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A keyword searchable edition of The King James Bible available for handhelds, desktops and laptops. Including Old Testament and New Testament, this is a wonderful tool that keeps the scriptures at your fingertips. The translation that became the Authorized King James Bible was begun in 1604 and in 1611 was published by the Church of England, under the direction of King James. The translation was done by forty-seven Church of England scholars,
...Are you in control of your life? Do people take advantage of you? Do you have trouble saying no? Christian often focus so much on being loving and given that they forget their own limitations. Have you ever found yourself wondering: Can I set limits and still be a loving person? What are my legitimate boundaries? How do I answer someone who wants my time, love, energy, or money? Why do I feel guilty when I consider setting boundaries?
...Over 20 million copies sold!
A perennial New York Times bestseller for over a decade!
Falling in love is easy. Staying in love—that's the challenge. How can you keep your relationship fresh and growing amid the demands, conflicts, and just plain boredom of everyday life?
In the #1 New York Times international bestseller The 5 Love Languages®, you'll discover the secret that
...5) My Religion
Leo Tolstoy is widely recognized as one of the most important fiction writers of the modern era. What's less widely known, however, is that Tolstoy was a devout Christian who read deeply in the subjects of religious philosophy and theology and, over the course of his lifetime, came to devise his own unique take on Christianity. This volume offers an overview of the author's religious views and practices.
There is a rich body of folklore that has sprung up around the central events that are said to have occurred in the life of Jesus. This volume, originally written in Swedish, collects a number of charming versions of these tales. It's an inspiring collection that would also be a good choice to read aloud to children.
Despite the fact that the Christian tradition is prevalent, if not dominant, throughout much of the Western world, there remains a considerable amount of confusion and debate over the actual doctrines that feature in this belief system. In this volume, The Great Doctrines of the Bible, author William Evans identifies and explains some of the most important doctrinal and dogmatic tenets of the Christian faith.
A founding member of the Theosophical Society, and perhaps the first well-known European to convert to Buddhism, Henry Steel Olcott made a lasting contribution with his Buddhist Catechism of 1881. Seeing Buddhism with a Westernized scientific eye, the work is given in the same question and answer structure used in the Christian Catechism. David McMahan wrote of Olcott that he "allied Buddhism with scientific rationalism in implicit criticism
...Although educated and trained for a career in the clergy, Samuel Butler began to harbor serious doubts about his vocation and Christian morals in general at an early age. Although he addressed these issues in earnest debate with his colleagues and family members, Butler's confusion only worsened over time. He began to explore his concerns about Victorian-era hypocrisy in writing, penning a series of philosophically minded novels and social satires,
...Dig more deeply into the sacred text of Christianity than ever before with this user-friendly translation of the Good Book. The World English Bible is a recent edition rendered in modern English which aspires to be more readily accessible to contemporary readers all over the world.
Prominent Methodist thinker and preacher Edwin Holt Hughes made a number of significant contributions to American religious thought throughout the early twentieth century. This easy-to-read volume collects Hughes' opinions and practical tips on incorporating the teachings of the Bible into everyday life.
Today, "What would Jesus do?" is a refrain commonly posed by and among Christian believers. In this classic work of theology, author John R. Macduff poses a fascinating variation on this question: what -- and how -- did Jesus think? This volume is a must-read for anyone interested in delving into Christian epistemology.
It's no wonder that The Power of Now has sold over 16 million copies worldwide and has been translated into over 30 foreign languages. Much more than simple principles and platitudes, the book takes readers on an inspiring spiritual journey to find their true and deepest self and reach the ultimate in personal growth and spirituality:...
Many Americans are outraged by liberal hostility to traditional religion. But as Ann Coulter reveals in this, her most explosive book yet, to focus solely on the Left's attacks on our Judeo-Christian tradition is to miss a larger point: liberalism is...
Swedish writer August Strindberg was a creative force of nature who produced significant works in a staggering array of fields, though he is best remembered around the world as an important innovator in the field of twentieth-century drama. Zones of the Spirit is an eclectic selection of Strindberg's thoughts, observations, and aphorisms that is sure to inspire.
Evocative and full in scope, The Bible Story Retold in Twelve Chapters is a flowing retelling of the Bible's great stories.
In twelve chapters, Andrea Skevington brings together all the Bible's treasured tales to reveal the overarching story of God and his people.
Skilfully crafting her stories with care and consideration for the biblical original, yet with the energy of the story front-of-mind, the result
...Despite the profound significance that religion holds in believers' lives, most teachers of religion are volunteers or amateurs with no formal training in instructional methods. This comprehensive guide provides basic and advanced techniques for religious instruction geared for every age group and level of comprehension.
20) Talks To Farmers
Pastor Charles Haddon Spurgeon was one of the most popular religious speakers of his era, and by some estimates, he preached to ten million followers over the course of his career. Spurgeon made it his mission to speak to people from all walks of life. This collection brings together some of the homilies he presented to farmers and agricultural laborers, but the themes will resonate for all faithful seekers.
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