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How did the preaching of a peasant carpenter from Galilee spark a movement that would grow to include over two billion followers? Who listened to this "good news," and who ignored it? Where did Christianity spread, and how? Based on quantitative data and the latest scholarship, preeminent scholar and journalist Rodney Stark presents new and startling information about the rise of the early church, overturning many prevailing views of how Christianity grew through time to become the largest religion in the world.

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From the hills of northern England to the snow-capped mountains of southern Chile, Arnold's storyisone of radicalobedience, impossible odds, and a love that reaches beyond borders. When a series of divine visions called him and his wife Ann to uproot their lives and take their young children to South America on missions work, their faith would be tested in ways they never imagined.

The Real Pope Francis: Denying Truth in the Face of Sexual Abuse by Juan Pablo Gallego is a comprehensive critique of Pope Francis's (Jorge Bergoglio's) handling of clerical sexual abuse scandals in Argentina, arguing that he prioritized avoiding scandals over protecting victims and pursuing justice.

Real Talk with Lil’ Sis is a comedic storytelling experience told through the voice of a young woman navigating church life, friendship, and the many “big sisters” who seem to appear along the way. From late night conversations to Sunday mornings full of unexpected connections, Lil’ Sis shares humorous, heartfelt reflections on belonging, loyalty, and figuring life out one conversation at a time.

What happened during the decades the Gospels never mention? Between the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem and his emergence at the Jordan River lies a vast silence. No record of his childhood. No explanation of how a carpenter's son became the most influential figure in human history. The Missing Years fills that silence—a year-by-year account of the formative life no one recorded. Here is the boy who lost his father at fourteen and became head of a large family. The young man who turned down a fortune and a marriage proposal to stay true to his mission.

Does life sometimes feel too hard to handle? Do you ever feel overwhelmed or alone, not knowing how you’ll cope? Real life is often not easy - to say the least. It ain’t all peaches and cream. Huge challenges can come along and derail our dreams, and it doesn’t matter whether those dreams are big...or not so big. They’re still our dreams.

Louis Markos, acclaimed author of From Plato to Christ and Passing the Torch, gives you a seat at his table for an international potluck dinner held in his home, where guests from many faith traditions and walks of life engage in spirited discussion about faith, miracles, and the meaning of life...

The Bible predicts that in the last days a charismatic leader will establish a global following in the name of peace. The Qur’an also predicts that a man will rise up to lead the nations, pledging to usher in an era of peace. The man in the Qur’an is called the Mahdi, or Islam’s savior. However, the man in the Bible is the Antichrist. Joel Richardson’s stunning research and analysis suggest that the Mahdi and the Antichrist are actually one and the same.

This 120-day devotional is dedicated to Jesus Christ, truly present in the Holy Eucharist, and to everyone seeking a deeper communion with Him. May these reflections help you rediscover the joy and transforming power of His Real Presence.

Loneliness has reached epidemic levels. In today’s world, genuine friendship can feel out of reach―but it doesn’t have to be. Make Friends with Anyone is a practical, biblically grounded guide to forming and keeping meaningful relationships that last. Pastor and speaker Wayne Francis knows what it’s like to long for connection and intimacy in a disconnected culture. Drawing from Scripture, lived experience, and years of ministry in the heart of New York City, Francis shows that friendship isn’t just a social add-on or emotional luxury―it’s part of God’s blueprint for human flourishing.

Parents — are you searching for a faith resource your teen will actually want to read? Teens — are you tired of Bible stories that feel boring, preachy, or completely out of touch?

Grow in virtue and friendship with Mary through the chaos of life with these spirited, down-to-earth reflections by Kelsey Gillespy, author of In the Trenches. In this witty and profound guide to Christian discipleship for women, Gillespy contemplates the virtues of Mary and proposes practical and powerful ways to magnify the Lord—by folding laundry, raising kids, or training for elite athletics.

The Honeymoon Disaster That Sparked A Marvelous Marriage is a true-to-life story of a marriage that literally began “on the rocks” and would have figuratively ended up “on the rocks” if God had not intervened. “I remember, even to this day, catching the weight of the surrey with my right leg, which amazingly didn’t break, and pushing it back upright since it had landed sideways on the rocks. My wife, however, must have struck the handlebars before being thrown out of the surrey because she was lying unconscious on the rocks just to the left of where we had crashed.

Talking about Christ. Giving the Gospel Truth.

A Roadmap for Coming Back Stronger After Life's Hardest Falls There's no such thing as bouncing back. Whether that sentence made you frown in disagreement or sigh with relief that someone finally gets it, this book is for you. There's a lot of talk about resilience these days, but true...

WHAT would the thoughtful and reverent Christian of today not give for a sure enough close-up look at Christ Jesus as he walked among men? This is not finding fault with the Gospels but with the mass of tradition, church dogma, and what not, that has accumulated since that first century and in the mind of the church obscures the Real Jesus.

Many Catholics don't believe that Jesus is really present in the Eucharist. Rather, they see the bread and wine of Holy Communion as mere symbols of Christ's body and blood. Is that disbelief just a misunderstanding or is it a blatant rejection of one of the central beliefs of the faith? In Real Presence, University of Notre Dame theologian Timothy P. O'Malley clears up the confusion and shows you how to learn to love God and neighbor through a deeper understanding of the doctrine of real presence.

It's natural for you to have questions about Christianity. What does Jesus really have to offer in a world that is so complicated, where there's so much pain? What difference could he possibly make in your life? For years Cliffe Knechtle has been fielding questions about and objections to...

Many people think they are Christians. But what if they're mistaken? Jesus once gave a warning that still unsettles us today: "Many will say to Me on that day, 'Lord, Lord…' and I will declare to them, 'I never knew you.'" In a culture where Christianity is familiar, it is easy to assume we understand what it means to follow Jesus. Church attendance, good morals, religious traditions, or simply believing in God can all feel like enough.