Although Jesus' parables may seem simple on the surface, they convey deep and complex truths about God's Kingdom. The parables Jesus uses in his teaching aren't merely illustrations or moral tales. They are intricate stories that reveal the mysteries central to the kingdom of God. In this volume of the Not Your Average Bible Study series, John D. Barry unravels the many layers of Jesus' parables, showing us the radical truths contained within....
Barry shares incredible, and often shocking, stories about working among the impoverished and unchurched in the U.S. and abroad. This account presents a revolutionary pattern for lasting change.
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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve ...
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve ...
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve ...
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve ...
Excerpt from Mademoiselle Blanche: A NovelAt the Cirque Pan'sz'en There 's Made moiselle Blanche, the acrobat. They say she 's a marvel, monsieur, and beautiful, the most beautiful woman in Paris. She dives from the top of the building backwards hundreds of feet.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical ...
Excerpt from The Congressman's Wife: A Story of American PoliticsYes, Washington is never finer than now. The white-haired Senator stood at the top of the steps of the Capitol and looked benignly across the city. The air was heavy with the rich odor of Spring. The trees were putting out their ten der green leaves.Douglas Briggs nodded. It will be fine for a few weeks. Then we shall have to send our families away, he said adding quickly, with a...
Excerpt from Outlines: A Collection of Brief Imaginative Studies Related to Many Phases of Thought, and Representing an Effort to Give an Interpretation to Familiar Human ExperiencesIt was with some concern that I began to publish brief fictional studies in the San Francisco Bulletin. There was a question, whether, in a daily newspaper, they would meet approval. At first I had little response. As I went on, however, I was led to believe that t...
Excerpt from Intimations: A Collection of Brief Essays Dealing Mainly With Aspects of Everyday Living From a Point of View Less Controversial Than Inquiring and SuggestiveFrench idiom very tersely expresses the thought. Literally translated, To understand all is to forgive all, it does not sound natural. But we have an equivalent even more terse than the original French and just as expressive, To understand is to forgive.About the PublisherFor...
Excerpt from The Intriguers: A NovelA moment later he looked up and saw a tall, handsome girl walking along the piazza. Her carriage, the pose of her head, the outline of her face and figure, struck him as uncom mon. She was walking aimlessly, apparently because she was too restless to sit. When she reached the end of the piazza he saw her face. He threw his cigar away, looked across the water, and said to himself: By Jove, I'll stay here! I c...
Excerpt from Julia MarloweThe Chimes of Normandy, and a page in The Little Duke. She had a pretty Singing-voice and, though not a quick study, she showed aptitude for stage work. It is worth noting here that none of her family had ever been known to be associated in any way with the theatre.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproductio...
Excerpt from The Princess MargarethePresently a few persons began to appear on the streets. They hastened to the great square in the centre of the city, where the people always assembled on notable occa sions. All were in holiday dress. They gathered together in knots and tried to con verse, but when they found they could not be understood they made signs to one another wildly. After a few minutes the clanging ceased. As soon as their voices c...
