Religious & Inspirational Audiobooks

The Sutra of Ksitigarbha's Fundamental Vows: A Colloquial Translation

A colloquial, easy-to-understand English translation, this sutra gives simple, direct instructions about how we sentient beings in this chaotic, troubled and distressed era and world can make close, direct connections with a great enlightened being – Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva Mahasattva – to be saved, protected, guided and blessed. The Buddha foresaw the suffering and chaos in this Dharma-Declining Period that we are now living in and thus entrusted us to Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. “Ksitigarbha” is a Sanskrit word meaning “earth treasury”, reflecting the hidden treasures in the minds of all sentient beings, and Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva’s specialty and merit is His “power of vow” – He vowed not to become a Buddha until all beings, including those in hell, are rescued. The narrator, Paul, is an inmate who was under maximum security incarceration. He has been rescued by the Three Jewels and Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva multiple times when faced with distress, troubles in mind, critical illness and life-death issues. We are moved by his serious, persistent vows to change himself and cultivate inwardly according to the Buddha and Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva’s teachings. These experiences have helped and inspired us and many Buddhist practitioners all over. This unprecedented project would not have been possible without the gracious, generous support of the state corrections department as well as the superintendent, officers, guards and staff of the corrections center. Due to the limitations of the recording circumstances and the narrator’s health, there are a few places where the audio does not exactly reflect the printed version, there may be background noise or the voice may sound different at times. As Mahayana Buddhists, we are most grateful to have the chance to present this recording to share with you all. From our experience, reading/copying this sutra helps to obtain calm, peace and inspiration; may your listening to it also bring the same.

Buddha, Buddha Sakyamuni, Sheng Chang Hwang, Siksananda, Society Of Ksitigarbha Studies (Author), L. Hsu, Paul (Narrator)

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Case for Faith for Kids

Why does God allow bad things to happen? Can you have doubts and still be a Christian? Kids ages 8-12 can join in this incredible search for the truth about faith in this book based on the bestselling The Case for Faith by award-winning author Lee Strobel, written in kid-friendly language that helps children explore their own beliefs decide for themselves why believing in Jesus and Christianity makes good sense. Here's a book that finally tackles the most important questions about the toughest questions surrounding faith kids often ask and wonder. This updated version of The Case for Faith for Kids is packed full of well-researched, reliable, and eye-opening investigations Lee conducted to test why people believe in Jesus, and the truths that support those beliefs. Throughout, Strobel uses his skills as an award-winning legal journalist to examine the historical records, eyewitness testimonies, and scientific evidence for faith, including Jesus's resurrection and miracles. Like Strobel, will you be convinced by the evidence? What will your verdict be in The Case for Faith? The Case for Faith for Kids: - Is written specifically for children ages 8-12, presented in a way that is logical and easy to understand - Is perfect for encouraging a child's faith development, and is also ideal for homeschool use or as a first communion gift for boys or girls - Is packed full of well-researched, reliable, and eye-opening investigations of some of the toughest questions kids have about faith and Christianity Accompanying worksheets and discussion questions are available in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Lee Strobel (Author), Mark Smeby (Narrator)

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You Can Count on God: 100 Devotions for Kids

From New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado, these 100 devotions will help kids worry less, bravely try new things, and draw closer to God as they learn to trust His faithfulness. Adapted from the encouraging devotional for adults, You Can Count on God teaches children that they can count on God because He will never leave them, and will love them unconditionally. Each of the 100 entries - includes a comforting Bible verse and a short devotion that show an example of God's faithfulness - presents the message that God is trustworthy in a way that children, ages 6 to 10, can understand - reassures kids that God can help them with their challenges, sorrows, and questions - offers a takeaway section with a key point, reflection question, or prayer to guide kids in understanding and applying the biblical truth Give your child the gift of knowing that they can count on God, no matter what. This kids devotional is perfect for families who want their children to feel secure in their faith. Perfect for any child needing courage for a new challenge, peace from anxieties about the future, or relief from disappointment, insecurity, and overwhelm, You Can Count on God will guide children into a deeper relationship with God as they learn about His faithfulness in the past and build confidence that they can always trust Him to help them.

