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When he is eight years old, Alfie Logan discovers the magical ability to get a second chance at everything. He can undo any moment and live it again. The one catch: he must accept the consequences of his second try—for better or worse. He grows up correcting his mistakes and saving himself from adolescent embarrassments. He even takes foolishly dangerous risks, just to see what it's like to come close to death, before tapping back to safety.

During a vicious persecution of the clergy in Mexico, a worldly priest, the 'whisky priest', is on the run. With the police closing in, his routes of escape are being shut off, his chances getting fewer. But compassion and humanity force him along the road to his destiny, reluctant to abandon those who need him, and those he cares for.

Discover the timeless spiritual parable Where Love Is, There God Is Also by Leo Tolstoy—a moving tale of faith, compassion, and the presence of God in everyday acts of kindness. This short story follows the humble life of Martin the cobbler, whose simple but profound journey reveals the true meaning of Christian love. Perfect for those seeking inspiration, moral insight, and classic literature with a heartwarming message, Tolstoy’s masterpiece reminds us that God dwells wherever love is lived out.

Journey into the mind-bending world of Philip K. Dick's "The Skull," a short story that masterfully blends time travel with moral ambiguity. When a prisoner is offered freedom for a mysterious assignment in the past, he stumbles upon revelations that challenge everything he believes about destiny and choice. This captivating tale showcases Dick's signature style—weaving philosophical questions with psychological tension and reality-warping concepts that leave listeners questioning everything.

From the moment Annona was given a Marking, her life's calling engraved across her chest, a sense of identity becomes imprinted deep within her heart. Her Marking grounds her with a powerful sense of purpose and confidence. Leaving all she knows behind, she takes to a foreign land in pursuit of fulfilling her life's calling. However, by pursuing her Marking she suffers at the hand of betrayal and the powers of darkness. Overwhelming grief opens the chasm of destruction within her as her life crumbles apart.

Experience one of the earliest and most profound works of Christian theology like never before. St. Athanasius’s On the Incarnation—written over 1,700 years ago—remains a cornerstone of Christian faith, offering a compelling explanation of the mystery of the Incarnation: God becoming man to redeem humanity. This modern translation preserves the power and depth of Athanasius’s original masterpiece while presenting it in a style that’s clear, engaging, and accessible for today’s listeners.

In this collection of 39 short stories, you will find the full force of his brilliant storytelling abilities encapsulated in an anthology that popped into his curious mind over the years as he reflected on everyday life, and why we do the things we do.

Mr. Weston is a mysterious character - a wealthy man who has a reputation for selling a special kind of wine that has a unique and almost magical quality. The wine seems to bring out the hidden desires and darker sides of those who consume it, leading them to act in mysterious ways. Exploring ideas of greed, temptation, and the corrupting influence of power, Mr. Weston's Good Wine is a darkly comedic novel which critiques the fragility of human consciousness and explores the consequences of giving into our most base temptations.

Isaiah yearns for manhood, yet sin tugs at him from every angle, sowing seeds of doubt about the sacred convictions inscribed in the Scroll. A sinister new weapon emerges from the shadows, prodding Isaiah and his family into an odyssey fraught with peril—a journey from which none may return. Their path leads to an ancient castle, its timeworn stones echoing with forgotten secrets. Within those ancient walls lies the key to vanquishing their adversary, but will the followers of the Great King find it in time?

The Good Ship Faith is about the ongoing war between good and evil—between the kingdom of light and the kingdom of darkness—it is about a good king, his royal fleet, and the power of faith demonstrated in one of his captains who dared to believe for the impossible.

Gekürzte Fassung neu bearbeitet. Ein Literaturklassiker aus dem 17. Jahrhundert. Dieses Buch war nicht nur zu Bunyans Zeit wegweisend, sondern es hat seit seinem ersten Erscheinen 1682 bis heute den Glauben vieler Christen weltweit gestärkt. John Bunyans Leben war stark geprägt von geistlichen Kämpfen und Versuchungen. Martin Luthers Auslegung des Galaterbriefes öffnete ihm die Augen für die Gnade Christi im Evangelium. In Seiner Gnade befreite der Herr ihn von seinen Qualen und führte ihn zu gottgeweihter Liebe und Hingabe. Er begann zu predigen und kam dafür ins Gefängnis.

In the 1950s, after the publication of Moses, Man of the Mountain, Zora Neale Hurston penned a historical novel reconsidering the life of one of the most well-known Biblical figures, Herod the Great, reimagining him in a very different light than his villainous portrayal in the New Testament. In Hurston’s retelling, Herod is a forerunner of Christ, a religious and philosophical man who enriched Jewish culture and lived a life of adventure.

Two men sit in a twenty-four hour diner discussing Life, Death, Redemption and...pie.

As a guide, Luke has helped countless new arrivals journey from the old train station in the valley to the city beyond, in a strange and wondrous land. Once a new arrival himself, he aids visitors in healing old wounds and confronting life’s greatest mysteries while awaiting a long-lost friend. When an elderly woman named Anna arrives, familiar yet unknown, Luke embarks on what will be his final journey as a guide, unaware of the profound connection about to unfold. The Ones We Wait For is a novel about loss, love, faith, and heaven.

With a vast and callous army pressing down on them fast, there is nowhere else for Desire and the other Young Revolutionaries to run. Her situation is desperate. This is not how her journey is supposed to end, certainly not before it has even truly begun. The legend is strong. Desire knows it offers escape and hope. More than that, it promises fullness and abundance. That is, after all, why she set out. But what will Desire do when faced with the choice of pursuing her dreams when some close to her stop and settle?

In the deeply divided world of Caldera, nothing is as it seems. Taken captive by a faceless enemy, Sephone Winter fights to reclaim her soul as her gift spirals out of control and the deadly poison coursing through her veins begins to exact its terrible vengeance. Meanwhile, Dorian and Cass are forced into an uneasy alliance in order to find the woman they both love . . . a woman who has all but vanished from the face of the earth, along with the Reliquary. Finding her becomes impossible as the identity of their greatest adversary continues to elude them.

Thomas Mann's last great novel, first published in 1947 and now newly rendered into English by acclaimed translator John E. Woods, is a modern reworking of the Faust legend, in which Germany sells its soul to the Devil. Mann's protagonist, the composer Adrian Leverkühn, is the flower of German culture, a brilliant, isolated, overreaching figure, his radical new music a breakneck game played by art at the very edge of impossibility. In return for twenty-four years of unparalleled musical accomplishment, he bargains away his soul—and the ability to love his fellow man.

"Through Santa's Eyes" is the best-selling autobiographical account of Coz Green's experience of becoming "Santa Coz," a real-life Santa Claus who embodies the spirit of Christmas year-round. The book chronicles his journey from a personal crisis to a call from Santa Claus, urging him to embrace the "Be Less Selfish, Be More Elfish" message and spread it globally. This message emphasizes love, service, and giving as the true spirit of Christmas, encouraging listeners to cultivate these values throughout their lives.

Rediscover The Pilgrim's Progress, one of the greatest works of Christian literature, now brought to life in a vibrant, modern translation. This beloved allegory has been faithfully retold with engaging, easy-to-understand storytelling while preserving all the original content and spiritual depth.

Kent, 1953. The Woolworths Erith store, a beloved cornerstone of the community, faces closure if the December turnover fails to increase. And, as if store manager Betty Billington doesn't have enough on her plate, personnel shortages and a troublesome new employee add to the strife. With Christmas on the horizon, Betty and her staff must strive to find solutions to improve business and keep the store running – from special events for late-night customers to a festive group trip into central London.