Allegorical Fiction
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I Am The Prodigal I Am The Eldest
$16.99Add to cartThe parable of the prodigal son is one of the most favored stories in the Bible, and it’s one that many can relate to.
When Jesus shared the story, He was speaking to the Pharisees and Sadducees, leaders in the synagogues who lived strict lives in obedience to the laws of the Torah. They harshly judged others who failed to meet their strict standards and showed little grace and mercy.
By taking a closer look at the culture and traditions of the Israelites in Jesus’s day, we can dig more deeply into the meaning of this story-and yes, the story of the prodigal son is about so much more than a wayward son coming home.
In the novel, we meet Aziel, an adventurous young man whose desire to experience life at its fullest pulls him away from the security of his family and community. This beautiful rendition of the famous parable reveals just how much our heavenly Father and His Son love us.
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Pilgrims Progress : A Poetic Retelling Of John Bunyan’s Classic Tale
$22.99Add to cartThis fresh retelling of John Bunyan’s bestseller features kid-friendly language in verse form, coupled with colorful illustrations. Young readers ages eight and up will be inspired and captivated by this classic Christian allegory.
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Pilgrims Progress : An Illustrated Christian Classic
$18.99Add to cartStriking hand-painted illustrations and enlightening commentary bring this masterpiece to life. Penned from Bunyan’s jail cell, The Pilgrim’s Progress evocatively depicts a story of struggle, perseverance, and faith. With annotations and art throughout, this edition invites you to discover anew the richness and nuance of this beloved classic.
Originally written for the everyman, John Bunyan’s Christian classic has since found its way into the libraries of scholars and universities as well-a true masterpiece for the ages. Its historical richness, eloquent symbolism, and stunning prose have withstood the test of time, and this new edition helps readers appreciate the timeless beauty found in Bunyan’s words.
For longstanding fans of Bunyan’s tale, or for those encountering it for the first time, this illustrated edition offers new beauty and insight. Fans of the text will love the gorgeous hand-painted scenes at the start of each chapter, and readers will gain a deeper understanding of the allegory from the annotations embedded across every chapter of this classic tale.
The Pilgrim’s Progress has inspired readers across the centuries to persevere in their faith. Since its publication in 1678, this book has been translated into more than 200 languages. It’s a worldwide bestseller, second only to the Bible, and it has become a hallmark among scholars and theologians around the globe. A staple for any home library!
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Pilgrims Progress In Modern Language Illustrated
$16.99Add to cartAcclaimed as “one of the greatest literary masterpieces in the world,” John Bunyan’s beloved allegory captivates the reader’s attention while providing insight into the Christian life. Join Bunyan in this illustrated edition in modern language as he tells the story of “Christian,” a man on an adventurous journey across rough terrain, over sunlit hills, and through dark valleys. His trek is an intriguing allegory for today–mixed with the chivalric adventure of yesterday–as the pilgrimage takes us from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City whose builder and maker is God.
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Winnie The Horse Gentler Barn Boxed Set
$45.99Add to cartJoin twelve-year-old Winnie Willis and her friends-both human and animal-on their adventures through paddock and pasture as they learn about caring for others, trusting God, and growing up.
Includes all eight books in the bestselling series!
#1: Wild Thing
#2: Eager Star
#3: Bold Beauty
#4: Midnight Mystery
#5: Unhappy Appy
#6: Gift Horse
#7: Friendly Foal
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Indivisible : A Novelization
$15.99Add to cartA novelization of the film Indivisible, this is a story of love and marriage and finding each other all over again.When Darren deploys to Iraq during the surge of 2007, he leaves behind his loving and supportive wife, Heather, and their three small children. Their marriage is the envy of the base, both believing strongly in the calling to serve in the military. Darren knows he’s there to support the troops in their darkest moments as their chaplain, but what he doesn’t realize is that he will face his own dark moments, which will have lasting effects on his marriage.
Meanwhile, Heather is creating a community among the other wives and families left behind. She rallies support back home, realizing the dangers the men and women serving overseas are facing, but she also begins to notice a change in Darren during their brief conversations.
When he returns, he is no longer the man who left-the man Heather married. His greatest fear is letting her down, but instead of opening up to her, he shuts her out. Their marriage was so strong before. But how can they get back to where they were . . . or find a new way forward?
Indivisible is a story of sacrifice, marriage, and faith that will leave audiences full of hope even amid their most challenging times.
