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Interior Castle

Teresa of Avila

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Total reviews: 23 Average rating: 3.0 of 5

The translator got in the way 1 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

I have wanted to read works of Teresa of Avila for many years. She is quoted by many of my favorite authors. However, after 100 pages, I can go no further in this book. The translator clearly views things differently than the author and she changes words and phrases to fit her own viewpoint. In her introduction she describes these changes so the reader is warned. I've decided that I'd rather read a more accurate interpretation. For starters, it would help if the Christian references to God and Satan were kept. Then as a reader I can "modernize" what I need to in my own head.

A Classic 3 out of 5 stars.
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This classic, written centuries ago by the great Catholic mystic, St. Teresa of Avila, has been given a fresh, new translation by Mirabei Starr, thus making it far more readable for the modern seeker. St. Teresa's writing style can become somewhat difficult to understand; however, Ms. Starr has rendered it as clear as one could hope for.

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Interior Castle, as the author states, "discusses the beauty and dignity of our souls; makes a comparison by the help of which this may be understood; describes the benefit which comes from understanding it and being aware of the favours which we receive from God; and shows how the door of this castle is prayer." This publication from Boomer Books is specially designed and typeset for comfortable reading.

The Tao Te Ching of Lao Tzu

Lao Tzu, Brian Browne Walker

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Total reviews: 11 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Among the Best 5 out of 5 stars.
8 of 8 people found this review helpful.

This is one of my favorite translations of the Tao Te Ching. However, note that, like the author says, this is by no means a strict translation (athough in the case of the Tao Te Ching, there are so many varied translations / interpretations available that it is diificult to say if there is a strict translation). I would recommend this version of the Tao Te Ching it as a supplement to another translation.

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The Tao te Ching of Lao Tzu is one of the most widely read and deeply cherished books in the world, a work many consider the wisest book ever written. In his introduction, translator Brian Browne Walker says, "It is less a book than a living, breathing angel."

In his new translation, Walker stays close to the direct literal accuracy of the Chinese characters while producing a modern, exceptionally clear version that has the ring and voice of Lao Tzu, a man who may or may not have been a single individual. "I have come to think of Lao Tzu less as a man who once lived," Walker writes, "and more as a song that plays, eternal and abiding."

The Best of Tozer Book One

A. W. Tozer

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Tozer Never Disappoints 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 6 people found this review helpful.

The Best of A.W. Tozer contains a variety of Tozers' Short essays on a wide variety of subjects. Like my other favorite Christian author, C.S. Lewis, Tozer is perceptive, original, plain-spoken, not squeamish about any subject of concern to the Christian reader. His wisdom, discernment and insight into the lives and concerns of committed Christians is of great practical use when making decisions, or thinking over a situation. Although not a "self-help" book per se, Tozer's observations and insights are drawn from the greatest of all self-help books, the Bible.

relevant 4 out of 5 stars.
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I am not even finished with this book yet, however, I am loving it. A.W. Tozer is great with words and expressing his thoughts on personal life and the church. He is not schooled through seminary which is why I believe that the average person would understand and enjoy his teachings.

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This outstanding collection of favorites from the most popular books of A.W. Tozer reflects the genius of a pastor whose words continue to reach the hearts of Christians everywhere. From the Publisher: We are excited to be the new copyright owners of Tozer's classics. This new edition has been published with a beautiful new cover to reach a whole new generation of readers. Also available: The Best of A.W. Tozer, Book Two.

Jerusalem's Hope (Zion Legacy)

Bodie Thoene, Brock Thoene

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Total reviews: 9 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

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Sales of more than seven million copies have taken Bodie and Brock Thoene's historical fiction to the top of bestseller lists and built them a fervent following. Jerusalem's Hope, the final volume in their superb Zion Legacy series, continues the story-within-a-story of The Jerusalem Scrolls and Stones of Jerusalem. Israeli strategist Moshe Sachar has taken refuge in a secret tunnel, beneath the Temple Mount, from the battle chaos of the 1948 war of independence. Now, he opens another of the temple's ancient scrolls and plunges into the supreme drama of the first century A.D. As word spreads of the miracles performed by a charismatic but mysterious prophet, Yeshua, people whose lives he has touched are caught up in destiny. A Roman centurion-in love with a Hebrew beauty-is torn between admiration and duty. Three "sparrows," ragamuffin orphan boys in hiding with Yeshua, are his vital messengers to a shepherd in Bethlehem. As all these characters converge on the dangerous road to Jerusalem at Passover, Jerusalem's Hope delivers the timely and sweeping climax fans have been waiting for.

