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The kingdom of Struggle is being lied to by an unseen enemy, "Liar." Lurking in the sinister forest, Liar attacks the minds of the villagers by whispering subtle thoughts into the villagers' minds at night. Liar's poisonous serpents advance against a people ignorant of their true enemy—an enemy trying to convince them to murder a righteous king. Liar has been warring against the kingdom of Struggle without opposition, and his greatest harvest is truth and freedom. Poor, orphaned, and alone, the unlikely-named "Prince" sparks a rebellion.

Delitto e castigo illustra il tema del conseguimento della salvezza attraverso la sofferenza, una caratteristica comune nell'opera di Dostoevskij. Questa è l'idea (precipuamente cristiana) che l'atto del soffrire ha un effetto purificatore sullo spirito umano, che gli rende accessibile la salvezza in Dio. Il romanzo contiene diversi rimandi a storie del Nuovo Testamento, compresa quella di Lazzaro, la cui morte e rinascita sono parallele alla morte e rinascita spirituale di Raskolnikov.

Writing in England at the turn of the 20th century, G.K. Chesterton was dubbed the "prince of paradox" for addressing serious questions with his light, whimsical style. In this classic allegory, which has captivated generations since it was first published in 1908, Chesterton tackles such profound concepts as honor, truth, and God with insightful humor and colorful enigma.

He had a lot to offer, but his terms were high. What would you do if you received the offer of a lifetime - marriage to a billionaire - with one catch: you had to make up your mind without ever seeing him? When lowly bank teller Adair Weiss receives such an offer from reclusive philanthropist Fletcher Streiker, she is dumbfounded and disbelieving: Why me? What does he know about me? What does he want? Rejecting his offer would mean the end of her dream of dancing. But accepting it would change her life in ways she never guessed…

Susie had a wonderful life... until she didn't anymore. When her husband, Joe, left her for another woman, she felt as if her world had fallen apart. She had three children, a small home out in the country, and no job. How was she to survive? When her mother called and blamed her for Joe leaving, she was at the point of taking her own life, and that is exactly what the forces of evil wanted her to do. However, Susie was not just any woman. She was a woman who had a calling on her life and when the evil forces launched an attack, there was a counterattack. Susie was in the midst of spiritual...

When a great quake fractures the land and destroys the Great Bridge connecting two shores lovers are torn apart, villages isolated, and hope all but lost. Many attempts are made to rebuild, but one man, Geshriel, emerges with a quiet strength and a radiant promise: a bridge that will reunite what was broken. But to build it, he must give everything. A stirring allegory of sacrificial love, shattered identity, and the bridge that spans both distance and despair.

Liz Benjamin has lost her place in the world. With her closest friends both preoccupied by a sport she has no interest in and her father having recently remarried a woman she loathes, it's enough to make Liz pack her bags and leave Anchorage for good. That is, until a handsome stranger arrives in town and starts asking all the wrong questions. Investigative reporter Dorian Whitley is on the verge of a career-making discovery. But he hadn't counted on a beautiful, spirited, infuriating woman thwarting him at every turn. Could she somehow be the key to uncovering his story?

Yizzie is in her mid-twenties and is a detective in law enforcement. She lost her father when she was young, but her wonderful mother and grandmother raised her to love the Lord with all her heart. During her post high school years, Yizzie became besties in college with Joshua Pucci and Chad Billings, who are like family. Both Josh and Chad aren’t really believers, but Yizzie hopes to change that. During her first trip to Maine for an optional law enforcement conference, Yizzie encounters the subject of eternity in a unique way and learns how man-made religion can actually poison one’s ...

The miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is a cold-hearted man of business and has little time for the good humor and charity of the Christmas season. But that's about to change. A visit from his deceased business partner sets in motion a night in which Scrooge is visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future. Will his listen to their messages? Will he heed their warnings?

Este volume constitui a continuação de O peregrino. Foi lançado em 1684, seis anos após a publicação do primeiro volume. Esta edição em português traz diversas inovações. A nova tradução (1999) combina fidelidade ao texto integral de Bunyan com linguagem atual. Trata-se da mais recente edição brasileira do grande clássico.

What would it be like if you were the only human made by Creator and He wanted a relationship with you, but you found it difficult to relate to Him? This award-winning book challenges listeners to trust in God in spite of our fears and misconceptions. A compelling, emotional, and thought-provoking allegory of one’s relationship with God. In this spiritual fantasy, Creator makes one human, named Cherished. Instead of creating a second human to be a companion for Cherished, Creator desires to fill that role. Can this relationship work?

Marriage to a reclusive billionaire can have its ups and downs. When reclusive Dallas billionaire Fletcher Streiker proposes marriage sight unseen to Adair Weiss in Streiker's Bride, she accepts after deep soul-searching - and discovers life on a whole new level.

When he meets his bride, he’s dismayed to realize she is also appalled by his scars. Daphne does start to see beyond the surface of her new husband, though, and a fledgling love begins to grow between them then Daniel’s worst nightmare comes true and Daphne’s life is on the line! Will he have the courage to face old fears to save the woman he loves? Will she put her trust in him? Read all the books in Christmas Glory Bound Frontier Mail Order Bride Romance Series by bestselling authors Katie Wyatt with Kat Carson! Book 1 Holly's Hope Book 2 Daphne’s Dream Book 3 Heather’s Heart ...

Overtired, overworked, and increasingly irritable, Ester Ried has been relying solely on her own dwindling strength, hoping desperately for a day that might bring change. Inadvertently neglecting her walk with God, she finds herself not only unhappy, but also to be spreading that unhappiness to those around her. Upon receiving a letter from her wealthy cousin inviting her to visit, Ester is finally able to experience change in her life. This begins a course that alters more than she ever dreamed.

Karen Chirelli is a very somber young lady. Although the Christmas holiday should be a joyous time of year, the pandemic quarantine has left the college student confined and alone. As the gloomy girl tries her best to keep up her spirits a mysterious present appears on her doorstep: an old book entitled The Gift of Christmas. Karen begins to read the volume and becomes immersed in its uplifting and inspirational content but little does she realize that the book holds a special magic--one that will involve her directly-- and enlighten her to the true “gift of Christmas.”

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

"How would you feel if I offered a separated soul a body of life and a place with us?" God has asked a strange question. How will the citizens of heaven reply? You are about to witness the greatest debate in history. In this novella, you join the citizens of heaven as they decide whether to extend mercy to a citizen of hell. Moses builds a case for eternal judgment, and Adam builds a case for hope. The dialogue climaxes in a surprising revelation about the roots of evil and the purpose of life for all kingly creatures. Is hell everlasting, or could every soul come into heaven eventually? ...

Bored and craving adventure, Crusoe is consumed by his desire to return to the island he left many years before. This classic novel has delighted readers for generations, and will leave your heart pounding and yearning for more! This edition, edited by Joe L. Wheeler, includes splendid woodcut illustrations that date back at least a century and a half, as well as a comprehensive introduction and thought-provoking discussion questions to help the reader get the most out of the story.

This everlasting tale of the first Christmas tree follows the monk Winfred as he journeys to lands far and wide to teach others about Christianity. During his adventure, he happens upon those who believe in the ancient thunder god Thor and teaches them the way of Christ.

Caleb decided to follow the Great King and, in doing so, discovered a prophecy that changed his life. Nearly 20 years later, the followers of the Great King are being hunted not only by dragons, but also by the Castle. When people begin disappearing, Caleb must infiltrate the enemy’s deepest ranks to find the answers. What he discovers is the most destructive plot of the enemy thus far.