Bible English Literature

Martha McRae is a widow living in a small Mississippi Delta town in the 1950s. She's obsessed with the sudden death of her Episcopal church's young rector. A murderer could go free if she doesn't investigate. But Martha is torn. If she pursues the suspect, her Bible study friend's awful secret could be revealed. It would be devastating, and life-changing. When the new rector arrives, she encounters a new puzzle - one that takes her into Parchman Penitentiary, where she comes face to face with evil.

A first book of Bible-based micro-tales Fiction Favours the Facts is a collection of the first 22 micro-tales from the Bible Tales Newsletter. Micro-tales? What are they? They are short stories about Bible characters or events. Bible-based fiction - the facts of the Bible rounded out with imaginative detail to help us recognise the lives and feelings of real people. Some are about Bible characters you have never heard of, while others concentrate on an incident in the life of one of the more famous Bible characters.

Theon E. Rex is no ordinary boy. Discovered as an infant in a symbol-riddled well near Manor Clos Lucé, Leonardo Da Vinci’s former residence, he soon manifests extraordinary powers ranging from the stunning to the devastating, attracting the attention of the Vatican and other powerful organizations bent on exploiting or destroying him. Even Satan has designs on Theon. A frantic race ensues across hell and into heaven in hopes of finding a cure to Theon’s explosive curse.

What would the earliest stories of the Bible be like without an angry God smiting humans with floods, fire, frogs, and brimstone? They might become the story of a mother surviving a snake bite and a dangerous pregnancy. Architects and dreamers building towers and boats to save themselves from the harsh desert. A doctor who obsessively cleans. Young gay lovers seeking refuge in the sanctuary cities of Sodom and Gomorrah.

Some tell of little-known Bible characters, while others concentrate on an incident in the life of one of the more famous Bible characters. Share the experiences of people who met the prophets Jeremiah and Ezekiel; consider how God’s curse dogged the rebuilding of Jericho; see Jesus as his family saw him; marvel at the faith of a woman who was sure that just touching Jesus’ clothes would heal her. Have you ever wondered how Hosea came to marry a prostitute? Hosea’s Story might offer you an answer, and get you thinking more about the patience of God.

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 a world of breathtaking miracles where the impossible becomes reality! Have you ever seen a chariot made of pure fire sweep a prophet into the sky? Or watched a heavy iron axe head float on water as if it were a feather? Join Elisha, the chosen successor to the great prophet Elijah, on an adventure of faith and wonder. After his master's spectacular departure, Elisha begins a journey of his own, and the power of God follows him every step of the way. In this collection of captivating stories, you will: Taste the sweetness of poisoned water made pure with a dash of salt.

What can we learn from Joshua? Against all odds, Joshua showed great courage. Joshua prospered because he trusted God with every part of his life.

Have you ever gotten really sleepy during a long talk? That's what happened to a young boy named Eutychus! To get some fresh air during a special, late-night meeting with the Apostle Paul, he found what he thought was the perfect spot: a cool, third-story windowsill. But as Paul's sermon went on and on, and the warm, crowded room made his eyelids heavy, Eutychus fought a losing battle with sleep... and tumbled right out of the window. What followed was a night of fear, a frantic rush down the stairs, and an unforgettable miracle that showed everyone God's amazing power.

Journey back in time to the bustling streets of the Roman Empire and meet Onesimus, a young helper in the house of a kind man named Philemon. After one terrible mistake, Onesimus is filled with fear and makes a daring choice: he runs away! Join Onesimus on his long and lonely journey to the giant city of Rome. Feel the dust of the road beneath your feet, see the towering buildings that block out the sun, and sense the fear of being lost and alone.

A wondrous star appears in the East, signaling the birth of a new king. Three wise men, full of hope, travel across the desert to worship him. But their quest leads them to the palace of King Herod, a ruler whose heart fills with fear and jealousy at the news. While the wise men search for a child in a humble home, Herod hatches a dark and wicked plan to destroy his rival. This is the thrilling story of a journey guided by faith, a king's terrible jealousy, and the quiet miracle that shook a mighty throne.

Birdie has questions for God. For starters, why couldn’t God roll history back to September 10, 2001, and fix things - so the next day was an ordinary sunny day and not the devastating lead-in to two wars? Daddy has already been to Iraq twice. Now he’s going again, and Birdie is sure he’ll die. At the very least, she won’t see him again for a year, and everything will not be okay. (Why do grown-ups lie?)

Includes Z-Burbia 4: Cannibal Road, Z-Burbia 5: The Bleeding Heartland, and Z-Burbia 6: Rocky Mountain Die.

Will 50-foot battle mechs be enough against hundreds of thousands of techno-zombies ready to wipe everything living off the scorched map that is the wasteland? Alliances are formed and broken, mech pilots are made and murdered, secrets are revealed and agendas destroyed, and thousands of bodies fall and rise again.

Around 750 BC, Jonah was commanded by God to go to the city of Nineveh to warn them about their future. God said to Jonah, "Go to the great city of Nineveh and...."

King Darius (duh-RYE-us) ruled over Babylon. He appointed Daniel and other people to help him govern as advisors. The other advisors were jealous of Daniel so they planned a way to get rid of him. These men knew that Daniel worshipped the God of Israel. They told King Darius to make a new law in which people could only worship and pray to King Darius. If anyone worshipped or prayed to other gods, they would be thrown into a den of hungry lions. What will happen to Daniel?

Over 3,000 years ago, Moses freed the people of Israel from slavery under the Egyptian Pharaoh. Moses lead the Israelites to an area near Mount Sinai. Then, Moses went to the top of Mount Sinai and received the 10 commandments from God. Moses went down to the Israelites and called them to hear the 10 commandments of God that they may learn and observe them. The first commandment is: 1. You shall have no other gods before me. What do you think that means?

In a world filled with video games, social media, and distractions, your child can easily lose focus and find it hard to focus on faith and Christianity. What you need to do is find a way to make the Bible more engaging and spark your child’s curiosity and imagination. It’s time to teach your kids about God’s unwavering love and the true meaning of Christianity, faith, and religion with a collection of Bible stories that will engage and captivate your little one’s imagination.

Easter celebrates Jesus rising from the dead with the promise of new hope and a new life.

The most exciting adventure you will ever experience! You simply will not stop listening once you start. don’t share the ending with anyone – let them find out for themselves. remember – shhh!