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Die Stadt Felsengrund hat ein Geheimnis, das sie für die Feinde uneinnehmbar macht. Bis ein sehr hinterhältiger Feind ihre vermeintliche Stärke durchkreuzt und die Stadt mit List erobert.
Es wird lange dauern bis sich die Bürger Felsengrunds wieder an ihr Geheimnis erinnern und somit zur Freiheit zurück gelangen.
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Following Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's call to follow "The Way of Love: Practices for a Jesus-Filled Life" each of these seven little books will provide an entry point to the novice who wishes to learn more about how to begin a practice of turning to Christ, learning about the faith, prayer, worship, the sharing of gifts with others (bless), being a disciple (go), and rest (take time for self-care). Gleaning from the wisdom of CPI authors, each...
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About the bookThis Devotional of spiritual truths, covering many subjects from God's word and all relating to the Christian life, should bring encouragement and build up spiritually all those who read them!About the authorRoger Henri Trepanier is an evangelist, author, and counselor, who has been serving God on his field of service since 1999. He is a widower with three adopted children, all now married.
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First published in 1885 by South African religious leader and writer Andrew Murray, "With Christ in the School of Prayer" contains 31 powerful and inspiring lessons on prayer in daily life. While born in South Africa in 1828, as Murray's father was a Dutch Reformed Church missionary sent from Scotland, Murray grew up educated in Scotland and later the Netherlands. He returned to South Africa in 1848 after his ordination, pastored several churches...
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Written by Father Jean-Pierre de Caussade, a French Jesuit priest and author, "Abandonment to Divine Providence" contained in this volume is a treatise on the practice of total abandonment to Divine Providence, or in other words, completely giving yourself over to God's will. Father De Caussade, born in 1675 in Cahors, France, became the spiritual director to the Nuns of the Visitation in Nancy, France from 1733-1740. During his time at the convent...
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Bill Vincent is an ordinary man with an extraordinary God. If what has happened to him is as great as he tells his story, then you know it will be visitations from above like no other. This book, Glory: Pursuing God's Presence, is one of three book series that are all about finding God and His presence.
One day in 2008, Bill pressed into God with the attitude like I am going to get something from God. In so many ways, he was much like a wining child...
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C. S. Lewis' The Pilgrim's Regress is a profound allegorical tale that explores the spiritual journey of a man named John as he searches for truth and meaning in a confusing and often contradictory world. Written as a modern-day retelling of John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress, this novel follows John's path through various philosophical and ideological landscapes, each symbolizing different worldviews, temptations, and misconceptions about truth,...
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"A Call to Prayer" is the inspiring and encouraging treatise on the importance of prayer by J. C. Ryle, the acclaimed 19th century English Anglican bishop, author, and first bishop of Liverpool. Ryle was beloved by many all over the world for his kind manner of preaching and writing and "A Call to Prayer" is full of his welcoming and affectionate tone. Ryle's message is meant for everyone, both those who have been practicing their faith for decades...
9) How to Pray
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"How to Pray" is the inspiring treatise on prayer by R. A. Torrey, the famed American pastor, educator, writer, and evangelist. Born Reuben Archer Torrey in New Jersey in 1856, Torrey was educated at Yale University and Yale Divinity School before becoming a minister in Ohio. Torrey later joined Dwight L. Moody in his evangelical work in Chicago and became the superintendent of the Bible Institute of the Chicago Evangelization Society, now the Moody...
11) The City of God
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Saint Augustine of Hippo is one of the central figures in the history of Christianity, and this book is one of his greatest theological works. Written as an eloquent defense of the faith at a time when the Roman Empire was on the brink of collapse, it examines the ancient pagan religions of Rome, the arguments of the Greek philosophers, and the revelations of the Bible. Pointing the way forward to a citizenship that transcends worldly politics and...
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Do you have a nagging feeling that something's missing from your church experience?
You're not alone. And it's time to discover a better way.
Church-reform advocate and Bible scholar Peter DeHaan, PhD is a strong proponent of meaningful Christian community. In Jesus's Broken Church he uses Scripture to guide us into right practices and away from the off-track customs that most every church adheres to.
The problem is that today's church follows an...
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Reading the Old Testament can seem like exploring an old, mysterious mansion, packed with of all sorts of strange rooms. The creation room, vast and sublime. The exodus room, with hardhearted pharaohs and dried-up seas. The war room, with bloody swords and crumbling walls. The tabernacle room, with smoking altars and dark inner sanctums. What does this odd and ancient world have to do with us, who are modern followers of Jesus? As it turns out, everything!...
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The 10 Minute Bible Journey is a fast-paced, synopsis of God's Word from beginning to end. Fifty-two illustrated accounts connect the chronological, gospel-centered storyline of more than 200 of the most strategic and amazing events from Creation to Heaven. Filled with vibrant, full-color illustrations and exciting "faith facts" that confirm the Bible is true, this apologetics-infused book is designed to help Christians of all ages achieve a new level...
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The curse came through a government called, "the knowledge of good and evil". Man's knowledge of good and evil resulted in a curse upon the very ground of the earth. In this book we will look at seven things that happened in the fall of man. There were seven curses that came into the earth as a result of Adam's fall. Those curses affect our everyday lives. We even take some of those curses as being normal, everyday life. Jesus Christ came to the world...
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Eugene Peterson instilled the love of the local church in his family, and especially his son, pastor Eric E. Peterson. This collection of letters, written over several years by Eric, offers a poignant, pastoral vision for what the people of God are to be about in their personal lives and their life together. You'll find this wisdom for one local church to be warm, winsome, knowing, understanding, and universally relevant.
Eric E. Peterson addresses...
18) Look Up!
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EVERYTHING CHANGES WHEN THE RAPTURE COMES. You've heard about the Rapture. You've probably read about what will happen to the people who are left behind on earth. But did you know the Bible has even more to say about those who will go with Jesus when He comes? The Rapture isn't scary or confusing. For people who believe in Jesus, it will be the best day of their lives, and things will only get better after that. Once we see Jesus, nothing will ever...
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Play Nice in Your Sandbox at Church equips readers with the knowledge and skills needed to help their church members stay focused on their mission, rather than get sidetracked with their interpersonal squabbles.
The PLAY and NICE in the title are capitalized because they are acronyms. PLAY represents a four-step model to prevent conflict when possible, and NICE gives a four-step model to resolve differences with others. Play Nice in Your Sandbox...
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Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview:
#1 The story of Saul of Tarsus begins when he was a young boy, soaking up the stories of his ancestors. He would enjoy the Jewish festivals, especially Passover, which commemorated the nation's freedom.
#2 The tradition of zeal is part of the freedom story. It was young Saul's duty to root out wickedness in Israel, and he knew it. But he also knew the goyim were a threat,...
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