Happiness!Everyone craves it. And everyone benefits from it.But fewer and fewer people are finding it. This means that a perpetual cloud of gloom darkens our world. Smiles are scarce. How do we explain sadness? While the answers are varied and complex, amidst them, one thought emerges: are we pursuing the wrong path to joy? Max Lucado presents a proven plan for happiness, rooted in biblical principles: the 'one another' statements. Directives such as: love one another, serve one another, and forgive one another, embody what the Bible teaches. Research also confirms: doing good does good to those who do it. Do we want to personally experience lasting joy? Do we wish to increase the level of happiness for an entire generation? Max Lucado states: "You and I cannot solve every societal problem, but we can bring smiles to some faces. And who knows? If you light up your corner of the world, and I do the same with mine, a silent revolution of joy might just break out."

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A simple and extremely practical guide to bringing children to the Prince of Peace. A service that often remains "the poor relation" of our communities. To evangelize Europe, we must invest in children who, in a few years, will be in key positions. The book is full of useful tips for adapting programs also for migrant populations.

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China is one of the world’s oldest civilizations. Much of its long history is a bloody trail of those who have heeded God’s call, proclaimed the message of Jesus Christ, and given their lives. During the Boxer Rebellion in 1900, the courage shown by the Christians killed by the rebels’ swords was such that the Boxers tore out the martyrs’ hearts in search of the secret of their boldness. Finding nothing but flesh, they concluded that it must be “foreign devil medicine.” They did not recognize the power of the Holy Spirit. Today, the same Holy Spirit strengthens Chinese Christians who are arrested, beaten, and imprisoned for attending unregistered churches, owning a Bible, and telling others about Christ.The testimonies in these pages challenge you to stand firm in Christ and support persecuted Chinese Christians.

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Many consider themselves believers, especially in places steeped in Christian tradition. Yet, if you were to conduct a survey where you live and ask people to explain what is necessary to become a Christian, well, you would get different answers. In this text, Luis Palau encourages readers to look beyond the popular myths surrounding being Christian.

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KENYA – Children of the World Series DID YOU KNOW…– that 45 different languages are spoken in Kenya?– that just over 40% of the population can read?– that Kenya has one of the highest population growth rates in the world? Each woman has an average of eight children and hopes to have even more.– that one in two children in the country dies before reaching the age of five?– that 45% of the population is unemployed?– that the number of Christians in Kenya has increased exponentially since 1900 (today 84% of the population is Christian)?This is the story of Chebet, an eight-year-old African girl from the Pokot tribe in Western Kenya. Chebet loses the only thing that truly belongs to her: Toto, her little goat. This leads her on an adventurous search far from home. Finally, she learns a lesson that we all must learn.

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Four sermons by Juan Carlos Ortiz, unforgettable for those who heard them during the New Men's Christian Congress in Calabria, have been transcribed in this volume. A valuable document that allows the reader to dwell on the author's various observations to meditate on the importance the Lord places on: lives abiding in Him, mutual love, the unity of the Church, and lips that praise His name in every circumstance. A "wonderful" book.

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Palau Pat & Wells PeggySue I remember ruminating (worrying) about the statistics given to me regarding my type of cancer, my age, and lymph node involvement. I used all my mathematical skills as I calculated the mitigating factors expressed by the oncologist; an eighty-five percent chance of living another five years. Who wants five years? I wanted more. And what about that fifteen percent? Was I in that group too? During my sleepless nights, the promises of Scripture arrived. I chose to review those rather than the statistics." Let's face it, each of us has to deal with fears: fear of illness, fear of the future, fear of others' judgment, fears that we create in our heads, sometimes entirely irrational. By sharing true stories and battles, the author has created an uplifting and extremely useful tool for overcoming our greatest fears. She takes us by the hand to the place where fear vanishes and abundant life reigns. Written with the sensitivity that only someone who has faced battles and fears can possess, this book helps readers confront fear head-on and draw upon the infinite resources found in Christ to achieve inner peace.

