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The Rumor by Hannah Miller
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEli Schrock’s life is pleasant enough. He likes his work as a farrier in his father’s smithy. He likes the girl he’s courting, Rebecca Hochstettler. Yet there is no passion for what he does or where he lives, and part of him yearns to see more of the world and get more of an education than the standard Amish eighth grade.When he meets Susanna Wittmer, though, everything changes... -
![A Promised Tomorrow by Sylvia Price]()
A Promised Tomorrow by Sylvia Price
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Yoder Family Saga follows widow Miriam Yoder and her four unmarried daughters, Megan, Rebecca, Josephine, and Lillian, as they discover God’s plans for them and the hope He provides for a happy tomorrow. The Yoder women struggle to survive after Jeremiah Yoder succumbs to a battle with cancer. The family risks losing their farm and their livelihood... -
![That Printer of Udell's by Harold Bell Wright, Paul Michael Garcia]()
That Printer of Udell's by Harold Bell Wright, Paul Michael Garcia
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratings"That book, That Printer of Udell's, had an impact I shall always remember . . . [it] set me on a course I've tried to follow even unto this day. I shall always be grateful."-Ronald Reagan Ronald Reagan identified with the central character, Dick Falkner, who grew up in poverty with an alcoholic father. After Falkner ran away, he was hired by George Udell, a kindly printer...Categorized as:
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![Joshua and the Shepherd by Joseph F. Girzone]()
Joshua and the Shepherd by Joseph F. Girzone
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWith simple and profound prose, Joseph Girzone bringing to light incredible insights into modern Christianity and adds to his bestselling series with the story of the revolutionary Joshua in a contemporary setting.It is the end of a bitter cold winter... -
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![The Damnation of Theron Ware: Or Illumination by Harold Frederic, Stanton Garner]()
The Damnation of Theron Ware: Or Illumination by Harold Frederic, Stanton Garner
Rated: 3.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA candid inquiry into the intertwining of religious and sexual fervor, and a telling portrait of the United States at the end of the nineteenth century, this novel foreshadows the rise of naturalism in American literature. The Damnation of Theron Ware (published in England as Illumination) is an 1896 novel by American author Harold Frederic... -
![Jesus the Christ by James E. Talmage]()
Jesus the Christ by James E. Talmage
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThis book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery... -
![Go Forward With Faith: The Biography of Gordon B. Hinckley by Sheri Dew]()
Go Forward With Faith: The Biography of Gordon B. Hinckley by Sheri Dew
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsPresident Hinckley made his own time available for interviews and feedback and allowed Sheri to interview his family, personal friends, and colleagues, including both of his counselors in the First Presidency and each member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. He also made available personal writings, including talks, records, and journals, as well as personal and family photographs...Categorized as:
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![Strength to Love by Martin Luther King Jr.]()
Strength to Love by Martin Luther King Jr.
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA collection of sermons by this martyred Black American leader which explains his convictions in terms of the conditions and problems of contemporary society...Categorized as:
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![Why We Can't Wait by Martin Luther King Jr., Jesse Jackson]()
Why We Can't Wait by Martin Luther King Jr., Jesse Jackson
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsDr. Martin Luther King’s classic exploration of the events and forces behind the Civil Rights Movement—including his Letter from Birmingham Jail, April 16, 1963.“There comes a time when the cup of endurance runs over, and men are no longer willing to be plunged into the abyss of despair.”In 1963, Birmingham, Alabama, was perhaps the most racially segregated city in the United States...Categorized as:
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![The Pearl of Great Price by Joseph Smith Jr.]()
The Pearl of Great Price by Joseph Smith Jr.
