Depression is one of the characteristic ailments of our time. Far from being a fleeting, essentially harmless anguish, it has deep roots in the human soul and nature and claims more victims than one might think. The frantic pace of modern life, stress, and the coldness of human relationships all favor and accentuate the onset of this serious illness. André Adoul, drawing on his personal experience in this field, explains in his book "Checkmate to Depression" how to truly and definitively triumph over this terrible illness.

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Everyone knows someone with a homosexual orientation—a neighbor, a coworker, a relative, or a friend. Discovering Normal sheds new light on a long-misunderstood subject. It provides clear answers to questions such as: What causes homosexual attraction? Can homosexuality be cured? Discovering Normal not only describes the personal journey that led the author, Richard Cohen, out of homosexuality, but also how he has helped thousands of men, women, and adolescents rediscover their authentic sexual identity.

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An intriguing family story from which a question emerges: How do you want to be defined? With a powerful mix of faith, a dash of humor, and a ton of heart, this book will inspire you to dream and fill you with hope. Based on the screenplay by the Kendrick Brothers.

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A man of robust faith, desirous of exercising a pastoral ministry in his community, yet trapped in a secret and irreducible homosexual practice...His wife, who continuously forgives him and covers up his sin, but is increasingly downhearted and scared...Their pastor, a committed crusader against homosexuality, furious and distraught when the secret is confided to him.These three Christians knew they were oppressed by a form of slavery; each of them yearned for liberation.Through a door called 'Deliverance', they glimpsed freedom, which outlined itself together with a new and powerful ministry. Slowly, God showed them the way to reach that door.But what will the church think?As Don Baker recounts their true story, we accompany these Christians in the arduous conquest of consecration, compassion... and freedom. \nA valuable book for anyone struggling with a hidden sin and sincerely seeking liberation.

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How do you feel? Controlled by fear or led by faith? Focused on problems or encouraged by God's promises? Closer to tears or triumph? In every life there are problems and fears arise. When your existence seems to be slipping out of your grasp, remember this: Jesus' calls to "Fear not" are as valid today as they were when he made them to his disciples. In this little book of wisdom, bestselling author Max Lucado reminds us that God does not want us to live our lives bound by the chains of anxiety, worry, and fear. God wants us to live with courage. Rightly so. With the assurance of His presence in our future. We can fear tomorrow less than we fear it today.

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David Wilkerson, like every man with an important mission, faced battles on two fronts: on the personal front and on the public front.His declared war on sin and narcotics was widely publicized by the press and in his books. But an account of his personal conflicts and victories has never been published.The message of this book has a incisiveness and practicality that is not often found in books of devotional inspiration.It is a reverent "rolling up of sleeves."This intense book moves from the scene of a grief-stricken father who accidentally caused the death of his little girl, to voodoo practiced in Haiti and the streets of dirty cities subjugated by drugs and delinquency. All experienced by a man deeply concerned for the future of his fellow human beings.I'm Not Mad at God is a book you shouldn't miss for anything in the world!

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'This book is like a surgeon's scalpel, carefully removing the lies that so many women believe about themselves. With practicality and warmth, Lisa guides women from the ashes of our culture to the beauty of our Lord. Every woman is beautiful and this book should be read by every single woman so that she can discover her own authentic beauty.' (Dr Douglas Weiss) You are not what you weigh.By reflecting on these pages and applying them to your life, you will be surprised and transformed by discovering the immense value God places on you.Have you ever had problems with your physical appearance? If you, like most women, have found yourself struggling with the images disseminated by the media, the truths contained in this book will set you free. Lisa herself fought on this battlefield and won.You too can win.Give up trendy diets, strange pills, and fashionable exercises and keep reading. Whether you are anorexic, bulimic, or overweight, you can stop suffering the tyranny of weight and finally rediscover your freedom.Your current appearance reflects a deep inner turmoil. Your captivity originated within you. It's time to unmask the lie and end your war with food.

