The Fairytale Church


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The Fairytale church is a must read. It examines a variety of aspects of the church, including the 'church on the rock', the current state of the church, and much more. The inspiration to author this book stemmed from the realization that many individuals have grown disillusioned with the church. My aim is to present a refreshing perspective on what the genuine church should embody. The church is not merely a denomination or an organization; it was originally conceived as an organism—a called-out assembly that represents Christ. All too often, our focus falls on the negatives that transpire within the church, yet there's an abundance of positive work being done by God through the church in this season. The church is stepping up to claim its rightful place. The Bible asserts that we are seated in heavenly places with Christ, and as we ascend to claim our heavenly seat, we will witness an extraordinary move of God. Being part of the greatest assembly on earth is a genuine blessing. The scripture that profoundly changed my life is Matthew 6:10: "Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven." This verse showed me that God desires the happenings of heaven to be mirrored on earth.




When the Fairytale Ends


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Young, successful and thriving, Shania and Greg have it all going on. Not only do they have the kind of relationship everyone envies, they’re also walking the right path in so many other ways—like Greg, who’s a youth pastor at his church, happily making a difference in the lives of troubled teens. But after receiving some unexpected news, Greg’s manhood takes a devastating blow. Realizing that her man is headed for depression, Shania suggests they take an exotic vacation to revitalize their marriage. Except the trip seems to pull them further apart instead of bring them together. Caught in the middle of a sinister plot, they soon find themselves in a fight for their lives as greed, lies and deception could cost someone their life....




Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales Stained Glass Coloring Book


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Sixteen ready-to-color scenes from tales by one of the world's great storytellers depict characters from "The Little Mermaid," "The Emperor's New Clothes," "The Princess on the Pea," "The Nightingale," "The Snow Queen," "The Ugly Duckling," and 10 other classics.




The Holy Piby


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In the 1920s, Robert Athlyi Rogers founded the Afro-Athlican Constructive Gaathly religion in the West Indies. He wrote The Holy Piby as a guiding text, seeing Ethiopians - in the classical meaning of all Africans - as God's chosen people, and he preached self-determination and self-reliance. The Holy Piby is a major source of influence to the Rastafarian faith, which holds Haile Selassie I as Christ, and Marcus Garvey as his prophet. The Holy Piby consists of four books, and the seventh chapter of the second book identifies Marcus Garvey as one of three apostles of God. Original copies are extremely rare, and it is not even listed in the Library of Congress. The text was banned in Jamaica and many other Caribbean Islands until the late 1920s.




Cold-Case Christianity


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Written by an L. A. County homicide detective and former atheist, Cold-Case Christianity examines the claims of the New Testament using the skills and strategies of a hard-to-convince criminal investigator. Christianity could be defined as a “cold case”: it makes a claim about an event from the distant past for which there is little forensic evidence. In Cold-Case Christianity, J. Warner Wallace uses his nationally recognized skills as a homicide detective to look at the evidence and eyewitnesses behind Christian beliefs. Including gripping stories from his career and the visual techniques he developed in the courtroom, Wallace uses illustration to examine the powerful evidence that validates the claims of Christianity. A unique apologetic that speaks to readers’ intense interest in detective stories, Cold-Case Christianity inspires readers to have confidence in Christ as it prepares them to articulate the case for Christianity.




The Red Shoes


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A poor girl, adopted by a rich old woman after the death of her mother, grows up to be vain and spoilt. She buys a pair of red shoes and wears them everywhere, even when she is asked not to. Because of her disobedience, the shoes become cursed and the girl must dance continuously, unable to remove the red shoes.




Lessons from Grimm


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Uncover the fairy tale secrets that made the Grimms famous. In fairy tales, a young woman can have impossibly long hair, a man can turn into a lion during the day, and a simple spindle can change a kingdom's history. There are few limits on characters we can create or the stories we tell. Our characters don’t necessarily have to look or act a certain way, and fairy tale magic can delight readers in fresh new ways. In Lessons from Grimm, you’ll do a deep dive into how the Grimms masterfully handle key elements of genre, character, setting, plot, fairy tale magic, and theme. Lessons from Grimm is perfect for teenage writers and up. While beginning authors will learn basic storytelling techniques, more advanced storytellers will hone in on specific tips for writing fairy tale magic and themes. By studying examples of well-known and more obscure tales, you'll come away with a fresh perspective on Grimms' fairy tales and lots of ideas for writing your own stories. * quickly brainstorm ideas * streamline the creative process * create endearing fairy tale characters * build on time-tested plots and themes * write a better fairy tale Bonus! The appendix includes comprehensive lists of characters, settings, plots, romance tropes, magic objects and more, saving you hours of research time. Get Lessons from Grimm today and get started writing your own magical tale.




Through the Year with Mary: Ponder and Pray Together with Children


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For two-thousand years, Christians around the world have sought the Blessed Virgin Mary as a guide to growing closer to her Son, Jesus. Through Scripture, Catholic teaching, devotions, and countless works of art, we come to see Mary as our Mother, too. Through the Year with Mary by Katherine Bogner brings together the Church’s traditions in one place and provides a year-long plan for coming to know and love the Mother of God through Weekly passages from Scripture, saints, and scholars Reflections to nurture your understanding of Marian teaching and devotion Sacred art from around the world Marian prayers to teach you to grow closer to Jesus through Mary This comprehensive resource will help adults and children alike to entrust themselves to the most loving Mother of Jesus. Through the Year with Mary has received the nihil obstat and imprimatur. Nihil obstat: Msgr. Philip D. Halfacre, V.G. Censor Librorum Imprimatur: Most Rev. Daniel R. Jenky, C.S.C. Bishop of Peoria September 15, 2021




Snow White


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Fairy Tales have been passed down from one generation to another in every culture, but why would the Brothers Grimm change some of their stories to add Christian elements to them? Did you ever see Snow White as Eve in the Garden of Eden?Why are the dwarfs so important to the story? What really happens to Snow White in the end?Why is there so much death in this story?We'll discover the answers to those questions as we go through the story of Snow White and discover the Christianity that is at the heart of this story. This book also includes a full copy of the version of the story by the Brothers Grimm. The original commentary is from a blog post, but has been edited and slightly modified for this version. Many Catholic teachers and parents are concerned about what their kids are learning. I help them develop their knowledge of faith and the use of reason, and show how they work together in stories, so that they can confidently make more informed choices about educating their children. Amy has been teaching for over 20 years while also earning her B.A. in Psychology, M.A. in Theology with a specialization in Catechetics, and her S.T.B. in Thomistic Theology. Her blog, "Faith, Reason, and Fiction," can be found on her website www.AmyEMacKinnon.com




Unashamed of the Gospel


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The earliest Christians had the privilege of bearing the name of Jesus Christ to enemies of the gospel. They were residents of the Roman Republic, but also citizens of heaven. They were persecuted for their faith, but were unashamed of the gospel. They knew him whom they believed and were persuaded he was able to deliver them from evil. Fast-forward twenty centuries. Spiritual temperatures are again dropping. These citizens of heaven are now resident throughout the world, and are being granted the privilege of the early saints. As nations grow ever more hostile to Christ and his followers, Jesus summons those who bear his name to be unashamed. He is the only hope of salvation for all who repent and believe. In Unashamed of the Gospel, authors Matt Chandler, R. Albert Mohler Jr., John MacArthur, Thabiti Anyabwile, Mark Dever, Kevin DeYoung, J. Ligon Duncan III, John Piper, and David Platt come together for the gospel to encourage Christians with Paul's pastoral plea to Timothy: "do not be ashamed about the testimony of our Lord" (2 Timothy 1:8).