It's hard enough having a painful secret that you are terrified of sharing. It's even harder when you find yourself in the international limelight as the advocate wife of a Christian hero imprisoned for his faith. The worst part is fearing that, if you did share this secret, it might devastate the lives of your family and close friends, alienate tens of thousands of active supporters, and cause persecuted people around the world to become even more vulnerable. Naghmeh Abedini Panahi lived in constant tension from the irreconcilable realities playing out in her own life, in her family life, in the conduct of others, and on the worldwide stage as she interacted with power brokers and well-known religious leaders. Tension involving: Steadfastly honoring God versus being carried away by the tide of circumstancesPersonal reality versus public personaGenuine faith versus hypocritical religionTruth and caring versus the end justifying the meansObedience to God versus loyalty to othersFor Naghmeh, it all came to a breaking point, and the only way through it was to die. Not physically, but in experiencing a death and rebirth in her understanding of God, her faith, and her identity as a woman. "I can't tell you how I was able to make it through, because I didn't," she writes. "Like the Phoenix rising from the ashes, the new me emerged from the catastrophe of my marriage." I Didn't Survive: Emerging Whole After Deception, Persecution, and Hidden Abuse is Naghmeh's firsthand story, which takes you from war-torn Tehran to the quiet Midwestern U.S. to the halls of power in Washington D.C. It vividly describes the Islamic upbringing that shaped her, her unexpected conversion to Christianity, and the events that led to her marriage to Saeed Abedini, a magnetic pastor in the Iranian underground church. The book details Saeed's arrest and imprisonment for preaching the gospel, her fateful decision to share the truth about her husband, her betrayal and abandonment by former supporters, and the new life of advocacy for women that has arisen from the brokenness. Through the pain, abuse, and loss, Naghmeh clearly demonstrates what it means for us to find our true identity in God, discover the protective care God has for His children, and participate in sharing the love and healing He desires to bring to the world.
Everyone is familiar with the Bible--after all, it's still the best-selling book in the world. But just exactly how did we get the collection of sixty-six books that make up God's Word? The Book that Conquered Time: How the Bible Came to Be tells the sometimes dramatic, always fascinating, and ultimately faith-building story of the Bible. It traces its history from ancient parchments to the modern work of translating the Word into everyday language. You will discover: The differences and similarities between the Jewish holy books and the Christian BibleHow the New Testament writings were copied and collected, including the apocryphal gospels and lettersThe church leaders who succeeded the apostles, what they wrote, and what they thought of the writings they inheritedThe church councils, controversies, and disputes that boiled over in the 300sWhy certain writings were removed from the Bible, even though they might be helpful if not essential for our faithThe purposes of modern Bible translations and the differences between themThe Book that Conquered Time provides fresh insights on why the Bible continues to be the most powerful book of all time.
"No retengamos nada y muramos vacíos, derramándonos completamente como un regalo para Dios. . . Aquí es cuando realmente volveremos a vivir y experimentaremos la vida al máximo ". - John Bevere ¿Alguna vez te has sentido como un espectador en el reino de Dios? Quizás sabes que hay algo que deberías estar haciendo, pero no puedes identificarlo. La mayoría de nosotros queremos tener un gran impacto en nuestras vidas, pero luchamos con preguntas como: ¿Cómo puedo estar seguro de que no me estoy perdiendo la voluntad de Dios para mí?¿Qué papel juegan mis dones únicos en la construcción del reino de Dios?¿Cómo me aseguro de estar a la altura de mi potencial dado por Dios?¿Mi llamamiento es menos significativo si no estoy en el "ministerio"?¿Cómo equilibro el descanso en la gracia de Dios con acciones significativas para su reino?¿Cómo rompo el miedo y sigo adelante incluso cuando se siente incierto y arriesgado?En este libro profundo, el exitoso autor John Bevere se basa en una exploración cuidadosa de las Escrituras y utiliza historias poderosas para ayudarlo a pensar de manera diferente acerca de su llamado y por qué es tan importante para Dios. A medida que pasa estas páginas, tendrá el poder de multiplicar sus dones dados por Dios y aumentar su potencial. Si está listo para cambiar la inacción por un propósito mayor, su viaje comienza aquí. ----- >Do you ever feel like a spectator in God's kingdom? Perhaps you know there's something you should be doing, but you just can't pinpoint it. Most of us want to make a big impact with our lives, but struggle with questions like: How can I be sure I'm not missing God's will for me?What role do my unique gifts play in building God's kingdom?How do I make sure I live up to my God-given potential?Is my calling less significant if I'm not in ministry?How do I balance resting in God's grace with meaningful actions for His kingdom?How do I break fear and move forward even when it feels uncertain and risky?In this profound book, best-selling author John Bevere relies on a careful exploration of Scripture and uses powerful stories to help you think differently about your calling and why it's so important to God. As you turn these pages, you'll be empowered to multiply your God-given gifts and step into your potential. If you're ready to trade inaction for greater purpose, your journey begins here.