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A Day in the Life of Christ.Call it a tapestry of turmoil: a noisy depiction where the golden threads of triumph intertwine with the black, worn threads of tragedy.Call it a symphony of emotions: an orchestration of extremes from dawn to dusk.One movement is full of exuberance; the next is a lament of pain.Max Lucado calls it "the second most nerve-wracking day in the life of Christ."Before morning reaches evening, Jesus has every reason to cry, flee, shout, curse, praise, doubt. Within moments, his world is turned upside down. Does that sound familiar? The termination letter arrives. The doctor calls. The mailman delivers divorce papers. The checks bounce. Life, once calm, is now chaotic. The world, once serene, is now stormy. You are assailed by doubts. Overwhelmed by demands.If you have ever wondered if God in heaven could relate to you on earth, then read and reread the account of this day in the life of Christ. It is the only day, apart from the crucifixion, reported in all four Gospels. Max Lucado has woven their accounts together in such a way as to assure you that God knows how you feel. You will be certain that in every raging river there is a point of calm, a place where you can stand, when the storm winds begin to rise in your world.

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Let Him catch you! Life is a fumbling journey, a path full of stumbles, opportunities to make mistakes, reasons to feel guilty, and... the impulse to 'do it yourself.' The pressure to be self-sufficient is strong, but it is not the life that God offers. Can you imagine exchanging your fears for that peace that surpasses all understanding? Being relaxed and free instead of stressed and anxious? If you can imagine rejoicing in God instead of trying to repay Him, then you can imagine Grace. So go for it! Jump off the cliff of self-sufficiency. Weigh anchor from guilt and condemnation. It's the only way to land in the great arms of the Father who loves you... the Father who catches you in the Embrace of Grace. In the Embrace of Grace is based on the text of the Letter to the Romans and leads you to encounter the wonderful message of the Gospel.

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Today's society thirsts for spiritual realities in which to believe, because it is increasingly evident that the materialism and consumerism that characterize it do not satisfy the needs every human being has for authentic values that give meaning to life. The family, religion, and the very idea of homeland are in an apparently irreversible crisis. The ancient triptych of God, homeland, and family seems to be crumbling, while man is obsessed by a constant barrage of advertising, and the terrible danger of atomic war is ever-present. In NELLA RUOTA DELLA VITA, the author Remo Dosi presents God's answer to man's problems. Indeed, it is only by returning to the Bible, the infallible Word of God, that we can live a different life.

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When we were born, God planned our success. He created us in His image, to bear fruit. When Jabez, in the Old Testament, insistently asked God for more territory, God answered his prayer. In the same way, God wants to give us space, not at the expense of others, but together with others to do what we are called to do. God wants us to succeed. "Born to Win" is an exciting book that rekindles our faith, and the author boldly addresses many important issues. God is not limited by the opinions of others, and neither are His children. The Lord has ordained that we succeed and bear much fruit.

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We all have childish patterns of behavior that keep us from reaching spiritual and emotional maturity. God can reprogram these old tendencies, but you must first decide to put an end to childish things.You must abandon them. The pages of this book show you how you can achieve the personal development that God desires from you.

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Joyce Meyer is an expert in perseverance and overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles. She survived a childhood of abuse, a bad marriage, and extremely limited opportunities to become one of the most popular authors in the world. If there's anyone who knows how to hold onto a dream and see it realized, it's Joyce. "Never Give Up!" is full of examples of people who pursued their goals with determination. Joyce describes about fifty individuals who triumphed against all odds – from the builder of the Brooklyn Bridge to the chemists who invented Post-it notes. We meet people who experienced incredible tragedies and prevailed, including Marian Hammaren, whose only daughter was killed in the Virginia Tech shooting, and Aron Ralston, who self-amputated his hand to survive a climbing accident.Never Give Up! provides us with solid, tested tools to face life's challenges and reminds us that with God, nothing is impossible. When you finish reading "Never Give Up!" you'll want to rekindle your dream and start on the path to making it come true.

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A close look at a period of disappointment and anger toward God that offers hope to anyone who has ever experienced spiritual silence and darkness. An encouragement to believe when God seems silent.A close look at the dark night of the soul in Catherine Marshall's life. Over seventeen years had to pass before Catherine Marshall LeSourd's book Light in My Darkest Night was written. Catherine had always intended to write it herself, but for some reason the opportune moment never seemed to come. After a few years, I began to wonder if the events of such a significant phase in her life would ever be told. But as time went on, the story not only didn't fade, but kept coming up in conversations with friends and family: 'Do you remember the summer of 1971? How many lives were touched… How long did it take Catherine to recover? What book did she talk about it in?' The answer to the last question is: no book. Catherine Marshall dedicated only a few passages in a couple of her books to her period of trials and tribulations, but she kept much of her anguish and desolation hidden from her readers, her friends, and even her family.Now these intense and compelling pages describe her slow, painful ascent from the depths of her spiritual valley.Assembled from journals and recorded interviews, Light in My Darkest Night will convey an unforgettable message of hope: if we allow Him, the Lord will help us become strong precisely in our weaknesses.

