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1	Pearl more books like this by John Steinbeck add to wishlist A diver stakes everything on finding a pearl that will bring wealth to his impoverished family in Steinbeck's 1947 novel. Although it didn't fare well with the critics, THE PEARL was a popular success. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.41! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Tell It Slant: A Conversation on the Language of Jesus in His Stories and Prayers more books like this by Eugene H Peterson add to wishlist In this work, Peterson explores how Jesus used language--he was earthy, not abstract; metaphorical, not dogmatic. "Tell It Slant" promises to deepen Christians' understanding of Jesus' words, strengthen their awareness, and nurture their efforts to make all speech a blessing. see all copies from $3.41! new only from $3.41! \| SVS
3	The Little Soul and the Sun: A Children's Parable Adapted from Conversations with God more books like this by Neale Donald Walsch, Frank Riccio (Illustrator) add to wishlist A parable from "Conversations with God, Book 1", this book helps readers remember the angel within us all, as it gracefully explains spiritual concepts to children. Full color. see all copies from $9.50! new only from $9.50! \| first editions \| SVS
4	A 2nd Helping of Chicken Soup for the Soul more books like this by Jack Canfield add to wishlist With an ever growing audience of readers searching for good news, the authors of the acclaimed book Chicken Soup for the Soul have cooked up a second helping of delightful tales guaranteed to leave readers feeling good about themselves and the world around them. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	Tenth Insight: Holding the Vision more books like this by James Redfield add to wishlist Redfield offers a vision of other dimensions and deeper consciousness in this sequel to "The Celestine Prophecy", in which Charlene has disappeared in the Appalachian mountains. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Joshua in the Holy Land more books like this by Joseph F Girzone add to wishlist The third title in the author's "Joshua" series: Joshua returns to Jerusalem and takes the path of Jesus. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	Tales of the Hasidim more books like this by Martin Buber, Olga Marx add to wishlist This edition, bringing together Volumes One and Two of Buber's classic work, contains marvelous tales - terse, vigorous, often cryptic - of the Hasidic masters. see all copies from $3.50! new only from $12.32! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Life Is Short But Wide more books like this by J California Cooper add to wishlist In language both spare and direct yet wondrously lyrical, "Life Is Short But Wide" is an irresistible story of family that proves one is never too old to chase dreams. Cooper's stories reveal a meticulous attention to the nuances of African-American life--"San Francisco Chronicle." see all copies from $13.50! new only from $15.15! \| SVS
9	Joshua more books like this by Joseph F Girzone add to wishlist Joshua, "A parable for today" is the story of a quiet man, whose benevolence and selfless work in the community prompts amazement as well as suspicions. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	Jacob the Baker more books like this by Mr. Noah BenShea add to wishlist A timeless fable about a man whose humble life and plainspoken wisdom are sources of inspiration for those around him. Reader's Digest will be featuring excerpts beginning in April. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $49.59! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Divine more books like this by Karen Kingsbury add to wishlist The #1 bestselling author of "Redemption" presents a modern-day parable of Mary Magdalene as the fiction response to Dan Brown's "The Da Vinci Code." see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.89! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Poet and Peasant/Through Peasant Eyes: A Literary-Cultural Approach to the Parables in Luke more books like this by Kenneth E Bailey add to wishlist Kenneth Bailey draws on more than twenty years of experience with Middle Eastern peasant culture in his study of the literary structure and cultural milieu of sixteen of Jesus' most significant parables as they are recorded in Luke. see all copies from $14.75! new only from $18.80! \| SVS
13 view cover	Autobiography of God more books like this by Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie add to wishlist This book is a exciting new source of spiritual truth and power. As he studied and preached on the parables the author came to a profound coviction: Eash parable contains a basic element of the nature of God and how He works in our lives. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
14 view cover	Jesus Collection - Parables of Jesus more books like this by J Ellsworth Kalas add to wishlist Scripture references are based on the New Revised Standard Version. Each session provides an opportunity for group members and individual learners to make or renew a commitment to Jesus Christ. Each session is self-contained and includes study helps and questions for reflection that are all you need to lead a group or pursue the study on your own. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.81! \| SVS
