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The Longest Day is one man's search for truth. A man searches for his daughter. He doesn't know it, but she's been looking for him for two years. In six hours, he will leave the Earth never to return. Adam Lang is an astronaut. He's tasked with traveling to the ends of the Universe in search of intelligent life. A self proclaimed atheist, Adam finds a planet where Adam and Eve had not eaten from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. A perfect world. No death. No sin. No sickness or disease. There he finds what he least expects to find. God.

What happens when an ordinary man finally sees what God saw all along? David Ruman fixed furnaces for fifty years. He never preached a sermon, never led a movement, never made the papers. He just showed up. For his wife, his kids, his customers, his God. Now David is dead. And he's standing before five doors.

Nearly 2000 years after Adam and Eve eat death into existence, the flavor still echoes in their descendants' tongues. War is sweeping the world from the iron throne of a man who calls himself the God-King. Caught in the crucible is a young family broken by loss and carried along by the prophecies spoken over the infant boy who fits in their hands. Will little Noah grow to be the savior the world needs? Or will bending his bow come easier than bending his knee to the God who holds his destiny?

The road to our destiny often begins in a place and on a road least desired. Such is the case for Oliver Cohen, an orthopedic surgeon, who has his life turned upside down by tragedy and finds himself marooned on an island. On this island he discovers that wonder and the unimaginable are possible. The island also declares a story dangerously long forgotten.

Before... A young woman cycles precariously through a snowy wonderland, carrying the most precious gift of all... After... A troubled family encounter a stranger on the bleakest of Christmas Eves - a man who knows far more about them than he possibly could. And what exactly is this "gift of Christmas" he so reverently speaks of...?

Sarcasm. Jealousy. Pride. Envy. Deception. These emotions are all too familiar as we look at the world around us—and the feelings within us. However, there was a time when innocence ruled over emotions, and the universe lived in harmony with the High King and the Commander. But that was before the Rebellion—before Lightbearer, Son of the Morning, went dark.

The Vines of Time: A Grandfathers Story is a tender and magical adventure about love, faith, and the stories that bind us. It reminds us that the greatest inheritance isn’t only remembered—it’s lived and carried forward, like a fruitful vine that never stops growing.

Radix Malorum, the root of all evil, is a name that has been feared for almost 2,000 years. Given the name Radix at birth in first century Greece because he was the root of his parent's love, this shadowy harbinger of death has earned his last name, which was given to him much later in life. The product of a Faustian deal with the Prince of Darkness, Radix possesses unimaginable powers. The most notable of his powers is the fact that he cannot be killed. Death has chased him for most of his existence, but all that death has been able to collect is the souls of Radix's countless victims.

Malcolm is running. Not from danger, but from the flame that haunts his soul—the one he first glimpsed near the mountains and has fled ever since. But the farther he runs, the hotter the fire seems to burn… not around him, but within. In a parable echoing the voice of George MacDonald, Mercy That Burns follows one man's harrowing journey into the desert of self, where the robe he wears—stitched from his past, his pride, and his pain—begins to smolder. There, he meets a quiet traveler who knows more than he says… and a flame that will not stop burning until only the truth remains.

In a post-apocalyptic future, a girl and a monk, both with extraordinary mental powers, have compelling reasons not to fall in love. But their choices will have consequences for the rest of the world.

Like ‘The Alchemist’ and ‘The Celestine Prophecy’, ‘The Lowly Prophet’ is a book that changes its listeners forever. Imagine Jesus showing up at a celebration to guide you in overcoming internal conflicts and mental struggles, while navigating new spiritual gifts. ‘The Lowly Prophet’ takes you on this incredible adventure, leading you to live as a Christ and deepen your relationship with God. Could the key to healing your mind begin with healing your soul?

Sariel was once a Watcher, an angel tasked with observing humanity’s struggles. But centuries of witnessing endless suffering have fractured his faith. When the Djinn Azra whispers of an escape—a way to erase pain itself—Sariel makes a fateful choice. By unleashing a forbidden power, he grants humanity the ability to prevent their own conception, erasing themselves from history. At first, it seems merciful. Then entire bloodlines begin to vanish. Reality fractures. Heaven trembles. And Hell? Hell watches with delight.

Meet Ryan Fisher—a self-assured real estate agent who’s looking for an edge in the market. While watching a news special late one night, he sees evangelical Christians raising their hands in worship. It’s like they’re begging for affordable but classy starter homes. Ryan discovers the...

About this new installment of the saga we can say that all the accumulated knowledge, all the scholarly theories and all the accumulation of popular tales, Judaic and Christian legends, are gathered here in a chronicle that begins with the Antediluvian Age and continues through to the ages of giants, nephilim, titans, and the appearance of the first hybrid men, the coming of the flood and judgment, the punishment of the hybrid beings, establishment of the Kingdom of Israel, the rebellion of man, and the repeated incursions of supernatural beings into human history.

Elias is a brilliant scribe, exiled for daring to question the religious order that raised him. When he hears whispers of an orchard where truth lives and the Maker still speaks, he sets out to find it—armed with scrolls, logic, and pride. But the gate does not open for the learned. It opens for a barefoot child. Unable to enter, Elias turns to find another way—only to meet a strange old man named George, who walks the orchard’s edge not as a guard, but as a guide.

The kingdom of Struggle is being lied to by an unseen enemy, "Liar." Lurking in the sinister forest, Liar attacks the minds of the villagers by whispering subtle thoughts into the villagers' minds at night. Liar's poisonous serpents advance against a people ignorant of their true enemy—an enemy trying to convince them to murder a righteous king. Liar has been warring against the kingdom of Struggle without opposition, and his greatest harvest is truth and freedom. Poor, orphaned, and alone, the unlikely-named "Prince" sparks a rebellion.

Mark! The Herald Angel is a timeless tale that combines the magic of Christmas with the power of self-discovery. Through Mark's journey, listeners are reminded that even the most unexpected individuals can find their purpose, their voice, and a song that can inspire generations. With its blend of heart, humor, and an unforgettable message, this modern Christmas classic will warm hearts and become a cherished addition to holiday reading lists for years to come.

For Sarah Tilghman, life growing up on a farm in the latter 1800s is shadowed in sorrow following the loss of her baby brother. The arrival of spring is beginning to lighten her spirits and help her heal. When her father brings home a rabbit, Sarah’s spirits are lifted even higher. Elizabeth the rabbit, though, is afraid. In the farm shed, she is frantic for her babies, desperate to know if they’re safe without her. She must get back to them.

"PETITIONS": A short story about a homeless man (contemporary fiction). "ANGEL'S SONG": A companion short story to the novel The Thorn, book one of The Chronicles of Gan (speculative fiction). "WATER": Based on the account found in the Gospel of John, chapter 5, verses 1-16, and the painting by Carl Bloch, Healing at the Pool of Bethesda (historical fiction).

One Blade of Grass is a story that opens our eyes to the miracles of small and simple things. A hunter spies a dove flying low over a field. He takes aim. What happens next will impact countless lives.