Un día estarás delante de Dios y darás cuenta de tu vida. La pregunta más importante que puedes hacerte ahora es, ¿estarás listo? La mayoría de los cristianos saben que su respuesta a la cruz determina dónde pasarán la eternidad. Pero, ¿sabías que cómo pasarás la eternidad está determinado por lo que hagas en esta vida? Dios quiere que descubras tu llamado. Él no está tratando de mantenerte en la oscuridad. De hecho, Él anhela que encuentres el significado y el propósito de saber por qué has sido puesto en esta tierra. En Guiados por la eternidad, el exitoso autor John Bevere usa una alegoría reveladora y una extensa escritura para revelar cómo nuestras elecciones diarias dan forma a nuestra existencia eterna. >----- One day you will stand before God and give an account of your life. The most important question you can ask yourself now is, will you be ready?Most Christians know their response to the cross determines where they will spend eternity. But did you know that how you'll spend eternity is determined by what you do in this life?God wants you to discover your calling--He's not trying to keep you in the dark. In fact, He longs for you to find the meaning and purpose that comes with knowing why you've been placed on this earth. In Driven by Eternity, best-selling author John Bevere uses an eye-opening allegory and extensive Scripture to unveil how our daily choices shape our eternal existence.Life beyond the final breath is much more than a destination. Don't wait until it's too late. Discover your God-given destiny and make your life count both today and forever.
Todos enfrentamos y enfrentaremos momentos difíciles. La adversidad, muchas veces, se presenta de manera inesperada, y puede ser temporal, o nos acompaña por largos períodos de tiempo. La adversidad podría alterar el proyecto de vida que teníamos planeado o producir cambios inmediatos en nuestro estilo de vivir. Sin embargo, siempre deja lecciones maravillosas y conocemos a Dios de una forma diferente, profunda y personal. Toda adversidad tiene solo una ruta: la de ser superada. Cómo enfrentar momentos difíciles le ayudará a convertir la adversidad en oportunidades. Sus recomendaciones son claras y sencillas, entre otras: enfrente los pensamientos negativos; piense bien la situación y sus posibilidades; no se detenga, avance; rodéese de personas que lo animen; admita sus limitaciones; desarrolle estrategias; y descubra las oportunidades de la vida. ----- We all face and will face difficult times. Adversity often occurs unexpectedly. It can be temporary, or accompany us for long periods of time. Adversity could alter the life project we had planned or produce immediate changes in our lifestyle. However, it always leaves wonderful lessons, and we know God in a different, deep, and personal way. All adversity has only one route: we are to overcome it. How to Face Difficult Moments will help you turn adversity into opportunities. Sixto Porras's recommendations are clear and simple; among others, he suggests: face negative thoughts; think well about the situation and its possibilities; don't stop, move forward; surround yourself with people who encourage you; admit your limitations; develop strategies; and discover life's opportunities.
