Religiøs og spirituel skønlitteratur

Denne historiske og religiøse roman foregår omkring det nye testamente, der danner bagtæppet for historien. Ved at kombinere hændelser fra Jesu liv med betydningsfulde historiske begivenheder, skildres Judas Ben Hurs liv. Efter en hændelse ved en militærparade, bliver Ben Hur dømt til galejslave indtil sin død uden en retssag, hans familie bliver fængslet og al hans ejendom bliver konfiskeret. Ved et held overlever Ben Hur og vender derefter tilbage til Jerusalem for at få sin hævn.Lewis Wallace (1827-1905) var en amerikansk soldat, advokat, diplomat og ikke mindst forfatter. Han skrev flere bøger, men er primært kendt, berømt og husket for sin roman ”Ben Hur”. I 1900 blev ”Ben Hur” udnævnt som den bedst sælgende amerikanske roman i det 19. århundrede. Wallace levede et farverig og omfangsrigt liv, som blandt andet involverede, at han meldte sig som frivillig i den mexicanske krig, hvori han tjente i 1846-1847.

Seeing and experiencing the world as it is is freedom and peace in itself, but the spiritual seeker who seeks the answer to life’s biggest mystery, "Who is the experiencer of the I," must aspire, through self-contemplation, to find an articulate, all-embracing answer to the true meaning and significance of the concepts of “freedom” and “peace.” What is their true power. Can freedom and peace be internalized through the intellect, or is true, genuine freedom and peace an experience and a state in itself, a state where true and false do not configure, a state where opposites cannot force their entry, an unshakable point in the emptiness, in the empty space. In the empty inner and outer space, united and undivided, where silence and awareness merge in an ...By embracing silence in an atmosphere of absolute presence, where the limitations of language fade away and the all-pervading power of silence fills the space surrounding the human body, communication will occur without effort. This eternal, ever-present silence is the universal language for all beings that enter this universe. Observing each other in silence is to transcend the world of conclusions, where outwardly, two different entities with their own perceptions of the world, limited by nationality, culture, and religion, merge into one entity that communicates through the timeless language of silence.The most profound discovery we can make on this stage of life is that there is no “I,” that our existence is merely a mental projection playing out in the mind, through the stormy sea of learned concepts and ideas.

Embark on a celestial journey through love, jealousy, and temptation in "Flames of Love: An Eternal Love Affair."In a realm where angels and demons collide, the story unfolds with Lucifer, a rebellious cherub, and Andras, a lustful commander, both vying for the affections of the angel Miriam who remains steadfast in her rejection of Andras' inappropriate advances as she strives to help Lucifer overcome his rebellious nature and return to the Lord of Heaven.As the celestial drama escalates, Lucifer's rebellion leads to his eviction from Heaven, bringing him face to face with Miriam on Earth. As their friendship blossoms, Lucifer's jealousy intensifies learning of Miriam's unbelievable encounter with Andras.To test Miriam's purity, Lucifer seeks Adonai's consent to kidnap her and he takes her into Hell. Amidst the fiery depths, Miriam challenges Lucifer, and a transformative love begins to blossom. Yet, Lucifer's refusal to repent results in his eternal confinement to Hell while Miriam returns to Heaven.Finally, as the millennium ends, Miriam seeks Adonai's approval to approach Lucifer with a plea for redemption. Soon after, as Miriam pursues another task Adonai has set before her, Lucifer's demons kidnap Miriam and no one knows where she's been taken. To rescue her, he must embark on a journey leading to humility and repentance if he hopes to see her again.Except, Miriam found a way to escape, but pursued by the demons, rescued by a seraph she then returns to Heaven. Lucifer eventually finds his way back, hoping to meet up with Miriam to pursue their dream.I hope you enjoy the story ...

