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When you reach for the moon…sometimes you land among the stars. Santiago’s biggest dream is to perform on stage. But when he doesn’t get the lead role in the school play, he can’t help but doubt himself. Encouraged by his father’s inspiring words, Santiago rebuilds his confidence...

Een razend spannend en meeslepend verhaal over een bijzondere vriendschap: één moment kan alles veranderen. De tienjarige Finn is anders dan andere jongens: hij houdt van tuinieren en spelen op zijn ukelele, en wil alleen eten in cafés met de hoogste hygiëne-classificatie. Zijn eigenaardigheid leidt tot gepest op school en de scheiding van zijn ouders maakt zijn leven alleen maar zwaarder. Na een ruzie tussen zijn ouders om de voogdij, neemt Finns moeder hem mee naar een nieuw café.

October 13, 1518; Somerset, England: Eight women are accused of witchcraft and heresy. Using the Malleus Maleficarum, Magistrate Peter Haystead and Father Samuel seek their own brand of justice against the women. This religious fanaticism is plenteous for torture and condemnation of such women, though it is the action of the leaders that creates the very witchcraft that they condemn.

Love One Another is a Biblical study on the First Epistle of John. This extensive multi-chapter work offers a comprehensive analysis of God’s love for everyone through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Throughout the text, John emphasizes specific truths and facts to the listeners, aligning them with the Divine will and desires of God. Aware of the ongoing societal pressures faced by the early church, John aimed to reassure believers that they serve a God who is vastly greater than any peril they might encounter.

Success comes in many shapes and sizes and for whatever reason it can show up when you least expect it. For some it's a surprise, for others they have been preparing for this their whole life. The Story of a California kid named Ricky Price shares a little bit of both. This story follows a young child with an uncanny love for the game of basketball. A love that would take him on an incredible journey as a middle school phenom, to a high school All American, to a 9-year professional basketball player.

There is an epidemic of problems, misfortunes, trials, and tribulations infecting our lives. Everywhere a person goes, sees on television, and experience through social media is another disaster. Sometimes the problems come by way of nature through storms and extreme changes in weather. In other cases, we’re dealing with diseases, infections, and a literal pandemic mutating more often than hours in a day. To many of us, we’re suffering from physical, financial, social, spiritual, and psychological problems that seem to be relentless and exhausting.

The seventy years had come to an end, and now a group of exiles can finally return home. The only problem is that this new generation only knew the streets and walls of Babylon and Persia as their resting place. Nevertheless, God sent a message to the ruling King to return His people to their promised land. There was joy and excitement as the people returned to their fathers and grandfathers’ home known as Jerusalem. A mission was instructed, and resources were given for success. And then it happened.

Stop whoring with other gods and follow the real God of the universe. This was the basic message of Hosea to his people. He wanted to help the citizens of Israel and Judah continue a relationship with the God that lead their forefathers from the nadirs of slavery. Hosea showed God’s love not only with words but by action in marrying a prostitute. This unconventional marriage from the prophet was an active symbol of God’s love to people who worshiped man made idols and earthly creations. Restoring the Fallen is a Bible study on the book of Hosea to those who claim to be God’s people.

Offerings and Sacrifices, is about what we bring to God in worship and sometimes what it costs. We like the idea of gaining blessings and a relationship from God but hate the concept of sacrifice and giving something up to obtain it. Worship isn’t just about showing up at church, hearing a good message, singing a random song, being good for a few hours, and then returning to everyday life as though religion is nothing more than a pick me up. Worship is about preparing oneself to come in contact and commune with the Most High.

There is a current onslaught of lies and misinformation spread through various resources. The ability to disseminate false intelligence or slant the truth to benefit oneself is staggering. People can now use news media, create websites, manipulate social media, and disclose personal rumors to reap the rewards of the spread of negative information. Businesses convince customers to change their behavior, making them billions in profits. Political organizations stretch the truth to create hysteria or influence voters to empower their candidates.

There exists a psychological relief in the knowledge that one possesses the means to enjoy an exceptional lifestyle while traversing the globe, or in times of adversity, the resources to address such challenges. For reasons that defy explanation, numerous religious doctrines stigmatize discussions surrounding finances and monetary matters. Such topics are often approached as though they constitute a sin or an inherent evil; however, in actuality, they are neither. Wealth serves as a resource that grants individuals access to a diverse array of opportunities that life presents.

