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"The more we study John, the more wealth arises out of it," says William Barclay about the Fourth Gospel. In this volume, the second of two on the book of John, Barclay helps give the reader a sharpened perception of the emphases of this Gospel. Written during a time when heresies abounded, the Gospel of John clarifies both the humanity and deity of Jesus Christ. Through his imaginative translation and insightful commentary, Barclay uncovers the unlimited riches of this beloved book.

In a blinding blizzard a schoolbus overturns and a young teacher, her seven pupils, and the driver—a mere boy—are stranded in the open country, miles and miles from the nearest ranchhouse. Thus Mari Sandoz introduces a situation that will stretch the limits of human endurance. The exposed little group is armed with no more than the lunches they started out with and only the clothing required for a normal winter's day. As a killer storm takes hold and the mercury plunges below zero they become desperate. How each character facesthe terrifying prospect of freezing to death is a story that has become a small classic. And because it is based upon fact—the author's niece experienced much the same ordeal in the paralyzing midwestern blizzard of January 1949—it has the ring of undisputed truth.Winter Thunder has been named by the Reader’s Digest as one of the ten best American short novels.

Paul's Call combines whimsical poetry and child-appealing illustrations to retell the story of the apostle's powerful life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ. The memorable sing-song rhymes and the colorful, eye-catching artwork help children encounter God's grace as revealed in the biblical account and make it easier for them to connect the story to their own lives. Christian parents of young children, along with teachers and pastors who relate to young children in church school or worship, will find this book a valuable and charming addition to their current collection of Bible stories for children.