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A Scottish evangelist in the late 19th century, Drummond is best remembered for this 1880 meditation, The Greatest Thing in the World, his thoughts on Paul's great hymn to love, 1 Corinthians 13. It is an empowering message, as timeless as it is life-affirming.

"This question, let it be carefully observed, applies to laws not to phenomena. That the Phenomena of the Spiritual World are in analogy with the Phenomena of the Natural World requires no restatement. Since Plato enunciated his doctrine of the Cave or of the twice-divided line; since Christ spake in parables; since Plotinus wrote of the world as an image...since "Sartor Resartus" and "In Memoriam," it has been all but a commonplace with thinkers that "the invisible things of God from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made."

From the bestselling author of The Power of Positive Thinking comes this book on how to have faith. Plus a bonus book The Greatest Thing in the World, Henry Drummond’s most noted well-loved classic, based on his most famous work on 1 Corinthians 13.

It sometimes happens that a man, in giving to the world the truths that have most influenced his life, unconsciously writes the truest kind of a character sketch. This was so in the case of Henry Drummond, and no words of mine can better describe his life or character than those in which he has presented to us," The Greatest Thing in the World." Some men take an occasional journey into the 13th of One Corinthians, but Henry Drummond was a man who lived there constantly, appropriating its blessings and exemplifying its teachings.

Henry Drummond (1851-1897) was a Scottish evangelist, biologist, writer, and lecturer. This essay is about a man laying down his life as Christ laid down His life. It is also about using plain language when talking about the message of the Bible.

One of the biggest secrets of the ages is this: thought is creative. Thought creates reality—no matter how much it might seem otherwise. This is the secret of power, success, love, and health. You shape your reality by shaping your thoughts. This is staggering and incredible, but it’s the truth. These twelve classic works all describe the true power of mind and how to make it work for you to achieve success and fulfillment in all areas of life: work, money, relationships, even luck.

Dive into the spiritual classic, The Greatest Thing In the World, where the profound essence of Christian love is beautifully explored through the lens of the thirteenth chapter of I Corinthians. This collection also features a series of thought-provoking addresses that delve into various dimensions of Christian life and thought, offering inspiration and insight for the soul. (Summary by Pattymarie)

Life-changing wisdom never goes out of style! These eight classic works have truly stood the test of time, selling tens of millions of copies and remaining in constant demand. Now The Secrets of Success, a one-of-a-kind anthology of achievement, reveals why they are every bit as inspiring as they were a century ago.

The ability to make sound and timely decisions is the mark of a good leader. But when leaders with otherwise strong track records suddenly begin making poor decisions - as seen in the recent corporate scandals that rocked the business world - the impact can be widespread. In The Stress Effect, leadership expert Henry L. Thompson argues that stress is often the real culprit behind this leadership failure.

Meet Tricky—the most mischievous (and utterly unkillable!) monkey you’ll ever encounter. Rescued from a rough start by a kind missionary, this little troublemaker swings from one chaotic escapade to the next, leaving a trail of baffled humans in his wake. Whether escaping hangings, outsmarting sailors, or surviving gunfire (with nothing but a singed tail to show for it!), Tricky’s luck is as uncanny as his antics are outrageous.

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Mrs Osmond by John Banville, read by Amy Finegan. 'What was freedom, she thought, other than the right to exercise one's choices?' Isabel Osmond, a spirited, intelligent young heiress, flees to London after being betrayed by her husband, to be with her...

The Changed Life was originally intended to be given as a spoken address by the renowned 19-century Scottish evangelist Henry Drummond.

Was ist das Höchste und Wertvollste, was ein Mensch in seinem Leben erstreben und gewinnen kann? Paulus stellt in 1. Korinther 13 die Liebe als das Allergrößte heraus. In diesem Büchlein führt uns Henry Drummond die verschiedenen Ausdrucksweisen und Erscheinungsformen der Liebe im praktischen Leben vor Augen und gibt damit dem Wort Liebe, das so oft missdeutet wurde oder abgenutzt und sinnentleert erschien, aufs Neue einen vielfältigen, lebensnahen Inhalt. Diese Hörbuchversion wurde eingelesen von: Emil Rempel

Professor of the natural sciences, world lecturer, and missionary, Henry Drummond was a man of multiple talents and interests. His penetrating scientific mind enabled him to tackle topics such as the way to become like Christ ( The Changed Life) and objections to faith ( Dealing with Doubt) with clarity and accuracy.

Ist die Liebe einfach da, als etwas, das uns zusteht? Oder müssen wir Liebe zuerst geben, um sie zu empfangen? Gibt es nur eine Liebe oder viele Erscheinungsformen? Und wie lernen wir, wirklich zu lieben? Diese Fragen stellte sich der junge Denker Henry Drummond 1874. Seine Reflexionen gingen damals um die Welt... bis Paulo Coelho sie an einem Wendepunkt in seinem Leben für sich entdeckte und für unsere Zeit adaptierte.

The greatest treasure in the spiritual life is not faith, but love. Love is humankind’s supreme gift and the core of internationally beloved author, Paulo Coelho’s, message. In The Supreme Gift he adapts the classic wisdom of the 19th century biologist, Henry Drummond St Paul, offering a...