Bible English Literature

Mail Order Bride: The Pastors Bible Brings True Love and Marriage is a romantic western love story about a well-established pastor who seeks companionship and love from a good woman, who he hopes will love him back and he can make his wife. What arrived on the coach, sent by his aunt, is far different from that. She is stuck-up, an orphan, looks after her 10-year-old brother, and wants to take the pastor for every dollar she can.

On the first day the world had ever known God had a busy week in front of Him... So begins Once Upon A World, a delightful collection of Bible stories for children. With stories selected from the Old and New Testaments, the fresh clear style of author Robert Duncan combines superbly with the wry and gentle humour of the late John Le Mesurier, one of Britain's most distinctive and loved voices best known for his portrayal of Sergeant Wilson in Dad's Army.

Lace up your running shoes and get ready to join the most epic adventure of all time—the Race of Faith! This isn't just a storybook; it's an invitation to experience the Bible with all your senses. You'll feel the splash of the Red Sea parting for Moses, smell the smoky fire on Mount Sinai, and hear the mighty shout that brought down the walls of Jericho. From Abraham's dusty journey into the unknown, to Daniel's terrifying night in the lions' den, each chapter puts you right in the middle of the action.

Many Christians view the Bible as an instruction manual. While the Bible does provide instruction, it can also captivate, comfort, delight, shock, and inspire. In short, it elicits emotion - just like poetry. By learning to read and love poetry, says literature Professor Matthew Mullins, listeners can increase their understanding of the biblical text and learn to love God's word more. Each chapter includes exercises and questions designed to help listeners put the book's principles and practices into action.

Ann Burton's critically acclaimed first novel in this compelling Biblical series tells the fictionalized tale of a young Jewish woman who makes pottery to support her family. But when her brother's huge gambling debt threatens to enslave them, she convinces his creditor to marry her and forgive the debt. After her husband sends her to manage his herds in the hills, Abigail grows fond of the rustic inhabitants - and of an enigmatic shepherd soldier who's on a collision course with her husband.

On an ordinary autumn morning, Caleb and Lily stumble upon a mysterious cave nestled beneath an old oak tree. What begins as a playful adventure quickly turns into a time-traveling journey through dusty roads, ancient cities, and stormy seas—straight into the story of Jonah.

Get ready for an adventure filled with stubborn kings, brave prophets, and incredible miracles! After the wise King Solomon, the kingdom of Israel is split in two! One king makes a very bad choice, leading his people away from God with shiny golden calves. But God doesn't give up on His people. He sends brave prophets like Elijah and Elisha to deliver important messages, challenge powerful rulers, and show everyone His amazing power. Join Elijah as he calls down fire from heaven and is fed by ravens.

Step into the bustling streets of ancient Jerusalem, where the magnificent Temple gate, known as Beautiful, shimmers in the sun. Every day, a man who has never been able to walk sits in its shadow, watching the world hurry by and hoping for a few small coins. His world is a simple mat on the dusty ground, his dreams as quiet as the footsteps that pass him by. But one ordinary afternoon is about to become extraordinary. When two of Jesus's friends, Peter and John, approach the gate, they don't have silver or gold to offer. Instead, they give a gift more precious than any treasure imaginable.

Journey back in time with a curious boy named Samuel to the bustling, noisy streets of Jerusalem. Smell the warm bread and fragrant spices as you meet two very different kinds of teachers. There are the Pharisees, with their fancy robes and loud, proud prayers. And then there is Jesus, whose voice is gentle and whose message is filled with love.

A sudden silence, a missing friend, and a powerful promise waiting to be fulfilled... Jesus has returned to Heaven, leaving His friends with the most important job in the world: telling everyone the good news! But the team of Twelve Apostles is broken. The empty wooden chair in the Upper Room is a daily reminder that the circle isn't whole. Join Peter, John, Mary, and the rest of the followers as they pray, wait, and search for the one man chosen by God to complete the team.

The Blinding Light on the Road to Damascus: The Conversion of Saul tells the story of Saul of Tarsus, a man defined by his zealous persecution of a new religious movement. As a staunch Pharisee and a terrifying figure in Jerusalem, Saul embarks on a mission to Damascus to hunt down followers of Jesus and bring them to justice. But on that dusty road, his life is irrevocably changed by a light brighter than the sun and a voice that calls out his name.

Step into the hills of Judea and meet Zechariah and Elizabeth, a kind, elderly couple whose biggest prayer is for a child of their own. Their quiet life is turned upside down when Zechariah, a priest, is chosen for a special duty in the magnificent Temple in Jerusalem. Inside the holy place, surrounded by the sweet smell of incense, Zechariah is met by a shining angel, Gabriel, who has come with a message directly from God. He is promised a son, John, who will have a very important mission. But when Zechariah finds the news too good to be true, he is given a sign that leaves him speechless.

On a long, dusty road under the blazing sun, a tired Jesus stops at an ancient well. He is soon joined by a woman from Samaria, her heart as heavy as the water jar on her shoulder, hiding a secret sadness from the world. This is no ordinary day. A simple request for a drink of water leads to the most amazing promise: a special kind of "living water" that can quench a thirsty soul forever. Join the woman on a life-changing journey as she meets the one man who knows everything about her past, yet offers her not judgment, but a gift of endless hope and joy.

Sleep, dreams, and the night can be mysterious and sometimes troubling. Children can be afraid of the dark, have nightmares and night terrors, sleepwalk, or have insomnia. How do we deal with their concerns and fears and help them to draw close to God at night? This collection of Bible story retellings exploring God's character and promises will enable parents to help children grow in peace, confidence, and understanding of who God is.

Bible Stores includes 33 of the best known stories from The Holy Bible.

It's the 22nd century. Humanity has taken its first steps into the galaxy, and we've found ourselves in a vast playground of alien races and cultures. As the newest players on the universal stage, though, we're at the bottom of the food chain. Welcome back to the Four Horsemen universe, where only a willingness to fight and die for money separates humans from the majority of the other races. While some of the stories deal with mercenaries, others introduce listeners to the other guilds, organizations, and races that make up the landscape of the Four Horsemen universe.

Anson Lowell has found himself trapped somewhere he never thought possible . . . inside a kaiju! More than that, he now controls the kaiju and quickly learns that the dangers that are destroying Earth are the least of humanity's problems. With the Ebony Man on the loose, and extraterrestrial threats heading to destroy the planet, Lowell, VanderVoort, Lu Morgan, Connor Bolton, and the rest of the ragtag team of survivors, must race against the clock to salvage what is left of humanity before the biggest threat Earth has ever seen arrives . . .

Long ago, God created the heavens and the earth in seven days. He created humans in his own image.

An old silversmith's body is dumped along the highway, and Legal Services Investigator Charlie Yazzie isn't content to stand by while the FBI and Tribal look for clues—not when he sees his friends Thomas Begay and Harley Ponyboy sucked into a tightening web of evil.

Faced by an uncertain future and surrounded by hypocrites, Elisa feels her foundation crumbling. She doesn't know who to turn to. That's when she meets a mysterious man. But maybe she shouldn't trust him after all. Will he help her, or make things even worse than they were before? Find out.