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Book Of Mysteries
$22.99Add to cartJonathan Cahn, who caused a national and international stir with the New York Times best seller The Harbinger and then The Mystery of the Shemitah, now brings us a treasure chest, which contains some of the greatest mysteries of all time. The reader will discover life-transforming secrets, mind-blowing realities, and heart-changing revelations in such mysteries as The Face in the Waters, The Leper King, The Land of Gezarah, The Secret of the Third Prince, The House of Spirits, The Mystery of the Rains, How to Alter Your Past, The Second Scroll, The Similitude, The Mystery of the Eighth Day, and much more. The Book of Mysteries takes the readers on a journey of divine revelation through ancient scriptures, the laws of creation, the deep of God’s Word, the hidden streams of history, the most important keys of spiritual truth, end-time mysteries, and the secrets of life.
The Book of Mysteries opens up with a traveler and his encounter with a man known only as “the teacher.” The teacher takes him on an odyssey through desert mountains, valleys, gardens and plains, encounters with nomadic tent dwellers, caverns and ancient ruins, chambers of scrolls and vessels, and more. The reader is taken along to partake in the journey and in all the teachings and revelations. The traveler keeps a journal, in which he writes down each of the mysteries given to him by the teacher in his one-year odyssey–365 different mysteries–one for each day of the year. Thus, on top of everything else, The Book of Mysteries is also a daily devotional unlike any other. And each mystery contains a special mission for each day of the year, a mission that takes the revelation and applies it to reality for a life-changing journey.
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Jesus Is Here (Adapted)
$0.99Add to cartExcerpt from Jesus Is Here!: Continuing the Narrative of in His Steps (What Would Jesus Do?)
The Flying Squadron is an organization composed of men and women representing every temperance society in America, every political party, and every large religious denomination.
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Extra Mile : A Story Of Embracing God’s Call
$20.00Add to cartThe women of Sensible Shoes are navigating both deep joy and devastating loss. Can they find equilibrium in the midst of all that has changed?
Mara: While faced with the turmoil of divorce and chaos at home, she is also listening for a call to serve others with courage and creativity.
Hannah: As she grieves the twin losses of her dear friend and her Chicago ministry position, she also begins to embrace the joys and challenges of a new marriage.
Charissa: Overwhelmed by her pregnancy and the demands of her teaching schedule, she is in need of even more grace for herself and others.
Becca: Bereft and filled with regrets, can she find hope for the future and a way home?
In this final installment of the Sensible Shoes series, you’re invited to travel with these beloved friends as they endure trials that test their trust and their willingness to walk an extra mile.
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Pilgrims Progress Illustrated Edition
$16.99Add to cartAcclaimed as “one of the greatest literary masterpieces in the world,” John Bunyan’s beloved allegory captivates the reader’s attention while providing insight into the Christian life. Join Bunyan in this illustrated edition as he tells the story of “Christian,” a man on an adventurous journey across rough terrain, over sunlit hills, and through dark valleys. His trek is an intriguing allegory for today–mixed with the chivalric adventure of yesterday–as the pilgrimage takes us from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City whose builder and maker is God.
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2 Steps Forward
$20.00Add to cartThe women from Sensible Shoes are taking their next steps in the spiritual formation journey. But each of them is finding roadblocks along the way. Meg, a widow and recent empty-nester, is off to see her daughter in London. But what does hope look like when nothing goes as planned? Charissa, a conscientious graduate student, is battling to let go of control and embrace her unexpected pregnancy. But what does hope look like when transformation is slow? Hannah, a pastor on sabbatical, is trying to find her equilibrium with rest and a new relationship. But what does hope look like when old grief keeps resurfacing? Mara, a wife and mother, longs for her difficult family life to improve. But what does hope look like when tension escalates and circumstances only get worse? Sometimes life feels like two steps forward and one step back. Find your own spiritual journey reflected in the lives of these women and discover the way forward.
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Innoncence Of Father Brown
$14.99Add to cart“He thought his detective brain as good as the criminal’s, which was true. But he fully realized the disadvantage. ‘The criminal is the creative artist; the detective only the critic,’ he said with a sour smile, and lifted his coffee cup to his lips slowly, and put it down very quickly. He had put salt in it.” -G. K. Chesterton, The Innocence of Father Brown, “The Blue Cross”
In 1911, G. K. Chesterton published this first collection of twelve short stories featuring Father Brown, a priest-turned-detective who combines philosophical and spiritual reasoning with scientific observation to solve crimes. In doing so, Chesterton laid the foundation for future fictional detectives, such as Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple, Ellery Queen, and Nero Wolfe.
