Short Stories Religion

Myrtles Plantation is actually a bed and breakfast, and you would not be surprised to know that it is haunted. Reports say that it is the scene of at least 10 murders, and a lot of paranormal activities are occurring since it's establishment - and why not? It has been built on a burial site. Perhaps the most notorious item, for the guests that is, is the mirror. Guests relate that they often see figures there...lurking. At times they report that child hand prints suddenly become visible. People believe that those figures were of Sara Woodruff and her children.

Desmond Harvey, haunted by a past he cannot escape, flees the relentless pursuit of a witch hunter across the wilds of England. Seeking refuge, he sets sail for the New World, hoping to lose himself in the anonymity of colonial Massachusetts. Yet, upon his arrival in the year 1692, Desmond's search for peace is abruptly interrupted. On his first day in this new land, Desmond encounters four enigmatic strangers who claim to be travelers from a distant future. With their arrival, his world is irrevocably altered, thrusting him into a maelstrom of uncertainty and intrigue. These newfound ...

Perhaps no Christmas novel is more beloved than Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, and no holiday poem more well-known than Clement Clarke Moore’s “’Twas the Night Before Christmas”. Together, these classic literary masterpieces warm our hearts and remind us of the joy and love to be discovered anew each Christmas morning. A Classic Christmas features both of these traditional works, as well as other vintage poems and stories that celebrate the timeless truths of the holiday season.

Everlasting is the sixteenth novella in the ongoing story of the Andersen family. Livia Andersen was a woman who held her family together with a quiet smile and an iron will. It’s been months since her death and her children and grandchildren she leaves behind continue to grapple with the shifting changes in their lives now that she’s gone. Some look back at what else has been lost to them and struggle to make sense of it. Claire Andersen Slavik has invited Ethan Gilchrist to visit her lakeside resort so that he can research his family’s history in the area. She knows it’s important...

Andrew Sullivan, “one of the most influential journalists of the last three decades” (The New York Times) and founding editor of The Daily Dish presents a collection of 60 his most iconic and powerful essays of social and political commentary from The New Republic, The Atlantic, The New York Times Magazine, New York magazine, and more.

The power of religion can accurately be described as second only to the power of God in the lives of the multitudes. Once called the Opium of the People, Religion serves many purposes, presents many faces, in order to meet the needs of billions seeking solace from the threats of life. Nonfiction Personal Short Story Narrated by Sara Niles When I was a little girl, I was saved by an ancient old man who taught me to love God, to revere his word, but to know the difference between the words of men and the words of God. I became a Jehovah's Witness when I was a young girl, and remained a ...

I.L. Peretz, the acknowledged "Father of Yiddish Literature", captured the essence of Eastern European Jewish life. He wrote of the magical quality of kindness, and the bitter fruits of blind faith.

Are you a Muslim parent looking for a fun and engaging way to instill Islamic values in your children? Do you want to share the timeless lessons from the Quran and the rich history of Islam with your little ones? Look no further than this incredible collection of 62 stories, carefully crafted to inspire, educate, and entertain young Muslim minds. Extracted from the Quran and popular Muslim historical events, these stories are the perfect tool for parents who want to raise their children with a strong foundation in Islamic principles.

In times of reflection, have you ever considered what could, would, or should happen in a particular event or situation in your life? Those could, would, and should moments demonstrate possibilities that shaped your life in a dynamic and meaningful way. The third volume of Thinking Loud, Thinking Clearly, CrumsOnTheTable shares 40 rich, thought-provoking, and heartwarming short stories. The stories are supported by Biblical scripture to highlight how fruitful life can be when we lean into God, put our faith in action, and strengthen our relationship with the Creator as we explore the ...

A collection of satirical short stories by John Elray: . Part 2 – God Returns In His UFO Hanguk Yoja Bangu Hato Club The Handyman The Resurrection Twenty Chimps On A Plane The Earwax Fairy High Impact Welcome To Red Square Jackpot When We Were Monkeys Meet The Antichrist

Divine Stories and Heartfelt Prayers Dive into a world where ancient wisdom meets modern souls. This book is a sacred sanctuary, a treasure trove of stories touching the heart and praying that ignite the spirit. Explore the Depths of Divine Tales Embark on a journey through enchanting narratives across cultures, traditions, and time. Be captivated by the timeless tales that carry profound lessons, awakening your inner wisdom. Connect with the Sacred Immerse yourself in the power of heartfelt prayers that transcend words, bridging the gap between the earthly and the divine. Each prayer is a ...