Embark on an epic journey with Prince Louis, who, after a fierce battle, rushes back to Valtearea Castle, bearing dire news of an impending threat. The formidable army of King Lightenwood is on the horizon, driven by a sinister desire to claim not only the sacred burial shroud of Jesus Christ but also the captivating Princess Bella. In an unexpected turn of events, Prince Louis emerges as a courageous protagonist, ready to confront the unforeseen challenges and unveil the intrigue that unfolds. Join him in a gripping tale of valor, sacrifice, and determination as he endeavors to rescue his beloved wife and assume the coveted role of the new Keeper of the Shroud. Discover a riveting narrative filled with twists, turns, and the unwavering spirit of a prince willing to risk it all for love and honor.

The year is 2049 and the world has been transformed. Wars, pandemics, and other plagues have left the global landscape reeling. Following a brutal seven-year war, Earth teeters on the brink of destruction.

The follow-up to 6 Blocks Home is a powerful story about confronting old wounds, embracing new possibilities, and the triumph of unrelenting love.Evie is a musical prodigy who has a habit of running away when things get hard. Or messy. Or just plain awkward. Like the time she ran away from home when she discovered the devastating truth about her past.Now, at twenty-three, Evie is content with the quiet life she's carved out for herself-working at a music store, teaching violin lessons, and joking around with her coworker and best friend, Finn-but her world is about to get hard and messy and awkward again.A chance encounter with a handsome stranger sets Evie on a crash course with the very past she's spent years running from. An old flame reappears. And most terrifying of all, she's beginning to suspect Finn is more than just a friend.As events beyond her control force Evie to choose between running and risking it all, she will discover the heartache of betrayal, the strength of true friendship, and the unbreakable bonds of unconditional love.

A year after Alec Bernhard had to make the call to take his wife off life support, after a horrific accident he had lost all hope to ever be happy again. All he had left as a reminder of his wife was her cat Storm, but when Storm goes missing Alec goes on a mission to find her. He meets Laura Mason who works at the local pet shelter, and she selflessly offers to help him find his cat. He soon realizes that there is more to life than death, and when he comes close to losing Laura he discovers that love can be revived.

Joanna thought that inheriting her aunt's home in the Amish town would only be a case of signing papers and forgetting about it...Forgetting about the town just as her mother did years ago. But she finds out that the house still needs work and the bakery her aunt owned still employs numerous people.Joanna wants to just sell the assets and get out of the town...but she begins to experience growth in herself that she didn't anticipate. Surrounded by happiness, her former life beckons as her friends and ex-boyfriend beg for her to come back...but a budding romance with one of the bakery employees is pulling at her heart to stay. Will becoming Amish be the thing that Joanna has been needing all her life?

Growing up, Rebecca Yoder and Jacob Miller had always been very close. In a way, it seemed like they didn't have much choice. Their parents lived next door to one another and so all of their children played together often when they were growing up and throughout the years, they all attended church together. They even ate dinner together regularly! The Yoder and Miller families truly seemed to be destined to be joined together in one way or another and Jacob's mother, Diana, believed that it would be through Rebecca and Jacob's special bond. But when Jacob is the cause of a terrible accident, Rebecca turns cold toward him. Will Rebecca realize what a good man Jacob truly is or will her heart forever remain closed off to him?

Hannah is a beautiful housewife who is married to an Amish man. While out Christmas shopping she accidentally gets her packages mixed up in a bookstore with a handsome young man named Charles. Charles is a married Englischer with two young children who also lives near the Amish town. Months later they take the same train into the city and bump into each other again. There is an instant attraction between them but neither of them is looking for an affair. They keep bumping into each other and having longer conversations. They are both falling in love against their better judgments. Honest with each other about not looking for an extramarital affair, they cannot resist seeing each other, just to talk. Their emotions grow stronger and they cannot stop thinking about each other...What will they do?

Irene is a young Amish woman who is chomping on the bit to get out of her Amish community. She wants more than what her family has prescribed for her. Her father is now widowed and has refused to remarry after her mother died. Instead, he wants to keep Irene home and has forbade her from participating in the Rumspringa tradition...But there is a widow in town who catches her father's eye. With his back turned, Irene begins to entering the courting charms of Joe, a handsome outsider visiting the town.

