From Derek Prince, the bestselling author of Secrets of a Prayer Warrior and Blessing or Curse, comes a fully revised and expanded edition of his practical book on marriage. Written with his wife Ruth, Prince examines God's pattern for marriage and shows how young believers can prepare now. He also uncovers seven biblical principles for finding a godly mate--principles that rang true in his own life and in the lives of countless others. Readers will love the true-life suc...

Africa has emerged as a prime arena of global health interventions that focus on particular diseases and health emergencies. These are framed increasingly in terms of international concerns about security, human rights, and humanitarian crisis. This presents a stark contrast to the 1960s and ‘70s, when many newly independent African governments pursued the vision of public health “for all,” of comprehensive health care services directed by the state with support from foreign donors. These ...

Many Christian communities long for deeper spiritual growth but find themselves stuck, not knowing how to move forward together. If you are a leader seeking to guide your community toward genuine, God-centered transformation, this book provides the vision and tools you need.In Leading a Transforming Community, spiritual formation thought leader Ruth Haley Barton shares insights from over twenty-five years of guiding leaders through the Transforming Center. She casts a comp...

Mapping Medical Anthropology for the Twenty-First Century provides readers with a comprehensive survey of topics, methodologies, and theories in the discipline, drawing on contributions from leading anthropologists around the world. As a discipline, medical anthropology provides situational analysis of health, disease, and disability to show how the experiences of medical experts, patients, and their broader communities are informed by their social and cultural contexts. Adopting ...

God is the divine matchmaker, and this is His plan for you.Marriage is God's sacred creation, a beautiful gift for His children. But too often we fail to leave the choice or the timing to Him.In this revised and expanded edition of his bestselling book, well-known Bible teacher Derek Prince and his wife, Ruth, reveal God's true plan for you and your future spouse. In addition to sharing their own real-life love story, Derek lays out seven biblical steps to finding your mate. He will also h...

Across Africa today, as development activities animate novel forms of governance, new social actors are emerging, among them the volunteer. Yet, where work and resources are limited, volunteer practices have repercussions that raise contentious ethical issues. What has been the real impact of volunteers economically, politically and in society? The interdisciplinary experts in this collection examine the practices of volunteers - both international and local - and ideologies of volunteeris...

Cultivate and Catalyze Spiritual Transformation in Your CommunityMany Christian communities long for deeper spiritual growth but find themselves stuck, not knowing how to move forward together. If you are a leader seeking to guide your community toward genuine, God-centered transformation, this book provides the vision and tools you need.In Leading a Transforming Community, spiritual formation thought leader Ruth Haley Barton shares insights from o...

Inside every young woman is a princess…in search of her prince. In a culture that mocks the longing for tender romance and where fairy tales never seem to come true—do young women dare hope for more? For every young woman asking that question, this book is an invitation.With refreshing candor and vulnerability, bestselling author Leslie Ludy reveals how, starting today, you can:Experience the passion and intimacy you long forBegin a never-ending love story with your ...

One of the most personal and powerful acts a Christian can engage in is prayer. Yet many believers struggle with their prayer lives, wondering whether they are really making a difference and how they can be more effective. Delving deep into the biblical understanding of prayer, beloved author and leader Derek Prince shows readers the secret to leading a dynamic prayer life, how to receive what they ask for, and how to align themselves with the heart of God. Practical strategies like fastin...

Have you ever thought about praying for your future husband?Will it make a difference?There's only one way to find out . . .From when we were small girls, most of us dream of "The One," our future husband. We think about what it would be like to be a bride. We wonder who that special guy is and when we'll find him. The great news is that what you do now can make a difference in your life and the life of your future ...

In this book, you will learn about faith from one of the greatest men of God of the 20th century. Truly a man who had faith as a mustard seed, Smith Wigglesworth saw many people healed miraculously by the power of God through his hands. Everything from cancer to back pain.As you listen to his words, claim this faith as your own and seek God that you may move in such power by His grace.

If you're not daring to believe God for the impossible, you may be sleeping through some of the best parts of your Christian Life.“This book is not a Snuggie. The words on these pages will not go down like Ambien. I’m not writing to calm or coddle you. With God’s help, I intend to incite a riot in your mind. Trip your breakers and turn out the lights in your favorite hiding places of insecurity and fear. Then flip the switch back on so that God’s truth can illumina...