Protect Yourself in the End-Times Confusion What is the greatest danger for believers at the end of the age? Is it persecution? Natural disasters? Financial collapse? Internationally renowned Bible teacher Derek Prince warns that the most pressing danger is not any of these but rather deception. Satanic deception in the forms of false teaching, counterfeit signs and wonders, and other spiritual treachery is a Battle of the Ages that began in the garden of Eden and is intensifying to its greatest pitch in these end times. The danger of deception in this battle is high, even if we are confident that we are "safe." Derek explains, "Anyone who denies his vulnerability to deception is already deceived, for Jesus has foretold it, and He does not err." We are living in a dangerous time in which we require God's supernatural warnings and wisdom. We must learn to recognize our own self-deception and to discern the end-time plots of the enemy before being drawn in to his tricks and schemes. The Battle of the Ages will equip you to: Test the source of supernatural signs and wondersDiscern truth from falsehoodLearn the characteristics of candidates for deceptionKnow the safeguards against deceptionBreak free from pride, a stronghold of SatanResist the schemes of Satan and share in Jesus's triumph over himRecognize the mixture of the false church within the true churchDistinguish the Holy Spirit from counterfeit spiritsKeep your heart pure and surrendered to GodPowerfully share the gospel to bring in a great harvestYou can uncover Satan's strategies, effectively engage in spiritual warfare, free others from the enemy's grip--and win the battle over deception and destruction.
For better or worse, people will define the quality of your life and your future. Everything has to do with people--and how we respond to them. In many of our endeavors, people are the single most important factor in our sense of well-being and happiness. Yet, even though we depend on the influence, cooperation, knowledge, and affirmation of others--and others depend on us--we are rarely taught how to understand and effectively relate to our family members, friends, coworkers, and others we encounter each day. In the ideal world, people value each other and nobody judges anyone else, our families are loving and supportive, and we forgive those who offend us. But in the real world, it often isn't that way. Friends gossip about us, enemies try to undermine us, those who should love us may abandon us, and we sometimes hold on to resentments for years. When problems or issues arise in relationships, we fall back on our emotions or past patterns of dealing with conflict. We withdraw from other people or lash out at them. That's why we need to develop the art of being a People Specialist. International speaker Tiago Brunet has spent years researching and teaching others how to become experts in real-life relationships. In People Specialist, he explains: How to be intentional about building strong relationships in all arenas of lifeThe three spheres of friendship: strategic, necessary, and closeHow to manage unavoidable and avoidable relationshipsThe elements that lead to a strong and lasting marriageHow understanding ourselves enables us to cultivate positive relationshipsHow to see ourselves as others see usHow to implement a program of personal development and successTime-tested biblical principles for connecting to others and resolving conflictsHow to see the best in others and invest in themWith humor, frankness, and energy, Brunet shows how anyone can become a People Specialist, transforming their own life and the lives of those around them.
"A romance novel set in 1955 in Michigan featuring a respected pastor who receives an unsettling letter from a missionary in Japan that forces him, his family, and his congregation to tackle tough questions about faith and redemption"--
When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth? (Luke 18:8) Jesus's question is one that should bother all Christians. The number of faithful teenagers in America has been diminishing from one generation to the next. Today, ninety-six percent of those born between 1998 and 2013 don't believe in the Bible, absolute moral truth, or a supreme, loving, all-powerful Creator. They don't even believe in the concept of sin. We have failed the biblical command to pass our faith from one generation to the next. Yet youth specialist Jeff Grenell believes this trend is reversible. In fact, he says, once we stop doing youth ministry in a Nickelodeon way for teenagers living in a Stranger Things world, we will see the spiritual awakening we've been praying for. Next Gen Faith: 12 Spiritual Practices for Youth is designed to provide key steps for spiritual formation for Christian adults who work with youth as well as families, teens, and young adults seeking such a resource. With group discussion outlines written by youth leaders, it includes foundational, outward, and inward disciplines with the goal of drawing people closer to our awesome, powerful God. Next Gen Faith captures the essence of what's needed to raise godly young people who will become tomorrow's leaders, offering pointers for youth ministries based on theology and discipleship.
