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Even among Christians there is a difference of opinion about the end of the world. All seem to agree there is a spiritual component to end times, but well-loved preacher D. L. Moody provides a sermon on how he interprets the biblical texts on the subject - and why he believes this is God's blessed hope.

Classic author Amy Steedman provides a faithful retelling of the story of Joseph found in the he Old Testament. Follow Joseph from childhood to a prince in Egypt, from pit to palace, and from despair to hope.

Beyond the legend of Santa Claus, there is a man venerated as a saint. This is a short biographical tale of Saint Nicholas and the parallels between the legend and the man.

Hans Christian Andersen shares a memorable tale that mirrors what we may all feel as any career comes to an end. A street lamp has been faithful in his duties for decades, yet the time had arrived that he would be relieved of duty. What did the future hold for the lamp? The wind, moon, and rain each gave gifts and there was a line featuring those who wanted to take the lamps place.

The Brothers Grimm were not alone in collecting folk fables. Charles Perault has provided dozens of stellar short stories from the same era. In this short story, we consider the difference between a kind sister and one who is less than grateful. It will be easy to decide who was most deserving of the fairy’s favor.

This is the classic story of the earliest years of Israel's great prophet, Samuel. Even when Samuel was young, God trusted the boy with a message. Memorably imagined by Amy Steedman and narrated by Glenn Hascall.

Classic author Amy Steedman delivers a memorable retelling of the story of David, the shepherd boy that would be Israel's most famous king. From the sheepfolds to the palace, from Golaith's taunts to the shepherd's faith.

Phillips Brooks was a preacher in the 1800s and was most noted for penning the Christmas carol "O Little Town of Bethlehem". This audiobook looks at the ways Brooks viewed contentment and peace. Encouragement can be found within the words of this classic short.

This is a delightful retelling of the life of Moses. From infancy to leader, acclaimed author Amy Steedman guides us through the difficulties he faced and retains the heart of this biblical story.

The epistles of John deal with what it means to be a Christian and how Christianity should be lived out in the lives of those who believe, and it encourages those who support the faith. Jude encourages believers to stand firm. Listeners will enjoy encouragement directly from scriptures.

The Cobbler was not known as an intelligent man. The common thought was tested when he came into some money. Would he prove wise or would his decision making prove something different? A classic short fable from the author of The Brownies. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

Acclaimed writer Henry Van Dyke presents a staller collection of poems that also served as hymns in churches in the early 1900s. One is still sung today. Encouragement found in each stanza.

Henry Van Dyke is widely known for his classic stories like The Other Wise Man, but this audiobook is a series of three sermons he wrote on the subject of peace. Ironically much of what he wrote seems like current headlines. This series was written just after the conclusion of World War I. The same fears we experience now were experienced by those who heard these word for the first time. There is encouragement for all in this audiobook. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

It shouldn't come as a surprise that Mark Twain was ingenious at political satire. In this short story Twain recounts his learning of the political system of the fictional Republic of Gondour. Listeners will tell quickly that Gondour had some pretty unusual laws related to the vote of the people. We end up just as confused as Twain intended, but the twist at the end brings us exactly where Twain intended for us to be - in our own country with our own politics.

A poor man captured a very unusual bird. His children were amused with the feathered guest and forgot their hunger for a time. They soon discovered that the bird gave the gift of wealth to the one who would eat his gizzard and the gift of being king to the one who ate his heart.

A prince born ugly and a princess born without cleverness--this is the trouble discovered in this classic fairy tale. Each had been given a gift by a fairy, but would they know how to use them to make for a happily ever after?

This classic fable from Hans Christian Andersen finds the wind, rain, and sunshine vying for the opportunity to tell a story. It seemed that more often than not, the sunshine rose high enough to capture the attention of those in need of a story. It's up to you to determine if the story was worth the time the rain and wind had to listen. A unique fable from a beloved author.

Author P.G. Wodehouse, well known for his Jeeves series of books, tackles a story of irresponsible young men who sleep too late and pay little attention to bettering themselves. Chapple learns to control his rebellion but not without some personal pain.

In the tradition of the Brothers Grimm, Joseph Jacobs collected folk tales that provide a rich tradition in fables. This memorable short story bears strong parallels to Hansel and Gretel, and was collected in the same century as the Brothers Grimm. Follow Johnny and his sister Grizzle as they face the hardest of times to find their way home.

John the True is a remarkably faithful fairy-tale hero. He does not win the hand of a maiden. He does not become king. He does not become rich. However, his fame becomes clear in his valiant heart of faithfulness. A little-known but richly developed fable/fairy tale that is a short story of friendship and sacrifice.