Bible English Literature

What can we learn from Joshua? Against all odds, Joshua showed great courage. Joshua prospered because he trusted God with every part of his life.

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. On the first day of creation, God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. On the second day, God separated the waters above from the waters below and created the “sky.” On the third, God made the land. On the fourth day, God made the sun, moon, and stars. On the fifth day of creation, God made all of the animals in the ocean and all of the birds in the sky. On the sixth day, God made the animals. On the seventh, God rested. Teach young children the story of creation and that God is perfect in all that He does.

Join Jonah on his journey with God as he learns a valuable lesson in obedience, and forgiveness. This classic Old Testament story will help your child understand the importance of obeying God even when it’s hard. Captivating narration of Jonah, the whale, and the people of Nineveh make following along easy!

Little ones will enjoy this perfect first introduction to God’s love for all of His creation. Through simple sentences, young hearts will learn that God loves the tall giraffe, tiny bee, big dog, small mouse, soft kitten, prickly porcupine, and all little children.

Little ones will enjoy this perfect first introduction to the story of Jonah and the Whale. Through simple sentences, young hearts will learn this classic Bible story on why it’s important to listen to God. Jonah learns this important lesson and God is faithful and forgives the people of Nineveh.

Daniel loved God and was faithful to Him. Even when King Darius wanted Daniel to pray to him, Daniel did not listen. When King Darius orders Daniel to be thrown in a den filled with lions, Daniel remains faithful to God. This classic Old Testament story teaches children to always trust in God’s faithfulness—even when it’s difficult. Wonderful narration make it simple for young listeners to understand this important lesson.

Katie Addison's big heart shows in her caring deeds: opening her home to abused women. Rehabilitating injured horses. Helping Warren Tate mend his broken heart. It's only Sheriff Ben O'Keefe who can't seem to get Katie's attention. When mysterious events turn Katie to Ben for help, is this the chance he's been waiting for?

Theon E. Rex is no ordinary boy. Discovered as an infant in a symbol-riddled well near Manor Clos Lucé, Leonardo Da Vinci’s former residence, he soon manifests extraordinary powers ranging from the stunning to the devastating, attracting the attention of the Vatican and other powerful organizations bent on exploiting or destroying him. Even Satan has designs on Theon. A frantic race ensues across hell and into heaven in hopes of finding a cure to Theon’s explosive curse.

Some tell of little-known Bible characters, while others concentrate on an incident in the life of one of the more famous Bible characters. Share the experiences of people who met the prophets Jeremiah and Ezekiel; consider how God’s curse dogged the rebuilding of Jericho; see Jesus as his family saw him; marvel at the faith of a woman who was sure that just touching Jesus’ clothes would heal her. Have you ever wondered how Hosea came to marry a prostitute? Hosea’s Story might offer you an answer, and get you thinking more about the patience of God.

An old silversmith's body is dumped along the highway, and Legal Services Investigator Charlie Yazzie isn't content to stand by while the FBI and Tribal look for clues—not when he sees his friends Thomas Begay and Harley Ponyboy sucked into a tightening web of evil.

The story of Jesus' birth is simply presented to young children. Children will learn about: The angel Gabriel telling Mary she is going to have a baby; why Mary and Joseph needed to return to Bethlehem; the humble birth of Jesus in a stable; the angels who told the shepherds the good news; and, the wise men who followed the star to bring Jesus gifts.

Includes Z-Burbia 4: Cannibal Road, Z-Burbia 5: The Bleeding Heartland, and Z-Burbia 6: Rocky Mountain Die.

King Darius (duh-RYE-us) ruled over Babylon. He appointed Daniel and other people to help him govern as advisors. The other advisors were jealous of Daniel so they planned a way to get rid of him. These men knew that Daniel worshipped the God of Israel. They told King Darius to make a new law in which people could only worship and pray to King Darius. If anyone worshipped or prayed to other gods, they would be thrown into a den of hungry lions. What will happen to Daniel?

Over 3,000 years ago, Moses freed the people of Israel from slavery under the Egyptian Pharaoh. Moses lead the Israelites to an area near Mount Sinai. Then, Moses went to the top of Mount Sinai and received the 10 commandments from God. Moses went down to the Israelites and called them to hear the 10 commandments of God that they may learn and observe them. The first commandment is: 1. You shall have no other gods before me. What do you think that means?

When the zombie apocalypse hits the quiet Asheville, NC, subdivision of Whispering Pines, the residents don't turn to the police or the military. Nope. They rely on their iron-fisted Home Owners Association! Which Jace Stanford and his family aren’t too keen on. Undead hordes are hard enough to deal with in a post-apocalyptic hellscape, who needs HOA fines too?

Little Lamb wants to find baby Jesus that first Christmas night. After searching through the stable she meets Mommy Cow, Mommy Horse, Mommy Chicken and Mommy Pig. All of the animals are snuggling their babies. But…Where Is Baby Jesus? Little Lamb finally meets Mary, and together they snuggle baby Jesus, along with all of the other animals. Repetitive text is a perfect way for little ones to be introduced to the story of Jesus’ birth.

Was God being ironic in commanding Eve not to eat fruit from the tree of wisdom? Carolyn J. Sharp suggests that many stories in the Hebrew Scriptures may be ironically intended. Deftly interweaving literary theory and exegesis, Sharp illumines the power of the unspoken in a wide variety of texts from the Pentateuch, the Prophets, and the Writings. She argues that reading with irony in mind creates a charged and open rhetorical space in the texts.

If you want to understand who Christ is, you have to begin by understanding what Jesus meant when he said in Luke 24:27, "And beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself" (NIV). In Finding Jesus in Exodus, biblical scholar Nicholas Perrin shows that the Bible's story of the Exodus from beginning to end is filled with prophetic foretellings of the person and work of Christ.

These are the extras in the greatest story ever told. These are the little people who were standing by, holding the scabbard for the hero in battle, tending the horses, and fetching the odd snack for the great men of renown. These are the wives and mothers, sisters and brothers, and the servants and slaves of the heroes of the faith. This is a look at the Good Book from a more humble perspective.

Our protagonist is pretty sure he's just committed a murder. The body is newly dead, he's the only one around, and a quick look at the evidence suggests he's guilty as sin. Also, he's totally insane.