Ya somos bendecidos con toda bendición en cielo y en la tierra, dice la Palabra de Dios en el libro de Deuteronomio. Y esa bendición está íntimamente enlazada con una vida de fe inquebrantable que se afianza a cada paso de nuestra jornada. En La Biblia, ese viaje en el que nos embarcamos los cristianos fue iniciado por Abrahán, conocido como el Padre de la Fe. El camino de la fe es el libro que nos revela los misterios más ocultos de la fe, el poder de Dios que estamos llamados a conocer y la autoridad y las bendiciones con las que fuimos investidos por Él para vivir y a la vez bendecir nuestra generación y las venideras. ----- We are already blessed with every blessing in heaven and on earth, says the Word of God in the book of Deuteronomy. And that blessing is intimately linked with a life of unwavering faith that takes hold at every step of our journey. In the Bible, that journey on which we Christians embark was initiated by Abraham, known as the Father of Faith. The Journey of Faith is the book that reveals to us the most hidden mysteries of faith, the power of God that we are called to know, and the authority and blessings with which we have been invested by Him to live and at the same time bless our generation and those to come.
Podemos aspirar a algo más y podemos imaginar formas de lograrlo. Pero si somos capaces de aspirar a algo mejor y hacer planes efectivos, ¿por qué a veces es tan difícil alcanzar ese siguiente nivel de éxito? Para lograr los resultados que queremos, primero debemos comprender cómo nuestro pensamiento impulsa nuestras acciones. Al comprender la ciencia más reciente sobre cómo funciona el cerebro humano, podemos aprovecharla para maximizar nuestro rendimiento. Nuestra experiencia diaria, nuestros planes y metas, nuestras acciones y reacciones son todo el producto de nuestros pensamientos y mentalidad. Basándose en los conocimientos más recientes de los campos de la psicología del rendimiento, la neurociencia y la ciencia cognitiva, así como en los estudios de casos de sus propios clientes, los autores de éxitos de ventas Michael Hyatt y Megan Hyatt Miller exploran el poder de las ideas para dar forma a resultados superiores, no solo en los negocios, sino en el resto de la vida. ----- We can aspire to something more and we can envision ways to achieve it. But if we're capable of aspiring to something better and making effective plans, why is it sometimes so hard to reach that next level of success? To achieve the results we want, we first need to understand how our thinking drives our actions. By understanding the latest science about how the human brain works, we can leverage it to maximize our performance. Our daily experience, our plans and goals, our actions and reactions are all the product of our thoughts and mindset. Drawing upon the latest insights from the fields of performance psychology, neuroscience, and cognitive science, as well as case studies from their own clients, bestselling authors Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller explore the power of ideas to shape superior outcomes not only in business but in the rest of life.
¿Qué te viene a la mente cuando piensas en la oración? ¿Se siente como algo para las personas santas, pero no para ti? ¿O como una experiencia mística que nunca podrías esperar lograr en la vida real? O tal vez solo un deber aburrido con poca recompensa. En este libro, el autor y pastor Chad Veach desmitifica el concepto de oración al explicar en términos prácticos cómo es la oración en nuestra vida cotidiana. ¡Resulta que no es difícil! Este enfoque apasionado y personal de la oración elimina la presión de "orar correctamente" y la reemplaza con la tranquila seguridad de que Dios quiere escucharnos y respondernos con amor. Además de desarrollar un caso sobre la importancia de la oración, Chad utiliza historias y percepciones convincentes de la Biblia para brindar consejos prácticos sobre cómo hacer que sus oraciones sean más efectivas. Destaca dónde podemos y debemos orar, y ofrece estrategias tangibles para implementar un estilo de vida de oración dentro del ajetreo de la vida moderna. ¡La oración funciona! Aquí le mostramos cómo conectarse con Dios como Él siempre ha querido. ----- >In this book, author and pastor Chad Veach demystifies the concept of prayer by explaining in practical terms what prayer looks like in our day-to-day lives. It turns out, it's not hard! This passionate, personal approach to prayer removes the pressure to "pray right" and replaces it with the calm assurance that God wants to hear from us and respond to us in love. Along with building a case for the importance of prayer, Chad uses stories and compelling insights from the Bible to give practical advice on how to make your prayers more effective. He highlights where we can and should pray and offers tangible strategies to implement a praying lifestyle within the busyness of modern life. Prayer works! Here's how to connect with God just like He's always wanted.
