The Great X-Cape Ii


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John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends. The Great X-Cape II (Gods Amazing Love) takes spiritual concepts from my first book, The Great X-Cape, expounds on those spiritual concepts in more detail, and is a continuation of my first book. Through the storms, through the valleys, and through the fire, God has been a constant source of motivation, inspiration, and comfort, and He has been my bridge over troubled water as I continue to make my great escape each day by faith. He is God on the mountain and He is still God even if we are facing the darkest valley that we could have ever imagined. There is a hiding place in God that we can enter into where our troubles can no longer find us as we find our faith in God and place our complete confidence in Him. God has turned my greatest tragedies into my greatest victories, my impossibilities into possibilities, and has become, to me, the greatest Superhero that I have ever known. When we surrender our self-made invisible cape to God, we will find that nothing is impossible with Him.




The Great X-Cape


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PSALMS 71:2 DELIVER ME IN THY RIGHTEOUSNESS, AND CAUSE ME TO ESCAPE INCLINE THINE EAR UNTO ME, AND SAVE ME I titled this book The Great X-Cape because I always thought of myself as invincible, as most of us do, and some more than others. The Bible says that as a man thinketh in his heart, so is he. (Proverbs 23:7) Not in this case! Imagine having Aquaman as your hero but he can't even swim, or Superman and Batman and they can't fly. I had my own self-made cape that I wore everywhere I went, being my own superhero. I had much faith in myself, in my abilities, my talents, my intelligence, and all of the things that failed me in my time of need. Today, I am a retired superhero, surrendering my cape to the One who rightfully deserves to wear it. The One who does not fail in our time of need, who truly is my Hero, and has saved me from the biggest enemy I've ever had: myself. There are many things in my life that God has allowed me to escape from, and by the end of my book I will have listed a lot of them, but truly, I just can't tell it all. By coming to the end of faith in myself, I found faith in Him. By coming to the end of my own life, I finally found His, and that is truly the greatest escape that we can ever make!




The Chronicle of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea (Vol. 1&2)


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Gomes Eannes de Zurara's 'The Chronicle of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea' is a significant historical account of Portuguese exploration and colonization in Africa during the 15th century. Written in a detailed and factual style, the book provides a firsthand narrative of the expeditions, encounters with native populations, and the establishment of trading posts along the Guinea coast. Zurara's work is considered a primary source for scholars studying early European expansion and the interactions between different cultures. The vivid descriptions and meticulous documentation make this chronicle a valuable resource for understanding the dynamics of colonialism during this period. It is a compelling read for history enthusiasts interested in the African diaspora and the impact of exploration on global trade routes. Gomes Eannes de Zurara's expertise as a royal chronicler and his close association with Portuguese explorers like Henry the Navigator lend credibility to his account of the events in Guinea, making it a reliable and informative resource for anyone interested in the history of European exploration in Africa.




The History of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea


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The History of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea in two volumes is a historical source which is considered the main authority for the early Portuguese voyages of discovery down the African coast and in the ocean, more especially for those undertaken under the auspices of Prince Henry the Navigator. The work is written by Portuguese chronicler Zurara and is serves as the principal historical source for modern conception of Prince Henry the Navigator and the Henrican age of Portuguese discoveries (although Zurara only covers part of it, the period 1434-1448). Zurara's chronicle is openly hagiographic of the prince and reliant on his recollections. It contains some account of the life work of that prince, and has a biographical as a geographical interest.