The secrets to unlocking effective intercessory prayer. With encouragement, powerful testimonies, and keen biblical wisdom, the author provides the knowledge you need to pray more effectively for God's grace, goodness, and power to be dispensed into the lives of those you love. The book reveals how to: answer God's call to be His partners apply God's fundamental promises to prayer counterattack the enemy in prayer help achieve victory in the lives of others pray for someone you'd rather not pray for …and much more. Regardless of the situation, we have the opportunity to pray with legitimate authority, perseverance, and confidence for those we love.

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Do you desire to deepen your intimacy with God?Do you want to find a lasting sense of peace in your soul, decrease anxiety, reduce stress, and develop emotional strength?Then stop. Find peace in Jesus through biblical meditation.More than two hundred times, we are told in the Bible to meditate, ponder, reflect, focusing our hearts and minds on God's Word and on Jesus. Biblical meditation helps us to:• focus on the wonder of God and praise Him• calm our spirit• discern God's will The book contains a Guide to Biblical Meditation. Excellent resource for churches and small group Bible study.

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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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When we come together in prayer, we are promised God's powerful presence. Enter into fellowship with other believers to bring about change in your life and the world around you. When you have the will to connect your heart with others before the throne of grace, you can touch lives and meet needs with the power of your Father in heaven. This is the natural result of praying together. The authors will help you discover how to: Strengthen your personal prayer time with God Change your life by becoming part of a dynamic prayer group

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"The story of a man from humble beginnings, who will make his way through his own strength and commitment.There are unexpected events, accidents, difficulties that make the plot very gripping.One laughs, one cries, one hopes and despairs, one gets angry and surprised, one runs (one runs a lot), only to then experience moments of grueling waiting.A beautiful story that conveys to us the importance and strength of values that seem lost and abandoned in our society." Pastor Fabio Notarnicola: Barsa is a boy from the South, lively, restless and full of inventiveness.His dream since childhood is to become a mechanic, to prepare cars and to race in rallies. However, he immediately clashes with reality: difficulties at school, underpaid work, the risk of taking wrong paths...The opportunity comes with an uncle, who suggests he follow him to the North to become a mechanic! Thus begins an adventure that will lead him, thanks to his commitment and determination, to skip steps until he opens his own workshop and achieves his first victories in rallies, always accompanied by Monica, who soon becomes his wife.The road to success seems clear, when, following a terrible accident, Barsa falls into the spiral of gambling.Debts skyrocket, as do the lies to cover up his addiction.Everything seems lost: his job, his family, his dearest affections... until Barsa has the most important encounter of his life, one that will change his existence forever and lift him higher than he could ever imagine or hope for.

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Live your Promised Land life now.Perhaps you feel a bit trapped.A prisoner of routine.You always fight the same battles and face the same temptations.You ask yourself: "Is this all there is to Christian life?"There's good news. You were created for so much more. You were created for Days of Glory. You may stumble, but you will not fall. You may have difficulties, but you will defeat despair. You will enjoy abundant fruits and your faith will grow. In God's plan, in God's land, these days are Days of Glory. Your past is past, your future is bright, God's promises are true, and His Word is sure.With God as your helper, you can live your Promised Land life now. These days are Days of Glory. Based on the book of Joshua.

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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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Two Sermons on God's Purpose. In two sermons, delivered under different circumstances, John Wesley dwells on the doctrine of predestination. The topic held theological, evangelistic, and pastoral interest. The doctrine of a divine decree of election (and, therefore, also of condemnation) preceding all human behavior seemed to undermine the work of God's saving grace, which was to be understood as offered to all. Furthermore, the connected teaching of man's inability to change the assigned destiny invalidated responsibility in perseverance. Here Wesley expounds the scriptural teaching of 'prevenient' grace.

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Is the God of Christians the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob? It is an undeniable fact that among the pages of the biblical books of the Old Testament, especially in those of older composition, there are episodes of war and violence that are far from our modern sensibility. This has drawn criticism from many thinkers, including the philosopher Bertrand Russell, who refuse to consider these documents a revelation of God. The author invites us to consider the stratigraphy of those texts and divine pedagogy, progressive and in line with humanity's evolving rhythms. This leads to a more adequate understanding of customs, episodes, and texts.

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Are you tired of your chaotic, frantic, and nerve-wracking life? Lisa Bevere’s life was a whirlwind of agitation. Whenever she insisted on maintaining control, everything ended in disaster. I Lost Control… and I Love It! describes the transition from anxious and frantic control over one's life to a haven of peace and rest under God's control.

