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Sometimes we just want the best. But that involves choices, judgements, decisions. And that all depends on our feelings, our mood at the time. Even more so with poetry. Would we like a little more pathos, or love, or humour with that? Can we only choose one Keats? And ’If’? Surely Kipling wrote something else? So difficult to decide. This one or that? Is it easier to choose your 50 favourite poets or your 50 favourite poems?

In this powerful Puritan classic, John Owen delves deep into the heart of sin and its impact on the Christian life. With piercing clarity and no tolerance for excuses, Owen challenges believers with the urgent call to “Be killing sin or sin will be killing you.” Join Stephen Escalera as he navigates this timeless message that speaks directly to the struggles we face today.

One of the most prominent historical Puritan writers, John Owen, dives into the theology of salvation and the timeless question of how sin and temptation affect the lives of Christians. In The Mortification of Sin, Owen states not only that sin remains an active and negative force on the lives...

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic fiction read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly abridged and remastered stories are now available to download for the first...

While travelling in central Turkey, Joe Grafton stumbles upon some ancient scrolls that contain a secret so devastating it could shake the foundations of the modern world. Soon, he and the beautiful Turkish girl he has befriended are fighting for their lives, pursued across the country by enemies who will do anything to get their hands on the scrolls.

A collection of the greatest war poetry ever written, read by some of the 20th century’s most renowned actors. Tragedy, war and humanity are played out in these timeless readings of poetry written about, or on, the battlefield.

John Owen’s genuine concern for his brothers and sisters in Christ is evident in each of his writings. In The Mortification of Sin, Owen describes the dangers to the soul that still exist even after finding faith in Jesus. While under the protection of Christ, temptation and sin still demand...

Temptation is a real and constant struggle that every Christian has experienced and continues to face daily. John Owen defines temptation as anything that attempts to woo the Christian heart away from God and instead towards sin and disobedience. While man's will alone does not have the power...

The lure of the American West is in the spirit of adventure, in the majestic expanse of unconquered wilderness and in rugged individuals on a quest for identity and sometimes for survival. Owen Wister's unsmiling Virginian... Dorothy M. Johnson's, "A Man Called Horse": These are a few of the colorful, even legendary characters who populate The American West in Fiction, a collection of stories edited by Jon Tuska.

John Owen (1616 - 1683) was vice chancellor of Oxford University and served as advisor to Oliver Cromwell. The Death of Death in the Death of Christ is a polemical work, attempting to prove, among other things, that the doctrine of universal redemption is unscriptural. It is divided into four parts. The first sets forth his thesis that the work of Christ on the cross was made for the full and complete salvation of those whom God intended to save.

On 4 January 2011, millionaire businessman and governor of Punjab Salmaan Taseer was shot to death. He had been leading a campaign to amend Pakistan’s blasphemy laws, after an illiterate Christian woman was sentenced to death for blasphemy. Within hours, a Facebook page for the assassin Mumtaz Qadri had over 2000 members. Transferred to jail, Qadri was garlanded with roses by lawyers offering to take his case for free.

An English poet and soldier, Owen depicted more graphically and effectively than any poet before him the horrors and realities of fighting in the trenches. His poignant verse has made him one of the greatest voices to emerge from World War I.

The Foundation of Communion with God introduces readers to the Trinitarian piety of John Owen (1616-1683). Ryan McGraw's introduction to Owen sketches the major events of this important theologian s life and shows how his circumstances shaped his thought on the themes of the Trinity and public...

What good is a church community if it lacks loving fellowship? In Rules for Walking in Fellowship , John Owen supplies struggling congregations with biblical guidelines for making church life in the present a foretaste of heavenly fellowship to come. He discusses both the responsibilities...

A writing born out of the desire to know Christ more fully and to understand His glory and sacrifice more completely, this work inspires and encourages an increase in both faith and theological understanding. Focusing on the role, nature, and example of Jesus Christ, Owen ties together the...

Welcome to "The Dial-Up Boys Podcast," a thrilling exploration of movies, TV, games, and more, through the unique lens of two hosts, John Aljets and Owen Poole, who grew up in the days before high-speed internet, and work in the modern, digital world.In this podcast, John and Owen blend their nostalgic experiences with a fresh perspective on contemporary pop culture. While they fondly remember the screeching symphony of a dial-up connection, they're equally excited about discussing the latest releases and trends in the digital age.Their witty banter and genuine enthusiasm make every episode a ...

Focusing on one of the most fundamental aspects of the Christian walk, John Owen delves into the heart of any healthy relationship - communication. Owen emphasizes how crucial it is to understand the Trinity and how the importance of communion applies to each person of God. Owen explains that in...

Corporate real estate experts and close friends, Tucker Hughes, John Jarvis, Owen Rice, and Brian Connolly cover all things corporate real estate, bringing listeners the insiders’ view of the industry while providing insights on real estate news, trends, the market, advice for companies navigating their real estate strategy and negotiations, as well as a host of other related topics. For more information, please check us out at www.thecreinsider.com

"Imagine there is a huge asteroid hurtling towards our beautiful blue planet and before life as we know it comes to end, we can magically click our fingers so you are able to see any theatrical production you want. What would you choose to see for your Last Show on Earth?"West End and Broadway stars John Owen-Jones and Alistair Brammer ask this question of friends and colleagues from the West End, Broadway and beyond - and the answers are often intriguing, usually funny and sometimes bizarre...New episodes every month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This work by John Owen offers a practical and biblical plan for understanding the power of the enemy and the strategies of sin and temptation. By helping Christians understand the nature of sin, Owen reveals a path to victory through communion with and reliance on God. While sin works to pull...