Unlike other writers of his time, who concocted outlandish crimes and intricate puzzles for the protagonist to solve, Chesterton pioneered the cozy mystery, narrowing the scope of the investigation to limited time, limited space, and a limited number of suspects, with all the clues revealed to the reader as well as to the detective.
Chesterton is highly regarded as a biting social commentator, and his humorous and insightful comparisons leave readers reeling. These tales are short, easy reads with strong plots, all connected by the clever detective with an above-average understanding of human nature.
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Man Who Was Thursday
$14.99Add to cartPart detective story, part surreal thriller, and part social commentary, The Man Who Was Thursday is a masterpiece of literary fiction by the brilliant G. K. Chesterton. The story centers around seven anarchists in turn-of-the-century London who call themselves by the days of the week. Fearing an impending act of terrorism, Gabriel Syme is sent by Scotland Yard to infiltrate their ranks by becoming “Thursday.” Elected undercover into the Central European Council of anarchists, Syme must avoid discovery and save the world from future bombings.
Beyond the excitement of an elephant chase, duels, elaborate disguises, and a hot-air balloon pursuit through the streets of London, Chesterton is most interested in the battle of ideas. Indeed, his real agenda is to expose the moral relativism and parlor nihilism for the devils he believed them to be in the world of his day. Chesterton’s classic novella tackles anarchy, social order, God, peace, war, religion, and human nature, somehow managing to combine them all into a delightful tale full of biting social commentary that is still relevant today.
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Man Who Knew Too Much
$14.99Add to cartFrom the creator of the Father Brown mysteries come eight short stories that trace the activities of Horne Fisher, “the man who knew too much,” and his trusted friend, political journalist Harold March. Horne is a socialite who uses his keen mind and powerful gifts of deduction to investigate crimes committed on the sprawling country estates of the aristocracy. Much loved for their wit and sense of wonder, these stories offer a fascinating portrait of upper-crust society in pre-World War I England.
Highly regarded as a biting social commentator, Chesterton fully displays his humorous and insightful comparisons through his colorful and poetic prose.
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Sensible Shoes : A Story About The Spiritual Journey
$20.00Add to cartFollow the stories of four women as they are drawn into a spiritual formation journey at a retreat center: Hannah, a pastor who doesn’t realize how exhausted she is. Meg, a widow and recent empty-nester who is haunted by her past. Mara, a woman who has bounced from relationship to relationship, trying to navigate a difficult marriage. Charissa, a hard-working graduate student who wants to get things right. Written with a compelling narrative weaving their lives together, this book also takes the reader into a new understanding of key spiritual practices and offers support for those who want to travel deeper into life with God themselves. If you want to travel this journey with others, you will find a group study guide and book club resources at www.sensibleshoesclub.com.
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Little Pilgrims Progress 60th Anniversary Edition (Anniversary)
$12.99Add to cartFifty-five years ago, Helen L. Taylor took John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress and simplified the vocabulary and concepts for young readers, while keeping the storyline intact. The result was a classic in itself, which has now sold over 600,000 copies. It’s both a simple adventure story and a profound allegory of the Christian journey through life, a delightful read with a message kids ages 6 to 12 can understand and remember. A new look and fresh illustrations for today’s children enlivens the journey to the Celestial City.
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Journey To Hell
$16.99Add to cartMillions have read The Pilgrim’s Progress and received inspiration for their Christian walk. Now, you can follow another man-Mr. Badman-on his life journey, which leads him ultimately to hell. In this allegory, the wickedness, depravity, and carnality in the life and death of Mr. Badman are contrasted with biblical standards of living and the path that leads to heaven. The wisdom of Mr. Wiseman will strike you as he explains a godly life in all situations-including home, business, and
relationships. With this book, John Bunyan provides instructions for the Christian life. He will show you…* How to experience joy in difficult circumstances.
* How to avoid the dire consequences of living a sinful life.
* How to teach your children Christian values.
* How to succeed in business.
* How to be spared from God’s judgment.
* How to avoid bad marriages.
