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"The Mansion" by the author, educator, and clergyman Henry Jackson van Dyke Jr. (1852-1933) tells of the life of John Weightman and his reward in heaven. Weightman is a wealthy man who does good deeds like funding a school, a church, and a hospital wing. However, his giving is calculated to bring him a benefit. In a near-death experience, he goes to heaven and is shown the heavenly mansion which was prepared for him. It was nothing more than a little shack!

Henry van Dyke shares a wonderful morality tale in his 1895 The Other Wise Man, as a metaphor for the life of a true Christian. Telling the story of a fourth king who saw the signs but never reached the Christ child in time, van Dyke introduces us to the values of good deeds and charity while searching for the path to Jesus. Because as Jesus keeps eluding the fourth king, he unknowingly gets closer to him with every righteous act he performs.

This wonderful story about the true spirit of giving. This classic Christmas story is about forgetting oneself, and focusing on the needs of others. John Weightman is living a misdirected life, he has done much good in the world, but it has all been calculated to be of benefit to himself and his businesses. Fortunately he receives a wake-up call through a beautiful Christmas Eve experience, and receives a privileged preview of his heavenly mansion.

2289 A.D. is an action-packed, post-apocalyptic, time travel story...set in a paranormal universe against a dark enemy. Full of twists and turns, the Ashlyn Chronicles will keep you guessing as to what comes next.

Acclaimed writer Henry Van Dyke presents a staller collection of poems that also served as hymns in churches in the early 1900s. One is still sung today. Encouragement found in each stanza.

Perhaps it should come as no surprise that an author would entertain a variety of Sprites while weaving new tales - the good, the bad and the popular. However, one unruly sprite ultimately brings a greater perspective to the life of the author. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

April - the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar heralds spring in earnest and, of course, April showers and perhaps other unsettled weather. For our poets, including Owen, Stevenson, Van Dyke, Hardy, and Shelley, the month provides a rich source for them to muse upon.

The Desert by John Charles Van Dyke, published in 1901, paints a vivid and poetic portrait of the breathtaking landscapes of the American Southwest. With words that resonate with beauty, Van Dyke declares, What land can equal the desert with its wide plains, its grim mountains, and its expansive canopy of sky! As a cultured art historian, he finds sublimity in the deserts lonely desolation, challenging the perception of previous generations that saw it merely as a wasteland. His conservationist perspective feels remarkably modern, as he asserts, The deserts should never be reclaimed; they are ...

The language of Poetry is an art that most of us attempt at some point in our lives. Although its commonplace exposure has been somewhat marginalised in today’s often fast-paced lives we all recognise good verse that can empathise with our thoughts or open us up to experience new things in new ways

The surface of Earth is dead. The attack had come fast and without warning. Within weeks, even those hiding below ground were gone, hunted by a ruthless enemy. Terrifying radioactive and electrical thousand miles wide superstorms roam the planet, destroying the cities and last vestiges of human existence. The first wave of the invasion had been perfect. Almost.

Law school teaches you the law. This podcast teaches you how to succeed inside a law firm.Lawyer Launcher – Behind the Bar is for law students and newly called lawyers who want to thrive and build confidence when they start practice. Hosted by Susan Van Dyke, a trusted advisor to law firms and a guide for new lawyers navigating their first year, this show offers an insider perspective from the other side of the hiring table.With over 30 years of experience working with law firms and their leadership teams, Susan knows exactly what firms expect from new hires—and what they rarely explain. ...

Immerse yourself in an audio journey when life was raw and unforgiving, when Cowboys burned themselves like candles for experiences worth living. Where arid winds whispered tales of longing; as the storyteller’s passionate voice swells around you. This rich engaging soundscape awakens your senses, drawing you into an epic tale of a fearless young man, as he encounters the Spirit of the West—where the wild and mystical intertwine, igniting your imagination with vivid scenes of: discovery, action, and adventure in an untamed majestic frontier—bigger and more beautiful than any dream.

Join Dean Van Dyke, veteran, entrepreneur, and founder of The Pillars Group, as he takes you on an inspiring journey from the battlefield to the boardroom. Each episode dives deep into the strategies, struggles, and successes of veterans and entrepreneurs who’ve transformed their military precision into business innovation. Whether you’re a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or simply seeking operational efficiency and personal growth, this podcast equips you with actionable insights, real-world stories, and the mindset needed to succeed in business and beyond. Subscribe and start ...