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe Pearl of Great Price, first published in 1851, is one of the scriptures of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and is an important source of the teachings of Joseph Smith, the founder of the church. It was serialized in Smith’s day and its order of matter was revised frequently in its various printings... -
![The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution by Carl R. Trueman, Rod Dreher]()
The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution by Carl R. Trueman, Rod Dreher
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsModern culture is obsessed with identity.Since the landmark Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court decision in 2015, sexual identity has dominated both public discourse and cultural trends--and yet, no historical phenomenon is its own cause. From Augustine to Marx, various views and perspectives have contributed to the modern understanding of self...Categorized as:
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![The Color of Compromise: The Truth about the American Church’s Complicity in Racism by Jemar Tisby, Lecrae Moore]()
The Color of Compromise: The Truth about the American Church’s Complicity in Racism by Jemar Tisby, Lecrae Moore
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAn acclaimed, timely narrative of how people of faith have historically--up to the present day--worked against racial justice. And a call for urgent action by all Christians today in response. The Color of Compromise is both enlightening and compelling, telling a history we either ignore or just don't know...Categorized as:
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![Midnight in Washington: How We Almost Lost Our Democracy and Still Could by Adam Schiff]()
Midnight in Washington: How We Almost Lost Our Democracy and Still Could by Adam Schiff
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFrom the congressman who led the first impeachment of Donald J. Trump, the vital inside account of American democracy in its darkest hour, and a warning that the forces of autocracy unleashed by Trump remain as potent as ever... -
![Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community? by Martin Luther King Jr.]()
Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community? by Martin Luther King Jr.
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., isolated himself from the demands of the civil rights movement, rented a house in Jamaica with no telephone, and labored over his final manuscript...Categorized as:
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![Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist: Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper by Brant Pitre]()
Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist: Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper by Brant Pitre
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA revelatory exploration of the Jewish roots of the Last Supper that seeks to understand exactly what happened at Jesus’ final Passover. “Clear, profound and practical—you do not want to miss this book.”—Dr. Scott Hahn, author of The Lamb’s Supper and The Fourth Cup Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist shines fresh light on the Last Supper by looking at it through Jewish eyes... -
![ESV Gospel of John by Anonymous]()
ESV Gospel of John by Anonymous
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe Gospel of John has always been one of the most-read books of the Bible, and this special paperback edition makes it easy to share with others. It includes a short gospel presentation, the ESV text of the Gospel of John, and favorite verses from this Bible book... -
![Jesus and the Disinherited by Howard Thurman, Vincent Harding]()
Jesus and the Disinherited by Howard Thurman, Vincent Harding
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIn this classic theological treatise, the acclaimed theologian and religious leader Howard Thurman (1900–81) demonstrates how the gospel may be read as a manual of resistance for the poor and disenfranchised. Jesus is a partner in the pain of the oppressed and the example of His life offers a solution to ending the descent into moral nihilism. Hatred does not empower—it decays...Categorized as:
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![The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth by Beth Allison Barr]()
The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth by Beth Allison Barr
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsBiblical womanhood--the belief that God designed women to be submissive wives, virtuous mothers, and joyful homemakers--pervades North American Christianity. From choices about careers to roles in local churches to relationship dynamics, this belief shapes the everyday lives of evangelical women. Yet biblical womanhood isn't biblical, says Baylor University historian Beth Allison Barr...Categorized as:
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![Becoming Kin: An Indigenous Call to Unforgetting the Past and Reimagining Our Future by Patty Krawec, Nick Estes]()
Becoming Kin: An Indigenous Call to Unforgetting the Past and Reimagining Our Future by Patty Krawec, Nick Estes
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWe find our way forward by going back. The invented history of the Western world is crumbling fast, Anishinaabe writer Patty Krawec says, but we can still honor the bonds between us. Settlers dominated and divided, but Indigenous peoples won't just send them all "home...Categorized as:
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![The Radical King by Martin Luther King Jr.]()
The Radical King by Martin Luther King Jr.
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA revealing collection that restores Dr. King as being every bit as radical as Malcolm X“The radical King was a democratic socialist who sided with poor and working people in the class struggle taking place in capitalist societies. . .Categorized as:
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![The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Complete, The Challoner Revision by Anonymous]()
The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Complete, The Challoner Revision by Anonymous
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHandy Size Douay-Rheims Holy Bible Bonded Leather Edition Compared to the more modern editions of holy writ, the centuries old Douay is the most loyal of all to the literal meaning of the inspired text. If you wish to give someone the written word of God as a gift, why not fulfill that to the letter with this time honored edition. Wrapped in black bonded leather, it makes a perfect gift... -
![The Lectures on Faith: Teachings on the Doctrine and Theology of Mormons by Joseph Smith Jr.]()
The Lectures on Faith: Teachings on the Doctrine and Theology of Mormons by Joseph Smith Jr.