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Eager Star (Reprinted)
$8.99Add to cartTwelve-year-old Winnie Willis has a way with horses. She can gentle the wildest mare, but other parts of her life don’t always come as easily. Along with her dad and sister, Lizzy, Winnie is learning how to live without her mom, who was also a natural horse gentler. As Winnie teaches her horses about unconditional love and blind trust, God shows Winnie that he can be trusted too. Readers will be hooked on the series’ vivid characters, whose quirky personalities fill Winnie’s life with friendship and adventure. In, Book 2 Eager Star, Winnie learns something about people as well as horses when she begins to value the power of praise and encouragement.
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Friendly Foal (Reprinted)
$6.99Add to cart“Stay right where you are! I’ll explain everything when I get there! I need you desperately, Winnie Willis!”
Nobody has ever needed Winnie before. But she already has a big problem of her own. The newborn foal has lost her mother, and the world doesn’t look friendly. Winnie knows how the filly feels. It’s been two years since Winnie lost her mom, and she still has trouble trusting humans. So why should the foal trust her? But time is running out. Then Sal, a classmate, arrives with a little surprise – and a lesson about friendship that Winnie will never forget. -
Midnight Mystery (Reprinted)
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What was wrong with Dad and Lizzy, anyway? Had they changed so much that they didn’t even miss Mom anymore? Staying at Coolidge Castle is weird enough. But having Dad away on Mom’s birthday is too much. Then Winnie meets Ramon. He also knows what it’s like to lose a parent. So when someone begins sabotaging his chances to follow in his mother’s footsteps as a star circus performer, Winnie is determined to find out who it is.As accusations fly, Winnie’s mind races in circles…until she begins to realize things aren’t always what they seem.
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Bold Beauty (Reprinted)
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“I couldn’t let anyone know what I’d done. I’d worked so hard to gain their trust, I couldn’t risk losing it now.” Winnie Willis has confidence to spare-on horseback that is. If only she could have the same self-assurance at school. When Winnie gets a dreaded school assignment, her whole world is affected. Worse, an accident on horseback shatters the one area of her life where everything was going fine. Now she’ll have to find the courage outside herself to face her classmates and the horse she let down. -
Wild Thing (Reprinted)
$6.99Add to cartTwelve-year-old Winnie Willis has a way with horses. She can gentle the wildest mare, but other parts of life don’t always come as easily. Along with her dad and sister Lizzy, Winnie is learning how to live without her mom–who was also a natural horse gentler. As Winnie teachers her horses about unconditional love and blind trust, God shows Winnie that He can be trusted as well. Readers will be hooked by the series’ vivid cast of characters whose quirky personalities fill Winnie’s life with friendship and adventure.
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Redeeming Love : A Novel (Anniversary)
$16.00Add to cartCan God’s Love Save Anyone? Bestselling author Francine Rivers skillfully retells the biblical love story of Gomer and Hosea in a tale set against the exciting backdrop of the California Gold Rush. The heroine, Angel, is a young woman who was sold into prostitution as a child. Michael Hosea is a godly man sent into Angel’s life to draw her into the Savior’s redeeming love. This remarkable novel has sold over half a million copies and is among the top twenty on the ECPA fiction bestsellers list for four years running. Now complete with a Bible study section and available in a fresh, compelling cover!
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Screwtape Letters
$16.99Add to cartWormwood, a demon apprentice, must secure the damnation of a young man who’s just become a Christian. He seeks the advice of an experienced devil, his uncle Screwtape. Their correspondence offers invaluable—and often humorous—insights on temptation, pride, and the ultimate victory of faith over evil forces. Paperback with French flaps and deckled page edges.
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Hinds Feet On High Places
$7.99Add to cart20 Chapters
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The Lord God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me walk upon mine high places. – Habakkuk 3:19Hind’s Feet on High Places is one of Hannah Hurnard’s best known and best loved books: a beautiful allegory dramatizing the yearning of God’s children to be led to new heights of love, joy, and victory.
Follow Much-Afraid on her spiritual journey through difficult places with her two companions, Sorrow and Suffering. Learn how Much Afraid overcomes her tormenting fears as she passes through many dangers and mounts at last to the High Places. There she gains a new name and returns to her valley of service, transformed by her union with the loving Shepherd.
Included in this new edition of Hinds’ Feet on High Places are two special sections: Hannah Hurnard’s own, never-before-published account of the circumstances that led her to write Hinds’ Feet, and a brief autobiography of the author’s like as told in the book Hearing Heart.
