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Because he spends so much time perfecting his flying form instead of concentrating on getting food, a seagull is ostracized by the rest of the flock.

"Meditations addressing the spiritual needs of queer Christians. A new look at ten selected parables of Jesus, that expands the scope of interpretation of each story to highlight God's extravagant welcome of all people. The perspective in the reflections is deeply personal and written to be used by both individuals and groups. Queer affirming churches, seminaries, and retreat centers will benefit from this resource as they continue to champion the...

From the acclaimed author of The Prophet comes a unique and moving collection of poems and parables. Twenty-five in all, they bring forth teachings on morality, spirituality and compassion in a way that only Gibran is capable. Although each entry is short, they evoke thoughtful reflection for those aware of his deeper meanings. Sometimes it may seem there is no message to an entry, at least on the surface, but the reader is being challenged to reflect...

The Robertson Family Helps you build a faith-shaped life. Join Korie Robertson and Chrys Howard as they tell stories of the Robertson teenagers of the hit television show, Duck Dynasty®, and discuss some of the Bible's most-loved parables. You will learn how to build a legacy of faith and apply five faith-shaped values to your life. With their trademark humor and commitment to faith in Jesus, the Robertson family will challenge you to live a new...

The unnamed hero takes on the Peruvian government, priests, guerrillas and drug dealers to find an ancient manuscript whose nine insights prophesy New Age spirituality. An adventure story replete with energy transfers and other psychic phenomena.

Based on a Mexican folktale, this is the story of a great pearl found by a poor fisherman, the sorrow it brought to his family, and how it was lost again.

"Las ensenanzas de las fabulas nunca pasan de moda y menos aun con magnficas ilustraciones nuevas, un lenguaje accesible y letra de buen tamano. Es apropiada tanto para la lectura de los padres a los hijos, asi como para la lectura independiente de los lectores iniciales. Esta fabula ilustra las consecuencias de la codicia y, en especial, de los que quieren dinero y exito rapidamente y sin esfuerzo."-- "able teachings never go out of style and even...

"Esta fabula destaca los valores del esfuerzo, el trabajo, la prevencion, y destaca las consecuencias del amor excesivo por la diversion y la holgazaneria.." --. "This fable tells the story of a cicada who taunts an ant all summer long as it works hard to store food for the winter. When the cold comes, the cicada stops laughing and asks for the ant's help." --