"Contains applications, prayers, and prophetic activations for dealing with uncontrollable thoughts, demonic attacks, emotional turmoil, and other internal battles within the mind"--
We want to love God with all our hearts, but we often find ourselves striving in our efforts to please Him, acutely aware of our weaknesses. As our failures pile up, we become frustrated and discouraged. Have we missed the essence of the gospel? Is there a simple but true way to serve God that can fill us with joy and peace rather than fear and discouragement? St. Thérèse of Lisieux faced similar struggles. As a young woman who desired to abandon herself to God, she felt daunted at the thought of climbing "the steep stairway of perfection." Thérèse searched the Scriptures until she discovered a path to freedom she called her "little way." This is "the way of spiritual childhood, the way of trust and absolute surrender." It is a recognition that while we are small and imperfect, we have a mighty God who reaches out to us with infinite love, grace, and strength to take care of all our needs. As Thérèse followed this new path, she considered herself a "little flower" in Jesus's garden. She understood that she was beloved by her heavenly Father and delightful in His eyes. And she could bloom right where He planted her as she daily demonstrated His unconditional love to others in small but meaningful acts of kindness and interceded on their behalf. This beautiful book highlights St. Thérèse's deep insights into faith and devotion, while visually capturing, through simple floral illustrations, the theme of simplicity that permeated her life. As you read excerpts from St. Thérèse's autobiography, poetry, and letters--tracing such themes as "littleness," God's immense love for us, our devotion to God, loving others, prayer, humility, surrender, sacrifice, trust, and the joys of heaven--you will learn to rest in the loving arms of your heavenly Father, allowing your own faith to grow and flourish.
The two greatest forces in the world today are love and selfishness. Natural human love has failed because it is based upon selfishness. Does God have a solution for this problem? We believe that He has. It is The New Kind of Love that has been overlooked by the church but has recently been rediscovered. This book unveils the new kind of love that Jesus brought to the world. This love comes into a barren life and makes it blossom as a rose. It takes away the hardness and bitterness of life. There will be no empty lives, no barren lives. Every life may become a garden of delight. God has made it possible. To walk in love is actually to live in God. It is the realm where the Word dominates, where faith functions. Faith grows in the atmosphere of love. It becomes a dominating and creative force when love really rules. This new kind of love, agape, was born in the realm of divine revelation. It is a deep and profound sacrificial love that transcends and persists regardless of circumstances.
"In this simple "how-to" guide, bestselling author and therapist offers you 101 practical daily mental health care tips, providing you with a straightforward, doable path toward a lifestyle of improved mental health."-- Provided by publisher.