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Of all the demons Frank Peretti has written about, this is anything but fiction... If you've ever been there, you've never forgotten it. The feeling is as haunting and familiar as the smell of a middle school locker room.It is the feeling of being too short or too tall... awkward or less than beautiful. Or of being a dork... a nerd... or just, somehow, different. It is knowing you are vulnerable – and that someone is ready and willing to take full advantage of your weakness by making your life miserable.It's the fraternity you never wanted to be a part of – the fraternity of the wounded spirit. In his first work of nonfiction, Frank Peretti examines the pain from his own past and helps us uncover the scars in our personal lives. Drawing on tragic current events such as Columbine, he shows us how ridicule and rejection can push people over the edge. Then, with poignant introspection, he shows us how to heal the wounded spirit that lies within each of us.

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God's unconditional grace is at work in the life of the Christian to heal and transform them.• Do you believe that your relationships with others depend on how much you can accomplish?• Are you unyielding towards yourself and those around you?• Are you dissatisfied if you haven't delivered a flawless performance?• Do you long to escape the merciless trap of performance and simply be yourself?The book "Healing for Performance-Driven People" is for those who live constantly battling guilt and anxiety. Dr. David A. Seamands will help you take the necessary steps to free yourself from the anxiety of performance and experience inner healing in your life.

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Only by obeying the rules established by God, the Ten Commandments, is it possible to achieve the happiness that everyone desires. God is a God of love, order, good, and with a Father's heart. He created the universe to exist and man to be happy. There is therefore a code given by God, intended to govern human order according to the Creator's plans, who desires the true happiness of His creatures, of each one of us. Adolphe Hunziker, a well-known preacher of Christian radio broadcasts, presents the fundamental rules contained in the Ten Commandments, which are still today the ten golden rules of true happiness.

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Heaven’s applause comes from God and is within your reach. A joy that cannot be stifled? A peace that cannot be broken? A happiness that cannot be threatened? Such joy exists. It is a sacred delight, a holy contentment. You cannot open the Bible without reading about it.You cannot live a truly fulfilling life without this joy. And it’s closer than you think.Jesus describes sacred delight in the Beatitudes, the introduction to the extraordinary Sermon on the Mount. Max Lucado, in his masterful exploration of lasting joy, shows you how these familiar yet revolutionary rules for living can bless your life beyond all possible imagination. What is sacred delight?It is God doing things we would never imagine:• wearing diapers• riding donkeys• washing feet• taking a nap while the storm rages• dying for your sins.Sacred delight is good news that enters through the back door of your heart.It’s what you’ve always dreamed of and never expected.It’s the too-good-to-be-true coming true.It’s having God as your advocate, your father, your greatest admirer, and your best friend.It’s the King of kings cheering you on and making His applause ring out… just for you.

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We all want peace and joy in our daily lives, and many experience it intermittently; but God's purpose is for His children to live continually filled with peace and joy.In this study, "True Peace and Joy," Colin Urquhart writes that God wants to impart His peace to believers as a precious gift and as a means to face the problems that cause conflict in people's lives. Furthermore, he explains how our lives can be filled with God's joy in the way Jesus promised.

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Honor has the power to greatly enrich your life. Bestselling author John Bevere unveils the power and truth of an often-overlooked principle: the spiritual law of honor. With his unmistakable style, the author delves deep into God's Word to show you that the way you appreciate, esteem, and value others determines your rewards. He begins with God's promise: "I will honor those who honor me." John Bevere, with biblical examples and personal testimonies, demonstrates three levels of the reward of honor: A full reward for those who esteem and respect others. A partial reward for those who are selective in their esteem for others. No reward for those who treat God and His creation with indifference. The Reward of Honor reveals the secret to revolutionizing your faith.

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