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  The Faerie Queene

  Edmund Spenser

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  "Fierce warres and faithful loves shall moralize my song."
  
  Step into the enchanted realm of Faerie Land, a world where every forest path leads to a moral trial and every monster represents a vice of the human soul. Commissioned to celebrate the glory of the Tudor dynasty, Edmund Spenser's masterpiece is one of the longest and most intricate poems in the English language. It follows a series of knights—each representing a particular virtue—as they battle wizards, giants, and their own internal failings.
  
  The Birth of the Spenserian Stanza: Experience the lush, musical beauty of a poetic form invented specifically for this work. Spenser's unique nine-line stanza, with its interlocking rhyme scheme and final "Alexandrine" line, creates a dreamlike pace that mirrors the wandering "errant" journeys of his heroes. This style would go on to influence giants of literature from Byron to Keats.
  
  A Mirror for a Queen: At the heart of the poem is Gloriana, the Faerie Queene, a multifaceted allegory for Elizabeth I. Through characters like the warrior-maid Britomart (representing Chastity) and the Redcrosse Knight (representing Holiness), Spenser provides a manual for "fashioning a gentleman or noble person in virtuous and gentle discipline." It is a work of Arthurian legend, Protestant theology, and political intrigue woven into a breathtaking tapestry.
  
  The ultimate fusion of fantasy and philosophy. Purchase "The Faerie Queene" today and lose yourself in the foundational epic of the English Renaissance.

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  A Giant Problem - A Redemption Tale

  Marty Machowski

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  A giant roars. A warhorse rages. And a young shepherd steps forward.Goliath’s voice booms across the valley, his taunts shaking the hearts of Israel’s soldiers. “Give me a man that we may fight!” But instead of stepping forward, the warriors shrink back in fear—all except the warhorses.Sargon, the mighty stallion of Eliab, rears up, nostrils flaring. "Let me at that goon! The bigger they are, the harder they fall!" He’s ready to charge into battle alone—until Eliab yanks hard on the reins.Then, clip-clop, clip-clop—in trots Devorah, a humble donkey carrying supplies for Jesse’s youngest son, David. But David isn’t here just to deliver food. He hears Goliath’s mockery, sees the fear in Israel’s ranks, and makes a bold decision. “I’ll fight him.”Cheers erupt from the warhorses. Disbelief ripples through the Israelite army. And then, with a single, stunning strike—the giant falls!The battlefield explodes! Warhorses thunder past Goliath’s lifeless body, hooves pounding as Israel’s army surges forward in victory."Woo-hoo!" Devorah brays as the Philistines scatter in terror.Listen in as history is made—when a shepherd defeats a giant, and the warhorses charge into battle!

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  Ordinary Man An Extraordinary...

  Ernest S. Martin

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  After retiring as a veterinarian, the author had much more time to spend with others, so he related stories of many of the experiences in his life. He was asked by family, friends, and others with whom he had shared if he had recorded these stories. Ernest never wanted to write his life story, but God revealed to him that he should record his experiences and title the book An Ordinary Man, An Extraordinary God. 
  His procrastination to write ended when he had a back fusion with two rods and ten screws which required him to lay on a bone stimulator for four hours a day for six months; and during that time, he was not able to do any physical work. The book would show how God could take a country boy raised on a farm and use him to bring glory to God. Explaining how God used him could encourage others who also thought they were "nobodies" to realize that God could use any person that believed in God and spent time in His Word to walk in the Spirit and be led by the Spirit. 
  The book begins just before Ernest received Jesus as his Lord and Savior and continues showing how, through His Word, the author received the baptism of the Holy Spirit, learned to walk in the Spirit, witnessed about God to others, prayed the prayer of faith for healing, cast out demons, and did other works of God. His walk with God and how he grew in faith is shared chronologically in the book. Now he could understand the groaning of the spirit within a Christian for the day of redemption when he would enter God's presence and be with Jesus for eternity.

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  Streams of living water

  Richard J. Foster

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  Helps us to understand what makes our Christian faith so rich and meaningful... Ted W. Engstrom, President Emeritus, World Vision 
  Richard J. Foster has touched countless lives with his spiritual classic, Celebration of Discipline, which has sold over one million copies since it was first published twenty years ago. Now, with Streams of Living Water, Foster again strengthens and enriches the spiritual lives of listeners everywhere with this unique exploration of the major traditions at the core of Christian practice.  
  In this landmark work, Foster examines these streams of living water - the six dimensions of faith and practice that define Christian tradition. He lifts up the enduring character of each tradition in the midst of constantly evolving faith and shows how a variety of practices, from individual study and retreat to disciplines of service and community, are all essential elements of growth and maturity.  
  Each of these great historical movements emphasizes a different aspect of life and faith. The six streams Foster presents are: the Contemplative, or prayer-filled life; the life of Holiness, or the virtuous life; the Charismatic, or Spirit-empowered life; the life of Social Justice, or the compassionate life; the Evangelical, or Word-centered life; and finally, the Incarnational, or sacramental life.  
  Foster examines the unique contributions of each of these traditions, and offers as examples the inspiring stories of faithful people whose own lives defined these streams.  
  In Streams of Living Water, Foster seeks a balanced path to a renewal of the spirit. He identifies the strengths and the weaknesses of each stream and offers practical ways to incorporate each of these spiritual dimensions into our daily lives - offering a clear and tangible path to authentic Christian experience. He reveals that while each stream is capable of providing spiritual growth, the most complete renewal can only come from combining the best from each tradition. 
  Read by the author.

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  Building on Foundations for...

  Thomas G. Edel

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  King Solomon wrote: “Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding, for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold. She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her.” (Proverbs 3:13-15 NIV) 
  “Nothing you desire can compare with her.” Do you have it? Is it really that valuable? Do you have wisdom and understanding? 
  Do you want wisdom and understanding? Do you want to live by truth and overcome deception? Do you understand how wisdom relates to faith and salvation? Wisdom and understanding are important keys to spiritual strength and spiritual growth.

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  Uncharted Leadership - 20 Case...

  Angie Ward

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  Read by the author. 
  Ministry is complicated, and every leadership challenge is unique. How can you lead effectively when there isn't a clear path forward? 
  Real life ministry is complicated--far more complicated than is typically captured in leadership books. There are moving parts and people who require adept, agile, adaptive leadership. Unlike technical challenges with a clear or known solution, adaptive challenges are complex and dynamic, requiring creative leaderships. Adaptive leadership is art, not science. It is an exercise in wisdom, not just knowledge. It requires leaders to ascertain the issues, values, and stakes unique to a given situation, to consider the potential courses of action, and decide which courses are best. 
  The case study method is a proven and effective tool to help leaders chart their course by learning from complex, real-life situations. Leaders learn to integrate multiple leadership strategies and concepts by reading and reflecting on multiple case studies, helping them clarify their own unique context, values, challenges, opportunities, and potential actions. Like real ministry, case studies are complex. There is not always an easy solution, or even a fast understanding of the real problem(s). The case studies in Uncharted Leadership promote learning at the deepest level: helping leaders move beyond simple answers to deep individual and organizational understanding and transformation. 
  Uncharted Leadership applies the case study method to ministry leadership. Through a series of relevant, real-life case studies in ministry leadership, Angie Ward brings the classroom to the reader, using thought-provoking questions, commentary, and recommended resources to expand the leader's empathy, understanding, awareness, and skill. 
  Accompanying graphics and discussion questions are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

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