Religious Adventure

This is a story of the days of chivalry in England and of young Myles Falworth, son of a lord unjustly disgraced for treason, who was forced to make his fortune as best he might in the days when men seemed made of iron. How he entered the service of a powerful lord, rose to knighthood, defeated his father's old enemy in thrilling combat, and at last won the friendship of the king is told against a background of the dangerous times of the 14th century that makes them live again.

It's 1864, and 12-year-old Jem Coulter knows that Goldtown, California, has seen the last of the gold rush. But the flecks of gold he, his sister Ellie, and an old prospector Strike find in their played-out claim on Cripple Creek spur their hopes of striking it rich. When Pa becomes sheriff of the lawless gold camp, Goldtown, the kids fear his badge will become a target for outlaws. Then the creek dries up, and Strike disappears.

When a winter flood in Fresno closes school temporarily, Andi is outraged when she's sent to live with a spinster aunt in San Francisco, doomed to finish the winter term of school at Miss Whitaker's Academy for Young Ladies. But her new roommate, the equally untamable Jenny, and the timid but tenderhearted Lin Mei, a young girl who works at the school, expose her to a whole new world. Soon these three new friends find themselves in more trouble than they can handle.

An angry terror lurks at the bottom of a dark pit.... Jay and Lila Cooper are back for another adventure, this time in search of a young treasure seeker whose ambitions drove him to the bottom of a pit, never to return. In their struggle to understand what happened to him, the Coopers learn of a greedy, man-eating creature known as Ha-Raphah, who terrorizes locals into worshiping him. Although they are certain he is extremely dangerous, Jay and Lila are determined to uncover the truth.

Charlie West just woke up in someone else's nightmare. He's strapped to a chair. He's covered in blood and bruises. He hurts all over. And a strange voice outside the door just ordered his death. The last thing he can remember is that he was a normal high-school kid doing normal things. How long ago was that? Where is he now? Who is he really?

The circumstances of the death of these men are by now known throughout the world in one of the great missionary adventure stories of modern times. But this is the first account of the whole life of one of them, a life that, though "hid with Christ in God", was in part revealed in some of the most poignant and moving spiritual writings of our time.

Shalem is used to being left behind. Too young. Too slow. Still scarred by the injuries he suffered on their last adventure. But when whispers spread through Kiryat-Yearim about a mysterious stranger lurking near the mountain where the Ark of the Covenant lies hidden, Shalem refuses to be sidelined again. Determined to prove himself, he sets off after his older cousins Avidan and Gavriel — and their friend Zevi — on a dangerous quest for the truth. But when their plans unravel and Shalem's relentless curiosity pushes him one step too far, he finds himself utterly alone, face-to-face ...

Teach your child patience !!! "You forgot the mail?!?!" The king yelled at the snail. But the snail stayed as calm as could be. He was not afraid of the king, you see. He knew where the gift was; he knew what to do. The monsters learned that patience pays off too. We are all familiar with the phenomenon of children wanting everything "here and now". This story describes just such a situation. I hope you and your children will enjoy it and learn from it. The forest monsters woke up & there was a sign on the tree. They had been invited to the Monster King’s birthday party. Everyone would ...

For Shalem, nothing beats time on the sacred mountain of Kiryat-Yearim — exploring the woods with his cousins Avidan and Gavriel, dreaming with their friend Zevi of becoming warriors someday, and living in the shadow of the mountain's greatest secret: the hidden Ark of the Covenant. When a caravan of foreign guests arrives bearing a mysterious box that none of them can explain, the four boys can't let it go. What's inside? Who does it belong to? And why does it feel like someone doesn't want them asking questions? When the box vanishes and the boys find themselves accused of its ...

A POWERFUL ANCIENT RELIC IN AN UNEXPECTED PLACE Throughout the course of human warfare, no weapon has been as feared, as deadly, as the Ark of the Covenant. Legend claims that this mysterious, supernatural force, first carried into battle by the ancient Israelites, was so powerful that the Ark could lay waste to entire armies, entire cities in moments—thousands of years before the advent of nuclear bombs. So, when an ancient order of killers reemerges from the shadows after centuries of hiding—convinced that other secret societies took the Ark from Jerusalem to hide it in early America...

Lord Hanuman, the Monkey God and one of the most fascinating characters in the Ramayana, personifies the true superhero-philosopher. He is Lord Rama's most trusted ally who embodies the virtues of a sincere devotee, the fearless fighter who sets the city of Lanka ablaze with his burning tail, the humble messenger who informs Mother Sita of Lord Rama's victory over Ravana, the noble fellow warrior who uproots Dronagiri, a mountain of herbs, to save Lakshmana's life.

