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Soporific Sermons

By: James R. Shott

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Ho, Hum! Another book of sermons by a retired preacher, who thinks his sermons are better than anybody elses. Well, they are. A writer of novels wrote these sermons. The author thus makes them easy to read (or listen to), filled with humor, and down to earth. They are definitely not pietistic drivel! One of them even won a national contest and was published in Best Sermons of 1988. The dedication page says that these sermons are for two kinds of people: 1. Preachers who have to prepare one or more sermons a week. Feel free to use any or all of the material in this book. 2. People who have trouble falling asleep at night. These sermons are soporific. Take one and call me in the morning.

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1462831532

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9781462831531

Joshua's Warrior

The Story of Young Othniel

By: James R. Shott

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Joshua's Warrior

The Story of Young Othniel

By: James R. Shott

“You hear me, boy?” Joshua’s voice contains iron. The gray eyes regard his young aide sternly. “You’re khepesh, Othniel. You must never go into battle again!” Khepesh! The Egyptian word refers to a madness that causes him to go berserk in battle. It blinds a warrior to danger, gives him superhuman strength, renders him unable to feel pain, and blots out of his mind the memory of battle. Othniel is afflicted with this madness. Othniel ben Kenan of Judah is one of the most promising youths of Israel. Joshua, Israel’s leader, recognizes his ability and marks him as a future leader of the nation when they settle in the Promised Land. To keep him alive, Joshua orders the fierce young warrior never to fight again. Joshua is not aware of Othniel’s battle madness in the first skirmish: the battle of Bethel. The young fighter distinguishes himself and becomes a hero of Israel, although he can’t remember any details. Othniel’s father Kenan is killed in the battle and is buried with honors at Gilgal. Later, in the battle of Gibeon, Othniel again becomes khepesh, and his prowess as a fighter becomes legendary. Recognizing the affliction, Joshua issues the order barring Othniel from all future combat. The young man is sent as a spy to Hazor, the largest city in the north, where a federation of the cities of Canaan threatens to overpower Israel in their attempt to conquer the Promised Land. In Hazor, Othniel’s disguise is to serve as a mute bodyguard in a brothel. One of the prostitutes is a young girl named Shahar. He is attracted to her because she reminds him of Achsah, his childhood companion. Although Shahar is a professional harlot, he sees her as an innocent child. “When this city falls to Israel,” he tells her, “I swear before my God that you will be spared.” In the battle of Hazor, Othniel is again afflicted with the battle madness. Attacking overwhelming numbers of the enemy, he is gravely wounded. Unable to keep his vow to Shahar, he learns later that she was killed in the herem, the total destruction of the city. Othniel believes he is not only responsible for her death, but foresworn, under God’s curse, which extends to his entire family and descendents. He wants only to die. Joshua and his warriors recognize in Othniel a true hero of Israel, and he is carried back to his home in Gilgal on a litter. There he is taken under the loving care of Achsah, who is no longer a child. Although he loves her and wants to marry her, he turns away bitterly, not only because of his battle wounds that leave him crippled and disfigured, but also because he is foresworn and does not want Achsah to fall under the curse of God. His deep depression weighs heavily upon him. Achsah, in a tender scene in the pastoral countryside, confronts him with his deformities, challenges his belief that God has cursed him, and leads him to accept himself as he is. She forces him to face the reality that she is not Shahar, and he must not allow his burden of guilt to destroy his life. Othniel has a long road to walk to be healed of his wounds, both physical and emotional. He and Achsah begin that journey together.

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1462831494

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The Magdalene

By: James R. Shott

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The Magdalene

By: James R. Shott

This is the story of Mary of Magdala, and her unique relationship with Jesus. She learns Jesus secret: he believes he must die to fulfill his calling as the Messiah. Can she accept this, and give him her strength? This is Marys story, but it is also the story of the man of Galilee, who loved people, healed them, died for them, and changed the face of the world.

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1462831516

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Pebbles, Kayla and Dana

By: James R. Shott

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Pebbles, Kayla and Dana

By: James R. Shott

Here are three novels in one book. Young readers, especially girls, will find the adventures of these three young ladies exciting and challenging. PEBBLES, age 14, is a talented youngster who does everything well. Everything: softball, violin, chess—whatever she tries, she does well. But she must learn how to lose, and that’s the hardest thing of all. KAYLA, age 12, needs to help her nerdy boyfriend as he struggles with the problem of his parents who are on the verge of divorce. Her own experience helps her, because she is the child of divorced parents. DANA, age 10, wonders if the old lady in the house across the street is really a witch. And if all her cats are missing kids she has turned into cats. She goes over to find out. What she learns surprises her.

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1462831524

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Othniel

By: James R. Shott

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Othniel

By: James R. Shott

On loan from CTLS Large Print Circuit.

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0786245255

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Deborah

By: James R. Shott

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Deborah

By: James R. Shott

Deborah, a woman whom God has clearly granted wisdom, is asked to lead her people in battle with the very future of Israel at stake.

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0786235934

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Bathsheba

By: James R. Shott

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Bathsheba

By: James R. Shott

Retells the biblical story of Bathsheba taken by King David as his mistress. The portrait of Bathsheba is both insightful and perceptive.

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0786245344

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Esau

By: James R. Shott

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Esau

By: James R. Shott

Esau, an often maligned character, comes alive through the eyes of Mahalath, Adah, and other women who become his wives.

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0786235942

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Abigail

By: James R. Shott

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Abigail

By: James R. Shott

History of biblical events, Women of the bible, Fiction.

