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The development of Martin Luther’s thought was both a symptom and moving force in the transformation of the Middle Ages into the modern world. Luther’s vigorous, colorful language still retains the excitement it had for thousands of his contemporaries. In this volume, Dr. Dillenberger has made a representative selection from Luther’s extensive writings, and has also provided the listener with a lucid introduction to his thought.

The Earth is filled with the glory of God and his wonderful works, yet what we observe are only glimpses of the fullness of his power. Listen and be moved by these - mere edges of his ways - and contemplate along with Amy how much bigger and greater God is than anything we can see or imagine!

The Neville Goddard Lecture Series will be presented in a 12-volume set, 25 lectures per volume. This volume, Volume XII, contains lectures such as Wonder Working Power; You Are a Cosmic Being; You Can Forgive Sin; You Can Never Outgrow I Am; You Dare to Assume; and many more.

Here are the greatest and best-loved stories from the Old Testament of the Bible, stories which can be read as much for their human, literary, and historical appeal as for their religious meaning. The selection ranges from childhood favorites like David and Goliath, to key moments in Jewish history (such as Exodus), and also includes some of the finest poetry in the Old Testament (the Song of Solomon, for example).

This beautifully illustrated Annotated Selection from Saint Catherine's Spiritual Dialogues, a classic of Christian literature describing the Italian mystic's spiritual transformation, includes a reflection workbook to encourage a deepening of love and understanding in our own lives. Freshly edited and revised for the modern listener, Saint Catherine speaks of Love as Spirit, God, and Human existence in a voice simultaneously profound and simple.

Like so many saints before him, Samuel Rutherford did his best work while he was imprisoned for the gospel. While in exile from his hometown, he wrote hundreds of letters to his friends and members of his congregation. Christians of all walks have drawn strength from Rutherford's letters, which were printed several years after his death in 1661 and have been called “the most remarkable series of devotional letters that the literature of the Reformed churches can show.” The Loveliness of Christ is a collection of short excerpts from these letters.

Life is full of difficult seasons of, loss, grief and hardships. To overcome the struggles and pain, we must lean into reassurance, guidance, and wisdom to heal. Healing Water for the Soul is a This yearlong compilation of life-changing devotionals from classics L. B. Cowman's Streams in the Desert and Springs in the Valley includes God's timeless reassurance, guidance, and wisdom for navigating the day ahead. Each entry speaks into God's purpose, plan, and promise to you.

So, why a reprint of a book over 135 years old when there are so many reprints and new editions of the text? Excellent question and one I will endeavor to answer here. Since it is our goal to find and reprint spiritual classics on the verge of falling into the vast abyss, we came upon reference to this work while reading Lifting the Veil by Lillian Dewaters and The Sickle by William W. Walter.

The biblical psalms offer several different viewpoints on war and warfare, from pride in victory with the Lord's help, to complaint that the speaker is the only one who seems to want peace, to demands on the Lord to wake up and take revenge on enemies who prowl the streets howling like dogs and preying on the innocent.

The Biblical text of Genesis came from Egyptian papyri vignettes. The ancient hieroglyphs are translatable on several levels and as a result reveal that they make up the stories of the Bible. The Bible is a collection of Egyptian stories! The levels of translation for four Hieroglyphs are given. Then at the end is the translation into scriptural form. You will recognize the similarities, what is incomplete from the Bible, and what is missing from the Bible.

Prayers: A Personal Selection, read by Michael York and composed by Michael Hoppe, contains some of the most significant and most beloved prayers in Christianity. Our Lord's Prayer, the prayers of both Old Testament and New Testament saints, and some of the most famous Christian prayers are beautifully and warmly narrated by Michael York. These classic devotional prayers are sure to encourage and grow one to greater faith in Christ.

The New Testament tells the extraordinary and moving story of the life of Christ and the founding of His Church. This generous selection from the texts which lie at the root of 2,000 years of European civilization ranges between the powerful sincerity of the Evangelists and the ecstatic vision of John's New Jerusalem.

You need prayers! There are times in life when a person needs some help. It may be for a minor issue we feel a friend or a family member can handle, or a major problem requiring the help of a higher power. Whatever the type of life challenges, God is able to address them all. When we turn to God for help or guidance, we need to know what to say and how to say it. In this Book of Prayers, by James Taiwo, you will find a prayer solution to your problem.