Lent against a lamppost in the black of night as freezing cold rain lashes down from above. He wants to reach the sanctuary of the bar on the other side of the road, but the night and the cold rain and the lack of light make it seem a wide reaching roadway that perhaps is too far for him to stumbling across. Join our protagonist striving to make his way out of the driving rain to the bar that teases just out of reach and leads us to distraction, as haunting lights bedazzle and amaze the eye once we're lost in the abyss of night's darkness.

Stir Up The Gifts is a Biblical study on both books of Timothy. Paul wrote to inspire the young minister in being a leader for a church in Ephesus. God knew that Timothy would deal with a variety of situations and problems. Due to these issues, Paul wrote to the young man for help and instruction. These letters cover everything from how to be a leader, teaching people how to live, navigating societal norms, and being a generally good person in the community. Although this was for Timothy, we, in modern times, can use these letters for our enlightenment as well.

The Gospel of Mark is a Bible study on the book of Mark. It teaches us how to examine the life of Christ, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. The questions are crafted so you can learn about the character and actions of Jesus. By His example, you can go into the world and make a positive change in the community and all you meet. Not only do you learn how to interact with people, but personal changes and character development.

Die kleine, schwache Allianz der Pechvögel hat ihrem Namen alle Ehre gemacht - schließlich hat sie es geschafft, sich gleich zu Beginn eine Reihe mächtiger, sehr gefährlicher Feinde zu machen. Für Sergeant und Murr, seinem rothaariges Kätzchen, ist es nun an der Zeit, den Sandkasten zu verlassen und in die große Welt aufzubrechen. Die Spieler haben genug gelevelt, um die Barriere, die den Sandkasten umgibt, zu passieren, aber wie es der Zufall will, ist es nicht die beste Zeit für ihre Flucht. Ein bitterkalter Winter steht vor der Tür, und niemand ist darauf vorbereitet.

“Yet Will I Trust Him”, is a Bible Study on the book of Job. In this life all people go through tragedy and trials. It’s a part of being human and living on this world. Everyone goes through their own problems and the Book of Job deals with this issue head on. Through a series of lessons, “Yet Will I Trust Him”, allows the listener to study the life of a man who suffered a series of misfortunes only to defend himself before society and God. Learn from him and become a stronger person. The book of Job has 42 chapters and this study is broken into 26 lessons.

Few things bring us to our knees as quickly as fear, but sometimes, that’s exactly where we need to be. Today, it’s easy to get stuck in the constant news cycle of fear that leaves us feeling paralyzed and holds us back from achieving our potential. But in One Scoop at a Time, Ricky Dickson, President and CEO of Blue Bell Creameries, reminds us that when we stop letting fear dictate our lives and start letting faith call the shots, we’re capable of becoming not only better leaders, but better people.

Für einen kurzen Moment dachten Rok und seine Gefährten, sie wären zu Hause. Na ja, zu Hause... was ist das eigentlich, hier in der Spiele-Hirn-Welt? Um diese Frage wollten sie sich gerade kümmern, doch stattdessen landen sie im Schnee, weil der örtliche Minotauren-Schamane sich etwas im Port-Ankunftspunkt vergriffen hat. Menschenopfernde Druiden, unfreundliche Nordleute und ein gesteigertes Monsteraufkommen helfen dabei auch nicht weiter. Außerdem nervt die Kälte total.

In The Beginning is a detailed Bible Study on the book of Genesis. It covers all 50 chapters in twenty-six lessons that are designed for learning and application. Each lesson is divided into two sections. Part one covers the chapters directly from the Bible where as part two allows for deeper thinking and applying the knowledge on a personal level. Genesis is the foundation of the Bible because it states God as being the creator of all things. Then we see the people who proclaimed God but were not always perfect.

The Declaration is an exploration of the book of Zephaniah. It goes through verse by verse and highlights the important themes tailored made for the modern Christian. This Bible study covers topics such as the authority of God, meekness, leadership, and victory over tribulations. If you’re looking for a spiritual self-help book, then devouring the truth from Zephaniah is the best way to go. Be blessed and prepare for God’s declaration in your life.