Max Lucado (Author), Ben Holland (Narrator)

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The Case for Heaven Young Reader's Edition: Investigating What Happens After Our Life on Earth

Is heaven real? What is it really like? Award-winning author Lee Strobel tracked down the evidence and provides answers to the questions children 8-12 ask about both heaven and hell in this young reader's edition of The Case for Heaven that is perfect for teaching your child about the biblical evidence for eternal life. Every child wonders at some point what happens after we die-especially after the loss of a pet, a grandparent, or another loved one. Lee Strobel (The Case for Christ) understands your child's questions, and presents a kid-friendly examination of the evidence for heaven, packed full of research that: - Helps children 8-12 understand the biblical, historical, and contemporary facts about the afterlife in a logical and easy-to-follow way - Explains what happens after we die - Explores what heaven and hell are really like, based on tested biblical truths - Presents what it means to have eternal life The Case for Heaven Young Reader's Edition is perfect for: - Sunday school and homeschool education - Comforting kids 8-12 following a death, and reassuring those experiencing grief - Unpacking biblical principles in a way anyone can understand By the end of this book, your child will have a clearer understanding of the afterlife, as well as peace knowing the Christian view of heaven is sound. And if you enjoy The Case for Heaven Young Reader's Edition, don't forget to also check out The Case for Christ Young Reader's Edition! Interactive sections, diagrams, and Scripture references are available in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Lee Strobel (Author), Mark Smeby (Narrator)

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Nana the Great Comes to Visit

This joyous, energetic picture book from the bestselling author of the God Gave Us series celebrates the unique ways grandparents help children gain confidence. It's always a good time when Nana comes for a visit! Nanadoesn't mind making a mess while building forts. Nanaplays checkers to win. Nana encourages climbing high, savoring dessert, and playing hopscotch. In short, everything's more fun with Nana and her spunky outlook on life!   Nana the Great Comes to Visit celebrates the countless ways grownups help children learn to believe in themselves-and assures children that a grandparent's love stays with them always.

Lisa Tawn Bergren (Author), Tyla Collier (Narrator)

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Just a Girl: A True Story of World War II

In this award-winning memoir translated from Italian to English, a Jewish girl grows up during a difficult time of racial discrimination and war, and discovers light in unexpected places. This classic, powerful story from Lia Levi is adapted for young readers, with a powerful author’s note to readers. 1938, Italy. Six-year-old Lia loves to build sandcastles at the beach and her biggest problem is her shyness and quiet, birdlike voice—until prime minister Mussolini joins forces with Hitler in World War II, and everything changes. Now there are laws saying Jewish children can’t go to school, Jews can’t work, or go on vacation. It’s difficult for Lia to understand why this is happening to her family. When her father loses his job, they must give up their home and move from city to city. As war comes closer, it becomes too dangerous to stay together, and Lia and her sisters are sent to hide at a convent. Will she ever be “just a girl” again? The memoir is full of poignant moments of friendship and loss, dreaded tests at school, told in Lia's captivating voice, as she grows into a young teen. Just a Girl is an important addition to the WWII Jewish canon. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

Lia Levi (Author), Carlotta Brentan (Narrator)

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The Beginner's Bible Read Through the Bible: 8 Bible Stories for Beginning Readers

Reinforce beginner reading skills with your little one while listening to eight favorite Bible stories with The Beginner's Bible Read Through the Bible. Combining the trusted The Beginner's Bible, which has sold over 25 million products since 1989, with the proven I Can Read format, this My First I Can Read collection combines basic language and word repetition-and is perfect for shared listening with a child. The Beginner's Bible Read Through the Bible is perfect for: - Beginning readers ages 4 and up at the My First reading level - Fans of the iconic The Beginner's Bible - Back to school, summer reading, homeschoolers, Sunday school classrooms - Teaching Bible stories in an accessible format while practicing early reading skills The Beginner's Bible Read Through the Bible features: - God Makes the World, Noah and the Great Big Ark, David and the Giant, Esther Saves Her People, Daniel and the Lions' Den, Jonah and the Giant Fish, Jesus Is Born, and Jesus Saves the World

The Beginner's Bible (Author), Beth Cameron, Steven Gray (Narrator)

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The Bible for Me: Bible Stories and Prayers

Help your child to understand what God's Word means to him or her with this fully illustrated and easy-to-read collection of 50 popular Bible stories, written by best-selling Christian children's author Amy Parker and VeggieTales® cocreator Mike Nawrocki. The Bible for Me: Bible Stories and Prayers is a new Bible storybook and the first title in The Bible for Me brand of related products for kids ages 4 to 8 from authors Amy Parker and Mike Nawrocki. The 50 stories are written and designed to share the story of God's people and His love for each child in a way that is relevant and relatable to the reader. The book features: - Engaging stories written with your child in mind - An even split of 25 Old Testament and 25 New Testament stories - Prayers at the end of each story, where the reader can easily insert the child's name, making the stories uniquely personal - Buy one, give one campaign to benefit ministry partners, including The Salvation Army Bible Stories and Prayers was written to emphasize how personal and relevant God's story is to your child's life. Throughout these fifty favorite Bible stories, children will come face-to-face with God's endless love for them, providing a firm foundation of faith to last a lifetime. Authors Amy Parker (Night Night Prayer books) and Mike Nawrocki (cocreator of VeggieTales® and voice of Larry the Cucumber) have written and told Bible stories to tens of millions of children through their books and videos. In Bible for Me: Bible Stories and Prayers they wrote each story to speak directly to your children and tell God's story in a way that reveals His love for them.

