The inspiring example of a beloved, profoundly human saint provides gentle guidance on the path to peacefulness and joy in a hectic age. Combining deep spiritual insights with the offer of a saner, less chaotic way of living, the book offers wise advice on how to incorporate these virtues in our own lives today. Includes dozens of meditations, ...
In a personal creed she wrote one month before her death, Rachel Scott explained her conviction that if one person goes out of his or her way to show compassion, it will start a world-changing chain reaction of kindness. Now her father is carrying on her crusade by challenging people of all ages to commit themselves to creating a revolution of ...
The Columbine tragedy in April 1999 pierced the heart of the country. In December 1999, we learned that the teenage killers targeted Rachel Scott and mocked her Christian faith on their chilling homemade video tapes. Rachel Scott died for her faith. In this book her parents talk about her life.
The Second World War generation met many challenges, and turned to their faith to sustain them through overwhelming odds. Here are stories of faith told by the people who lived them. this compelling collection not only honors the lives of these people of faith, but inspires readers to seek God in their own lives. Steve Rabey has spent time with ...
"I am not going to apologize for speaking the name of Jesus . . . If I have to sacrifice everything . . . I will." -Rachel Scott The Columbine tragedy in April 1999 pierced the heart of our country. We later learned that the teenage killers specifically targeted Rachel Scott and mocked her Christian faith on their chilling, homemade videotapes. ...
This informative introduction to the world of the Celtic belief traces its origins from Druidic practices to the conversion of Ireland by St. Patrick to the modern interest in Celtic history and mythology. of illustrations.
The life of St. Francis was a paradigm of simplicity, humanity, and love. In today's fast-paced world, his practices have enormous appeal. This book has chapters devoted to simplicity, humility, compassion, creativity, community, solitude, service, and prayer, along with excerpts from the writings of St. Francis, his followers, and biographers.
While there are literally hundreds of books on the topic of discipleship, this unique handbook brings together the best authors and works on discipleship in one handy reference tool. Side By Side is ideal for those who want to be committed followers and train others to join in the journey.
"Simple Abundance" meets "The Complete Book of Bible Promises" in this powerful and inspiring collection of God's promises, as referenced in the Bible.
In "The Way of the Mystics", we are invited to take a journey to the heart of our faith by examining the stories of thirteen of Christian history's most revered mystics. These spiritual pioneers devoted their lives to exploring a deeper communion with God and through their examples show us how we can apply spiritual wisdom to our own lives. The ...
Throughout the Bible are many powerful and moving examples of prayers from men and women who sought that priceless and indispensable friendship with the Father. Here, the authors collect a sampling of those orations--including prayers of need, thanksgiving, and guidance--to remind readers God is only a prayer away.
Furnishes an inspirational treasury of 101 of the Bible's most important and profound words of wisdom, broken down into modern-day language and accompanied by helpful advice on how to cope with the challenges and adversities of life.
The Brownsville Assembly of God in Pensacola, Florida, could never be described as a typical house of worship. After all, what kind of church draws more than 2 million people to its services in only three years? What is it about this church that makes drunks go dry, prostitutes go celibate, gays and lesbians go straight, and more than 200,000 ...
Providing a guide to establishing a loving relationship with God, a compilation of 101 of the most important and meaningful scriptural passages reveals God's communication with and love for his people.
A veteran journalist presents his insight into the Postmodern Reformation, and a comprehensive, eye-opening guide to what churches are doing, experimenting with, and risking in order to reach young people.
This unique, easy-to-use guide highlights dozens of sites that have played important roles in the Ireland's spiritual heritage incorporates history, archaeology, comparative religion, and excerpts from Irish literature and Celtic music. Maps & photos.
Unraveling interesting places, people, events and trends, "Milestones" explores such 20th-century events and people as prohibition, the Scopes trial, the Holocaust, Billy Graham, the NIV Bible, Martin Luther King Jr. and Y2K.
This first-hand, photo-journalistic account of the long-running revival at Brownsville Assembly of God in Pensacola profiles its leaders, interviews its converts and critics, and provides one of the most comprehensive and well-balanced reports to date. Photos.
Chap Clark's groundbreaking "Hurt: Inside the World of Today's Teenagers" revealed the hard truth about contemporary adolescence: societal changes and systemic abandonment have left teenagers struggling to navigate the ever lengthening and ever more difficult transition to adulthood without caring adults. "When Kids Hurt" offers these challenging ...
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