Spring Harvest is a young story for young people, so realistic it reads like a news report. Love blossoms between a young man and a young woman. Soon they are totally engrossed. How far can one go? Is it permissible to give oneself fully before marriage? Isn't that wanting to pick the fruit prematurely? Harvesting green ears of corn in spring? Only pain, disappointments, bitterness... and perhaps even an unexpected baby will be reaped! How to carry on then when everything seems so bleak and a romantic golden future was expected instead? Suzy Dind, born in French-speaking Switzerland, contracted polio at a very young age and had to spend long months in bed suffering. With great courage and faith, and superhuman effort, she was slowly able to resume a nearly normal life. Because of this, she had to abandon her teaching career to work in an office. From childhood, she was interested in literature, and at 24, she published her first book titled "At all costs."

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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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Why shouldn't the definition of family be expanded and modernized?What harm can come from the desire of two consenting adults to marry, even if they are of the same sex?In this succinct analysis of the issue, Dr. James Dobson presents compelling arguments against the legalization of same-sex "marriage" and its consequences.•Same-sex marriage will destroy the fundamental principles of marriage, parenthood, and gender.•Families will become increasingly unstable as the definition of the family unit is expanded to include an indeterminate number of "moms" or "dads."•The legalization of gay marriage will inevitably lead to polygamy and other alternatives to the union between a man and a woman.•The divorce rate will skyrocket further, and our children will be increasingly unprotected. "Marriage Under Fire" lays the groundwork for an action plan aimed at protecting the values that have always characterized and distinguished our society. The reaction of Christians must be clear and explicit. The historical role of the family, and consequently the social stability of the nation, are gravely threatened. It is time to speak out clearly in defense of marriage and family.

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Anne Townsend, a doctor, married and a mother of three, openly and courageously addresses marital issues. Unlike many others, she honestly admits that even a "Christian marriage" is not necessarily a guarantee of an ideal situation. She therefore tackles various daily problems in a direct and extremely practical way. The truth can be painful, but without absolute sincerity, marriage risks getting bogged down in unsatisfactory mediocrity. Marriage Without Pretense is a good guide for married couples and those about to get married.

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Maranatha - the Lord is coming talks about the return of Jesus Christ in the divine plan of redemption.At Christmas, Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus and sing hymns of joy and praise. At Easter, Christians commemorate the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus and sing hymns of glory. But most Christians forget that Jesus is returning with power and glory to reign as king over all the earth.The value of this book is that, based on real events of our time, it demonstrates that social change is not a normal historical process, but its final epilogue as predicted by the Bible.

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CHILDREN'S PHOTO ALBUM for ages 4 to 9 MEXICO – Children of the World Series DID YOU KNOW THAT…– before the Spanish arrived in Mexico in 1519, there were about 20 million indigenous people in that nation?– the Aztec indigenous people of Mexico had one of the most brilliant and interesting civilizations in the world?– there are 125 indigenous languages, ninety of which are still in use?– a Mexican belongs to one of three races: indigenous people, mestizos (half Spanish and half indigenous), and Creoles (pure Spanish)?– Mexico was governed by the Spanish for more than three hundred years (from 1519 to 1821)?– the gold and silver taken from Mexico made Spain the richest nation in Europe?– Mexico is one of the most indebted countries in the world, a fact mainly due to the fall in oil prices? – the average age of the Mexican population is under 14 years old?– Mexico has one of the highest demographic growth rates in the world?Mexico, a land of bullfights and sunny beaches, is a poor nation. Read the story of Manuel, his family, and their hard work. They wished to live in another place and at another time, dreaming of something more than what they had. When their dreams began to come true, it was thanks to that kind of miracle that touches hearts and changes lives. Manuel, the son of a bricklayer, learned many lessons about the true value of things.

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Gifted Hands is the inspiring story of Ben Carson, M.D., a young boy from the inner city with little education and few prospects, who at 33 years old became the head of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University Hospital.Gifted Hands will take you into the operating room to witness surgical procedures that have opened new avenues in the medical world. You will discover the mind of a compassionate and God-fearing doctor who lives to help others.In 1987, Dr. Carson gained worldwide fame for participating in the first separation of conjoined twins joined at the back of the head, an extremely delicate and complex operation that required five months of preparation and 22 hours in the operating room and involved a surgical plan that Carson helped initiate.Gifted Hands reveals a man full of humility, compassion, courage, and sensitivity, a role model for young people and for anyone who needs encouragement to attempt what seems impossible and to excel in everything they do. Dr. Carson describes the key role that the common sense passed on to him by his uneducated mother played in this metamorphosis that transformed him from an unmotivated young man from the ghetto into one of the most respected neurosurgeons in the world.

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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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Can we have relationships with the dead?LIGHTS ON THE BEYOND explains the truth about life after death according to the teachings of the Bible, the book of God. LIGHTS ON THE BEYOND addresses all the big questions everyone asks: \n \n- The origin and meaning of death- Where do the dead go? And what do they do?- The Resurrection: When? How?- Heavenly glories and what relationships can we have with our dead? For all these questions there is a sure answer in the Bible.

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Where was God on 9/11? The terrorists who caused the death of thousands of people claimed they did it in the name of God. In the horror of the carnage, thousands of Christians around the world flocked to churches to pray for peace, while others blamed God for the tragedy.The author offers an answer – through reflection and the Bible – to the questions that plague the mind. Those seeking answers and yearning for the truth will discover from a new perspective how God is present and acts in history...