It's a gift when you give your time unselfishly and unconditionally even with the struggles and life-changing circumstances that a caregiver faces.Keep things simple! Your mindset protects and changes how you feel, what you do and how you respond to any and every given situation. It's a challenge of 'mind over matter' which may be considered a real phenomenon. This ultimate sacrificial journey is no joke. You must use all of the core values in order to make the journey easier and successful as possible. You give up...to give to...your time and a portion of your life that you can never get back.

Faith wants nothing more than be in love. But she spends her days matchmaking for her Amish friends, including the disinterested Joanna. She's been widowed for almost six months and is nursing a newborn. But Faith is undaunted and finds what she thinks is a perfect fit for Joanna...and soon finds herself pining for the new stranger that has come to live in their Amish town. Will Faith realize that maybe Joanna isn't ready for a new relationship and that it is time for her to find a marriage partner of her own?

'What is it like on the other side? Where do we go from here?' A question that many have asked over lifetimes; the fascination of what is beyond life. Intriguing. It is such a mystery when a soul living a human experience dies and returns home. Losing her battle with cancer, Tiffany finds herself in a completely different dimension whilst her husband Michael plunges into a deep depression. An emotional roller coaster ride with twist and turns, Tiffany's secret life is revealed with Michael making a choice to immerse himself into following her path, discovering a completely different life that he could never have imagined. With the help of a mysterious woman and his daughter Miranda, Michael is able to reconnect with his beautiful wife and finally find the freedom and inner peace he has been craving, whilst discovering the secret.

As a young boy, Rene watched as his mother was murdered by two men paid by a wealthy man who had raped her. This man knew his father would disown him if he found out a girl his son raped had given birth to a bastard son. Rene was raised by an old man who seemed never to age. Joseph had told Rene of his son, his first son, and how this son was killed by men who feared losing power. Rene watched as Joseph taught him to work with his hands and listened when Joseph spoke of the bible and his first son. Rene would become angry when Joseph said of his mother. Rene knew Joseph was right when he told him how she had loved him. When Rene was seventeen, Joseph told him he was dying and that a man was coming to take him to see his brothers. Rene looked at the door when someone knocked on it; slowly, Rene opened it to a giant of a man. Josephus stood in the rain looking down at Rene; he stepped into the tiny house and went to kneel at Joseph's side."You will go with Josephus. He is your brother. He will finish training you for what is to come." Joseph said before he died. That night, Rene started his new life with a man he didn't know, a man bearing terrible pain and hiding a horrid curse.

