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From the best-selling author of the biography of Shunryu Suzuki (Crooked Cucumber), comes a memoir and oral history of Tassajara—a monastery founded in 1967 by Shunryu Suzuki, abbot of the San Francisco Zen Center. Peopled like a Sixties film of Buddhist invasion, with hippies, dreamers, lovers, a wave of serious practitioners. Nyogen Senzaki, D.T. Suzuki, Alan Watts, Ruth Fuller Sasaki, Gary Snyder, Allen Ginsberg, and of course Shunryu Suzuki and Richard Baker are all here. This is the story of what happened at and surrounding the founding of the first Zen monastery in the West.

If we didn't need a cross, there would have been no manger. The first words of a child hold great power. They begin to unveil personalities, passions, and - for Jesus - his purpose. With his first recorded words, Jesus's purpose became clear both for that moment and for the remainder of his beautiful, tragic, and triumphant life, stretching from the wooden cradle in Bethlehem to the wooden cross on Calvary.

Este simpático libro de rezo está pensado para que los más pequeños se acerquen a Dios de una forma sencilla y divertida.

The Bishops’ Wars: The History of the Religious Conflicts that Engulfed Britain and Led to the First English Civil War examines one of the most tumultuous periods in England’s history. Along with pictures depicting important people, places, and events, you will learn about the Bishops’ Wars like never before.

Step back in time to the ancient land of Israel and journey through the captivating tale of Saul and David. In this beautifully illustrated book, children will be transported to a world filled with adventure, bravery, and faith as they follow the lives of two remarkable figures in biblical history. Each chapter immerses young listeners in a rich sensory experience, bringing to life the sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and tactile sensations of ancient Israel.

180 Grados de Regreso al Primer Amor es una poderosa herramienta de crecimiento espiritual para aquellos que desean construir una relación profunda con el Espíritu Santo. A través de sus páginas somos conducidos por una jornada de 40 días de oración y ayuno, estudiando un devocional diariamente, con los ojos en la Bíblia y el corazón sensible a la voz de Dios, conociendo un Jesús incomparable, maravilloso y deseable.

This short Bible book is about the First Book of Kings (1 Kings). The listener can also capture the Hebrew culture of the Bible with the "World Messianic Bible" translation (the British edition). This translation also keeps the authentic Hebrew names for you to enjoy.

In Following the Red Bird, Kate Rademacher describes how she came to embrace a relationship with God after maintaining a pick-and-choose approach to spirituality for many years. Part memoir and part meditation on Christian teachings, Following the Red Bird: First Steps into a Life of Faith explores not only the why of Christianity, but also the how. The image from the title becomes a metaphor for the ways Rademacher slowly discovers answers to these questions as she stumbles into a new life in the church.

A breath of fresh air, Science and Spirituality takes a down-to-earth journey with infinite mind. It accounts for practical discoveries of scientific and spiritual mind power. The ideas are not new or old, but freely open to the restorative workability of reason and inspiration. Consciousness expands healthily. Viewpoints connect or reconnect in ways that naturally reveal our true essence and environment.

Beautifully detailed and expressed CliffsNotes of a story of Mary Magdalene and Jesus as seen through the eyes of the product of their union, their firstborn, Tamar (the Davidic princess Sar'h). Hidden pieces of history are skillfully woven together to give a snapshot of a prior time and frames left on the cutting room floor. Insightful and intriguing given what we have been led to believe is truth.

Introduce your child to the beauty and wisdom of Islamic storytelling with this captivating audiobook made especially for young Muslim listeners. Featuring engaging narration, these stories will spark your child’s imagination while teaching timeless lessons inspired by Islamic values, such as faith, kindness, patience, and perseverance. Whether you’re looking for a gift or a meaningful addition to your child’s audio library, these stories provide a wonderful way to nurture Islamic values and inspire young hearts.

Enjoy 15 bite-sized Bible stories, from Noah's Ark to the birth of Jesus, in this colourful collection for parents to share with children. Introduce little ones to Christianity and learn about the classic tales from the Bible in an easy-to-follow narrative that is ideal for 0-5 year olds

First-Person Messiah uses our God-given imagination to supply some possibilities of the backstory, to help us understand the cultural issues of the day, and to relate the struggles of the time to our own. Moore helps us see and love the amazing rabbi from Nazareth in a fresh and transformative way.

Cowboy Country Fellowship began with a bold vision, a determination to serve, and a deep faith in God. In this powerful book, author Cletis Coe takes listeners on an inspiring journey of faith, miracles, and hard work that transformed a small congregation into a thriving Cowboy Church. With captivating storytelling and heart warming anecdotes, Drive The First Stake is an uplifting reminder of what can be accomplished with courage, conviction, and, above all—faith.

The insecure little girl was the platform God used to get to Stevie Wonder, former President, Donald J. Trump, Whitney Houston, Elizabeth Taylor, Bob Hope, Gladys Knight, and so many more entertainers.

The Holman Christian Standard Bible is one of the most accurate translations of the Scriptures, and the Book of 1st Corinthians is one of the most fundamental books in the New Testament. Let professional voice artist Dale McConachie, author of over one hundred audiobooks, take you on a journey through 1st Corinthians, where you will discover how God deals with issues in His Church. Dale’s goal in this recording was to make a simple but reverent audio copy of God’s Word that you can take with you everywhere you go....

Osnat was born five hundred years ago - at a time when almost everyone believed in miracles, but very few believed that girls should learn to read. Yet Osnat's father was a great scholar whose house was filled with books. Then, she in turn grew up to teach others, becoming a wise scholar in her own right, the world's first female rabbi! Some say Osnat performed miracles - like healing a dove who had been shot by a hunter! But, perhaps, her greatest feat was to be a light of inspiration for other girls and boys, to show that any person who can learn might find a path that none have walked before.

Through original poetry, vividly drawn vignettes, and honest reflection, Parrott mixes images of rain and "wasteland" to explore the daily juxtaposition of deluge and desert we all encounter. A conversation about grief and death takes place in lush gardens teeming with life. A prayer, delivered and answered at a dying friend's bedside, leads to bittersweet understanding. And personal confidences ("My flaws and fears are so real, they demand my full attention.") strike a chord in all of us who struggle earnestly, if sometimes defiantly, to see God's purpose in everything.

British Narrator Simon Peterson reads The First Book of Kings in this wonderful audiobook collection of The Old Testament. As a well-known Christian Broadcaster, Simon has the ideal voice for those of all ages who want to listen to The Bible in full, unabridged form. His emotive reading perfectly captures the beauty and power of God's Word and makes the King James English clear and easy to understand.

Witness the worship of Mary, Zechariah, the angels, and Simeon as you dwell daily on their songs of wonder at the Savior’s birth this Advent. Designed to bring joy during the Christmas season, this 24-day Advent devotional will help you pause and ponder the marvel of Jesus’ birth. The short daily reflections will guide you through each song of praise poured out around the time of the incarnation.