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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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Dennis and Rita Bennett share with us the results of a decade of active testimony and study on the person and work of the Holy Spirit. Today, psychic and occult ideas and practices are filling the world stage and even infiltrating the church. Dennis and Rita Bennett draw our attention to the danger of precognition or future prediction, telepathy, clairvoyance, astrology, transcendental meditation, and the danger of spiritism or spiritualism, hypnotism, witchcraft or magic, and they propose the biblical solution: the power of the Blood of Jesus Christ on the cross of Calvary and the power of the Holy Spirit. This is the way to live our lives in a truly new and different dimension.

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This booklet covers the following topics: The person of the Holy Spirit, how to hear the voice of God, how to follow God's plan for your life, the right conditions for the Holy Spirit.

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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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The Assemblies of God in Republican History "An incredible story of Italian pioneers narrated in this book that honors Pentecostalism worldwide."- Dr. George O. Wood, General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God U.S., Chairman of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship "These are the roots of the ADI which, despite past and present persecutions, continue with dignity and faithfulness, renouncing any miserable triumphalism. An underlying warning flows from the first to the last page in a simple and incisive way, admonishing us not to forget that you do not support the root, but the root supports you (Romans 11:18)."- Prof. Felice Antonio Loria, President of the Evangelical Christian Churches Assemblies of God in Italy “A valuable work, where believers present their tradition with love and historical rigor, offering the reader, including academics, information they will not find anywhere else.”- Prof. Massimo Introvigne, Director of CESNUR (Center for Studies on New Religions)

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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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In this extraordinary book, Don Basham bravely, clearly, and with great humility addresses the extremely delicate topic of discerning spirits and battling demons. Don Basham openly recounts his life journey, not hiding his doubts, weaknesses, and failures from the reader, but providing an extremely clear and biblically documented picture of the spiritual world and its effects on people and life circumstances. It is a narrative that also tells how Don Basham, through experience after experience, became one of the leading experts in the supernatural world. DELIVER US FROM EVIL is a book that every mature Christian should read to realize that what we do not see has far more influence than what we do see.

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CHILDREN'S PHOTO ALBUM for ages 4 to 9 CHINA – Children of the World Series DID YOU KNOW THAT…– over a billion people, a quarter of the world's population, live in China?– Chinese civilization is over five thousand years old?– among the many Chinese religions, Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism are the major ones?– China became a communist nation in 1949?– for ten years, from 1966 to 1976, the Chinese people suffered a terrible "purge", when millions of people were killed and most ancient cultures and religions destroyed?– the Christian church in China is experiencing an extraordinary period of growth and renewal?– Chinese Christians talk about God and God works miracles through them, many people have been healed and entire villages have converted to Christianity?Although it is believed in China that only male children bring good luck to families, when her mother fell seriously ill, Li Hua brought joy and happiness to her loved ones by turning to the forgotten God of her great-uncle, who healed her mother's illness.

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During his evangelistic ministry, Dr. Cecil Stewart delivered the message 'Life-Giving Leadership' to presidents, parliamentarians, ministers, and religious leaders in various parts of the world, and many have had their lives transformed!

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Technology advances. Science progresses. But human nature remains unchanged.The Apostle Paul states that… there is no one righteous, not even one. All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, but are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.The world changes, and so does its pace, but every Christian and every biblical leader, Jesus says, must be the salt and light of the world.Through this interesting study of the biblical book of Nehemiah, the author shows that every Christian can become a leader, if they are not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, which is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes in Him.A true leader is a fighter capable of embracing and making known in every time and every age… the width, the length, the height, and the depth of Christ's love.

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Jesus is the Yes and AMEN to all of God’s promises in the Old Testament. Believers can inherit all the promises as part of God’s will for their lives.This is a book that encourages and stimulates faith; it not only shows us how it is possible to inherit the promises of Scripture, but it also teaches us to discern when the Holy Spirit is making promises that God fulfills and when, instead, we are deceived by false revelations.

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Why was God pleased that his Son was brutalized? How can a God of love allow us to inflict such profound evil? What made Jesus’s death different from that of people who died like him? On that day, the sun fled, and darkness covered the earth. Although we know the story well: the nails in his hands, the thorns on his head… Charles Swindoll finds new meaning in the Cross and the Resurrection. Crucial events that bring a new light of Dawn.

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"I have come to the conclusion that a faith that is not practical cannot have positive effects for the growth of God's Kingdom and is not accepted by our Heavenly Father." This is what the author writes, and the aim of the book The Dynamics of the Life of Faith is to provide valuable help to all Christians...to understand the true meaning of the concept of faith expressed in the Bible and to see how this concept can be integrated into daily experience in a corrupt world. Faith is the foundation of the Christian life. And if the foundation is not solid, how will we build a structure upon it—in this case, life?It is not a useless theological dissertation, but rather a study that, based on the examples provided in chapter 11 of the Letter to the Hebrews, offers valuable help in understanding the relationship between the life of faith and countless daily activities. Gary W. Kuhne, Pastor and Doctor of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Erie, Pennsylvania. Among his activities, his ministry in the university world stands out.

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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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