AS GOLD, GLADYS HALL - paperback This booklet is the second in the series of poem books "Heritage of Inspiration". |
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BIBLE HANDBOOK (2 VOLS.), WALTER SCOTT- Hardcover A treasure chest of information, including a chapter devoted to each book of the Old and New Testaments, charts, sketches of principal persons, places and subjects with Scripture references, and many topics related to Biblical geography, history and prophecy. |
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COMING BACK STRONGER When a potentially career-ending shoulder injury left quarterback Drew Brees without a team—and facing the daunting task of having to learn to throw a football all over again—coaches around the NFL wondered, Will he ever come back? After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, leaving more than 80 percent of the city underwater, many wondered, Will the city ever come back? And with their stadium transformed into a makeshift refugee camp, forcing the Saints to play their entire 2005 season on the road, people questioned, Will the Saints ever come back? It takes a special person to turn adversity into success and despair into hope—yet that is exactly what Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees has done—and with the weight of an entire city on his shoulders. Coming Back Stronger is the ultimate comeback story, not only of one of the NFL’s top quarterbacks, but also of a city and a team that many had all but given up on. Brees’s inspiring message of hope and encouragement proves that with enough fait |
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CROSS AND THE SWITCHBLADE Fifty years ago, when a lanky country preacher stepped onto the gang-ridden streets of New York City, most people thought he had gone over the edge. But David Wilkerson had faith that God was leading him and never looked back. Today his inner-city ministry, Teen Challenge, boasts residential and crisis counseling centers in more than seventy countries. Its Christian discipleship program has restored hope to tens of thousands of men and women with drug or alcohol addiction.
In this 45th anniversary edition of The Cross and the Switchblade, readers will experience anew the dramatic story that started it all. Since its original 1963 publication, The Cross and the Switchblade has sold more than 15 million copies. Wilkerson's story continues to inspire renewed faith in God's ability to overcome problems that even the most determined human efforts cannot resolve. |
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FORSAKING ALL FOR CHRIST A BIOGRAPHY OF HENRY MARTYN - Hardcover [Henry Martyn was deeply influenced by the diaries of David Brainerd (1718-1747), a missionary to the American Indians. And like Brainerd, Martyn would also die while still a young man (Brainerd at 29, Martyn at 31). Both lived intensely but accomplished much. Both left behind letters and diaries that were to enjoy an even wider influence than their own earthly ministry. In their writings, both men spoke candidly and passionately of the spiritual warfare they waged. Their influence continues to |
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FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT, HORIA AZIMIOARA- Hardback In short, this biography of Teodor Popescu shows the dynamic power of the Word and Spirit to enlighten the sin-darkened soul. This “power of God unto Salvation” is as available today as ever. Anyone who would see this power exhibited in its glory and purity need only read this biography. |
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GATHERING UP THE FRAGMENTS, W. POTTER- Hardback Mr. Potter acquired an intimate knowledge of the Word of God and of Him who is its Subject and Object. His knowledge of the Word and his ability to apply it practically were early recognized by his brethren. This book contains his thoughts on “Gathering Up the Fragments through many different scripture references. |
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GEORGE MUELLER THE CHILDREN'S CHAPION If you were an orphan in the city of Bristol around 1850 then life was hard but if you got a place in Ashley Down, one of George Muller's children's homes, the future was bright. At Ashley Down you were really looked after. It was like living in a big happy, loving family. George Muller was such a kind man and Ashley Down was a brilliant place to be.Yet when George Muller was young he was selfish and totally untrustworthy. Would you trust someone who not only stole money from his own friends but also from his parents? So what changed Him? Was it George's spell in prison that stopped him stealing? Was it the tragic death of his mother that stopped his lies? Who changed the thief into a friend you could trust with millions of pounds? How was it that he came to leave his home country of Germany to live in Great Britain?Find out how God miraculously transformed one young man's life from selfish and greedy, to courageous and trustworthy. His heart, once totally self centered is remodelled. |
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GIFTED HANDS Dr. Ben Carson is known around the world for breakthroughs in neurosurgery that have brought hope where no hope existed. In "Gifted Hands" he tells of his inspiring odyssey from his childhood in inner-city Detroit to his position as director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns-Hopkins Medical Institutions at age thirty-three. |
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GRASPING HEAVEN Grasping Heaven is the story of a young lady doctor from Denver Dr Tami Fisk. Her journey led her to do pioneer work among the Yi minority in the Great Cold Mountains of West China. After three years her promising time in China was cut short as she was diagnosed with malignant melanoma. The ensuing story is her final journey that ultimately led to her death. A story of faith, courage and a remarkable sense of humor. |
