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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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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Man suffers, but Woman doesn't know! was a message on a small bus in Accra, Ghana. Has this anonymous African translated into words what men everywhere feel? Do men feel inferior to women? Is this why they raise their voice, or appear outwardly silent, or behave like a great leader? Walter Trobisch is of this opinion. With deep insight, Trobisch helps men and women understand how men defend themselves by resorting to different forms of defense. But the author does not leave us without answers. He shows the way to become a saved man, a man free to love, to smile, to speak, and to be guided by God.

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Do you desire to know God at the highest possible level of spiritual intimacy? If so, welcome to the university of the Word! A university is an institution for learning at the highest level, and there is certainly no higher level of learning than God’s Word. But are you getting the most out of your Bible study?The university of the Word will help orient you to a new way of drawing on the reserve of answers found in the Bible by offering you an unusual yet simple method for reading and applying the Word of God.

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'I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them in your name, those whom you have given me, so that they may be one, as we are.' (John 17:11)THE UNITY OF THE CHURCH is possible because our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also await the Savior, Jesus Christ, the Lord.Pages that bring you light and love.

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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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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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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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The biography of a woman who always sought, in every occasion and situation of her troubled life, to be faithful to the Lord. Sooner or later, we all face suffering and grief. Faith overcomes fear, just as light overcomes darkness. This will be your discovery when reading this book: in life, as faith grows, so does the Power of God!

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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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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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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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While Jesus was praying, His disciples said to Him, 'Lord, teach us to pray.' Jesus longs for a people who passionately seek Him! He enables us to seek His face and His hand: His face for intimacy and His hand for His powerful works on earth. Jesus, the divine intercessor, left us an example of prayer to follow. It's not about a method, but something much more practical. Perhaps your request is: 'Lord, I don't know how to pray, but I love You, so here I am. I know nothing about prayer, but I want to learn.'

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A book like this was certainly needed. Too often in Christian circles, problems considered non-spiritual, such as environmental protection and its various implications, are given little weight. Certainly, the spiritual should take precedence over material concerns, but can anyone truly claim to be indifferent to the conditions of the world in which their children will have to grow up? What, then, should be the attitude of Christians towards environmental problems? Dr. Francis Schaeffer (1912-1984), a renowned Christian thinker, offers a comprehensive and biblical answer to this question in the pages of this book. His clear and inspired analysis of the ecological problem sheds new light on the responsibilities of Christians, encouraging us to make a difference by intervening with appropriate tools to address the state of creation.As he has done for other human problems, Dr. Schaeffer also provides rigorously biblical directives in this case which, if followed, can bring about substantial healing and restoration in the relationship between man and his environment."If I love God, the creator of all things, I will respect what he has made," is the thesis supported by Schaeffer, a servant of God who always strived for a biblical, uncompromising, and practical Christianity, leaving an indelible example of faith and moral and intellectual integrity with his writings.

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'The Deceiver and the Dreamer', by thoroughly studying the figures of Jacob, the deceiver, and Joseph, the dreamer, invites the reader to let God fulfill His perfect plan for each of us. God revealed Himself to Jacob and Joseph when they were young.Both had great opportunities in life. Both dreamed big dreams and made big plans.One of them trusted in divine guidance. The other trusted in himself.Both ultimately triumphed, but what a difference between their lives! This book will help you evaluate the past, reconsider the present, and face the future by looking to the Lord. 'My prayer is that this book will inspire millions of readers to choose the way of Joseph, God's way to lasting success' Billy Graham

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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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A fascinating spiritual, cultural, and historical inquiry into the ministry of Billy Graham.Where exactly does Dr. Billy Graham fit into the succession of those who have carried the Good News of the Gospel throughout the centuries, from Saint Augustine to Martin Luther, John Wesley, Charles Haddon Spurgeon, and many others? What has been the true spiritual, cultural, and historical impact of his life and ministry? And even more importantly, how has he contributed to the cause of Christ in the world?These are the questions that launched this balanced and insightful inquiry into the person and career of Billy Graham. Evangelism scholar Lewis Drummond seeks to place Dr. Graham's life and work in clear historical perspective in light of twelve distinct principles that have characterized the work of all great ministers in the evangelical tradition.

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The year is 1795, and in the Burmese jungle, hundreds of natives flock to a clearing to welcome a white-skinned stranger. Could he be the one to bring the Book their ancestors lost so many centuries ago? The Book that tells the secrets of Y'Wa, the supreme God? Yes! The missionaries who arrived later were amazed at how God had prepared these peoples for one of the greatest mass conversions in history!The cover photo depicts the ruins of Machu Picchu, the majestic fortress built in Peru in the 15th century. Pachacuti, the Inca king who founded it, accomplished something far more significant than simply building fortresses, temples, or monuments. His story is an example of how the concept of a supreme God has existed, since time immemorial, in hundreds of cultures around the world.These and 25 other incredible stories prove the truth of the words of Ecclesiastes: 'God has put eternity in their hearts.' Eternity in Their Hearts, winner of several awards, has radically changed the way thousands of Christians view the non-Christian world and the sovereignty of God. A decisive testimony and response to proponents of New Age fantasies.

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• Have you ever felt trapped?• Are you being forced to tell your side of the story?• Are you struggling with suspicious thoughts or distrust?• Are you constantly replaying past hurts?• Have you lost hope because of someone? The book THE BAIT OF SATAN reveals one of the most deceptive traps to lead us away from God's will: offense.Jesus said, "It is impossible that no offenses should come" (Luke 17:1). Many people who are trapped by THE BAIT OF SATAN don't even realize it. So don't be deceived! You will encounter offenses, and it is up to you how you let them affect your relationship with God. Your response will determine your future. You can be delivered from the bait of Satan, remain free from offense, and escape a victim mentality.

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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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