"Serenade the Fire: American Sonnets for the Apocalypse" by Barnabas Smith is a captivating collection of sonnets that capture the spirit of our tumultuous times. Written in the tradition of American sonnets developed by Wanda Coleman, Smith's poems explore themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in a world that seems to be falling apart.With searing imagery and masterful language, "Serenade the Fire" offers a deeply personal and thought-provoking reflection on the state o...

I was born in Barnſtable, in New-England, October 2, 1757, of credible Parents, whom I ſerved as an obedient Son, I hope, until the commencement of the late war called me from my home, and led me to exchange the occupation of a Huſbandman, to which I was bred for the more dangerous employment of a Soldier. In this capacity I served my Country 3 campaigns, and know not that my behaviour was censured by my officers. After having returned for a time to the Farming-Buſineſs, I concluded to try...

This book holds up a distorted mirror to the digital world, exposing the social, human, ethical, and power-related shadows of technological progress — confronting truths many would rather ignore. Technology is not merely a tool; it is a power structure that steadily weaves itself into every aspect of our lives.While the digital world promises convenience, it quietly dismantles privacy, manipulates thought, and reshapes social reality through algorithms. With unflinching clarity, the...

The Complete Works of the First Fathers of the Church gathers a formative body of early Christian writing: pastoral epistles, martyrial exhortations, apologies, theological treatises, biblical interpretation, ecclesiastical histories, and visionary instruction. Spanning the generations from the apostolic age to late antiquity, it records Christianity's emergence within Jewish, Greek, and Roman intellectual worlds. Particularly compelling are its defenses of Christian belief before pagan cr...

Ante-Nicene Church Fathers gathers the formative writings of Christianity before the Council of Nicaea into a capacious nine-volume archive of doctrine, pastoral counsel, apology, biblical interpretation, martyrial witness, and ecclesial debate. Its range extends from terse epistles and visionary allegory to philosophical dialogue and sustained theological treatise. Standout texts include early defenses of Christian belief, reflections on apostolic succession, and imaginative accounts of r...

From the creators of the popular Happy Rant podcast comes this collection of thought-provoking and often humorous discussions of Christian culture to help you gain valuable insight and clarity into the issues that frequently divide the church.Ted Kluck, Ronnie Martin and Barnabas Piper, hosts of the Happy Rant podcast, take their signature faith-based back-and-forth from the recording booth to the book page as they explore pastor trends, personality tests, politica...

The "Epistle of Barnabas" is a significant early Christian text that explores the theological tensions between Judaism and emerging Christian beliefs. Written in a time when the nascent Christian community was defining its identity, this work employs an epistolary format that incorporates allegorical interpretations of the Hebrew Scriptures. The author intertwines ethical exhortations with a complex understanding of the law, presenting a distinct vision of Christian salvation that emphasiz...

The "Epistle of Barnabas" is a significant early Christian text attributed to Barnabas, a companion of the Apostle Paul. Written in a letter format, this work combines allegorical interpretation with theological discussions to address the relationship between Judaism and Christianity. Through its exploration of scriptural exegesis and ethical instruction, the Epistle articulates a vision of Christian identity that is distinct from its Jewish roots. The text is characterized by a unique lit...

What are the odds of a city boy meeting an island girl thousands of miles away for marriage? This isn't your typical boy-meets-girl story. Rather, it's more of a boy-meets-God and girl-meets-God story . . . and the two opposites end up meeting and marrying through God. Written from the perspectives of both the boy and girl, Our Best Life before the Best Life captures the real story of Barnabas and Allie Kwok--married at the ages of twenty-two and twenty respectively--and through the unlike...

[a.d. 100.] The writer of this Epistle is supposed to have been an Alexandrian Jew of the times of Trajan and Hadrian. He was a layman; but possibly he bore the name of “Barnabas,” and so has been confounded with his holy and apostolic name-sire. It is more probable that the Epistle, being anonymous, was attributed to St. Barnabas, by those who supposed that apostle to be the author of the Epistle to the Hebrews, and who discovered similarities in the plan and purpose of the two works. It ...

Whether you're newly separated, long divorced, or supporting someone you love, dealing with the emotional turmoil can be overwhelming. Barnabas Piper offers not platitudes, but real hope, rooted in the comfort and presence of Jesus. This topical resource that reads like a devotional is a guide to grace, forgiveness, and restoring trust.Are you searching for light in the darkness of divorce? Life After Divorce offers a compassionate companion for those walk...

What does it mean to live in faith and truth? How does God's covenant shape our understanding of the world?The Epistle of Barnabas: A Journey Through Faith and Understanding brings you one of the earliest Christian writings, attributed to Barnabas, a close companion of the Apostle Paul. This epistle offers a unique perspective on the relationship between the Old and New Testaments, the fulfillment of God's covenant through Christ, and the transformative journey of spirit...