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First published in 1885 by South African religious leader and writer Andrew Murray, "With Christ in the School of Prayer" contains 31 powerful and inspiring lessons on prayer in daily life. While born in South Africa in 1828, as Murray's father was a Dutch Reformed Church missionary sent from Scotland, Murray grew up educated in Scotland and later the Netherlands. He returned to South Africa in 1848 after his ordination, pastored several churches...

Usher Your Children into Their Highest Calling Has your daughter come to you about a dream she's had or a feeling of a future happening? Does your son see angels or blurt out messages that could only come from God? Having raised four spiritually gifted sons activated into prophetic ministry, prophetic mentor and teacher Debra Giles helps you identify and develop your children's unique spiritual giftings. Packed with biblically based teaching, prophetic...

Two monumental works on the nature of the modern age by Romano Guardini, one of the most important Catholic figures of the 20th century. This edition of “The End of the Modern World: A Search for Orientation” includes its sequel, “Power and Responsibility: A Course of Action for the New Age”. In both, Guardini analyzes modern man's conception of himself in the world, and examines the nature and use of power. It is the principle of individual...

Come to the movies with two celebrated spirituality writers-American poet and author Kathleen Norris and Irish storyteller and peace activist Gareth Higgins. In “A Whole Life in Twelve Movies”, Norris and Higgins invite readers along as they discuss acclaimed movies that can help us better understand our lives, from before birth to death and beyond. Featuring 12 films, including “2001: A Space Odyssey”, “Malcolm X”, and “Babette's...

Pray Like Jesus, co-authored by Pastor Mark and his daughter Ashley, is more than just a book; it's a journey into the profound prayer life of Jesus. This book is not merely meant to change the way you pray; it aims to transform your entire life. Many books cover prayer and the life of Jesus, but few delve into Jesus's prayer life, which is a paragon of perfect communion with God. Pastor Mark and Ashley explore the how, why, and where of Jesus's...

For anyone who struggles with the limits of life-such as time, energy, money, and opportunities-Sara Hagerty eloquently explores The Gift of Limitations as she guides readers to embrace limits as a way to draw closer to God. Are you feeling stretched to your limits and wish those limits weren't there at all? Bestselling author Sara Hagerty asks: "What if your greatest weaknesses-the areas of your life you resent the most, the places where you feel...

Do You Recognize Holiness in Your Own Life and in the Here and Now? These days, brokenness feels more comfortable to discuss than holiness. It's easier to say that we are messy than holy, that healing is a long way off. To say that we are holy seems like one step away from holier than thou, and no one ever wants to be that. Holiness Here offers practical and inspiring ways to transform your life by helping you see the holiness within your ordinary,...

This book is truly a gift to hurting women, especially those who have undergone the trauma of abortion. Speaking with both passion and compassion, Jeannie leads readers to spiritual freedom from their past sins, and from the wounds inflicted on them by others. It is a combination of focused Bible study, "love letters from God", Jeannie' s own story, and her insightful and godly encouragement. Jeannie gently but insistently leads readers along a difficult...

"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. ~ Jesus, John 14:6 KJV People propagate a "soft Jesus" to justify their own weakness, unbelief, lack of faith or to advance a political agenda in contradiction of God's unequivocal Word. They try to jam Jesus into a mold consistent with what they want Jesus to be according to their needs, ignoring who Jesus truly is. No reasonable basis in fact or law justifies...

We know what is wrong with purity culture, now we need to know how to heal. Drawing on historical and psychological research, her own personal experience, and therapy case studies, Dr. Camden Morgante tackles what comes next in reclaiming our sexuality from the harmful teachings so many evangelical Christians grew up believing. With great compassion and insight, Dr. Camden Exposes five myths of purity culture and their effects on individuals and...