a giant, and dealing gently with a wayward king along the way. Follow his many adventures and strange path to fame in this, one of the best-loved among bible stories. This delightful retelling of the classic bible tale is told in the spirit of the countless storytellers who have enthralled audiences young and old throughout the centuries.

Ansgar Vonier, OSB (1875-1938), was an Abbot of Buckfast Abbey (1906-1938). He came from a large family. His father was a farmer who also ran a brickworks. After a number of years, the family moved to Rissegg, where Martin attended a nearby school and became an altar boy. In 1882, monks who had been exiled from France purchased the site of a former monastery in Devon. In 1888, Vonier was one of the youths who were recruited for the new abbey.

Life as a Christian is not immune to trials and tribulations; Scripture assures us of this reality. However, amidst life's challenges, we possess a profound opportunity to discover inner peace through our relationship with God. This book is a guide for Christians seeking to cultivate inner peace, irrespective of life's adversities.

The practice of interfaith - of different faith communities communicating and cooperating with each other - is nothing new. However, the nature of interfaith activity, and the thinking of those who have an interfaith mindset, stretch well beyond mere talking together and aiming to get along. Interfaith has become a powerful force for change during recent years.

The Old Testament is not only an inspired canon of scripture but also stands among the finest works in English literature. This new work offers a retelling of 15 of the canon’s best-known stories. Delivered with the color and wonder of the storyteller’s craft, while remaining faithful to the Bible’s presentation, they will delight young and old listeners alike. Each story presented in this audiobook is also available as a separate title.

A richly embroidered retelling of the classic tale from One Thousand and One Nights, imaginatively described for children.

Right Mind, Wrong Body: The Ultimate Trans Guide to Being Complete and Living a Fulfilled Life is written from the perspective of a transman who has taken the time to reflect on his life's experiences; from the lessons he's learned from them, he put together a guide to help people find the missing keys in every area of their life.

A delightful retelling of the classic tale of a poor miller's son, his cat, and all sorts of mischief and magic. A perfect story for bedtime!

A prince and princess from distant lands are destined to marry but must face many dangers and overcome trickery before they can finally be wed. Robbers, trolls, wild beasts, and more all feature in this delightful retelling of the classic Danish fairy tale.

Fairy Story Shorts offer beautiful retellings of traditional tales, and are especially suitable for playing for children at bedtime! This tale is taken from the collection Fairy Stories & Fairy Stories: Traditional Tales for Children, Contemporary Tales for Adults by Clive Johnson.

Fairy Story Shorts offer beautiful retellings of traditional tales and are especially suitable for playing for children at bedtime! This tale is taken from the collection Fairy Stories & Fairy Stories, Traditional Tales for Children, Contemporary Tales for Adults by Clive Johnson.

What does it mean to be "spiritual"? For some, spirituality is at best a nebulous concept that's preferred by those who cannot accept the potential of science to one day explain everything, but for others, is at the core of what it means to be human. Taking a broad perspective, this thought-provoking book questions what being spiritual means for different people, explores the many different ways by which spirituality is expressed (unrestricted to the demands of having a religious faith), and considers ways to enjoy a so-called "spiritual experience".

After an acrimonious US election whose outcome Moscow may or may not have influenced, can it really be that a few maverick intelligence agents from Russia and the United States are fighting a discreet battle to the death on some of London’s back streets? And that the corpses are piling up, out of sight of the British police? And even that the whole thing could spiral at any moment into God knows what version of a third world war?

Adair is a young journalist living in London. Overshadowing his childhood is the obsession his father, Doctor Brown, has with a medical conspiracy. Fearing for his life, the doctor flees to a remote Scottish island, leaving his two sons behind wondering whether their father is deluded, insane, or actually telling the truth. Sophia is Adair’s childhood friend. At the age of 11, they become separated only to meet years later through the Internet. However, they are soon overcome by dark events and the horrific fracturing of their everyday lives.

Moving house has become a way of life for 15-year-old Isobel Miller; her father is an army major, her mother a middle-aged, pregnant, chain-smoking alcoholic. But the move to the village of Langham could be the straw that breaks the camel's back. To the truculent teenager it might as well be to Timbuktu. The only light in her miserable existence is her grandfather, storyteller elite, her savior. And when one of his macabre tales is mentioned in the local paper, Isobel is drawn into the depths of evil and devil worship.

Elijah bemoans that he is alone in proclaiming God’s warning to an evil people, yet never ceases to plead with his kinsfolk to turn back to God. Facing an evil king and queen, while suffering famine and ridicule, this great prophet of God stays faithful to his cause. Yet, what will be the fate of those who scheme against Elijah, and others who walk carefully along God’s holy path?

This delightful book offers 24 guided meditations, focused on giving and receiving loving-kindness. Suitable for newcomers and well-seasoned meditators alike, and using imagery and metaphors that should resonate with people of any faith tradition or none, these meditations may be used to inspire a personal meditation practice, or as ready-made scripts for a meditation host.

This is a wonderful teaching on the greatest chapter ever written about love. First Corinthians Chapter 14, commented upon through the lenses of Jewish Mystical Traditions.

Joshua may be well known for fighting the battle of Jericho, but this mighty warrior was a man who was faithful to God, too. In this delightful retelling of the classic bible tale, told in the spirit of the countless storytellers who’ve enthralled audiences young and old with their dramatic retellings through the centuries, we journey with Joshua as he fights many battles and leads the children of Israel into the land promised to them by God.

The displays of strength of the fearless judge Samson amaze all who meet him, yet his enemies become ever more desperate to discover the secret of this mighty man of God’s power. Will they succeed, or will they themselves be crushed by the might and faith of the man who they plot to kill? In this colorful tale of intrigue, scheming, and double-crossing, there are adventures aplenty to enjoy – and too, important lessons to be learned.