AN ANTHOLOGY OF AMISH ROMANCE STORIES TO WARM THE HEARTAMISH BELATEDMelinda is beginning to feel the not so subtle pressure from her friends and family when she remains single and has no suitors. But she is comfortable with her life as a teacher and content to remain single forever. She doesn't feel like she needs anything...until a handsome teacher arrives at her school. His name is Landon and judging by his body language he appears to be interested...but shy...Will the normally reserved Melinda be able to get out of her shell enough to pursue a possible romance?THE AMISH MILELevi is an outsider who longs to be part of the Amish community. He finds work on the family farm of the Millers and his heart stops when he lays eyes on Emma, the most sought after young woman in the town. The obnoxious Elmer, however, seeks Emma's hand for himself. Levi simply puts his life into Gott's hands and prayers that He can show him the way of finding a godly wife and a home with the Amish people he loves so much...FOR NOW AND ALWAYSSamuel is a widowed crippled by grief and unable to let go of his past. He finds a new job as a schoolteacher in an Amish community and expects to meet nothing but polite and religious people. The fiery and challenging Rachel, however, breaks the mold of what he was expecting. He hires her to help him take care of his young daughter and the two become instant friends. He begins to fall for Rachel himself but fights off his feelings as he doesn't think Rachel feels the same way about him... But what if she does?AN UNLIKELY AMISHUNIONNikki Hamilton had no idea what was about to happen when she decides it was time to discover her past. After her mother's passing, she discovers that she was born Amish. She now wants to know why her mother left the life she was born into. Her adventure to River Stone turns out to be quite an eye opener and she soon discovers that there is a peace there that she would never be able to have in the city. When she meets John Smith, a local farmer from Trumbull, everything changes, and for the first time since her arrival, she's contemplating her future.John had lost his wife three years ago, and he never once thought that he would ever fall in love again. But against all odds he meets the intriguing Nikki Hamilton, an Englischer with a passion for writing novels. She is eccentric and different, but even with these obstacles and the fact that she's not Amish, he can't keep himself from falling in love. But they are from two different worlds. Is she willing to become Amish?THE AMISH BIRTHDAY WISHBarbara is a young Amish woman entering adulthood. She dreams of meeting a man in her own community and having a great family. As she gets to know Justin, he seems to be everything she has wanted in a man...only problem is that he's an Englischer. Her family has warned against her dating someone from the "outside world" and is suspicious of everyone who goes against their beliefs. Justin knows nothing about the Amish values and customs that Barbara has been raised to accept. As their love continues to grow will it become strong enough to withstand the slings and arrows that will come from both sides of their families?

Even as Melissa and Nicolás fall in love, everything else in their lives falls apart. In this Christian YA adventure and sequel to Destiny at Dolphin Bay, recent high school grad Melissa Travis returns to southern Chile's enchanting Chiloé on a mission. Her youth group plans to build a church on the island of Chauquelín, and chasing a romantic relationship is not part of the agenda. But as soon as Melissa encounters her old friend, Nicolás Serrano, the earlier sparks between them burst into a blaze. While the construction project races ahead, myriad obstacles conspire to drive a wedge between Melissa and Nicolás. Their future career choices appear to lead in opposite directions. Family worries gnaw at Nicolás as his brother opposes their mother's upcoming wedding. Melissa's ex-boyfriend and Delicia, her old nemesis, form an unlikely alliance to plot against her and Nicolás. Then in a fit of fury, Delicia blurts out a stunning claim that unleashes on Melissa and Nicolás a chain reaction of suspicion and accusations. How can their new love thrive or even survive the fallout? Still more unsettling, have they strayed out of sync with God's timing?

Tessa Jurgen knows all too well that prejudice and hatred do not vanish overnight. Because of her past, the man she loves has been falsely arrested and thrown in jail. Because of her past she cannot forgive herself or her adversaries, and she cannot begin to share her burdens with the Lord. Yet her happy memories keep resurfacing. When Gaven MacIntyre asked her to marry him, Tessa felt secure and cherished for the first time in her life. Now those memories leave only a bitter aftertaste. There's turmoil in Tulsa, and also in the brave heart of one woman. Will Tessa be yet another victim of an unforgiving world? Or the victor lifted high by the only force greater than hate?

In a culinary clash of wills, Vanessa and Nate are two enemies on a collision course towards a recipe for disaster. But when their simmering attraction boils over, can they find a way to keep their love from going stale?Vanessa Douglas is determined to keep her late mother's food truck legacy alive, even if it means facing off against the suave billionaire, Nate Stone, who threatens to evict her from his property.Nate's career as a top-performing race car driver is winding down. As he focuses on expanding his portfolio of five-star restaurants, he's not prepared for Vanessa's feisty spirit or the undeniable chemistry between them.But when Vanessa reluctantly agrees to help Nate plan his family reunion, their fragile relationship is put to the test.Can they find a compromise in this culinary clash, or will their love go up in flames?A Necessary Compromise is Book 3 in the standalone series. Fall in love with The Billionaires' Reunion Christian Romance series while catching up with the big Stone Family as they reunite in their scenic small-town.There's several seasons of love and adventure in this spin off series following Eric Stone's siblings from The CEO's companion in the caregiver series. With each family member taking a turn to coordinate a family gathering, there's plenty of laughter, tears and Happily Ever Afters. (You don't need to have read The Caregiver series first to enjoy this series.)