In this contemporary story, Tash lives in Tibet, where as a practicing Buddhist she must follow many rules to avoid the wrath of the occupying Chinese soldiers. Lately, things have been relatively peaceful, as long as Tash and her family hide their religion and don't mention its leader, the Dalai Lama. Then a man publicly sets himself on fire in protest. Soldiers seize Tash's parents. She narrowly escapes, and soon she and her best friend, Sam, along with two borrowed yaks, flee across the mountains, where they face blizzards, hunger, a treacherous landscape, and the threat of capture.

Teaching Kids the Importance of Sleep * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * At night when most kids were dozing so deep, Michael could never quite manage to sleep. His mother would read him one book, or two, His father would sing ‘till his face turned blue, All-day Michael ran and played and kicked ball, But then he’d just shrug: “I’m not tired at all.” Real-life issue/Imaginary Tale - Great Lesson! I learned about this cute little rhyming book on FB, and I decided to download it using the kindle app on my phone, and I'm glad that I did. What a fun book to cozy up with a child for a ...

This is the powerful story of Gladys Aylward. Without formal education or a missionary organization to back her, Gladys raised her own finances for the overland trip that would bring her to the country and people that God had etched so deeply on her heart.... China! What follows is an amazing adventure of faith and determination. Gladys Aylward, a housemaid from England, dared to trust God in the face of dire and seemingly hopeless circumstances. Her amazing adventure of faith and determination is one of the truly great missionary stories of our era.

A fire-marked saint. A pirate bound by blood. A miracle they made with their bodies. The sea doesn’t forget its chosen. And neither do the gods. Liora Kynthos was never meant to be worshipped. Branded a heretic for saving the wrong lives, she sings not for temples—but for rebels, runaways, and the storm-scarred crew who call her captain now. Her power burns hotter with each vow, each battle, each touch. Especially the ones she doesn’t dare speak of. But as miracles multiply and enemies close in, Liora must decide: will she become the icon they crave—or the god she’s terrified to ...

When teenagers Jay and Lila Cooper and their archaeologist father travel to Nepur, an uninviting land of deserts and danger, they must search to uncover the truth behind an ancient legend. Locals claim that inside a dark cavern called the Dragon's Throat is a forbidden Door that brings certain death to anyone who tries to open it. Armed with the knowledge that God is more powerful than any legend or curse, Jay and Lila plunge down into the Dragon's Throat, determined to find out what awaits them on the other side of the Door.

The spirit of a warrior lies deep inside a bard. Deep down. Way, way down. Jonas wakes up each day regretting his position as the king’s bard. He dreams of escaping the kingdom and returning to life as a traveling musician with his best friend Elrick. But when his love Bree is taken prisoner in the castle, he and Elrick must act. Their attempts at rescue go horribly wrong, and the king marks them for death. Now they must flee the kingdom with a hefty reward on their heads. Meanwhile, the king’s soldiers march to war, placing Bree’s hometown in their path of destruction. Jonas must go ...

Jason is not the kind of guy you'd want to take home to mom. He’s foul tempered, a bit of a womanizer and has a conscience that has been collecting dust for years. All that is shaken up though, when he unearths a package of carefully preserved love letters and a portrait while diving off the coast of Africa. So many unanswered questions, the letters snag something inside of him. Intrigued despite himself, he begins to unravel the mystery caught up in pages. He finds himself tangled up in the life of a girl he’s never met... a girl who is in desperate trouble. 'Then you will know the ...

He’s brash, unpredictable, and seriously over-confident. She’s brilliant, thorough, and way too interested in following the rules. Former SEAL and NCIS investigator Dale Bonham and FBI agent Tamra Bosch have a long history of butting heads, but when a killer from their past resurfaces, they’ll have to figure out how to play nice…or die. It’ll take everything these two hard-headed investigators have to give—and the resources of Dale’s teammates at Knight Tactical Protection—to dig through the taunts and clues. The killer has made it clear, this time, it’s personal. Welcome ...

Few Christians have accepted the challenge to carry the gospel into the mysterious land of Tibet. HIGH ADVENTURE is the story of one man who did — Victor Plymire. As one of the early Assemblies of God missionaries, he is a great example of dedication to the missionary call and the cause of Christ. Follow Victor Plymire across towering mountains and as he confronts demonic darkness. Experience the spiritual struggle to free men’s souls from centuries-long bondage. Rejoice as tribal chiefs and temple priests hear the story of Jesus.