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe seven lectures in this collection expound upon these subjects:- What is faith?- What is the role of revelation in developing faith?- What are the attributes of God?- Why is it necessary to have a correct knowledge about God's attributes in order to exercise true faith?- What is the true nature of the Godhead and what is God's purpose for man?- What is the role of sacrifice in building the... -
![Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes: Cultural Studies in the Gospels by Kenneth E. Bailey]()
Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes: Cultural Studies in the Gospels by Kenneth E. Bailey
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBeginning with Jesus' birth, Ken Bailey leads you on a kaleidoscopic study of Jesus throughout the four Gospels. Bailey examines the life and ministry of Jesus with attention to the Lord's Prayer, the Beatitudes, Jesus' relationship to women, and especially Jesus' parables... -
![Happiness Diary by Nicolae Steinhardt]()
Happiness Diary by Nicolae Steinhardt
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Happiness DiaryThe first edition was confiscated by the Securitate in 1972, and restituted in 1975, after censorship intervention. Meanwhile, he had finished writing a second version of the book, which is in its turn confiscated in 1984... -
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![Streams in the Desert: 366 Daily Devotional Readings by Lettie B. Cowman]()
Streams in the Desert: 366 Daily Devotional Readings by Lettie B. Cowman
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIn a barren wilderness, L. B. Cowman long ago discovered a fountain that sustained her, and she shared it with the world, Streams in the Desert ® -- her collection of prayerful meditations, Christian writings, and God's written promises--has become one of the most dearly loved, best-selling devotionals of all time since its first publication in 1925...Categorized as:
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![Jesus of Nazareth: From the Baptism in the Jordan to the Transfiguration by Pope Benedict XVI]()
Jesus of Nazareth: From the Baptism in the Jordan to the Transfiguration by Pope Benedict XVI
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsPope Benedict XVI's iconic life of Jesus, a rich, compelling, flesh-and-blood portrait of the central figure of the Christian faith."This book is . . . my personal search 'for the face of the Lord.'"--Benedict XVI In this bold, momentous work, the Pope seeks to salvage the person of Jesus from today's "popular" depictions and to restore his true identity as discovered in the Gospels... -
![I Have a Dream: Writings and Speeches That Changed the World by Martin Luther King Jr., Coretta Scott King]()
I Have a Dream: Writings and Speeches That Changed the World by Martin Luther King Jr., Coretta Scott King
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOn August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. stood in front of the Lincoln Memorial looking out over thousands of troubled Americans who had gathered in the name of civil rights and uttered his now famous words, "I have a dream . . ." It was a speech that changed the course of history.This fortieth-anniversary edition honors Martin Luther King Jr... -
![Nuestra Senora de Kibeho: Un mensaje del cielo al mundo desde el corazon de Africa by Immaculée Ilibagiza]()
Nuestra Senora de Kibeho: Un mensaje del cielo al mundo desde el corazon de Africa by Immaculée Ilibagiza
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThirteen years before the bloody 1994 genocide that swept across Rwanda and left more than a million people dead, the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ appeared to eight young people in the remote village of Kibeho. Through these visionaries, Mary and Jesus warned of the looming holocaust, which they assured could be averted if Rwandans opened their hearts to God and embraced His love... -
![Rembrandt Is in the Wind: Learning to Love Art through the Eyes of Faith by Russ Ramsey]()
Rembrandt Is in the Wind: Learning to Love Art through the Eyes of Faith by Russ Ramsey
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDid you know Vincent van Gogh sold only one painting during his lifetime and that during the last three months of his life he completed an average of one painting every day? Did you know that Michelangelo's David is covered in a dusting of human skin? Did you know Caravaggio murdered several people while he was painting some of the most glorious paintings of biblical scenes the world has ever... -
![The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church by The Episcopal Church]()
The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church by The Episcopal Church
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThis is the standard Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church together with The Psalter or Psalms of David according to use in the Episcopal Church in the United States as authorized in 1979...Categorized as:
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