A child’s face, a forgotten scent, or a distinctive flavour engages memory and inspires longing. Ken Haigh brings us tantalizingly close to his own vision of longing for a place, a people, a time, as he revisits those all-too-fleeting years as a young school teacher in the remote Himalayan village of Khaling, Bhutan. These experiences in an exotic country will leave you yearning for ancient Buddhist temples, winding mountain trails, and a simpler way of life. This memoir will captivate the vicarious traveller in each of us.
-- The most complete compilation of material on the life and ministry of John G. Lake -- A detailed biography together with original sermons and testimonies makes this book historically intriguing, yet applicable to modern times "Because the messages in this book have make them available. These sermons helped teach me and train me. As I go over them again and again, they always stir me to new heights. They have imparted something in my life that I would not exchange for anything in the world". -- Gloria Copeland One man brought an air of intrigue, hope and encouragement to thousands of believers in the early 1900's. He was a man of integrity...a man of principle...a man of faith. That man, for his great boldness, was John G. Lake. From America to South Africa and back, Lake touched believers with God's healing power and divine miracles. Today, his life story is a far-reaching testimony told through a fully authorized book by Kenneth Copeland Publications. The most complete and comprehensive book ever published about John G. Lake, this volume of more than 500 pages includes a stirring biography, history photos, unaltered sermons -- many never before published -- and more. This release has been sought by the thousands who have heard courageous stories about this man of boldness, as well as by those who treasure reading about the remarkable lives of our fathers in the faith.
"Embark on a harrowing expedition to the Arctic with Sir John Franklin in 'The Journey to the Polar Sea.' Chronicling his perilous voyage in the early 19th century, Franklin's narrative takes readers through the treacherous landscapes and icy waters of the Canadian Arctic in search of the elusive Northwest Passage. As Franklin and his crew face extreme conditions, readers are transported to the frigid expanses of the polar region, encountering the challenges of navigating frozen waters and enduring harsh weather. 'The Journey to the Polar Sea' is more than a travelogue; it's a gripping firsthand account of the relentless pursuit of geographical discovery amid the dangers of the Arctic wilderness. Join Franklin on this literary expedition where each page unfolds a new chapter of resilience and determination, making it an essential read for those fascinated by tales of polar exploration and the indomitable spirit of early Arctic adventurers."
The beginning of Genesis in the Bible speaks of: God created all living beings and made light on the first day. At first, the earth was empty and chaotic, the abyss was dark, and the Spirit of God was running on the water. God said, there must be light! There is light. The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, with an average elevation of over 4,000 meters, is the closest place on Earth to the sky. Although the air here is scarce and unsuitable for survival, the bright sunshine and the holy mountains and lakes here still nurture all living creatures, as well as a strong and great ethical group---Tibetan. They use the most persistent belief from hearts to guard the pure land in the process of human civilization. They use their lives to create a broad and profound historical culture, like the light of the sky, brilliant and glorious. Han Yuchen, a light chaser from the East. He devoted all the emotions in his heart to this place and created a series of excellent oil paintings with the sincerest reverence and worship. The intensive refraction of light and shadow in the work collides with our visions and stings our souls. The ordinary and noble characters living on the roof of the world, telling us the stories of love and faith, kindness and redemption, forbearance and sublimation, give us the enlightenment and the power of life. From this we found the complexity of life, the comfort of the soul, and return to simple joy. The following stories not only recorded the journey of Han Yuchen’s creative journeys, but also the discovery and exploration of Tibetan customs, and the pursuit for holy light.