15 view cover	The Spellbinder's Gift more books like this by Og Mandino add to wishlist Og Mandino, the multi-million copy bestselling author of The Greatest Salesman in the World, tells the story of Bart and Mary Manning and their new friend Patrick--an amazing inspirational speaker whose very words become transforming experiences. A luminous parable for our time, The Spellbinder's Gift offers new hope and fresh courage. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Joshua and the Children more books like this by Joseph F Girzone add to wishlist JOSHUA AND THE CHILDREN gracefully contines the teachings and inspirations from the previous bestseller, JOSHUA. A stronger Joshua arrives in a deceptively ordinary village only to witness the doings of unscrupulous leaders and violent people. The children are the first to recognize that something is quite different about this stranger who has ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	The Generosity Factor: Discover the Joy of Giving Your Time, Talent, and Treasure more books like this by S T Cathy, Ken Blanchard add to wishlist In the tradition of the bestselling "The One Minute Manager, " author Blanchard and fast-food entrepreneur Cathy (Chic-Fil-A() create a parable that demonstrates the virtues of generosity. The advice a younger businessman receives and the relationship he develops with The Executive provides a unique twist on what it means to truly succeed. (August) see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Jesus: A Meditation on His Stories and His Relationships with Women more books like this by Andrew M Greeley add to wishlist Father Andrew M. Greeley, one of America's most beloved storytellers, examines the parables told by Jesus in search of a fuller understanding of the man and his message. This engaging and informal collection of homilies reveals a Jesus whose simple parables carry profound lessons about the Kingdom of Heaven. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.99! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Taking Flight more books like this by Anthony de Mello, S.J. add to wishlist Divided into sections on Prayer, Awareness, Religion, Grace, the Saints, the Self, Love, and Truth, Taking Flight shares 250 stories that help individuals work through everyday problems and arrive at simple truths. The stories are derived from a variety of countries, but they share a common spiritual heritage and humor of the entire human race. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.76! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Madman more books like this by Kahlil Gibran add to wishlist Thought-provoking collection of life-affirming parables and poems by the author of "The Prophet, "many casting an ironic light on the beliefs, aspirations, and vanities of humankind. "How I Became a Madman," "The Two Hermits," "The Wise Dog," "The Good God and the Evil God," "Night and the Madman," many more. Three illustrations by the author. see all copies from $2.40! new only from $2.82! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	The Journey of Ibn Fattouma more books like this by Naguib Mahfouz, Denys Johnson-Davies (Translator), Najib Mahfuz add to wishlist First published in Arabic in 1983, this brief but powerful parable is presented as the journal of a traveler known as Ibn Fattouma. A mystical, lyrical Pilgrim's Progress set in a mythical, timeless Middle East, by the winner of the 1988 Nobel Prize for Literature. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.00! \| first editions
22 view cover	A New Kind of Christian: A Tale of Two Friends on a Spiritual Journey more books like this by Brian D McLaren add to wishlist A Leadership Network Publication. "A New Kind of Christian"'s conversation between a pastor and his daughter's high school science teacher reveals that wisdom for life's most pressing spiritual questions can come from the most unlikely sources. This stirring fable captures a new spirit of Christianity - where personal, daily interaction with God ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.83! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	The Next Level: A Parable of Finding Your Place in Life more books like this by David Gregory add to wishlist Gregory, a writer of parables, offers an intriguing metaphor for discovering where one belongs, his or her talents in the workplace, his or her spiritual gifts in ministry, and the ultimate satisfaction through serving others. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.24! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	The Parables: Jewish Tradition and Christian Interpretation more books like this by Brad H Young add to wishlist Fully one-third of Jesus words in the Synoptic Gospels occur in parables. It could be said that knowing the parables is essential for understanding the person of Christ. In his newest work on the parables, Brad Young displays his unique perspective as a scholar steeped in both Jewish and Christian studies. While parables have timeless messages, ... see all copies from $10.39! new only from $18.70! \| SVS
25	New Man more books like this by Maurice Nicoll add to wishlist see all copies from $30.00! new only from $164.94! \| first editions

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