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H.A IRONSIDE ORDAINED OF THE LORD, E.S. ENGLISH-Paperback A warm and revealing portrait of Harry Ironside, a preacher and teacher known throughout the world for his God-given ability to make Scripture understandable. |
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HUDSON TAYLOR AN ADVENTURE BEGINS Hudson Taylor and his sisters, Amelia and Louisa, loved adventures. Together they explored wild moorlands, secluded woods, dry stone dykes and thorny hedgegrows. But childhood doesn't last forever and when Hudson Taylor was 21 he left his home and country to travel half way around the world to China. In this new biography you will discover how his family felt, the dangers he faced, the adventures he experienced-and why he went to China in the first place. Recommended for ages 9 to 14. |
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JOHN BUNYAN THE JOURNEY OF A PILGRIM John Bunyan's life was an exciting one. That's what he had wanted as a young man. He had left the security of his father's workshop to join the Parliamentary troops fighting against King Charles. There was no way he was going to settle for a boring life... but over time the thirst for excitement was replaced with a longing for something more. A friend takes him aside in the heat of battle and asks him if he has a faith - a real faith - a person one. And for the first time John Bunyan hears about the only way to get to heaven, which is through the Lord Jesus Christ and his sacrifice on the cross. John knows he isn't good enough to get to heavn. But when he realizes that Jesus Christ is the only one who is good enough, the real excitement begins. The Pilgrim's journey takes him through the Civil War and into other conflicts. A prison cell awaits him, but so do opportunities to share the good news of Jesus Christ. John Bunyan, the tink solider, became on of the world's favourite Christian |
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JOHN G PATON SOUTH SEA ISLAND RESCUE In the heat and humidity of the South Sea Islan, John G. Paton is far away from his home and family in the col northern climes of Scotland. And as he runs for his life he is thinking of rescue... a rescue for himself from the dangers all around and a rescue for the thousands of people who still don't know about Jesus Christ and the love of God. |
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JUDGES AND RUTH, F.C. JENNINGS- Hardcover Judges and Ruth is more than a simply an exposition of these two often little known portions of the Bible – it is a book that speaks to the heart and conscience of every thoughtful, spiritual reader. |
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LIFE IN SPITE OF ME Overwhelmed by wave after wave of emotional trauma, Kristen Anderson no longer wanted to live. One January night, determined to end her pain once and for all, the seventeen-year-old lay across train tracks not far from her home and waited to die.
Instead of peace, she found herself immersed in a whole new nightmare.
Before the engineer could bring the train to a stop, thirty-three freight cars passed over her at fifty-five miles per hour. After the train stopped and Kristen realized she was still alive, she looked around—and saw her legs ten feet away.
Surviving her suicide attempt but losing her legs launched Kristen into an even deeper battle with depression and suicidal thoughts, as well as unrelenting physical pain—all from the seat of a wheelchair. But in the midst of her darkest days, Kristen discovered the way to real life and a purpose for living. |
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MEDITATIONS ON ECCLESIASTES, F.C. JENNINGS-Paperback To Him who is “greater than Solomon,” to Him who is “above the sun,” to Him whom it is the divine purpose of the book to highly exalt above all, would I commit this feeblest effort to show that purpose, and, as His condescending grace permits, further it. |
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MEDITATIONS ON ELISHA, J.G. BELLETT - Hardcover The value of this little book will be found not by a mere rapid reading, but by “meditation” on the subjects of which it treats. |
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MICHAEL FARADY SPIRITUAL DYNAMO Every time you switch on a light, start up a computer or turn on a television, you do it because of discoveries related to the work of Michael Faraday. In a swimming pool you will be guarded from disease because of liquid chlorine in the water: this is because Michael Faraday first liquefied chlorine. Faraday built the very first electric motor and later the first generator and transformer of electricity. This was to change long distance communication across the earth leading to the ability to talk to astronauts far out in space. His work on electromagnetism is included in Melvyn Braggs' book on 12 books that changed the World.
But Michael Faraday also suffered from a disorder known as dyslexia. This meant that he had difficulty in learning to read or interpret words, letters, and other symbols. Faraday however, overcame this problem to become one of the greatest public lecturers in history. The interesting thing is that alongside all the amazing discoveries and brilliant experiment |
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NICK VUJICIC - LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS Life Without Limits is an inspiring book by an extraordinary man. Born without arms or legs, Nick Vujicic overcame his disability to live not just independently but a rich, fulfilling life, becoming a model for anyone seeking true happiness. Now an internationally successful motivational speaker, his central message is that the most important goal for anyone is to find their life’s purpose despite whatever difficulties or seemingly impossible odds stand in their way. |
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