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Bringing together over 5,000 sayings, The Lion Quotation Collection is an absorbing anthology of wit and wisdom which draws on some of the most influential and inspiring thinkers of the past two millennia. The main body of the book is arranged chronologically, enabling the reader to gain easy access to each thinker's most memorable sayings, and to compare their views with those of their contemporaries. Readers who want to pursue a particular theme can do so by referring to the index of over 500 subjects, while those who want to look up specific quotations can also turn to the comprehensive index of key words.

If you're feeling a bit adrift spiritually and are looking for guidance, Oswald Chambers' "Not Knowing Where" could be that gentle companion you need. Exploring the book of Genesis, Chambers offers insights that might renew your perspective on faith as it has manifested through biblical history, connecting those ancient lessons to your modern walk with God. It's not just a book; it's a spiritual conversation starter.

One of Soren Kierkegaard's most important writings, Works of Love is a profound examination of the human heart, in which the great philosopher conducts the reader into the inmost secrets of Love. "Deep within every man," Kierkegaard writes, "there lies the dread of being alone in the world, forgotten by God, overlooked among the household of millions upon millions." Love, for Kierkegaard, is one of the central aspects of existence; it saves us from isolation and unites us with one another and with God. This new edition of Works of Love features an original foreword by Kierkegaard scholar George Pattison.

If the age-old question of why suffering exists in a world believed to be under a benevolent deity tugs at your thoughts, "The Problem of Pain" might resonate with you. C.S. Lewis, with his profound empathy and clear, thoughtful prose, delves into this intricate subject offering a perspective that intertwalls philosophy, theology, and insight on human nature. It's a read that not only searches for meaning but also provides comfort through its wisdom.

If you're wrestling with doubts about faith or seeking deeper spiritual insights, "The Weight of Glory" can be quite illuminating. C.S. Lewis’s eloquence and intellectual depth make these sermons timeless. They offer not just solace but provoke thought about the nature of our beliefs and the idea of eternity, especially in times of turmoil. This book could resonate with you, offering both comfort and challenge to your spiritual journey.

If you've ever wrestled with the idea of why a kind, omnipotent deity would permit suffering, C.S. Lewis tackles this profound question with a blend of empathy and intellect that resonates deeply. This read could offer you a fresh perspective wrapped in Lewis's masterful reasoning, providing not just comfort but also a thought-provoking journey through human pain and divine purpose.

"We need others physically, emotionally, intellectually; we need them if we are to know anything, even ourselves."We hear often that love is patient and kind, not envious or prideful. We hear that human love is a reflection of divine love. We hear that God is love. But how do we understand its work in our lives, its perils and rewards? Here, the incomparable C. S. Lewis examines human love in four forms: affection, the most basic, general, and emotive; friendship, the most rare, least jealous, and, in being freely chosen, perhaps the most profound; Eros, passionate love that can run counter to happiness and poses real danger; charity, the greatest, most spiritual, and least selfish. Proper love is a risk, but to bar oneself from it--to deny love--is a damning choice. Love is a need and a gift; love brings joy and laughter. We must seek to be awakened and so to find an Appreciative love through which "all things are possible.""The Four Loves deserves to become a minor classic as a modern mirror of our souls, a mirror of the virtues and failings of human loving." —New York Times Book Review"Lewis has a keen eye, a large measure of human sympathy, wit, and a command of simple words." —Times Literary SupplementC. S. (Clive Staples) Lewis (1898-1963), one of the great writers of the twentieth century, also continues to be one of our most influential Christian thinkers. He wrote more than thirty books, both popular and scholarly, including The Chronicles of Narnia series, The Screwtape Letters, The Four Loves, Mere Christianity, and Surprised by Joy.