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Many Christians recognize that they have been “called” to serve God. But what are the essential aspects of a healthy spiritual life? Through the ministries of the apostles Peter, Paul, and John, Watchman Nee identifies three distinct but complementary aspects of ministry. The first is evangelistic and its purpose is to bring people into the kingdom; the second seeks to build up God's people in union with Christ; and the third calls the Church to turn away from error and disunity. Today, as always, we need all three ministries, as you can read in What Shall This Man Do?

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Giulia Crociani, born and raised in a family of believers, has experienced Christian life since a very young age. Her father, Pastor Luciano Crociani, and her mother, Lea Ciccone, guided their children on the path of God.Giulia Crociani and her husband Alberto Pinto are the parents of Jonathan, Marco, and Andrea. They have faced various life circumstances, both joyful and difficult, always keeping their eyes fixed on the Lord Jesus.This book is the result of their love for Jesus and their desire to reach many who do not yet know the love of God.Jesus tells us: 'For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.' (John 3:16).

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"Seek Me and Live" is the fruit of an extraordinary spiritual journey, which reveals fundamental and profound revelations about the nature and reality of God, making them transparent and simple to apply in our daily lives.Thanks to her intense personal relationship with the Lord, Lella Boni succeeds in the difficult task of creating a grand fresco of God's plan of salvation and the redemptive work of Jesus Christ, into which the reader can delve, grasping its precious spiritual fruits. This book, so profound yet so refreshing, is not for a single reading; it is more like a manual, to be used as a key to accessing the Bible to continue one's personal meditation journey.Happy "seeking" and a good entry into "abundant life".

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CHILDREN'S PHOTO ALBUM for ages 4 to 9 BRAZIL – Children of the World Series DID YOU KNOW…– that Brazil is the largest country in South America?– that Brazil is larger than the 48 contiguous United States of America?– that São Paulo is the largest city in South America?– that 10% of Brazil's population of 210 million lives in São Paulo?– that Brazilians speak Portuguese?– that there are tens of thousands of abandoned children living on the streets of São Paulo?– that Brazil has the largest foreign debt, well over 100 billion US dollars?– that only 0.5% of Brazil's population is indigenous?– that the Brazilian Amazon region provides 40% of the world's oxygen?– that the Amazon River is 6280 kilometers long?From the slums of São Paulo to a juvenile delinquency camp, to the cold streets of the metropolis, Carlos experiences rejection, abandonment, and despair. Then he meets someone who tells him about a love that will never leave him again.

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CHARLES FINNEY, a young lawyer, came into personal contact with Christ, and from that moment his life was completely transformed. "The impulse of my soul," Finney recounts, "was so impetuous that I rushed to pray in the room next to my study. There was neither light nor fire in it, yet it seemed entirely illuminated to me. As soon as I entered and closed the door behind me, I felt as if I met face to face with the Lord Jesus Christ. I received the baptism of the Holy Spirit. I had the sensation of an electric wave coursing through my entire being: waves upon waves of love. I could not express this reality with different words: it seemed to me that it was the very breath of the Lord. I remember distinctly feeling as if immense wings were fanning me... a wonderful love was poured into my heart. I wept aloud with love and joy."This fascinating biography presents the interested reader with the reality and power of the baptism of the Holy Spirit for a life of living faith.

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How would you feel if you had a good job and were suddenly told to pack your bags and move over three thousand kilometers away to a place you don't know?What would be your reaction if, while traveling to your new destination, you lost your new car in a terrifying car accident that left you and your family completely unharmed, but in the middle of nowhere?How would you feel if, once you finally arrived at your destination, you immediately found yourself coordinating the construction of a gigantic church using only the enthusiastic, but unskilled, labor of your volunteer parishioners with the precarious support of a perpetually overdrawn bank account?Would you feel like shouting all your frustration and running away?Or would you shout "Praise God!" keeping your eyes wide open to see the miracles?

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Would you like to know how to grasp God's great promises for you?Know how the most terrible circumstances can be used by God for your good?Do you need a miracle in your life?Don Gossett shows you that there is dynamite in praise, and fears, worries, sorrows, and frustrations are driven away from us by offering our joyful praise to God.