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0786245336

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Esther, Job and Gideon

Three Bible Stories for Young Adults

By: James Shott

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Esther, Job and Gideon

Three Bible Stories for Young Adults

By: James Shott

This book contains three Bible stories written for young readers. ESTHER When a timid, sensitive foreign girl suddenly becomes the queen of the most powerful king in the world, how would she feel? This is the story of Esther, a Jewish exile in the Kingdom of Persia in the Sixth Century B.C. The story has captured the imagination of readers who are attracted to this pretty but humble girl who lived twenty-five centuries ago. The story begins when King Xerxes, ruler of the vast Persian Empire, boasts that his wife, Queen Vashti, is the most beautiful woman in the world. He is taunted to prove it by making her dance nude at one of his drunken parties. She refuses, and he exiles her. Now he must find a new queen. The most important qualification for his new queen is beauty. To find her, he decrees a beauty contest, and all the young girls in the kingdom are forced to enter. The winner is a shy, reluctant foreigner named Esther. She knows what happened to her predecessor, and she is afraid it might happen to her. But Uncle Mordecai, her guardian, insists she obey the decree, because, as he says, Who knows? Maybe you have come to the kingdom for just such a time as this! She wins the beauty contest and becomes queen of Persia. There must be some hidden secret to her beauty that is not disclosed in the Bible or Apocryphal stories. She obviously has some hidden beauty, some vivid enchantment, a vivacious personality, which is far more than mere physical attractiveness. She is evidently a clever girl, because she both pleases her husband and retains her honor. She is constantly surprised at the power of her position, but she does not abuse it, remaining in the background quietly. Then the time comes when Uncle Mordecais words come true, and she is called on to save her people. How she does that has become one of the best-loved stories in history. In the Bible and the Apocrypha, this story is simply told, and doesnt capture the drama and excitement of what that simple shy girl must have experienced. And yet she has become one of the most popular heroines in history. Every year the Jewish people celebrate her life and tell her story during their holiday known as the Feast of Purim. This is her story. JOB The story of Job has been universally recognized as one of the greatest pieces of writing in world literature. It has been included in the Harvard Classics. For centuries, theologians and philosophers have struggled with the questions raised by this book. Questions such as: Why do the righteous suffer? What is the origin of evil? Can mortal man understand the ways of God? Can a man remain true to God, even if he is not rewarded? And others. Is it possible that a story this profound, this complicated in its theology, which has puzzled the philosophers throughout the history of mankind, can be presented to young readers in a way they can understand? Yes! This novel attempts to do just that. Children and young adults do struggle with these questions. This book, while not giving all the answers, does clarify the questions for young readers. In the story of Job, the Biblical author (or authors) uses a fascinating literary device. He presents the problem in a dialogue between God and Satan, and then in this rather bizarre setting, proceeds to discuss and interpret the philosophic aspects of the story. In this youth-oriented novel, a similar device is used, for much the same purpose. Two children, Dottie and Jimmy, have just learned about the story of Job in Sunday School. Their teacher, Mr. Henderson, presented the story in a clear and memorable way. Dottie and Jimmy, while playing in the snow in Dotties back yard, discusses Jobs dilemma. Dottie, the viewpoint character, struggles to understand the great themes of the book, while Jimmy plays the Devils Advocate. For the significance of the childrens names, see the footnote at

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1462831508

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Hagar

By: James R. Shott

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Hagar

By: James R. Shott

Abraham turns to an Egyptian slave named Hagar when his wife cannot give him a son, and together they have a son, Ishmael. When his wife miraculously conceives, and their son Isaac is born, Abraham deserts Hagar and Ishmael. This is the story of Hagar's love and faith in Abraham's God--a faith that helped her endure with courage.

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0786228628

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Leah

By: James R. Shott

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Leah

By: James R. Shott

The Old Testament story of Jacob and wives, Leah and Rachel.

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Herald Press (VA)

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0836135261

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Joseph

By: James R. Shott

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Joseph

By: James R. Shott

In this biblical novel, Joseph dreams of grandeur but is sold into slavery by his brothers instead. He must deal with a jealous woman, imprisonment, and the false gods of Egypt, yet, oddly enough, his dreams appear to be coming true.

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0786225181

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Moses

By: James R. Shott

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Moses

By: James R. Shott

Journey with Moses and the children of Israel as they escape from Egypt, and be on Mount Sinai when God hands Moses the Ten Commandments.

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Barbour Publishing

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1577481763

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The Magdalene

By: James R. Shott

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The Magdalene

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Jesse James, My Father

The First and Only True Story of His Adventures Ever Written

By: Jesse James

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Jesse James, My Father

The First and Only True Story of His Adventures Ever Written

By: Jesse James

Hardcover reprint of the original 1906 edition - beautifully bound in brown cloth covers featuring titles stamped in gold, 8vo - 6x9. No adjustments have been made to the original text, giving readers the full antiquarian experience. For quality purposes, all text and images are printed as black and white. This item is printed on demand. Book Information: James, Jesse. Jesse James, My Father: The First And Only True Story of His Adventures Ever Written. Indiana: Repressed Publishing LLC, 2012. Original Publishing: James, Jesse. Jesse James, My Father: The First And Only True Story of His Adventures Ever Written, . Cleveland, U.S.A.: Arthur Westbrook Co., 1906. Subject: James, Jesse, 1847-1882

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Soporific Sermons

Soporific Sermons

Joshua's Warrior

Joshua's Warrior

The Magdalene

The Magdalene

Pebbles, Kayla and Dana

Pebbles, Kayla and Dana

Othniel

Othniel

Deborah

Deborah

Bathsheba

Bathsheba

Esau

Esau

Abigail

Abigail

Esther, Job and Gideon

Esther, Job and Gideon

Hagar

Hagar

Leah

Leah

Joseph

Joseph

Moses

Moses

The Magdalene

The Magdalene

Jesse James, My Father

Jesse James, My Father

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