"Using the premise that the biblical Delilah who brought down Samson in the book of Judges was a demonic spirit, seeks to explain how this same spirit operates in the world today, and what believers can do to combat it"--
"Based on his most popular book, Understanding the Purpose and Power of Prayer, this devotional by best-selling author Dr. Myles Munroe offers biblical encouragement for developing an effective daily prayer life. Each day's devotion features teaching and inspiration, a motivating thought for the day, and a Scripture reading. Included are twelve specific action steps to prayer"--
"Es hora de abordar las cosas que intentan invadir tu vida. ÅTe sientes atrapado en un lâio? ÅTe preguntas câomo llegaste a este lugar y tratas de darle sentido a todo? ÆNo te rindas! Câomo superar el sentirte abrumado, el pastor y autor mâas vendido del New York Times, Jentezen Franklin, ofrece cinco pasos vitales para ayudarte a levantarse, salir y liberarse, y caminar hacia el destino que Dios ha preparado para usted. Jentezen abre el telâon sobre las tâacticas del enemigo para obstaculizar su crecimiento espiritual, distraer su atenciâon y evitar que viva a su mâaximo potencial durante esta temporada crâitica de la historia profâetica. Si descubre que cada batalla que estâa peleando se ha vuelto mâas difâicil de conquistar, si estâa paralizado y no sabe quâe camino tomar, recuerde que Dios no lo llama simplemente un sobreviviente. âEl le llama un vencedor."--
"A broad examination of the Enneagram, how personality affects different aspects of life as people age, and the varied ways in which one's Enneagram type can play a role in everything from career choices to parenting styles and the decision-making process"--
"Good character produces good quality. By curating our values, we can rise up and fight against cultural instability, family breakdown, and negativity. In his insightful book, Dr. Tony Evans gives you a framework for personal growth and awareness. When we align ourselves with God's ways, that's when real change occurs."--
After reading this book, Christians will expect an impartation of power from God.
Proven, practical, systematic steps for attaining healing from past pain, addictions, and dysfunctional patterns of living; readers can live a victorious life by both relying on the transforming power of God and actively engaging in the process of change--one choice at a time.
Fulfilling our Mission by noted international evangelist Reinhard Bonnke explores truths, stories, and principles from the Bible that show how to effectively reach out to others with the love of God and the salvation of Jesus Christ.
Prayer Power teaches everyday people of faith how to expect answers when they pray.
Packed with liberating principles and truths, this book addresses the widespread prevalence of fear and anxiety in our society. Author Mark Filkey walks you through a variety of techniques centered on prizing God's presence that will strengthen faith, minimize panic, withstand fear's power to paralyze, and invite peace in all situations. In each chapter, you will discover something deeper about yourself and the God who made you--free of fear!
"Deconstruction: Trendy brand name for falling away from belief in God? Or a process essential to authentic faith?Liberation or trauma? Prison break or exile?It's complicated. Just like you. Christian history records a Great Reformation and a Great Awakening. But today's "Great Deconstruction" will surely leave an equally profound impact. In Out of the Embers, Bradley Jersak explores the necessity, perils, and possibilities of the Great Deconstruction-how it has the potential to either sabotage our communion with God or infuse it with the breath of life, the light and life of Christ himself. In this collection of vulnerable memoirs, philosophical memos, and candid provocations, Jersak resists both the hand-wringing urge to corral stray sheep and the exultant desire to play the happy-clappy Ex-vangelical cheerleader. He employs the wisdom and expertise of the great deconstructionists-Christianity's ancient influences (Moses, Plato, Paul, and the Patristics), "beloved frenemies" (from Voltaire to Nietzsche), and the masters of deconstruction (Dostoevsky, Kierkegaard, and Weil)-to double down and deconstruct deconstruction itself. Where is faith after deconstruction? The author's heart is to engage and empathize with the bereft and disoriented, stoking the brittle ashes for live embers. In this quest for the resilient gospel of the martyrs, the marginal, and those outside the threshold...inexplicably, in this liminal space, life stirs. A Light shines through the ashes. We find, often for the first time, that living connection Jersak calls "presence in communion."There is a sea change occurring across the Western church and civilization. Whether we're watching a radical course correction or a complete collapse remains to be seen, and how it pans out will likely depend on how we see what's happening, who we are becoming, how we live in response-and, most important, where we find Christ situated in this storm"--
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