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We admire these men for their greatness, but the truth is Augustine grappled with sexual passions, Martin Luther struggled to control his tongue, and John Calvin fought the battle of faith with worldly weapons. Yet each of these men will always be remembered for the messages they declared - messages that still resound today. John Piper explores these men's lives, integrating Augustine's delight in God with Luther's emphasis on the Word and Calvin's exposition of scripture. Through their strengths and struggles, we can learn how to live better today.

"I was born in a clothes-basket, and do not feel ashamed of my birthplace, though fire and the swill man long ago removed all trace of it." This is the life story of a household cat. It is sometimes amusing, sometimes fun and playful and sometimes admittedly sad and painful because cats do suffer many indignities. But through it all, they remain the independent, proud and faithful companions of men and women through the ages. Do you have a furry friend in your home? Help read this story to repay a bit of their companionship. I don't promise an idyllic life for Daisy, there is pain and some ...