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“Suddenly, revolutionaries appear before me. One of them roughly shoves the barrel of his rifle into my mouth. This is how I will die, I think... by a guerrilla's rifle bullet. I am surprised at how calm I feel. But then, if God has decided that my time to serve Him with the Motilone is over, who am I to oppose Him?” But Bruce Olson didn't die! He was shot with bullets and arrows, kidnapped and tortured by guerrillas; he survived diseases, floods, and hurricanes during the four decades he spent as a solitary missionary in the jungles of South America.Yet, by trusting in God, he accomplished... the impossible: the Motilone Indians decided to walk on the path of Jesus Christ.BRUCHKO is the exciting sequel to the classic FOR THIS CROSS, I WILL KILL YOU: an exceptional story of adventure, tragedy, faith, and love.

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In this collection of biblical reflections, the author shares with us that the secret to a joyful existence is to have faith in God and seek His guidance in everything.When we realize the Lord's presence in our lives, fear gives way to faith, and we discover that what may seem like mere unfortunate experiences often turn out to be blessings. Faith honors God, and God honors faith.

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A special edition born from the need to provide the reader with tools for reflection on the main current topics in the field of biblical exegesis, the history of Christianity, and Theology. We try to present facts rather than opinions, and we distance ourselves from both theological liberalism, which leads to relativism, and rigid fundamentalism, which fosters narrow-mindedness and intolerance. We adopt an evangelical perspective, recognizing the need to let the Gospel message resonate.

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Many of the ills that plague our so-called modern societies can often be traced back to what the author calls identity crises, whether individual or collective. And from a spiritual point of view, whoever says identity problems, says absence of fathers. Clearly, the twentieth century was a century of decline and disappearance of fathers, at all levels of society but also in the church. But our Heavenly Father has a wonderful plan of healing and restoration in view of the end times. Through a rigorous biblical study supported by real testimonies, in this book the author demonstrates that today God is already at work to establish what should not be a revelation but an evidence: the Eternal is the Father.

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Racial riots, hurricanes and countless other surprises on the front pages of newspapers make us aware of the turmoil in today's world.No one knows what tomorrow will bring, because the changes of our times have been so sudden and unpredictable.STORM WARNING shows the possibility of hope and renewal for our world. Billy Graham points out the problems our planet faces today, but at the same time provides reassuring answers. A book that no responsible person can do without reading.What does the Bible say about AIDS, abortion, and other pressing current issues?What do the sudden changes in Russia and Eastern Europe mean?What are the prospects for world peace today?

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Billy Graham, now over ninety years old, explores the challenges of aging while gleaning fundamental truths from Scripture.“Getting old has been the biggest surprise of my life. I never imagined what God had in store for me, and I know that as I draw closer to home, He will not abandon me on the last stretch of the journey.When many years of life are granted, getting on in years is natural, but aging gracefully is a choice. Growing older gracefully is possible for those who fix their hearts and minds on the giver of grace, the Lord Jesus Christ.Explore with me not only the realities of life as we age, but also the hope and satisfaction, and even the joy we can have once we learn to view these years from God's perspective and discover His strength that sustains us each day!” (Billy Graham)

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This could be the most astounding promise in the Bible: God yearns to know you intimately. In the pages of "Draw Near", Bevere urges you not to settle for a bland Christianity that knows about God without knowing God. The incredible invitation from the Creator of the universe is not simply to worship Him from a distance with words and rituals, but to enter into such a significant and intimate personal relationship with Him that you will know His heart and He will know yours. We often feel God is distant, but this is not due to God, but to ourselves. Material possessions, entertainment, and worship focused on our own well-being prevent us from drawing near to Him. But if we humbly open our lives to God, He will reveal Himself to us. Instead of providing a practical guide, John Bevere offers us a treasure map that leads to the heart of God. Re-establishing intimate communion with God will fill your life with joy and passion. “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you!” (James 4:8)

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Theologically, the Pentecostal movement is characterized by the experience of the second work of grace, following conversion, a precise moment of spiritual life within the believer's sanctification process. This is the "Baptism of the Holy Spirit," already attested in the Methodist and Holiness movements, which - in the Pentecostal tradition - manifests itself through glossolalia. The author presents some of the main aspects of Pentecostal history and identity, focusing on Italian events. The second part of the book offers an extensive and reasoned critical bibliography on Italian Pentecostalism.

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