Helping others and helping them solve their problems is a true ministry that Gaston Ramseyer teaches us to exercise to the best of our abilities.A smile always helps, especially at the right time. But in a ruthless and cruel world like the one we live in, few people think of giving, even if it's just a smile.The book "Words of Encouragement" aims to help the reader discover how to effectively encourage people in difficulty and at the same time allow themselves to be encouraged. Often a simple compliment, a thank you or an appreciation is enough to lift someone's spirits. And the words of the Bible work miracles.

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When you pray with passion, God doesn’t just listen. Beyond the Prayer of Jabez picks up on the reflections from The Prayer of Jabez and delves even deeper. Valuable testimonies of answered prayers and clear, courageous biblical teaching dispel misunderstandings that have arisen around the Prayer of Jabez. Is it right to ask for God's blessing for yourself? The answers contained in these pages will erase all doubt and sound the trumpet announcing a new glorious chapter in your journey with the Lord! Are you ready? God is still at work and asks you to do the same!

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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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Starting from the principle that knowledge is the key to change, the author offers a historical analysis of China's vicissitudes at the dawn of the 21st century, questioning the future of Christianity in China. To grasp the dynamics shaping the world's most populous country, it is necessary to dissociate oneself from the Eurocentric view that for centuries has characterized an invasive and self-proclaimed "superior" West: interactions between peoples, in fact, are based on knowledge and mutual respect, and this is the starting point for building the church in China.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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