An anthology of Amish romances where young women are challenged with obstacles in finding their lifelong love...In "Losing Joshua", Rebekkah is a young Amish woman who starts work for Sarah Miller, but soon develops an attraction for her son Joshua. The two soon become an item and a romance blossoms. But Joshua has a secret, having one foot in the Englisch world and one in the Amish. During a trip to the Englisch world, Joshua goes missing and Rebekkah is distraught. She journeys to the outside world but in trying to find Joshua will she lose herself?

When her husband left her, Abigail's world fell apart. At his unexpected return, all her anger and bitterness flood back. Though she has come to know the Lord since her husband had left, how can she forgive the man who ruined her life? Would she allow the bitterness to consume her forever?Kade Raymond has run from God, the law, and his family all his life. His greatest fear, becoming his father, came to pass. Now God's mercy calls him, but how can a lowly man like him accept the call?

When country girl Tessa Jurgen learns that her bootlegging father has promised her in marriage to a man she doesn't love, she seeks refuge in the progressive boomtown of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The year is 1921.As governess to the children of an oil baron, Tessa is befriended by the black household servants, Chloe, Jasper and Pole. Together they become a family. But the handsome schoolteacher Gaven MacIntyre is also interested in forming a partnership with Tessa, despite his worry that she is "overly friendly" to black people.Racial tensions remain at a simmer until Jasper and a friend are accused of "accosting" a white girl. Will Tessa stand up for what she knows is right, even if it means losing Gaven? Or will she be drawn into Tulsa's tempest of prejudice and hatred?

Can a date for hire become the love of a lifetime?When Emma Sinclair's younger sister announces her engagement, Emma is determined not to face the wedding alone. With a plan to hire a plus one, she's ready to find the perfect date. Carlos Gonzalez dreams of leaving his firefighter days behind to open a custom body shop. To make his dream a reality, he moonlights as a date for hire, offering companionship with no strings attached. When Emma hires Carlos to be her wedding date, their connection is electric. Amid the celebration, they discover a deeper bond. But Carlos faces the ultimate challenge-proving that his feelings for Emma are authentic and not just part of the job. Falling For Her Fake Wedding Date is book one in the Firefighters of Orange Valley series. This is a Christian Contemporary Romance with strong faith themes.Tropes:Fake datingDate for HireClass WarfareForbidden RomanceFirefighter

Rachel was subject to daily abuse by her husband John. But the fear of being shunned after getting a divorce was more than she could take...so she endured...Her friend encourages her to leave...and one night she is beaten so severely that she has to be taken to the hospital...But when she arrives home, she finds her husband murdered and fingers are pointed around the Amish community. Could it be Samuel? The man who always pined for her. Or could it be her father who never liked her husband to begin with?

Rex Watson is the self-appointed protector of a trail that has been the target of bandits for years. He comes upon their latest victim, a beautiful young woman named Laura and her younger siblings who are robbed of everything they own. Rex takes them in until they can get back on their feet. But a storm comes and they are forced to take shelter with Rex a bit longer than expected...Laura can't help but feel attraction toward her rescuer and starts to dread the day they will be forced to leave...But does he feel the same way about her?

Leah misses her daughter Lara. Obsessed with the Englisch life, her daughter ran away from the community and broke away from the Amish faith. Leah has been struggling with her faith ever since, wondering what she did wrong and how Gott allowed this to happen. As she faces the whispers and rumors of her daughter's behavior in the community, she maintains her dignity as she struggles to move on without the daughter she had loved so much.

