More and more people are turning to spirituality and religion, both for comfort and knowledge. Perhaps the state of the world has something to do with this trend, but statistically, there's a greater interest in matters of the soul and our Creator.
Christianity is one of the world's great religions, with a great many followers. Even if you're already a Christian, you may be surprised at the number of Christian books that are available. Christian bookstores have increased in number over the past several years and can provide books covering aspects of Christianity you never even heard of in Sunday School.
Christian books offer opportunities to readers to enrich their knowledge of their faith.
The breadth of topics is astounding. There are Christian books for all age groups and levels of knowledge. For example, there are many Children's Bibles containing particular Bible stories intended for the young reader, giving them an introduction to the life of Jesus and some of the important principles of Christianity. For home schoolers, you'll find Christian books for both religious studies and academic textbooks. There are Christian magazines for kids which promote the Christian ethics of love, kindness, generosity towards your neighbors and a peaceful life.
Christian books for teens cater to the needs of this age group, addressing problems they may face in today's society, with solutions and insights based on Christian teachings. Christian books of this “self help” type can be valuable to this vulnerable age group in growing and coming to terms with the everyday problems of today.
For adults, Christian books offer a beautiful way to enrich your faith. For example, there are dozens of books devoted to the lives of Saints. If you've wondered why an individual has been designated a Saint, this category of Christian books can be inspiring and educational reading. There are books detailing the lives of Saints we've all heard of, such as St. Francis of Assisi, St. Patrick and St. Padre Pio. There are also books which are anthologies of Saints who were ordinary individuals, living in the “outside” world rather than cloistered in a convent. Reading one of these can open your eyes to how these almost unknown Saints conducted their lives in humble and difficult circumstances, giving to others throughout their lives through love, charity and hope.
There are Christian books in audio and e-book formats as well. There are several excellent and comprehensive books on the History of Christianity, which will surely enlighten you in your understanding of Christianity and its place in world history. There are Concordances, which are indexes of the Bible, which allow you to look up names, topics and phrases, giving you the book and verse covering your inquiry.
If you're a Christian or just curious about this religion, read up and gain a fascinating perspective on your own spirituality.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Best Seller Books - For Your Knowledge
Our society has become so fast paced that it seems we are looking for the fastest way to do everything. We have drive thru for many services, such as banking, dry cleaning, take out foods, and our morning coffee to name a few. We have fast foods, convenience foods and foods that are sold in the grocery store for fast preparation. We can pay our bills online to save time and we can also shop online to save time. We have cell phones with text messaging so we do not have to take the time for a conversation and emails to take the place of writing letters or talking on the phone. I am not sure why we are in such a hurry or what is being done with all the time we are saving using these conveniences. There are times when I think that I was born in the wrong era. I still enjoy slow cooked meals, writing letters and reading the long versions of books. I still seem to have time to complete the rest of the tasks that life throws at me.
I make a point of reading best seller books as often as I can. I have found that you need to be careful in buying books to make sure that you get the full version that the author wrote. I did not realize this until recently. I had finished a book by an author that is often on the best seller list. At the back of the book was the first chapter of his newest book that was to be on the market in a few months. When the paperback version came out I purchased it. It was on the rack with other best seller books at a well known discount store. I purchased the book and began to read it. The first chapter was different than I remembered reading in the back of the other novel. It had fewer details and was shorter. I dug out the other book and compared. I had no idea that paperback versions of some books are condensed, especially if they are purchased at discount stores. I was told this by the owner of a book store. He said that is why you should buy your best seller books from a book store rather than a discount store. I had assumed that the prices where less at discount stores because of the volume of sales, rather than the fact that you are getting a condensed version of the book.
I mentioned this to the local librarian. She told me that this is why the library sells donated paperbacks, rather than lending them. They want the best seller books that they lend to be the full versions that the authors intended to sell. She said that many people like the condensed version because they are faster to read. Again wanting to do everything fast has even effected a quiet pass time.
I make a point of reading best seller books as often as I can. I have found that you need to be careful in buying books to make sure that you get the full version that the author wrote. I did not realize this until recently. I had finished a book by an author that is often on the best seller list. At the back of the book was the first chapter of his newest book that was to be on the market in a few months. When the paperback version came out I purchased it. It was on the rack with other best seller books at a well known discount store. I purchased the book and began to read it. The first chapter was different than I remembered reading in the back of the other novel. It had fewer details and was shorter. I dug out the other book and compared. I had no idea that paperback versions of some books are condensed, especially if they are purchased at discount stores. I was told this by the owner of a book store. He said that is why you should buy your best seller books from a book store rather than a discount store. I had assumed that the prices where less at discount stores because of the volume of sales, rather than the fact that you are getting a condensed version of the book.
I mentioned this to the local librarian. She told me that this is why the library sells donated paperbacks, rather than lending them. They want the best seller books that they lend to be the full versions that the authors intended to sell. She said that many people like the condensed version because they are faster to read. Again wanting to do everything fast has even effected a quiet pass time.
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