Rescue Your Love Life, Workbook

Henry Cloud, John Townsend

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Rescue your love life 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 6 people found this review helpful.

An outstanding book and work book, hitting all the key areas where marrages struggle. I use it for Pre-marrage and marrage counseling.
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marriage 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 6 people found this review helpful.

Great authors and topics. Once again these authors have the mark on their teaching. We like their style and content.

A Honest Book on how to rebuild our marriages. 5 out of 5 stars.
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The author writes with great style and easy to read. A great step towards rebuilding your marriage and building each other up as God's workmanship.

Marrage Advice that tells it like it is..... 5 out of 5 stars.
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We recently got this book (and workbook)for my brother-in-law and his wife. Their marriage was on the brink of divorce and they asked us to counsel them. I looked around until I found this book and I liked how it got right to the point of the matter and dealt with the issues head-on. In going through it with them, it also helped to strengthen my own marriage in the process. I would definatly recommend this to anyone having struggles in their marriage and are willing to do the work to fix it.

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A companion title and simultaneous release, the Rescue Your Love Life Workbook will enable couples to go a bit deeper as they strive to improve their marriage. Great for individuals, couple study, marriage retreats or enrichment classes.

The Key to Zion (Zion Chronicles)

Bodie Thoene, Brock Thoene

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Unbelievable Finish to a great series 5 out of 5 stars.
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This series as well as the previous, the Zion Covenant, are fantastic. You truely feel like part of the story, and most facts are accurate. I love reading about this time period in history, and the Thoene's do a fantastic job. Enjoy!

Great 5 out of 5 stars.
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I believe this book is very good and accurate. I did not like the way the series kept you hanging at the very end, until I found out about the Zion Legacy Series which takes up right where this book leaves off.

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The Zion Chronicles series covers the events surrounding Israel's statehood in 1948. Each book vividly portrays the intense struggle of the Jewish people in the aftermath of the Holocaust and the forces, within and without, which engulf the Middle East in conflict and controversy even today. Will there ever be peace in Zion? The Jewish people wonder as they stream into the British Mandate of Palestine after the devastation of World War II. What has happened to God's promises to their nation? These updated classics feature a new look and added study questions suitable for individual use or group discussion.

A Daughter of Zion (Zion Chronicles)

Bodie Thoene, Brock Thoene

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

I nearly failed Uni because of this book! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I had to write this review to encourage people to read these books. I discovered them during exam time in my second year of Uni and can't believe I managed to pass my exams when I read each book non stop over four days. Truly exception books and an inspirational writer. I have never been so deeply effected by a novel before.

Author was so good, I'm buying the whole series. Spectacular 5 out of 5 stars.
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Never have I come across a better author. Bodie Theone (tay-nee) is truly amazing. These books are full of drama. It's like the characters became my friends. When I finished the series, It felt as though I lost some good friends. I really don't know if I could be as entertained, enlightened and fulfilled by reading anything else after reading this series. Originally I was checking the series out one at a time from the library. But when I realized I'd finally found something I couldn't put down, I figured I better buy the whole series. I have never bought books before, because I've never found anything worthy of being read more than once. I was just so compelled and I want to share her writings with all my friends and family. She's spectacular. So is anything written by her husband Brock, who helps her co-write everything. It's almost like watching a movie, because there are so many plots intertwined. I was shocked to read the epilogue in RETURN TO ZION. You'll have to find out for yourself. Just don't start reading in the middle of the series. If I could never read another authors works but one it would be the Theone's. - Megan Villa

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The Zion Chronicles series covers the events surrounding Israel's statehood in 1948. Each book vividly portrays the intense struggle of the Jewish people in the aftermath of the Holocaust and the forces, within and without, which engulf the Middle East in conflict and controversy even today. Will there ever be peace in Zion? The Jewish people wonder as they stream into the British Mandate of Palestine after the devastation of World War II. What has happened to God's promises to their nation? These updated classics feature a new look and added study questions suitable for individual use or group discussion.

