The Bible has never ceased to be challenged, trampled on, forbidden, torn, and burned, yet it remains a perennial bestseller that breaks all records through the centuries. For the Bible, men have been imprisoned, hidden to print it, stripped of their citizenship, outlawed, hanged, crucified, beaten, thrown to wild beasts, walled up alive, relentlessly persecuted, or deported to gulags, when they weren't used as guinea pigs for psychiatric research. All these are heroes because they had experienced the power of the Bible. It had touched their hearts, strengthened their faith and hope with the inner conviction that Jesus Christ is truly the son of God, the true guarantor of the Bible, Scripture inspired by God Himself (your word is truth).

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The first steps in the Christian faith are the most important. Often, in fact, they end up profoundly marking the rest of one's Christian existence. The desire to learn everything in a short time is very strong. For this reason, those who enter the Christian community don't overthink things and are ready to learn from anyone who shows a certain willingness. THE FREEDOM OF DISCIPLINE aims to offer a guide to people who have recently embarked on the Christian life, or who have been on this path for some time but need to clarify certain elementary aspects. The underlying belief is that Christian life needs references to be disciplined. In these pages, the topics are presented in such a way as to follow a progressive cycle of deepening the Christian's relationship with the Lord: Meditation, prayer, communion. Study, struggle, testimony. Submission, confession, forgiveness.Sobriety, fasting, service.Word, perseverance, generosity.Will, praise, joy.

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You will only make this journey once. But what kind of journey will it be?In this work, the extraordinary Billy Graham invites you to join him in discovering God's plan for this exciting journey called life.Wherever you are on your journey - at the beginning, in the middle, or near the end - you have already learned that life offers you different paths. Every fork and crossroads requires decisions; some negligible and others that can literally change your life.How do you choose the right path and dodge the inevitable bumps and potholes that appear along the way?The good news is that we are not alone, says Dr. Billy Graham. God wants to join us on this journey, to help us face the challenges that lie ahead. With clarity and passion, the author guides us step by step. We discover God's purpose for our lives. We discover how to deal with temptation, bad habits, and life's disappointments. We are given practical advice on how to know God's will, how to make the right decisions, how to strengthen our marriage, and cope with the pain, suffering, and anguish we encounter along the way.This opus magnum by Billy Graham, seasoned with many personal stories, offers wisdom, encouragement, hope, and inspiration to anyone who wants to make the most of life's journey.

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Clear biblical principles regarding God's relationship with Israel and the Nations provide a framework for an accurate interpretation of God's promises and the calling of the nation of Israel. In this study, Biblical Zionism is defined and placed in its correct theological context. By contextualizing Biblical Zionism and Christian Support for Israel, and by examining how God has dealt with Israel and the Nations throughout history, the reader is assured of a balanced, truthful, and very moving read.

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The author raises uncomfortable questions for all those who want to understand whether the theory of evolution is a certainty that brooks no discussion, as it is touted by most of the scientific community, or an extremely controversial theory with no decisive evidence, as demonstrated by the many, too many unanswered questions it leaves behind.

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Being a leader means working with people, and that's not always easy! A book to develop your skills to enhance the most valuable of all resources: people.

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Succeeding in life involves learning to face trials. For every kind of suffering, the Bible shows us the best way to proceed; it shows us how to avoid them, face them, manage them, overcome them… While there are perfectly sincere “whys” in our existence that God accepts from us, there are also “whys” that need to be heard. In the eyes of our Creator, we are not puppets, but the architects of destiny. In response to our faith, He can effectively intervene in our lives to the point of turning chaos into blessing.

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Marshall Howard - GBU\n\nShepherd International University (SIU) Study Book for Italian Speakers

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A Shepherd International University (SIU) Italian Language Study Book

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Men and women experience the new birth to fulfill a purpose in the Kingdom of God. All Children of God begin their journey as children in Christ, but they are not meant to remain so forever. They are destined to reach full spiritual maturity.Dr. DeKoven, a professional counselor and educator, illustrates this process of growth and change as a parallel to the natural growth process of children, exactly like what the Children of God must face. The three phases of this change are: Personal relationship Healing community Compassionate living

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Shepherd International University (SIU) Italian Language Study Book

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Shepherd International University (SIU) Italian Language Study Book

