Allegorical Fiction
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Pilgrims Progress In Modern Language Illustrated
$18.99Acclaimed as “one of the greatest literary masterpieces in the world,” John Bunyan’s beloved allegory captivates the reader’s attention while providing insight into the Christian life. Join Bunyan in this illustrated edition in modern language as he tells the story of “Christian,” a man on an adventurous journey across rough terrain, over sunlit hills, and through dark valleys. His trek is an intriguing allegory for today–mixed with the chivalric adventure of yesterday–as the pilgrimage takes us from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City whose builder and maker is God.
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Sensible Shoes Series Boxed Set
$89.96Set Includes :
Sensible Shoes
Two Steps Forward
Barefoot
An Extra MileAdditional Info
In this boxed four-volume set which began with the bestselling Sensible Shoes, author Sharon Garlough Brown invites you to join in the journeys of Hannah, Meg, Mara and Charissa as they-and you-gain a new understanding of friendship, spiritual truths, and a deeper life with God.In Sensible Shoes, you will meet these four women as they reluctantly arrive at a retreat center and embark together on a journey of spiritual formation. They find themselves drawn out of their separate stories of isolation and struggle and into a collective journey of spiritual practice, mutual support and personal revelation:
Hannah, a pastor who doesn’t realize how exhausted she is
Meg, a widow and recent empty-nester who is haunted by her past
Mara, a woman who has experienced a lifetime of rejection and is now trying to navigate a difficult marriage
Charissa, a hard-working graduate student who wants to get things rightWe continue the journey as the women face roadblocks in the second book, Two Steps Forward, and in the third book, Barefoot, they are challenged to embrace the joy of complete surrender. In the final book, An Extra Mile, the women are navigating both deep joy and devastating loss. Can they find equilibrium in the midst of all that has changed?
Find your own spiritual journey reflected in the lives of these women and discover the way forward as you walk the path by yourself or with a group of friends.
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Extra Mile : A Story Of Embracing God’s Call
$22.99The women of Sensible Shoes are navigating both deep joy and devastating loss. Can they find equilibrium in the midst of all that has changed?
Mara: While faced with the turmoil of divorce and chaos at home, she is also listening for a call to serve others with courage and creativity.
Hannah: As she grieves the twin losses of her dear friend and her Chicago ministry position, she also begins to embrace the joys and challenges of a new marriage.
Charissa: Overwhelmed by her pregnancy and the demands of her teaching schedule, she is in need of even more grace for herself and others.
Becca: Bereft and filled with regrets, can she find hope for the future and a way home?
In this final installment of the Sensible Shoes series, you’re invited to travel with these beloved friends as they endure trials that test their trust and their willingness to walk an extra mile.
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Barefoot : A Story Of Surrendering To God
$22.99The spiritual journey takes unexpected turns for the women of Sensible Shoes in this third book of the series, continuing on from the events of Two Steps Forward. Having been challenged to persevere in hope, can they now embrace the joy of complete surrender? Mara: With two boys at home and a divorce on the way, can she let go of her resentment and bitterness and find a rhythm of grace in her “new normal”? Hannah: With Nathan by her side, can she let go of expectations?and even her reputation?as she charts a new course? Charissa: As her approaching due date threatens to collide with new professional opportunities, can she let go of her need for control and embrace the unknown future with trust? Meg: With disappointment over broken relationships and unfulfilled dreams, can she let go of her fear and worry in the face of even greater challenges that lie ahead? Join the women of the Sensible Shoes Club in a poignant story that reveals the joy that comes from laying our lives at the feet of God and standing barefoot on holy ground.
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Sea Roars
$18.73The Sea Roars is a story of a little girl, Emmy, who goes to visit her grandmother at the beach. While there Nonnie shares the wonder of God’s creation and His love for her. I hope this story will touch the heart of all who read it.
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Chasing Francis
$19.99Following the council of church elders to take some time away from his congregation, disillusioned pastor Chase Falson crosses the Atlantic to Italy to visit his uncle, a Franciscan priest, where he encounters the teachings of Francis of Assisi and rediscovers his ancient faith.