The Return to Zion (Zion Chronicles)

Bodie Thoene, Brock Thoene

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Best Book Series Ever 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Ever since I finished this series several years ago, I have been longing for another "Zion" series. These historical novels set in Israel are so spellbinding. The romance and intrigue keep you on the edge of your seat. Have never found anything to compare to this Bodie Thoene series. Am eagerly awaiting the new "Zion Legacy."

Incredible series! 5 out of 5 stars.
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The Zion series are without a doubt some of the best books I have ever read! The stories are captivating from beginning to end. The historical accuracy is impeccable, and the writers literally transport you into the story. I have read the series several times, and I still can't put the books down. It is refreshing to know that the books are good, clean reading, no profanity or vulgar content. Thanks to the Thoene's for writing such a fantastic series. I can't wait to read the Zion Legacy series!

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The Zion Chronicles series covers the events surrounding Israel's statehood in 1948. Each book vividly portrays the intense struggle of the Jewish people in the aftermath of the Holocaust and the forces, within and without, which engulf the Middle East in conflict and controversy even today. Will there ever be peace in Zion? The Jewish people wonder as they stream into the British Mandate of Palestine after the devastation of World War II. What has happened to God's promises to their nation? These updated classics feature a new look and added study questions suitable for individual use or group discussion.

The Seeds of Heaven: Sermons on the Gospel of Matthew

Barbara Brown Taylor

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Total reviews: 6 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Taylor is an outstanding writer 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 7 people found this review helpful.

I purchased the book to be used in an adult church education class. The volume is a collection of sermons based on the Gospel of Matthew. They are scholarly, yet easy to read. Taylor provides some fresh interpretation to this beloved old gospel. Her ideas make for lively in-class discussion. I recommend her work very highly.

The Seeds of Heaven, Sermons of the Gospel of Matthew 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 4 people found this review helpful.

Barbara Brown Taylor shares her sermons and insight on the typical gospel of Matthew but add so much more. This book is so impressive we have incorporated it into our Lenten program for this year. Thanks Barbara for this wonderful collection.

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This wonderful collection of sermons by renowned preacher, author, and speaker Barbara Brown Taylor is based on the Gospel of Matthew. Each of the fifteen sermons, three of them appearing here for the first time in print, is based on a reading from Matthew, including Exceeding Righteousness (Matthew 5:17-20), The Problem with Miracles (14:13-21), Family Fights (18:15-20), Once More from the Heart (18:21-35), Beginning at the End (20:1-16), and On the Clouds of Heaven (24:29-44).

Heaven

Joni Eareckson Tada

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Total reviews: 10 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Sound and balanced 5 out of 5 stars.
11 of 11 people found this review helpful.

After reading Mary K Baxter's book, I was skeptical about purchasing anymore books about the afterlife. But after watching the Heaven/Hell documentary, it inspired me to purchase this book. I must say that this book is biblical! Joni doesnt conjure up any false visions or dreams about heaven. She sticks strickly with the scriptures, and also adds her real life experiences to express her thoughts of the heavenly realm.

Very encouraging 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

This is a wonderful book that provokes us to think and look forward to our future in Eternity, and ponder the amazement of what awaits us there. Joni's sufferings in this life give her a glimpse of what most never see because of being caught up in this life and all its' busyness. God draws near to those who draw near to Him.

Heaven Your Real Home 5 out of 5 stars.
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Very informative book on authors beliefs and thoughts. Hard book to find locally and our bible study class has had to share books.

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In this devotional with excerpts from Joni's best-seller, Heaven: Finding Your True Home, you’ll learn what heaven is like, who will be there, and how you can prepare your heart here on earth for the reality of heaven.