There once was a little ant. He lived in a little village in a very poor country in a forgotten part of the world... Our little ant heard about a Great King in a great city of the greatest country in the world. Little Ant really wanted to meet him! He brought his request before the chief, but the chief could not help him. He explained to the ant that he was too little and the village too far away from the city of the Great King. There were insurmountable obstacles which made it impossible to reach this Great King, regardless of how much effort the little ant would put into it. But then ...

Spring is in the air. Gus is feeling pretty good about the change in seasons until an unknown man decides he would rather change from being alive to being dead. He clearly drank something toxic, and it didn’t agree with him. The question is, did he really decide to do that, or did someone make that decision for him. Only that question is buried under a lot of other layers of questions. Why did the man visit Gus a few days before his death proclaiming the end times were near? Why didn’t he take enough poison to kill him near instantly instead of lingering around for days slowly dying? ...

When two Amish children are taken by a known killer, will their father break his vow against violence to save their lives? It’s 1826, and Amish congregations are settling in Ohio. Although they do so despite dangers such as bears, wolves, and cougars, they look forward to building new communities in which to worship. But there are worse dangers than bears, wolves, and cougars. When two children are taken by a murderer with a savage past, their father must decide if he can defy his community’s Ordnung and commit violence to save their lives. If not, he knows they will be lost forever—...

Christmas Eve, 1936. On a foggy December night, a pregnant woman walks out in front of a trolley bus and is knocked unconscious. She is rushed to the Nightingale hospital, and a healthy baby is delivered. But the mother claims to have lost her memory, and cannot believe that the child is hers. It seems that the Nightingale nurses may need to perform a Christmas miracle.

Billie Dean Shoemate III returns after 4 years with a horrific short tale about a man, devoutly religious, who may have accidently brought something terrible into the world. A being older than man. Older than Earth. Older than everything. It is a story of obsession, regret, and accepting the inevitable. Familiar tropes to horror; even to the writings of Billie Dean Shoemate III, but 'Deity' is woven in a way that would surprise even his most devout readers. This tale is a true work of cosmic horror, and a much-anticipated return from the horror master himself.

The G.K. Chesterton Classics Collection brings together some of the most celebrated works of one of the 20th century's most influential writers, spanning his diverse contributions to detective fiction, theology, storytelling, and poetry. This richly illustrated edition includes key works such as The Innocence of Father Brown, featuring the iconic amateur detective whose sharp intellect and moral insight unravel complex mysteries; Orthodoxy, Chesterton's profound defense of Christian faith; and The Ballad of the White Horse, a lyrical epic about King Alfred the Great.

In the shared setting of fictional Balford, Wyoming, the characters in Darin Cozzens's short stories demonstrate both the follies and the virtues of rural Mormons in the late twentieth century. Hewell Penroy is a forty-two-year-old bachelor who, unbeknownst to his mother, falls in love with Benita, the meter reader he has never met. Flynn Darlington plays matchmaker with the youngest of his four unmarried daughters and an itinerant roofer. For all their married life, Rowe Sloan has struggled to supply his wife Vida with enough water for her household, but his crowning effort ends in tragedy...

In these two famous short novels, Leo Tolstoy takes readers to the brink of despair. At the end of life, worldly ambition offers no consolation for the spiritually empty soul, but Tolstoy is the master of themes and redemption. He turns his morbid topic into hope, leading toward spiritual awakening. Tolstoy offers his readers a lifetime of perspective on death.

Explore the stories from Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain mythology that nurtured the idea of yoga and shaped the development of its most iconic asanas. Learn how svana-asana (dog pose) is connected to Shiva, bhujanga-asana (cobra pose) was inspired by shape-shifting beings who live below the earth, and much more.