A concise and inspiring guide that will radically change your perception of prayer. Most Christians find prayer more difficult than enjoyable. But it doesn't have to be this way. Larry Lea, using the Lord's Prayer as a model, guides the reader through the various stages of communion with God, shedding new light on often-overlooked yet essential aspects of the prayer taught to us by Jesus.What will transform today's discouraged believers and faltering Christians into a mighty army marching with songs of deliverance and healing? 'Prayer.'Prayer opens the door to God's power and allows access to His infinite resources.

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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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What does true Christian life consist of?There are often prejudices against books on Christian life due to the many moralistic treatises found in our religious literature. In contrast, here we have a series of meditations and studies on Christian life, presented in a lively, profound, and modern way. Nothing is given to sentimentalism or pietistic exhortation: taking the first eight chapters of Paul's epistle to the Romans as a guide, the author leads us step by step to an ever more intimate and full understanding of the true nature of Christian life. The constant affirmation of the incurable corruption of human nature, the application to every aspect of spiritual life of the great principle of justification by faith, the denial of the value of any purely external activism, place this book in line with Paul's thought.The reading is easy and quick, both due to the author's extremely clear and simple style and the discursive form of the volume. In fact, it is a reproduction of delivered messages, which retain all the immediacy and freshness of the living word, without losing any of their theological depth.

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The New Age movement began to become a force in the world when the church began to reject the supernatural dimension of faith. HOW TO DEAL WITH THE DANGERS OF THE NEW AGE. A former New Age activist reveals the real dangers of neo-esoteric practices, from crystals to reincarnation, from channeling to meditation. Paul McGuire answers the questions many people have about that melting pot of pagan beliefs and practices known as New Age. Drawing on his past experience as a staunch neo-esotericist, the author sheds light on the darker aspects of the New Age movement.

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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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The true story of Corrie ten Boom before The Hiding Place.In these pages, Corrie ten Boom recounts the first part of her life, a span of fifty years that for many people constitutes an entire existence, but for Corrie was only a beginning. The ten Boom home, the Beje, a stucco and brick watch shop in Haarlem, Holland, is the backdrop against which the diverse personalities of the unforgettable characters who shaped Corrie's life unfold. The wise father, the loving mother, the brother, the sisters, and then a series of 'adopted' ten Booms. In My Father's House is much more than a collection of memories from Corrie ten Boom's picturesque life: it is an intimate fresco of the human side and unwavering faith of one of Jesus Christ's most enterprising and effective witnesses.

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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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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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In Judea, there is a town called Bethlehem, and our story begins in a 'very special stable' inhabited by several animals... One day, they woke up to a great commotion, peered out the stable door to observe the noisy coming and going, and... The story of the nativity, told in a charming and brilliant way with many fun drawings and illustrations, to introduce children to the joy of reading from kindergarten age.

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Imprisoned for seventeen months, Tom White survived to tell the exciting story of God's suffering church behind the sugarcane curtain.In the 1970s, the threat of missile attacks from Fidel Castro's Cuba was one of the United States' great fears. For seven years, Tom White led a massive invasion of Cuba through the Gospel to bring God's peace to this oppressed Caribbean island. Over 400,000 Christian pamphlets, missiles of love, were dropped from the sky or carried ashore by the sea.On May 27, 1979, Tom White's plane crashed on a Cuban highway. Brutal treatment by the secret police, months of solitary confinement, and a twenty-four-year prison sentence handed down by a sham court form the backdrop of this compelling story. At the school of suffering, in Combinado del Este prison, the author met and served the Lord with Cuba's persecuted church.This is not the story of one person's triumph over a system. It is a dynamic testimony to God's triumphant love, God's faithful protection, and God's patient teaching in Fidel Castro's hell.

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The author tells us, in narrative form, how ordinary individuals can experience the presence of an extraordinary God who fills with blessings those who seek Him with a sincere heart. In the life of the Church today, an important spiritual renewal is taking place. It is the work of the Holy Spirit. Colin Urquhart shows how individuals and a local church can experience renewal. Problems and fears give way to blessings and joys, as ordinary people experience the presence of an extraordinary God.

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God’s Abundant Grace for Your Life “I have secluded myself with the Lord, to listen to the ‘beating of His heart’ and try to bring something of His heart to yours... For almost forty years I have been in the habit of spending time with the Lord every day, and I believe you will read a personal word for you; as far as I am concerned, this is the important thing.” Colin Urquhart Written in the first person, the messages gathered in the pages of My Beloved will not only touch the heart but will encourage depth and maturity. They are centered on the notion of grace as God's unmerited favor. We can do nothing to earn what God desires to give to His people. It is a gift.

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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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