Chase Falson’s spiritual struggle rings so close to the truth that, at times, you’ll swear you’re reading a memoir rather than fiction; a memoir that mirrors the searching heart of a large movement within evangelicalism today.
Author, musician, and speaker Ian Morgan Cron sheds new light on the legacy of St. Francis of Assisi as he masterfully weaves actual accounts from the life of Francis into the fictional story of Chase Falson.
Chasing Francis is an amazing story with profound implications for the contemporary church today.Show More Show Less Follow Chase’s spiritual journey in the footsteps of Francis, and then begin a spiritual journey of your own through the pilgrim’s guide included in this book.
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Journey Of Redemption
$29.98Mandy is a ten-year-old deaf girl who struggles in a hearing world. Her exploits to prove herself land her in a strange world where she finds that to deny her destiny has serious consequences on herself and others. However, she befriends the King’s Son and finds what life is all about. In Journey of Redemption, Mandy must save the land of Teriga and by saving the land, she saves herself. This is a story of an outward and inner journey of a young girl as she tries to find her way in the world and to make meaning of life and the circumstances she finds herself in.
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Journey Of Redemption
$19.36Mandy is a ten-year-old deaf girl who struggles in a hearing world. Her exploits to prove herself land her in a strange world where she finds that to deny her destiny has serious consequences on herself and others. However, she befriends the King’s Son and finds what life is all about. In Journey of Redemption, Mandy must save the land of Teriga and by saving the land, she saves herself. This is a story of an outward and inner journey of a young girl as she tries to find her way in the world and to make meaning of life and the circumstances she finds herself in.
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Elf Named Finley
$24.98Finley is an orphan boy who is in the early years of becoming a man, and suddenly finds himself both homeless and without a job. Traveling out of the city in search of work, he finds a job in a small town of average people who strangely enough, call themselves elves. He is offered a job to make toys for Santa but is given nothing to work with other than a scroll of written rules for making toys. With empty hands and empty pockets be begins the difficult and often frustrating journey of creating something from nothing. Without knowing it Finley has stumbled upon an inner spiritual journey where he learns he has to overcome despair and fear, with tools such as belief, love and hope. Filled with both apprehension and determination Finley begins his journey. When he has finally mastered the rules for making toys, Finley comes to the realization he has not only created a toy, he has created the life of his dreams… and so can you!
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Coram Deo : Before The Face Of God
$34.98Coram Deo: Before the Face of God is historical fiction. It describes the journey of the Rev. Dr. Louis Praamsma and his wife, Nellie, from their place of birth in The Netherlands to their grave in Canada. It documents the struggle to remain orthodox in a rapidly changing religious climate. It also gives a glimpse of the many issues an immigrant family faced when leaving family and homeland behind, entering a new community, interacting with a different culture, and speaking a second language. It celebrates God’s providence, his mercy, and grace for those who love Him.
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Coram Deo : Before The Face Of God
$22.48Coram Deo: Before the Face of God is historical fiction. It describes the journey of the Rev. Dr. Louis Praamsma and his wife, Nellie, from their place of birth in The Netherlands to their grave in Canada. It documents the struggle to remain orthodox in a rapidly changing religious climate. It also gives a glimpse of the many issues an immigrant family faced when leaving family and homeland behind, entering a new community, interacting with a different culture, and speaking a second language. It celebrates God’s providence, his mercy, and grace for those who love Him.
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From Riches To Rags And From Rags To Riches
$15.61Visit any city whether it is large or small you will find the homeless. Why are they there and who are these people? They come from all walks of life. They could be attorneys, doctors, professors, highly educated, ministers, even successful businessmen or women. Who have fallen from riches to rags. The author William (Bill) Taylor , after having a dream of seeing such a one sleeping under wreck car hoods near a junk yard. Seeing this person get up and cross a parking lot and begins to dig in a dumpster in search for food, when the owner of the restaurant brings him a plate of food. This inspired the author to create a character. To walk in his shadow as he brings him from Riches to Rags and Rags to Riches. It is an inspiring story.
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