Amy Parker, Mike Nawrocki (Author), Amy Parker, Mike Nawrocki (Narrator)

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Vivir con bondad: Las enseñanzas del Buda sobre el Amor Incondicional

La bondad es una de las cualidades fundamentales más poderosas y transformadoras que podemos tener. En el budismo se le conoce como metta, abrir el corazón a todo lo que encontramos. En el interior de todo sentimiento amistoso se halla la semilla de metta, que está esperando para desarrollarse, justo ahí, en medio de las condiciones de nuestra vida diaria. Sangharákshita, un maestro pionero en la difusión del budismo a Occidente, comenta con mucha profundidad una de las enseñanzas más importantes que dio el Buda en el Sutta Karaniya Metta. Señalándonos cómo cultivar diversas facetas de la bondad en la vida cotidiana, destacando cuáles son las condiciones propicias para nutrir esa semilla y ayudarla a crecer. Al mismo tiempo nos anima para que sigamos por el sendero que nos llevará a tener un corazón cálido y expansivo. Cuando tengamos ese corazón podremos ser mucho más felices, más satisfechos y sentiremos empatía con las alegrías y los sufrimientos de todos los seres.

Sangharákshita (Author), Alicia Benítez (Narrator)

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What Is God Like?

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The late, beloved Rachel Held Evans answers many children's first question about God in this gorgeous picture book, fully realized by her friend Matthew Paul Turner, the bestselling author of When God Made You. Children who are introduced to God, through attending church or having loved ones who speak about God, often have a lot of questions, including this ever-popular one: What is God like? The late Rachel Held Evans loved the Bible and loved showing God's love through the words and pictures found in that ancient text. Through these pictures from the Bible, children see that God is like a shepherd, God is like a star, God is like a gardener, God is like the wind, and more. God is a comforter and support. And whenever a child is unsure, What Is God Like? encourages young hearts to "think about what makes you feel safe, what makes you feel loved, and what makes you feel brave. That's what God is like."

Matthew Paul Turner, Rachel Held Evans (Author), Adenrele Ojo (Narrator)

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The Action Bible Easter Story

You have a new way to share the true story of Easter with your children: The Action Bible Easter Story. This Bible booklet is easy for kids to understand and brings the story of Jesus to life. Parents, see how easily you can teach your children about the miracle of Jesus's life, death, and resurrection using this tool. Churches, The Action Bible Easter Story is the perfect resource for Sunday school teachers and families. Don't forget the most important gift of all this year. Share the true meaning of Easter with The Action Bible Easter Story.

Doug Mauss (Author), Erin Bennett, Jesse Abeel, Lance Smith, Michael Beck, Paul Michael, Preston Butler, Sarah Zimmerman (Narrator)

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The Mystical Lakes: Inspirational Bedtime Stories for All Ages. Vol. 1

In every part of the world, deep in sweltering jungles, high atop mountain peaks, tucked away in rolling hill sides, valleys, plains and vast deserts, there lies a series of magical, Mystical Lakes. These Mystical Lakes were designed to be a sacred place that would give whomever asked a question to them the answers they were searching for. Yet take heed; the answers are not always what one wants them to be, but rather the answers they truly need to hear, to heal and to grow. In their waters they would reflect one’s inner treasure and the kind of dragons that fiercely guarded it. They were to be a place that would show any adventurer what was holding them back, and how to let it go. Also, illuminating just how magnificent and important those that peer into them are; and little one, you are so very important. There are so many precious moments when raising a child, and one of my daughter and I’s favorites was bedtime, and the stories that would pop into mind. On one particular evening, a story of a magical mystical lake came through, that could help kids and parents with the difficult issues affecting our world. Since there are billions of people on this planet, then there are billions of questions, billions of needs, and through this first book in a long series, we begin to delicately unravel the mysteries we all navigate as children and adults.  

Daniel Katsük (Author), Daniel Katsük, Lotus Eaves (Narrator)

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