Bianca is born and raised in the Netherlands. She has experienced the ups and downs that living a life with focus on materials can bring along. The prison was the place that God used to change her.The non-fiction story in this book is about me and some of the situations my family members and I went through. I rather not talk about others, but you need to understand what my background is and what my foundation was made of in order to understand my struggle in life. I want you to lea...

Bianca is born and raised in the Netherlands. She has experienced the ups and downs that living a life with focus on materials can bring along. The prison was the place that God used to change her.The non-fiction story in this book is about me and some of the situations my family members and I went through. I rather not talk about others, but you need to understand what my background is and what my foundation was made of in order to understand my struggle in life. I want you to lea...

Every significant event in the Bible happened because someone said yes to God. Start living the adventure of yes today!In this whimsical yet inspiring book*,* Shelene tells the stories of real-life paths God took her on to learn some simple truths that changed everything in her life—everything for the better.By loving how our Creator made us to love; skipping comfort and safety to help those who can never repay u...

God sees the poor as blessed. Rich and Reneé Stearns show us why.We often separate ourselves from people who are different from us, sometimes even intentionally. This book is a great reminder of all the things we share in common—hopes, dreams, heartaches—and most important of all, it reminds us that He walks among us. All of us. This book offers great perspective from our brothers and sisters around the world.Rich and Reneé Stearns have traveled th...

This book is a song of Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving for the people whose courageous witness has transfigured this community-and this pastor. Thanksgiving for the gift of these stories that cry out to be told and retold because in the midst of death they rise to fill the air with life.Breathing Space is the story of a young woman, Heidi Neumark, and the Hispanic and African-American Lutheran church-aptly named Transfiguration-that took a chance calling on a pastor from a star...

Have you ever faced a storm that seemed too difficult to live through?Journey with Jeanne through moments of despair that turn into victories of hope. Be inspired to never quit because God is with you.We are all on the journey of life from birth to death. With Jesus, eternity is in our hearts now on earth and with us to our eternal destination.We would like the most comfortable route without sorrow, sadness or sickness. What we need is Hope Beyond Hope.

How will your kids answer these provocative questions? What if. . .you could talk to you family about anything? . . .you could have one superhuman power? . . .you could grade your teacher? . . .You found out your best friend had AIDS? . . .you could exchange bodies with anyone? . . .you could ask God three questions? Their answer will spark lively discussion, debate, and real thinking. You can use the 450 stimulating questions you'll find in What If. . .? to break the ice, get a discussion...

Do you know why dogs always chase after the matatus?Kioko had been watching the matatus come and go for as long as he could remember. But today, for his fifth birthday, he climbs aboard one with his grandfather. As the matatu pulls away from the market, the village dogs chase after them. When Kioko asks his grandfather why the dogs always bark and chase after matatus, his grandfather tells him an entertaining tale about a dog, a goat and a sheep. Set in East Africa...

This inspiring book contains the life story of Rose Marie Hackenberg, a native of Germany who now lives in the United States. As a beautiful young lady, Rose was lured into prostitution and alcoholism. After several years of this lucrative but very sordid lifestyle, she became involved with a cult that left her further confused and disappointed with life.She moved to the USA and while in Los Angeles she watched the The 700 Club and prayed the sinners prayer that was being led by Pa...

Dr. Rod Bailey was sent on a once-in-a-lifetime mission trip to Tegucigalpa, Honduras, as part of One Child Matters Program. With some reservations, he enters into a land where driving recklessly on crowded streets is normal, roosters crow from the rusty rooftops and the strong coffee gets no creamer. But, the greater lessons lie in his interaction he has with the proud people, grateful children and the mission he came to serve.Join Dr. Bailey in his five day journey of Tegucigalpa,...

In World War II Poland, a young girl receives straw at the Christmas Eve service to bring to her impoverished family. But on her way home, Marta meets others who are much poorer than she, and she shares her piece until there is nothing left. In spite of the lack of straw--though perhaps because of her generous heart—Marta finds riches she never expected in this tender tale of Christmas giving. The Traditions of Faith series features stories of how significant Christian traditions emerged f...

О трудном, но счастливом и поучительном жизненном пути своей героини Галина Брискина увлекательно рассказывает в своем новом романе "Оптимистка". Роман во многом автобиографичен. "И невозможное возможно" – так можно определить жизненный девиз Полины, главной героини книги. Это поистине захватывающая история иммигрантки из России. Родившись в Москве, в семье известного советского ученого и авиационного конструктора, Полина растет застенчивой и неуверенной в себе девочкой. Она выходит замуж ...