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Hear the stories of the Old Testament brought to life in this Dramatised Reading of selections from the King James Version. Feel the sweep of Bible history through the stories of key people: Adam and Eve, Abraham, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, Gideon, Samson, Saul, David, Solomon, Elijah, Elisha, Jonah and Daniel. A full cast recording by Librivox volunteers brings to life the people of the Old Testament from Aaron to Zipporah! Please note that Ruth, Esther, Job and the Song of Solomon have been dramatised separately, and are available in the catalogue as standalone projects. (summary by Beth ...

Armenians trace their history back to before the time of the Babylonians and earliest recorded history - in fact, to Togarmah, a grandson of Japhet, Noah's son, who settled in Armenia after the Ark came to rest on mount Ararat. Armenia was also the first State in the world to adopt Christianity as their official religion, around the 3rd Century AD. This book contains many wonderful folk and fairy tales culled from this long history of the Armenian country people, to whom all nature is full of stories, by the scholar and storyteller Mr. A. G. Seklemian. - Summary by Noel Badrian

Welcome to the Let's Talk Story podcast! If you know me, you know I love asking questions (sometimes too many) and talking story with people. I've created a space to host special conversations with some of my favorite people & mentors. There was a season of my life where I was extremely chronically ill and getting out of the house felt impossible. Some of my sweetest moments ended up happening right in my living room. Friends would come over, we’d curl up on my cozy white couch in sweats, sip coffee and spend hours chatting about life and the faithfulness of God. Those conversations brought ...

With the intention to inspire and encourage, husband and wife Kupono and Alyssa Detwiler "talk story" about relationships, parenthood, faith and more. They will be having many of their friends jump in as guests on the podcast including a fun Guys Talk and Girls Talk episode. Their hope is to keep it real with unsolicited advice that comes from the heart. Join them as they talk story.

Carl F. Price, a pioneering hymnologist, historian, and author, says, "Every real hymn has its story, if only we could discover it.." This book takes behind the scenes with glimpses of the hymn writers to give us those stories. The hymns range from those from familiar hymnologists such as Charles Wesley and Isaac Watts to earlier writings such as from Saint Stephen the Sabaite, and Bernard of Cluny. Here you will find the story behind "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God," "Onward, Christian Soldiers," "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name." - Summary by Larry Wilson

Join Mäzli the youngest of five while she befriends the castle steward and brings a happy reunion between a rich, sad, old baron and his niece and nephew. (Summary by Henrietta Strauss) Cast of characters: Kurt: Redrun Mea: Matea Bracic Appollonie: LifeisButaDream Mrs. Maxa: Rapunzelina Lippo: ShellyW Maezli: Victoria Bell Bruno: Damien Le Mrs. Knippel: Lynette Caulkins Uncle Philip: Keith Salis Loneli: Marie Christian Lux: Winnifred Assmann Max: ShrimpPhish Clevi: Natalia Hans: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Miss Remke: Agnes Robert Behr Salo: Larry Wilson Leonora: The Countess Kathy: Norah Nelson Mr. ...

Brief Bible stories from the Old Testament, many accompanied by poems. - Summary by Larry Wilson

A collection of short stories by Pansy, Rev. C.M. Livingston, and other authors. The first eleven stories are about Mary Burton, who, although she is unable to go to Europe like her cousin, decides to visit Britain through books and write letters to her friend of her "travels". - Summary by TriciaG

This is a collection of short stories written by Fyodor Dostoyevsky (Dostoevsky), who is arguably better-known for his lengthy, contemplative novels. Several of his trademark philosophical, political and religious themes are interwoven throughout these short stories, for example: "Dream of a Ridiculous Man" critiques European nihilism; "The Crocodile" has notes of Russian political commentary; and "Bobok" is critically acclaimed as top-rate Menippean satire. Dostoevsky also provides a Christmas story ("The Heavenly Christmas Tree") with a biting social commentary. - Summary by jvanstan

This is a historical account of the early years of Pocahontas. She had a significant role in the early interactions between the Indigenous peoples and English settlers. Her compassion for the English settlers was exhibited in her encounter with Captain John Smith. The book also recounts her marriage to John Rolfe, her conversion to Christianity, her life in England and includes a look at her father, the powerful Powhatan, chief of her tribe.

