The Cattle-Raid of Cooleyby Joseph DunnThe central epic of the Ulster cycle: the great Irish hero, Cuchulain of Ulster, and his battle against the forces of Queen Medb of Connaught."Táin Bó Cúailnge ("the driving-off of cows of Cooley", more usually rendered The Cattle Raid of Cooley or The Táin) is the central tale in the Ulster Cycle, one of the four great cycles that make up the surviving corpus of Irish mythology. It is recorded in Old and Middle Irish, and is wr...

When the Church Is in Maintenance Mode is a timely call to every believer, ministry leader, and local church to embrace God's process of restoration instead of resisting it.Every church experiences seasons when growth slows, change becomes uncomfortable, and familiar structures no longer produce the fruit they once did. While some see these seasons as decline, God often sees them as divine construction-removing what no longer serves His purpose so He can rebuild something stronger,...

We had at first intended that this should be a book without a preface, and indeed it needs none, for it speaks in no uncertain tones for itself; but on reconsideration we decided that it would be more seemly to give a short explanation of our aim, our motives, and our methods.

The Glories of Ireland by Joseph Dunn is a celebratory exploration of Irish history, culture, and heritage. In this work, Dunn aims to illuminate the rich traditions and contributions of Ireland to the world, reflecting on its literary, musical, and artistic achievements. The book captures the spirit of the Irish people, highlighting their resilience and enduring love for their homeland despite historical challenges such as colonization and conflict.Dunn delves into Ireland's past, recount...

Once of a time, that Ailill and Medb had spread their royal bed in Cruachan, the stronghold of Connacht, such was the pillow-talk that befell betwixt them: Quoth Ailill: "True is the saying, lady, 'She is a well-off woman that is a rich man's wife.'" "Aye,that she is," answered the wife; "but wherefore opin'st thou so?" "For this," Ailill replied,"that thou art this day better off than the day that first I took thee." Then answered Medb: "As well-off was I before I ever saw thee." "It was ...

THE GIANTS ARE REAL. SO IS THE GOD WHO BRINGS THEM DOWN.Every generation faces giants-fear, pride, rebellion, addiction, control, deception, doubt, and discouragement. They appear impossible to defeat. They build strongholds, command armies, shape cultures, and convince people that surrender is their only option.But throughout history, God has always raised up ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary victories. He still calls unlikely warriors. He still equips the overlo...

Pastor Elias Boone has carried the banner of faith for many years. He has preached through pain, prayed through uncertainty, stood beside grieving families, watched prodigals leave and some return, and remained faithful when ministry was anything but easy.But now the banner feels heavy.Worn down by church battles, personal exhaustion, spiritual warfare, and the quiet weight carried by those called to serve, Elias begins to wonder how much strength he has left. Yet through S...

This story begins where another road ended.In Bitter Creek, a black ledger opened long enough for buried names to rise. Men who had disguised theft as law and murder as justice were finally forced into the light. When the dust settled, J. Sable rode north before the town finished deciding what it would become.The pages ahead are not a legend. They are not an attempt to turn one man into a myth. J. Sable is flesh and blood. He eats when food can be found. He...

HE WALKS IN UNARMED. THEY LOCK THE GATE.Mercy Lock was built to take men out of sight and out of memory. An old mine works welded to new iron, it is a place where the air is taken, the names are taken, and the truth is buried beneath rock and silence.J. Sable leaves his horse behind and walks in on foot, with nothing in his hands and a right hand that cannot fight. He isn't coming to break Mercy Lock. He's coming to discover what they buried-and close what ...

WHO'S DECORATING THE HOUSE?Reclaiming the Rooms the Blood Paid ForWhat if the greatest battle in your spiritual life isn't about whether you've been forgiven-but about what still occupies the hidden rooms of your heart?The house has already been purchased by the blood of Jesus Christ, yet many believers continue living with fear, shame, bitterness, pride, control, unbelief, lust, accusation, and old wounds that quietly influence their thoughts, relationships, and fa...

Jake adopted his dog Chance from a shelter. His friends have purebreds who won ribbons and a trophy in a dog show. Jake wishes Chance was like them until something makes him realize how special Chance really is.

The year 1936 was a great year for the movie industry. The financial setbacks of the Great Depression were subsiding, so theater attendance was up. Americans everywhere were watching the stars, and few stars shined as brightly as one of America’s most enduring screen favorites, Mary Astor.But Astor’s personal story wasn’t a happy one. Born poor and widowed at twenty-four, Mary Astor had spent years looking for stability when she met and wed Dr. Franklyn Thorpe.The marriage ...