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Explore the remarkable life and heartfelt verse of the Rev. Dr. James A. Forbes Jr., the first Black senior minister at Riverside Church in New York City, one of the largest multicultural congregations in the US. As the first Black senior minister at Riverside Church in New York City, James A. Forbes Jr. shattered barriers of Black leadership in mainline Christian denominations. Through his powerful sermons, Forbes brought the rich preaching styles of the African American church to white pulpits, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of progressive Christianity.

Francis Grimké's life left a significant mark on American Christianity at the turn of the 20th century. Born enslaved in South Carolina, Grimké dedicated his life to teaching and preaching the gospel and confronting the racism and injustice of his time. For 50 years, he served as a Presbyterian pastor in Washington, DC, emerging as a prominent leader in the early civil rights movement. This audiobook explores Grimké's vision of the Christian life, emphasizing his beliefs on personal piety, family, the mission of the church, and the relationship between faith and politics.

Under The Halo is an examination of whether William Branham, a twentieth-century faith-healer and evangelist, was a prophet of God as believed by an estimated 1 to 1.5 million followers who call his teachings the “Message.“ Written by a former Message member who shares his journey into and out of this cult, it’s a well-researched review of the prophecies, visions, stories, and doctrines of William Branham—things that can’t be questioned by those in the Message.

What if the films Grumpy Old Men and Back to the Future collided in a Sunday school class? Senior citizens are one of the more difficult groups of God’s children to deal with on church campuses because they already know everything there is to know about everything, including how to run a church. In 2007, that was certainly true at Mountain Top Community Church in Mesa, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. So, when 56-year-old energy industry analyst Sam Slouch was invited to lead a class for those in the Hospice Preschool community, he wasn’t thrilled.

"Two of my greatest fears have always been hearing the words, ‘You have cancer,’ and being falsely accused of a crime. Well, I guess I can scratch two things off my anti-bucket list.” Tim Sharer became a mentor in 1989 when a student leader application literally hit him in the chest, thrown by a youth minister during a church service. Finding contentment and purpose in helping disciple young men, Tim spent the next thirty years building a community of men who continued to support each other, long after they’d moved on to start their families and careers.

Glory Through Pain is a riveting memoir of faith, perseverance, and the miraculous. One phone call altered Christy’s world forever—the call that delivered the news that her brother had been in a life-threatening head-on collision. Afraid and uncertain, she rushed to the hospital, where the next few weeks were filled with tension, prayer, and waiting. As Christy endured the agonizing hospital ordeal, she couldn't forget the miraculous moments from her past that had changed her life.

This is a story of transformation—a journey where trials became triumphs and pain became the foundation for purpose. From the beginning, a mother’s prayer set the stage for a life destined to impact others. Her whispered hopes for her child, combined with unforeseen hardship, laid the groundwork for a journey filled with resilience, healing, and an unshakable sense of purpose. The narrative unfolds with an accident that left a young boy navigating life with a disability. While it brought visible scars, it also unearthed hidden strengths.

Growing up in the whaling city of New Bedford, Massachusetts, author Jason E. Bouchard enjoyed a special relationship with his parents. He was a momma’s boy, and his dad is his best friend. Bouchard cherished the relationship with his mother, sharing a love for midnight ice cream snacking. She was his biggest supporter in life, and he constantly strived to make her proud. In February of 2021, Bouchard learned his mother had cancer that spread quickly, and within three weeks she passed away.

What is the reason for this book? I never wanted to write one but I believe all through our lives we feel like we should do something but we never follow through and then we say to ourselves, gee I wish I did that, bought that, sold that, didn’t do that. So I followed through with what I felt I should do and it doesn’t matter about the end result. If you don’t take the first step, forget about the second. If you just read this I believe it will speak to you. The other reason I wrote this book is to get people to use the brain they were given and the use of wisdom and common sense.

This book, chronicles the journey of a young woman who began her professional life as a teacher, in a village in south Trinidad, during an era of change, a time when the status quo was being questioned and challenged internationally. It is written through the eyes of someone who was a child of the Black Power Revolution in Trinidad and Tobago which impacted the lives of many young people of that era.

The Apostles of Jesus were twelve ordinary Jewish men who walked upon the face of our earth with the Son of God. And in doing so, they changed the course of human history. And the thing is, we know almost nothing about them . . . Until now. The author's name is Richard Orzeck, and he is a practicing veterinarian living in upstate New York. For the last seven years, he has visited sixteen countries on three continents, researching, photographing, and learning all that is humanly possible to know about these twelve men.

Teresa of Ávila was more than a nun cloistered in 16th-century Spain. She was a mystic, a visionary, a passionate reformer, and a woman who revolutionized our understanding of prayer. This captivating biography delves into the life and profound teachings of this inspiring saint.

In this revealing biography, we explore the fascinating life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, better known as Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff and Jesuit in the history of the Catholic Church. Based on public information available online and organized by artificial intelligence, this book provides a new perspective on the journey of one of the most influential figures of the contemporary world.

I was born with my last name spelled Loser. Yep, you read that right: Loser. You can imagine how hard that was. Even worse, I lived up to the name. At the young age of thirteen, I ran as fast as I could into a life of drugs. For the next twenty years, I was using methamphetamine on a daily basis. I was in and out of jail, homeless, and ultimately in prison. This book is for addicts who need to know that there is hope. It’s for mothers and fathers who need to know that there is hope for their sons and daughters.

संत परंपरेतील महान विठ्ठल भक्त यांच्या आयुष्यावरील मनोवेधक कादंबरी -जोहर मायबाप जोहार .संत चोखामेळा यांच्या विलक्षण आयुष्यापेक्षाही त्यांचं मृत्यू आणि मृत्यू उपरांत त्यांच्या अस्थीतून येणारी भक्तीची साक्ष जास्त विलक्षण आहे.

Sterling and Jean Miller faced heartbreaking tragedies-eight miscarriages, the stillbirth of their son, and shattered dreams of a family. But with only sixty dollars and an unshakable belief in God's promises, they set out on a miraculous journey that transformed 2.5 acres of land into a thriving ministry. Through every trial, they clung to faith when hope seemed impossible. Their story will inspire you to believe in miracles and trust God's plan, even in the darkest moments. Can faith really move mountains? Turn the page and find out.

स्त्री आणि शूद्र असूनही युगप्रवर्तक अभंग रचना करणाऱ्या संत जनाबाई यांची जीवन यात्रा

You are enthusiastically invited to tag along for an enchanting and unlikely journey of discovery. There is a lot of unbelievable mystery within the pages of this manuscript. The purpose is to share the author’s unusual experiences with others. To provide a message of faith, love and hope, no matter what or who you are. You are invited to accept or reject anything you are unfamiliar or uncomfortable with. But the book offers entertainment, inspiration and perhaps a new way of looking at things. Hopefully, you will experience a camaraderie with the author thru his trials and test.

Elizabete's journey brings us many life lessons and teaches us about the necessity of following the true path that leads to the encounter with God.

As the daughter of a rabbi raised in an Orthodox Jewish community, Yehudis struggled to conform to the strict expectations placed upon her and her siblings. Outspoken, curious and desperate to know more about G-d, she felt fenced in by arbitrary rules and questions left unanswered. As she grew older, these restrictions intensified and her questions for G-d hung heavier than ever. Wry and exhilarating, Chutzpah is a fearless exploration of what is possible when one person simply refuses to choose between abandoning their roots and abandoning themselves.