Francis, a young Italian boy, is a merchant's son who is enthralled by the troubadour songs and tales of knights that his father brings back from his travels. He decides to become a knight, but after seeing the poor and suffering in the tragedies of war, he decides to give away all of his worldly possessions and become a troubadour for God.

The Cameron family tries to keep up in society despite their more limited finances, by "making a dollar look to [their] friends as though it was ten dollars," much to the harried father's embarrassment and potential ruin. In addition to the financial stress, the youngest daughter has been "bringing up herself," such that she's on the road to moral peril. This story follows the life of the family as they walk the tightrope between social acceptability and financial stability, moral failure and strength through the guidance of Jesus Christ. - Summary by TriciaG

Dodie Osteen, mother of Joel Osteen, gives readers a personal account of her extraordinary life and shares what she has learned about love, faith, and family. As the wife of forty-four years to the late Pastor John Osteen, founder of Lakewood Church, Dodie Osteen stood as a wife, mother, and...

When Henry Stanley (the famous journalist who went to find David Livingstone) was in Africa , he met a king named Mutesa. This king had started believing his tribe's Ugandan traditions about spirits and devils. Then some Arabs came through and Mutesa converted to Islam. When Mr. Stanley came and told Mutesa about God, Mutesa became a Christian and asked Mr. Stanley to get the English to send back missionaries so he and his tribe could learn more about God. Alexander Mackay was one of those courageous men who answered the call. (Summary by Esther ben Simonides)

Saint Stanislaus Kostka was a 16th century Polish novice in the Society of Jesus. Polish nobleman John Kostka was not pleased with the spiritual inclinations of his second son. He did all he could to discourage Stanislaus’s desire for Christian service. Paul, a brother two years older than Stanslaus, bullied him and tried to lure him into more worldly pursuits. Stanislaus was determined to join the Society of Jesus. To demonstrate his determination, Stanislaus walked the long and dangerous 350 miles from Vienna to Rome. He made the trip alone depending on the charity of others and there was ...

Little Mag Jessup is an orphan girl who works hard as a servant in Mrs. Perkins' boarding house to earn her keep. She has no education, except what she has picked up on her own. Her future looks unchanging until she is given, on a whim, a devotional book called "Little Pillows," in which she learns that she is valuable to God as His child. She endures trials from many fronts and the prejudice of haughty, rich Margaret, with whom she has more in common than she thinks, on her journey with God. (Introduction by TriciaG)

A collection of short stories written in German and translated into English. This is the second such collection, and part of a series of stories written in foreign languages. This anthology consists of Christian Gellert's Last Christmas, A Ghetto Violet, The Severed Hand and Peter Schlemihl.

What would have happened if Christ hadn't come to Israel 2000 years ago, but had come to North America at the end of the 19th Century? This story makes that assumption and paints a picture of what it might have looked like - how different members of society might have reacted. The story follows David Holman, an invalid young man at the opening of the story. - Summary by TriciaGNote: the text source linked is missing the last 4 pages of the story. The missing portion was recorded from this text: http://catalog.hathitrust.org/...

The study of Our Lord’s life is something very precious to all souls devoted to living a Christian life, according to the Gospels. By learning about Our Lord, Jesus Christ, and His life on earth, we learn how to love Him and to serve Him, as He wills. This is a beautiful book that familiarizes the reader with Christ, Jesus of Nazareth. We will see Our Lord in His proper Geography and learn how history and culture added to the details of His precious and private life. This story of Our Lord’s life will help us understand how the prophecies were foreshadowed and fulfilled. These things are ...

Cherlene hasn't had sex in 10 years! She shares why and how she stays celibate - especially as her relationship with sex is... complicated. Follow her full story at http://www.puritytalks.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.