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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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“Silence suddenly fell in the cell – then frantic shouts of “Allahu Akbar!” erupted. I immediately held my breath, shocked. I wide-eyed. The men jumped up from the floor and embraced each other with gestures of jubilation. They raised their arms in triumph and danced around the crowded cell, patting each other on the back and smiling. I moved very slowly towards the nearest wall, my hands suddenly damp. Drops of sweat appeared above my upper lip and on my forehead, and I tried not to tremble. For several minutes, my cellmates celebrated the success of the terrorist attack in France. I had seen that kind of Muslim celebration on television, but experiencing it firsthand was shocking. I realized, in those terrifying moments, that I had been imprisoned with Islamic extremists. And I would learn that my cellmates were, in fact, ISIS members.”   Petr Jašek is the son of a pastor who was persecuted in communist Czechoslovakia. In 2002, he joined the humanitarian organization The Voice of the Martyrs (VOM) to use his professional experience in healthcare to serve persecuted Christians in many nations, especially those in Africa where Christian persecution is most violent, such as Nigeria or Sudan. For this reason, in 2015, he was arrested in Sudan and imprisoned for 445 days. Petr Jašek now travels the world as a VOM ambassador, recounting his imprisonment and encouraging believers to support and help persecuted Christians.

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“The purpose of Blessed Be Your Names is to come to know in our hearts the names of God and to grasp their fullest meaning, not for theological knowledge, but for my daily walk with the Lord. Each name of God reveals a specific characteristic of God's nature and character in His relationship with His people. God revealed these names to His people only when there was a need, in times of deepest crisis. This book is for every wounded believer who needs reassurance and hope during difficult times. Scripture is absolutely clear that if we consecrate ourselves to the Lord, we will have to go through fire. And this is the true reason why God revealed His names to His people: to offer them encouragement, hope, and life. I realized that I, too, wanted to understand the nature of my Lord: I wanted to know His heart towards us, His people, in our most distressed moments. Therefore, I chose to investigate in these pages the names of God that are most related to the times of trial and crisis in my life. In the same way, I believe that as you read these pages, you will find a special word of encouragement." David Wilkerson

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Pages that offer a new vision of God's wonderful plan for man and the riches He has provided to every believer in Jesus Christ. An ideal means to strengthen the faith of Christians and to present the plan of salvation in Jesus Christ to young people and adults thirsting for truth. Creation, the fall of man, salvation through Jesus Christ form the core of the wonderful biblical concepts expounded in this book by Dr. Mattioli. An ideal means to evangelize friends and acquaintances, providing them with the only adequate answer to the questions that torment man: faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. "If one knows what God has revealed to men through His Word, one knows God's answers to men's questions." "If we read in the Bible the history of man as God tells it to us, we understand that man was once God's friend, but then rebelled and everything went wrong. These pages explain what God thinks about the history of man." Dr Giorgio Mattioli God's Opinion is a simple, yet effective work, to help all kinds of people understand God's plan for man. Dr Giorgio Mattioli, born in 1942, with a degree in Economics, married and father of two children, lives and works in Modena. His life was completely transformed when he personally came to know the Lord Jesus Christ. Since then, his greatest desire has been to give thanks to his Lord and to present the message of salvation as the only adequate answer to the questions that torment man. \n  

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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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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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Depression is one of the characteristic ailments of our time. Far from being a fleeting, essentially harmless anguish, it has deep roots in the human soul and nature and claims more victims than one might think. The frantic pace of modern life, stress, and the coldness of human relationships all favor and accentuate the onset of this serious illness. André Adoul, drawing on his personal experience in this field, explains in his book "Checkmate to Depression" how to truly and definitively triumph over this terrible illness.

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Have you ever tried to break a bad habit? You threw yourself into it with all your willpower, but... suddenly, there you are, falling back into it! Have you ever had thoughts that would make you blush if they were broadcast over a loudspeaker? You don't want such thoughts, but the more you try to chase them away, the stronger they become. Have you ever felt you were starting to make progress in your Christian life, when suddenly you found yourself in a situation that created a great many unimaginable obstacles? Similar experiences highlight the antithesis between who we are and who we would like to be. The content of A RENEWED MIND discusses how to reduce and erase this contrast; it not only repeats principles of Christian life but also describes the processes through which you can become who you want to be. The processes are explained with a series of examples and parables concerning Christian life and its growth. The book examines five main points of spiritual life: Depending on God Facing problems Patience Discipline Prayer

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