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A book for all who desire to walk with Christ and deepen their relationship with God. Do you need new passion in your life? Do you want your walk with Christ to be your priority? Do you want to be able to share your faith effectively and confidently with others? ...then this book is for you! PASSION encourages you to prioritize your life and compels you to "get up and go."

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Reaching out in faith opens the way to the most significant of contacts: the touch of God.The first reactions to devastating news? anger, disbelief, bewilderment, frustration, embarrassment, and finally, a broken heart.God gives His wisdom and grace even in times of despair and sorrow.The word of God is powerful!

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A book about Israel! Very often it is a subject that embarrasses or, even worse, creates fear in Christians, when instead it should fill their hearts with joy. Our generation indeed has the privilege of seeing the ancient prophecies about Israel fulfilled before their very eyes, such as "The death and resurrection of Jerusalem" described by Jesus himself in the Gospel of Luke as the preeminent sign of his return. May this book help open the eyes of many readers and be a tool that God will use to reveal to them the strength of his arm, so that eyes may see and ears may hear the wonders of God in this time!

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Billy Graham was focused, anchored to God's calling. He set his hand to a heavenly task and set his feet firmly on the narrow path, following in the Lord's footsteps, wherever they led. He was a man who realized his limitations and grasped God's authority. He was convinced by the message God put in his heart and understood its power. My father heard his calling and God's guidance. He lived his life guided by his Heavenly Father. These are the lessons he taught me. I have the privilege of being able to tell this story THROUGH MY FATHER'S EYES.

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David Wilkerson had a radical vision and believed that God could work great transformations and miracles among the outcast and the lost. Going against common opinion, he refused to abandon street people, even when they had lost faith in themselves. He had a supernatural sensitivity when he looked into the eyes of drug addicts or outcasts, and he saw Christ in them. David Wilkerson will challenge you to take God's call to love 'one of these least' seriously, as if your very life depended on it. The story, told by his son Gary, is gripping and full of hardship, hope, and passion. David Wilkerson brought a winning combination of Love and the Gospel to crime-ridden streets.

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The autobiography we present is a page-turner. It is a passionate description of the ups and downs encountered in everyday life, with failures but also with the victory that only God can provide. Every time this story seems to be heading towards a predictable resolution, a sudden twist creates tension and interest. It is impossible to stop reading before the end.

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To a parent who unfairly criticizes you? To a colleague who spreads gossip? To a teacher who oppresses you disrespectfully? The normal reaction to such bullying is anger and a desire for revenge. But according to John Bevere, retribution and vengeance are not your prerogatives; they are God's prerogatives. Watching those who mistreat you seemingly get away with it goes against your natural instinct. But if you leave justice in God's hands, He promises that:He will defend and protect youHe will bless you abundantlyYou will grow in character and develop spiritual muscles.When you surrender your right to set things right and instead let God take charge, you place justice in the right hands. You will be freed from the bitterness of resentment and grudges, and you will open your heart to receive more power.

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When you clearly recognize His voice speaking to your heart, your life will never be the same. You can reflect on how the Holy Spirit wants to guide you to: be transformed in your emotions and character discern God's guidance, blessings, and protection receive the inheritance set aside for you as children of God fulfill God's will for your life. The Holy Spirit is so close - what a wonderful gift! How comforting it is to be able to walk in the power and presence of the Holy Spirit in every area of life.

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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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Time alone cannot heal painful memories that we have expelled from our conscious mind. Yet, such memories continue to haunt us and cause emotional and spiritual problems in our lives that conventional forms of healing cannot resolve. Memories in our subconscious require a particular type of spiritual therapy: Inner healing of memories. With The Healing of Memories, Dr. Seamands explains how God's healing power can free people from the tyranny of painful memories that influence all their behavior. An unparalleled tool for the spiritual therapy of memory healing.

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An uncontrollable faith allowed the young shepherd David to defeat the giant Goliath with nothing more than a simple stone. What modern giants are you facing today? Do they make you feel like an insect about to be crushed on life's windshield? Do you want some good news? Insecurities, problems, worries, conflicts, anxiety, misunderstandings, school, friendships, heartbreaks, pride, the giants that mock you day after day, do not scare God at all! Drawing lessons from David's life, Max Lucado encourages teenagers to draw strength from God to face life's challenges with courage and perseverance.

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