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Janner, Tink and Leeli Igiby, the Lost Jewels of Anniera, are hiding from Gnag the Nameless in the Green Hollows, one of the few places in the land of Aerwiar not overrun by the Fangs of Dang. But there's a big problem. Janner's little brother - heir to the throne of Anniera - has grown a tail. And gray fur. Not to mention two pointed ears and long, dangerous fangs. To the suspicious folk of the Green Hollows, he looks like a monster.

Traditional interpretations of the creatures of the Bible have sanded down their sharp, unsavory edges, transforming them into celestial beings of glory and light—or chubby, happy cherubs. Those cherubs? They're actually hybrid guardian monsters, more closely associated with the Egyptian sphinx than with flying babies. And the seraphim? Winged serpents sent to mete out God's vengeance. Demons aren't at war with angels; they're a distinct supernatural species used by Satan and by God. The pattern is chilling. Most of these monsters aren't God's opponents—they're God's entourage.

Leading apologetics writer with a proven track record tackles the most difficult Old Testament passages and topics, helping listeners to reconcile the God of righteousness with the God of love.

Are rebellious, fallen angels masquerading as aliens and UFOs today? In this book, Rick Renner — historian and Bible teacher with extensive knowledge of New Testament Greek — clears up some rampant erroneous theories while uncovering brand-new revelations from the Bible. He uses archaeological findings, the writings of Church fathers, trusted historical documents, and Scripture to answer these and other questions, such as: When was the first recorded rapture? What does it tell us about the rapture of the Church?

Not every monster lurks under the bed. Demons and dark spiritual forces have been downplayed as entertaining mythical figures for centuries, while insidious and destructive sins have been disguised as fun and freedom. But the truth is far more sinister. In this weekend series, we'll expose the hidden idols and dangers of our culture and discover the true freedom that can be found in Christ alone.

The Book of Job tells us of two wild and untamable creatures, Leviathan and Behemoth. Some believe they are literal animals, alive or extinct, some even believe they were dinosaurs. Others say they are only mythological or symbolic monsters. The truth will surprise everyone. Author Brian Godawa, respected Christian and best-selling author of When Giants Were Upon the Earth, expounds in biblical and historical detail the true theological meaning of these chaos monsters in the Bible.

For the past 40 years, I have been running from what I thought was a mythical monster, only to discover the monster is real. The monster is in me. The monster is me. I am my own worst enemy. I wrestle daily with the man in the mirror. Turning a monster into a masterpiece is no easy task unless God is on your side. Allow him to crucify the old you and resurrect a new you. He paid the price of victory so you could live as royalty. So, stare down your fears, shatter your insecurities, and shake off your apathy.

In an exciting journey that begins with our assumptions about the nature of man, The Deadliest Monster explores the impact that such assumptions have on our beliefs about God, truth, morality, psychology and politics. Not surprisingly, the initial assumption colors all other beliefs, so that the book becomes a fascinating catalogue of the ways in which the Christian perspective better matches reality.

When all appears lost, the miraculous power of the atonement of Jesus Christ can heal in the most unlikely places and in the most unlikely ways. In a world where addiction has become the epidemic of despair, Between Monsters and Mercy is the incredible true story of author Kelly Thompson's struggle to overcome drug abuse, escape from her life as a prostitute, and leave behind the loneliness and isolation that accompany them.

Becoming a dragon is a dangerously subtle process: a series of seemingly small choices add up until our hearts and skins are hardened, and we don’t recognize ourselves in the mirror. If you’ve ever felt like you aren’t who you used to be, or who you’re supposed to be, there is a way out...

First-time dad Daryl Potter never felt joy so deep. Then one week after his daughter’s birth, a devastating series of medical emergencies threatened the lives of both his wife and daughter and that innocent joy was gone forever.

Since the dawn of time, mankind has recorded encounters with malicious entities that exist for one purpose: to destroy us. In this book, I will share stories of my encounters with the spiritual forces of darkness and, more importantly, tell you how to overcome them.

Monsters aren’t real. As reasonable adults, we know this. But we also know that, while fake, the monsters of fairy tales, movies, and Netflix series embody our very real fears. Large, powerful beings that hunt us in the dark make us feel small, weak, vulnerable. When characters in these stories run away, they temporarily feel safe, but it’s not until the monster is faced head on that the story can have a happy ending - and, more importantly, the hero can become all he or she was created to be.

As followers of Christ, we are told that our struggles are not against flesh and blood but against spiritual authorities and the dark powers that rule this fallen world. In recent times, the Christian church has neglected to fulfill its role as a powerful opposition to said tyrannical spiritual government allowing them to wreak havoc on humanity, unopposed. As far too many Christians become more and more careless, the insidious grasp of the demonic tightens around their throats.

Whether it's the news, social media, or well-intentioned friends, we're told daily to fear "others". We fear strangers, neighbors, the other side of the aisle, even those who parent differently. And when we're confronted with something that scares us, our brain sees only two options: attack or avoid. But either way, polarization intensifies. What if you could defy your own instincts and choose a third option - scandalous, disruptive, unthinkable LOVE?

Does your child insist a scary monster is hovering in the bedroom? Is your little one seeing things you can’t see? Are terrifying dreams a nightly occurrence? There’s good news! You and your child are not crazy! My Child Sees Monsters answers your questions. Discover the affirmation and support you need and acquire the simple steps that will help you and your child walk out of fear and send the monsters away.

The concept of good vs evil, a.k.a. the dual nature of man, isn’t reserved for works of fiction like the story of Jekyll and Hyde. It became my reality. This is the story of how I found myself in an inner war with my own form of “Hyde” that ripped my life apart and left me all alone, in the dark, and ready to die. Where had “Hyde” come from? How had he taken over my life? How can he be defeated? Have you allowed “Hyde” to take control of your life? When you finally come face to face with the monster within, there are only two choices, either Hyde or Seek. Choose wisely.

Redefining what it means to be a man according to the words of God