Spirituality Genre

During her childhood, Sandy (or "Shadow" as just about everyone knew her) was inseparable from her larger-than-life father, a World War II hero she adored. Sandy followed him everywhere, hung on his every word, and loved him with all her heart as only a young child can. It was more difficult to love him at some times than at others, especially when he was there and then he was gone - right in front of her eyes without ever leaving the house.

Through the ages, many stories have been told about Mary, Joseph, and the birth of the Messiah. Stories of shepherds and sheep, kings, angels, and stables. But there is one story that has never been told. One story that has remained hidden in the fabric of time. The story of The Swaddling Clothes.

Business degree in hand, Logan enters the immense Universal Systems building and is hired as an organizational analyst - a trouble-shooter. His job: evaluate the company's five divisions, each on a separate level and each operating on startlingly unique principles. Which set of principles is successful? Why is most of the company's profit generated by one tiny division? What is real profit, anyway? And who is the enigmatic executive that Logan ends up reporting to?

When Jane steps into the old antique store to look at the lovely Christmas Village, she can only dream of living in a wonderful place like that. But when the owner of the store encourages her to make a wish over the village, she is swept away to a place where her dreams can be fulfilled.

We all have questions, and this is why I've started this series in order to answers some of the questions that both you and I have. For this topic I wonder why some people became an atheist. I've compiled a few stories from people who want to share their experiences. Throughout this book, there will be a rating system of up four stars.

What amazes people most about this book is that it provides an actual glimpse into the vast, mystical, and wondrous world of the spirit. For it is the written account of the author’s journeys to that world, guided through the experience by a boy from the city of Tricon. In this masterfully constructed outpost of heaven itself, the author discovers that facilities in the heavenly realms are far superior to those on Earth - and that Tricon is a staging area for one of the greatest wars ever to be fought between the forces of good and the armies of the evil Fallen Ones.

She saved her daughter's life. Now she must save her soul. Although Elizabeth died giving birth to her daughter, her death wasn't the end. She awakens to find her sacrifice has transformed her into a special kind of angel - a protector - and if she is able to help her charge through the Pearly Gates, she too will be welcomed into Heaven. Elizabeth is both heartbroken and overjoyed when she finds she'll be watching over Daisy, the daughter she never got to meet.

Drawing upon years of extensive research in early Jewish and Christian history and recent work on the historical Jesus, acclaimed novelist Ron Cooper focuses on Thomas of Nazareth, old and bitter after years of self-imposed exile from his homeland, who returns to Jerusalem to write a book about his identical twin brother, Jesus. Disgusted by how others have perverted his brother's message, Thomas wants to set the record straight. But in doing so, he must try to unravel the enigma that was Jesus.

Dies ist die Geschichte einer erfolgreichen Frau, die mit 50 Jahren die große Chance bekommt, beruflich, wirtschaftlich, familiär und in ihrer Fernbeziehung vollends zu scheitern, um noch einmal ganz von vorne zu beginnen. Es ist die Geschichte einer angeschlagenen Abenteurerin, die ihre Lebensversicherung auflöst, ihre Möbel, Bücher und High-Heels verkauft und sich nach Indien verabschiedet. Weil die Winter dort wärmer sind und das Essen erschwinglicher.

Lost and Found, Stories of Christmas is a collection of stories written by Reverend Wendell Mettey for his congregations. While written over a span of years, the stories have a timelessness that appeals to readers of all ages. These simple stories share the emotional journey of characters whose struggles with doubts, fears, and resentments cause them to lose hope, but who ultimately find a great gift through the discovery of the true meaning of Christmas.

Prairie Girl Legacy: Seven Children Who Love God, is the gentle and loving story of one independent prairie woman talking about her seven children and how they were raised, and who they are. As a result, she has many grandchildren who help pass along her legacy of love and understanding, service to others, powerful faith, and the love of God.

While the fate of the world rested on Noah’s shoulders, the survival of the human race rested on hers. The young heroine in Sinners and the Sea is destined for greatness. Known only as “wife” in the Bible and cursed with a birthmark that many think is the brand of a demon, this unnamed woman - fated to become the mother of all generations after the great flood - lives anew through Rebecca Kanner.

A whisper of a threat looms over widow Deidre Morris. She and her young son have unwittingly become prisoners of her intimidating father-in-law's power. One wrong step could find her son torn from her and in the hands of the influential judge. But when Deidre collides with an intriguing stranger, the prospect of a new friendship gives her renewed hope...until a devastating murder rocks the quiet community of Echo Falls and Deidre learns first impressions can't be trusted.

In the book of Revelation, the Apostle John wrote about a great religious system and organization that would be present and influential during the so-called Seven Years Tribulation Period, in which the Anti-Christ will be revealed and reign supreme. With his own divinely inspired words, he described this religion as, "mystery Babylon the great," and, judging by his statement, it's interesting that this mystical religion can be traced all the way back to the times recorded in the book of Genesis.

Where would your soul be if you died right now? Chances are, not where you think. This is the fictional story of a leader in a conservative church as he takes his journey into eternity. Biblical teachings, writings of early Christians, and true events form the foundation of this story.

Heading Towards A New Life Along The Oregon Trail, about a young woman with a baby and a somewhat checkered past who joins a wagon train and the only single women's wagon on it. There, she becomes friends with a female doctor and another woman as they struggle through the many trials of such a journey. Along the way a strong bond is formed between the women, two of the men on the train, and God.

A blood test that should have brought comfort brings confusion and pain instead. Now, Beth Murdock must face the truth; Stevie, the little girl she has raised as her own for almost two years, isn't hers. Jonathon McDuff doesn't know what to make of the legal document explaining that his daughter Lexie isn't really his. He wants his biological child back, but he can't stand to think of losing the little girl he knows as his.

Johnny's parents are concerned to learn their young son is being bullied at school. Though they pray for a solution, they find themselves unprepared for the transformation God has in store.

The time is Christmas Eve. The Christmas tree sellers have turned off their lights and gone home. The lots are empty, except for a few forlorn trees that nobody wanted. An eleven-year-old boy is sent out to pick through those trees and bring one back to the apartment where his Nanny raised him since infancy. What follows is part fable, part remembrance, part miracle.

We all know the story of Adam and Eve and the "apple" - well it's time Eve told her side of the story.