Bible English Literature

With her upcoming graduation from law school, the life Samantha Morgan had always dreamed of was coming into view. From the outside looking in, Samantha's life was practically perfect...but things are seldom what they seem. Trusting her heart to Alex Campbell had been a mistake, and her carefully kept secret was starting to spill through the cracked facade she had painstakingly built. Their two-year relationship had gone from idealistic to dangerous, and it threatened to derail all of her meticulously laid plans...if she survived him, that is.

This is the story of Joshua, a carpenter from the village of Nazareth who is called to preach the coming of God's judgment. This is the story of his ministry and its terrible end, seen through the eyes of his kinsman and closest friend, Noah the ironsmith. Noah, a pious man but one who understands the darkness of a world in which treachery and murder are the common currency of power, is prepared to risk his own life to save Joshua's.

This audiobook is for all seekers who wish to understand the life and works of Rav Sha’ul, Yeshua the Messiah, and the possible role of Barabbas, from within the context of true Biblical Judaism and the times on which they lived, I wish to say that while this is a work of historical fiction, based upon some true facts, the story has been dramatized and certain traditions brought to life as facts, as well as adventurous but fictitious incidents in the lives of the main characters, in order to place the people back into the Jewish culture from which they came.

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.

Hope shines brightest when all seems lost. Stephanie London led a life of comfort and ease in St. Louis before feeling inexplicably drawn back to her father’s roots in the tiny Southern town of Hope Springs. Charlotte Willoughby has lived there all her life and longs to make a new life...

NAACP nominee and USA Today bestselling author Beverly Jenkins returns to the town of Henry Adams with a story of family, friendship, love, and second chances. In Henry Adams, Kansas, you can’t start over without stirring things up . . . Many a good woman has had to leave a no-good man, but...

For readers who love A Man Called Ove and the works of Alain de Botton comes the story of how a young woman's project to help a friend launches her on a journey of self-discovery, from international bestselling author Lauren Gounelle. Alice is very good at her job. She's on the rise at a...

Joan, Tisha, and Lila are three single, ambitious party girls embarking on a journey where they attempt to give up sex and draw nearer to God. Giving up their boyfriends and club hopping for empty beds and Bible study is more challenging than they could have imagined. The Single Sister Experiment is a fast-paced, drama-filled ride that you don’t want to miss!

Encouragement stories from the Bible that will help kids be motivated every day.

What starts as a secret trickle of water from the door of God's great Temple becomes the adventure of a lifetime for a young boy named Leo. Join him as he follows this mysterious stream and watches it grow into a mighty, life-giving river that transforms the world before his eyes. Journey with Leo along the riverbank as barren deserts bloom into lush forests and the lifeless, salty sea is miraculously healed, teeming with fish. Discover the wonder of the riverside trees that bear a different, delicious fruit each month and have leaves with the power to heal any hurt.

Featuring all-new tales of dark fantasy, cosmic horror, supernatural revenge, and the sorcery of terror from masters of the craft, this issue includes stories and poems by Alma Katsu, Heather Graham, Maurice Broaddus, Fran Wilde, Priya Sharma, Anne Walsh, Yvonne Navarro, Jake Bible, Gabrielle Faust, and Christina Sng.

"A lyrical, radiant memoir." —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review Ann Wroe, obituaries editor for The Economist, reflects on the art and impossibility of capturing life on the page. Through her experiences and through people she has known, studied, or merely glimpsed in windows, she movingly...

“I didn’t think he’d do it. I really didn’t think he would. I thought he’d say, whoa, hold on, wait a minute. We made a deal, remember, the land, the blessing, the nation, the descendants as numerous as the sands on the shore and the stars in the sky.” So begins James Goodman’s original and urgent encounter with one of the most compelling and resonant stories ever told - God’s command to Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac.

What was it that Jesus did that made some people hate him so much as to try to kill him? What was his message? Although there were those who sought to kill Jesus, he had a large following. Many people adored him. Some even traveled many miles on foot to see him and hear his word. What was it about Jesus Christ that attracted all these people? These are some of the questions that H.C. Kim tries to answer through his poetry. These poems will move you in ways that you have not imagined possible.

Step into the sun-drenched town of Shunem and meet a woman whose kindness is about to change her life forever. When she builds a special room for God's prophet, Elisha, she is given the one thing her heart desires most: a precious son. But what happens when this miracle gift is suddenly taken away? When tragedy strikes, this remarkable mother refuses to give in to despair. Instead, she sets off on a desperate, faith-fueled journey to find the one person she believes can help, clinging to the hope that the God who gave her a son can perform a miracle once more.

This book tells the story of the most wonderful promise of all. It’s a journey that begins with the sound of a great trumpet and the opening of the King's most special book—the Book of Life. Discover what happens when the sky rolls up like a scroll and you finally get to meet the King on His Great White Throne.

These are the chronicles of the Old and New Testament - from Genesis to the Crucifixion - recounted exclusively through the eyes of a teen in a way that is fresh and highly original.

From the author of the “sophisticated and erudite” Peculiar Ground (Boston Globe), comes a collection of classic, witty fables, elegantly updated for our modern times. It's in the nature of myth to be infinitely adaptable. Each of these startlingly original stories is set in modern...

In this brilliant debut novel, Noah's family (or Noe, as he's called here), his wife, sons, and daughters-in-law, tell what it's like to live with a man touched by God, while struggling against events that cannot be controlled or explained. When Noe orders his sons to build an ark, he can't tell them where the wood will come from. When he sends his daughters-in-law out to gather animals, he can offer no directions, money, or protection.