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Discover the books that have already changed the lives of millions. This unabridged guide to the literature of the spirit surveys 50 of the all-time classics, giving you their key ideas, insights, and applications - everything you need to know to start benefiting from these legendary works.

Augustine of Hippo's masterpiece The City of God is one of the greatest books ever written, yet its size - nearly 1,000 pages - too often intimidates even serious readers. Composed in the years after the sack of Rome in the fifth century, it ushers you on an astounding historical and theological journey through the final years of the ancient world. What made this book so powerful? What mysteries lie within it? What relevance does the 1,600-year-old text have for our world today?

Richard Foster. Elisabeth Elliot. J. C. Ryle. Bonhoeffer. So many authors, so many books, so little time to read them all! Daniela and John take turns reading books and discuss them together, sharing highlights, takeaways, and personal convictions.

Nearly everyone in the Western world is familiar with the stories in the book of Genesis. Its language is simple. Its powerful sentences are short. And its messages glisten with clarity. But is it possible that the understanding of the book of Genesis we've all grown up with isn't as complete as we'd like to believe? That its deceptively simple sentences and surface appearance hide from contemporary readers a purposeful and intricate structure designed to let its depth and detail and implication resonate with the readers and listeners of its own time?.

The Old Testament is one of the foundational texts of Western civilization, and is among the most impactful and widely read books in world history. In 24 enthralling lectures, Professor Miller guides you through a core selection of the major books of the Old Testament, inviting you to probe their meaning and relevance in incisive and thought-provoking commentary. In Understanding the Old Testament, you’ll take a revelatory look at this epically impactful document, finding its deeper historical and religious meanings, as well as its sublime literary treasures.

The Bhagavad Gita, perhaps the most famous of all Indian scriptures, is universally regarded as one of the world's spiritual and literary masterpieces. Richard Davis tells the story of this venerable and enduring book, from its origins in ancient India to its reception today as a spiritual classic that has been translated into more than 75 languages. The Gita opens on the eve of a mighty battle, when the warrior Arjuna is overwhelmed by despair and refuses to fight.

TheViceroyProject.com offers this podcast of carefully selected books that give direct, applicable, and inspiring insights for governing more and governing well. Kingdom men search a matter out and this sub-project is designed to uncover insights from men who wrote authoritatively in the past. We read excerpts and offer commentary; we aim for densely-packed, high-calorie minutes to help you crush in your spheres of influence.

Visit www.LisaOswald.com for Lisa’s new age channeled book series: The Transmissions of Pleiadian Great Light Channel. The Pleiadian Awake Channeling Guide Books-Book 1. ”Awake Energy and the Unique Side of Infinity” Book 2. ”How to Experience Your Soul’s Origin with the Ripple Point”Book 3. ”Healing Lightwork, Angels, Beings, and Insight With Your Higher Self”Book 4. ”Chakra Consciousness”Book 5. ”Noticing the Three Kinds of Choices: What happens to our minds, emotions, psychology, and personalities as we awaken.”Book 6. ”Being Awake Now: Enlightenment is not what ...

⚔️ Do you long to inspire your children with stories of heroes in history and with the greatest story ever told--the word of God? 🛠️ Do you want to equip your children for life in the world, so that they’ll have wisdom and understanding as they face the challenges in whatever work God calls them to? 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Do you desire to live and learn together with your family, using good books and real-life experiences to build relationships that will last a lifetime? In this podcast, you’ll find real-life tips and recommendations for books our homeschooling family loves, ...

Welcome to Reason and Nonsense: A Great Books Podcast, a podcast designed to promote Great Books at Faulkner University by extending the Great Conversation to GB alumni and folks interested in reading, thinking, and doing better. Hosted by Dr. Andrew Jacobs, Director of the Great Books Honors program at Faulkner University; Dr. Joshua Fullman, Great Books Fellow and Director for Faith and Academy; and Dr. Taten Shirley, Great Books Fellow and Director for Interdisciplinary Studies.

Our dreams give us insights into hidden truths and guide us to solutions to our problems. In Have A Great Dream, Book 1; The Overview, Decoding Your Dreams To Discover Your Full Potential, dream expert Layne Dalfen gives listeners an overview of dream analysis enabling you to grasp easily how to uncover why you had that dream last night and more importantly how to go about uncovering the solutions that appear there!

In her New York Times bestsellers Going Rogue and America by Heart, Sarah Palin revealed the strong Christian faith that has guided her life and family. In Good Tidings and Great Joy she calls for bringing back the freedom to express the Christian values of the season. She asserts the importance...

The book, The Great Controversy, written by Ellen White deals with the history of the Christian church starting with the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D. and continues right through to our day. It also outlines the closing scenes of this earth’s history and the principles that are at stake. What you about to hear is a dramatised audio version of this book, created by Nancy Hamilton Myers.

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BATTERSEA DOGS AND CATS HOME Can Battersea's loneliest cat find a home in time for Christmas? It's Christmas at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home and Laura is desperate to find a home for Felicia, a spiky, bad-tempered moggy with a heart of gold. Her boyfriend, Rob, can't...

The Great God Pan is a haunting novella by Arthur Machen that first appeared in the magazine Whirlwind in 1890, later revised and expanded for its book release in 1894 alongside the story The Inmost Light. Upon its initial publication, the novella faced fierce criticism from the press for its decadent style and provocative themes, labeling it as degenerate and horrific. However, it has since earned its place as a classic in the horror genre. Machen‚s work taps into the symbolism of Pan, exploring the primal forces of nature and the allure of paganism. The title is inspired by Elizabeth ...

In the mid-1980s, Dr. Shariat together with his wife, prayed, “Lord, use us to save Iran!” His passion for Muslims stems, in part, because of the murder of his brother, Hamraz, who was arrested in Iran at the age of 16 on a minor political charge. After two years in jail, he was executed by firing squad. God showed Hormoz the best way to respond to this tragedy was to dedicate his life to bring one million Muslims to salvation in Christ. Join Dr. Shariat on a journey out of bondage to Islam to freedom in Christ.

In this paradigm-shifting book, Jonathan Catherman shares with adults raised in the 1900s a fresh look at guiding 21st century youth to become confident and capable adults. With relevant research and real-world examples, Catherman shows us the benefits of practicing and teaching four principles that will unite and empower us all.

Our dreams give us insights into hidden truths and guide us to solutions to our problems. Dream expert Layne Dalfen gives listeners an overview of dream analysis, enabling you to grasp easily how to uncover why you had that dream last night, and more importantly, how to go about uncovering the solutions that appear there! Packed with dream charts, journaling techniques, and fascinating true success stories of people who have worked with this system, this book will transform - for the better - the life of every dreamer.

What will it take to solve the biggest issues of our time: extreme and needless poverty, global warming and environmental degradation, terrorism and the endless cycle of violence, racism, human trafficking, health care and education, and other pressing problems? While Washington offers only the...

Read by the author. Transform your marriage and enjoy your spouse again with guidance to help you navigate the most common (and unnoticed) tension points in your relationship. Relationship expert Dr. Morgan Cutlip helps you view the mental load--the endless and mostly invisible work of managing...