Lydia Stolfutz stood at her kitchen window, half-way watching the birds play in a nearby feeder as she kneaded dough for a fresh batch of bread. Across the fields, she could see her husband Alvin plowing up the ground while Daniel fed the chickens in the barn.Daniel.Just watching her son made her sad. Out of all her seven children, Daniel was the only one who still remained at home - unmarried and without a family of his own. Although Daniel always tried to seem upbeat and happy, he wasn't fooling his mamm. When he thought no one was watching, Lydia could always see such pain lurking below the surface of his eyes. Sometimes he would stare off into space, not really seeing anything, just lost in the miserable thoughts about the past. Letting out a deep sigh, Lydia reminded herself who was to blame for Daniel's heartbreak. That awful Sadie Bontrager.And now Sadie was back...after never returning home from her Rumspringa.

Wendy wasn't looking forward to marriage with anyone. She was considered the prettiest girl in her Amish town even as a teenager, but she rejects suitor after suitor all to the chagrin of her parents who think she is being to picky. Enter Benjamin, who has already had his heart broken by a woman the next town over. He finds himself attracted to Wendy but refuses to acknowledge it, knowing that she'll only break his heart. Wendy's mother, however, takes a shine to Benjamin as she sees him as a hard working man on their farm. She sets up a date between the two of them and they find out that they have a lot in common aside from not wanting to get married...But Wendy soon faces off against a rival from Benjamin's past who now shamelessly pursues him, not caring that the two may be destined to be together. Will Wendy and Benjamin get over their past hurts and realize they're meant for each other?

A man who lost everything.A woman squatting on a property that's not hers.An aunt who suggests a marriage of convenience.When Smith Long strides into his new hometown, he doesn't expect to get bowled over by a woman chasing her cow whom she claims has fallen in love with a pig. Doesn't every small town have that one crazy person?He's not laughing later, though, when his aunt informs him that in order for him to receive the old, rundown property she'd promised him, he has to marry the crazy woman he'd hoped to never see again.Abrielle Adams is squatting on a ranch outside of Sweet Water, North Dakota and hoping that she'll get back on her feet before the heir shows up. Wishful thinking since she finds out that the man who'd kept her from catching her cow is the very person she was trying to avoid.But now Abrielle has been offered the one thing she could really use - half ownership of the ranch she's been "borrowing" - and all she has to do is marry a (grumpy, sour, and okay, handsome) stranger.To both Abrielle and Smith, marriage is more than convenience and a vow is a lifetime commitment. Will they see how much they have in common and decide they need each other?Reviews for Just a Cowboy's Convenient Marriage:¿¿¿¿¿"As usual, I highlighted a lot of quotes and wrote them down to help me be a better person. The heroes have integrity, character and faith. Each book by Jessie Gussman helps me face my days and I try to react with the wisdom that her characters have in tough situations, it's a real help. I laughed a lot as well: the story is a romance but it's also really funny!" - Soleil¿¿¿¿¿ "I love Jessie Gussman's inventive meet cute in this book, and what these two incredible characters went through in order to create this marriage of convenience. I love how what started out as dislike turns into care and devotion. An inspirational read!" - Janet¿¿¿¿¿ "I found this book thought-provoking as well as entertaining, and look forward to future books in the series. Recommended." - Cathy¿¿¿¿¿ "Jessie Gussman has hit a homerun with this book. It has everything! Humor, sarcasm, manipulation, compromise and just a touch of romance." - RhondaBooks in the Flyboys of Sweet Briar Ranch in North Dakota Series:Just a Cowboy's Convenient MarriageJust a Cowboy's Best FriendJust a Cowboy's EnemyJust a Cowboy's Midnight BrideJust a Cowboy's Love StoryJust a Cowboy's Secret BabyJust a Cowboy's Shotgun WeddingJust a Cowboy's PrincessJust a Cowboy's Fairy TaleJust a Cowboy's Love SongJust a Cowboy's Lifetime LoveJust a Cowboy's Dream Come TrueJust a Cowboy's Happily Ever After