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After years of sharing his remarkable tales with his grandchildren, Foster was inspired to capture them in writing for future generations. To ensure accuracy, he meticulously researched the events he lived through. As a colonel in the Union Army during the American Civil War and later serving as U.S. Secretary of State under President Benjamin Harrison, Fosters stories are not just memories—theyre a vital piece of history. - Summary by Lynne Thompson

El libro cristiano sobre la meditación presenta una recopilación de textos de destacados autores de diferentes épocas, todos enfocados en la importancia y la práctica de la meditación según la Palabra de Dios. A través de diversas perspectivas, los escritores ofrecen definiciones, explicaciones y exhortaciones para que los creyentes desarrollen una vida de meditación espiritual profunda.

¡Sumérgete en un viaje transformador con el último audiolibro: "Autoexamen"! En esta cautivadora obra, experimentarás una profunda exploración de tu ser interior y descubrirás los secretos de tu alma inmortal. Con la guía experta de destacados autores y predicadores, serás desafiado a examinarte a ti mismo desde diferentes perspectivas y a profundizar en tu fe.

Hemos imaginado que la presencia corporal de Cristo nos haría dichosos y nos conferiría innumerables dones; pero según nuestro texto, la presencia del Espíritu Santo obrando en la iglesia es más necesaria para la misma. Si se piensa por un momento, la presencia física de Cristo en la tierra, por muy buena que sea para la iglesia, implicaría en nuestra condición actual muchos inconvenientes que se evitan con su presencia por medio del Espíritu Santo.

What is joyous leadership, and why should it be practiced? In his book, Joyous Leadership, Mark Watson makes the case through pivotal personal stories that joyous leadership is not about short-term profit or prestige. It is a long-term endeavor to enrich our lives and strengthen our communities. Joyous Leadership makes the case that we all have plain or sometimes ugly personal stories that, like a prism examined in the light, transform into something that may surprise ourselves and inspire others.

Jesus changes everything. His life, message, death, and resurrection are game changers for all humanity. In the only sermon Jesus ever preached, He reveals a new way to live. It's a way that seems upside down from our natural way of thinking but all the evidence confirms that Jesus is right. In a world that constantly chases fulfillment without finding it, Jesus reveals that life to the fullest is closer than we think. Upside Down Crown unpacks the brilliance of the right-side-up way of Jesus.

Hannibal, called by Nepos "the greatest of generals", is most remembered today for being the man who marched a contigent of battle elephants over the Alps. But this was only one of his many victories and strategems. Listen in wonder as Hannibal manages, again and again, to repel the army no other man could repel: the ancient Romans.

Epaminondas was known better for his way with words than his way with a sword. He used his wits on the battlefield to lead armies and took the honor of himself and his men most seriously. Nepos here admires the Theban orator who could out-speak any Athenian.

Dive into the unique and powerful kingships in Sparta, where not one man ruled, but two. Learn the ways and lives of the men who rose above the rest to be elected leader of the most feared and respected city-state of ancient Greece. Who managed to embody the fullness of Spartan values, and who fell to the side, enticed by the finer things kingship could bring?

Here we find a history of a historian, the great Roman statesman Cato who was one of the few who resisted the Hellenization brought about by Alexander the Great. A man of many talents, he soon garnered the title of "Cato the Wise" and carried out every job from treasurer to military leader. Witness his valiant fight for Roman culture and customs in the face of enroaching outside influence.

Nepos explores the life of Chabrias, a man as mercenary as he was brave. He would develop new methods of fighting that caused enemies to flee before him and be brought on by foreign kings to fight their wars. Eventually, he would lose his life as he lived it, choosing to die rather than flee in battle.

Walk in the steps of King Aegesilus, leader of Sparta and conquerer of Corinth. Cornelius Nepos recounts the life of a man who was loyal when it suited him and merciful when the mood struck him. He was one of the greatest kings Sparta ever had, yet he almost lost the title to another.

Iphicrates was one of the first truly respect military tacticians in the ancient world. His skillful planning for battle was respected even by enemies, and he is one of the few Greek generals who managed to live a good life. Brought not too high or low by fate or fortune, his life is an interesting dive into how skill and dedication can pay off in any time.

Though Nepos largely focused on the Greco-Romans in his writings, some men accomplished so much he was willing to break this rule. Datames was a commander of armies, man of the kings of Persia and Egypt, and outwitter of plots. Follow his intricate and exciting life as he attempts to outpace the powerful men around him.

Dive in as Cornelius Nepos, famed ancient historian, tackles the life of Miltiades. He recounts the life of the man who managed to defeat Darius the Great at the Battle of Marathon but was then scorned and betrayed by his countryman. How could a man who have achieved so much die with nothing?

Athens was in the throes of tyranny as a troop of murderous madmen stalked the streets. Who would break the city free from the horrid results of war? Listen as Thrasybulus puts everything on the line to save the city he loves.

Pelopidas and Epaminondas' lives are inseperable in history. One's actions would not have been possible without the other by their side. Listen as Pelopidas reclaims his homeland and challenges one of the great Alexanders of history as he seeks his own kleos, or eternal glory.

Pausanias is one of the most interestingly complicated figures in Greek history. A Spartan hero, he was also a Spartan villain; even his own contemporaries did not know what to make of him. Explore his life with Cornelius Nepos and come to your own conclusion - was Pausanias great or terrible?

Phocion, known as "The Good", was one of the most beloved Greek politicans. He was elected military stratego numerous times. Listen to the noble life and death of this Greek hero.

Cornelius Nepos greatly admired Timoleon, a man of wisdom and patience who knew evil when he saw it. He was ready and willing to do right by his homeland of Corinth, even when it meant betraying his own brother, the dictator. Timoleon stands through time as a model citizen and leader who, in his old age, became blind just like true justice.