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Bill Christman had always been an affectionate and confident child, but when he entered first grade he began to be plagued with anxieties and fears. From the moment he awoke, his mind was filled with a single thought: Something bad is going to happen. Over time, he found release in rage and became a serious behavioral problem. By high school, he was getting drunk, fighting all the time, in trouble with the law and, eventually, homeless. He began to seriously consider ending his life. In despair, Bill begged God for help. He began attending Alcoholics Anonymous, became sober and got his life on track, but the feeling that he was somehow defective remained. It wasn't until 2002 that Bill began to understand the source of his shame and fear. When Bill's father died when he was six, a Catholic priest had offered to be a father figure for him and his older brother. Now, memories long repressed of how that priest had sexually abused him began to come to the surface. Forgiving the Catholic Church tells the account of Bill's incredible journey. It is a story not only of the tragic effects of his abuse but also how he was able to overcome his circumstances and, with the help of others, forgive the priest who had abused him. It is also a story of how God reached into his life at his lowest points and lifted him up-just as He does with each of us today.

"Even now, a certain birdsong or a scent of flowers triggers the memory of that morning when Mac and I climbed on our bikes and waved at a neighbor who was leaving for work. What a heady, virtuous feeling to be out pedaling at this hour. "Mac never rode a bike again."More than twenty years later, Fran McMahon recalls that day when her strong, active, husband suddenly feared that he would fall off his bike and then refused to continue the ride. It was the first signal that something was wrong. That something turned out to be a rare brain disease called Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.To Love a Stranger is Fran McMahon's account of the struggles-and joys-the couple faced together as patient and caregiver. It's a story of faith and enduring love, and the promise she made to her husband to stay the course. "This well written and enlightening book is a must read for those who will be called on to provide caregiving, treatment, and human kindness to someone with a severe and debilitating illness."--Kenneth S. Zelinger, M.D.Neurologist and Diplomate of The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology "An engaging, sensitive, and candid account of a wife's choice to share the journey of her husband's declining health. A must read for all caregivers dealing with a loved one's debilitating and catastrophic illness."--Francesca Z. Moulinier, R.N. M.S.W. (Hospice nurse and social worker.)

How can you lead someone to Christ? How can people know if they are saved? Does it matter what you place your trust in to get to heaven? Conflicting Signs Confuse Sinners attempts to answer these questions for you. Read how the enemy of our souls has perverted the doctrine of salvation. Learn how you can free lost sinners from darkness by the clear teaching of the plan of salvation. - Understand the common misconceptions about receiving salvation that keep the lost, lost. - See the devastating effects wrong teaching about salvation can have. - Find out how to clearly direct the lost to salvation. - Use the included small group study guide to help you review and discuss the material presented in the book. - Enjoy the humor that makes difficult topics understandable. The authors have spent many years studying the doctrine of salvation. They have gleaned much from listening to sermons, reading tracts, discussing salvation experiences with Christians, and talking to those who have not yet placed their trust in Christ. These experiences helped them formulate a plan to clear up confusion over the application of salvation.

Are you tired of living a "formula faith" that leaves you empty, frustrated, and discouraged? We were created to experience so much more of God than most people currently do. However, too often we settle for the A + B = C approach to faith and life-which never truly meets the deep longings of the soul. We have bought into the lie that we will become spiritual people if we simply do the right spiritual things. This has crafted a works-based religious culture that fosters discouragement, disillusionment, and apathy. Sacred Space: - helps us journey deeper than bullet-point Christianity - teaches us how to unmask the shallowness and emptiness of cultural spirituality - shows us how to live connected to God If you long to uncover the secret to cultivating "God-space" amidst the busyness of life, then prepare to experience the divine movement from information towards transformation. Discover how to free your soul, moment by moment, in the midst of a frantic, noisy world. It's time to revolutionize the way you live out your faith and begin experiencing a God-saturated life-the zoë life of God-from the inside out! It's time to create some sacred space.

The first written book in the New Testament is the Apostle Paul's Epistle to the Galatians. This epistle contains the first written account of the gospel of Christ.The message of the gospel is clear: to those that accept the gospel, it promises freedom in Christ, leading to eternal life. We must know the gospel; we must proclaim the gospel; we must live the gospel. It is intended that this commentary will equip everyone to know the gospel most completely so that we fulfill our Christian responsibilities to proclaim that gospel and advance the Kingdom.The message of Galatians is this: by His Cross, Jesus Christ has set us free from slavery to sin. That freedom leads to becoming a new creation in Christ. This is a message of truth as well as a message of encouragement. This thorough and complete study of Galatians will help the reader learn and understand the important messages of this primitive epistle. It is the forerunner to the Epistle to the Romans that Paul will write approximately 8 years later.

"He looked ahead and to his horror, the noose was beckoning him . . . 'Any last words? Perhaps you would like to live. Tell us what we want to know! Who do you work for?'"The game of espionage is not played just to win or lose but to live or die. Unknowingly, Emily is a spectator in this game due to her husband, Jackson's, life behind a mask during the Civil War.A double agent, Jackson does not realize how the game consumes him or how it takes a toll on his family. The stakes rise after his courier is caught. Now his family and he are in even more danger from both sides of the war. Jackson does not know who will be after him first.Still a spectator in Jackson's game, Emily is forced to travel with her daughters across war-torn Virginia to Jackson's aunt Almeda in Richmond. Facing hardship along the way, Emily puts her trust in God to help them.But Jackson left her with so many unanswered questions, and even Almeda has her secrets. What is Jackson's role in the war? Will he escape? What is Almeda hiding and why does she sneak out at night? Will they ever be united as a family again or will the other players in Jackson's game prevent a reunion?

Unthinkable Happens . . . "Entrapment . . . Four Young Firefighters killed. It has been confirmed, one was your daughter, Karen." The first few days after the historic, fatal fire catastrophe known as the Thirtymile Fire, which occurred in a wilderness area near Winthrop, WA. only a short distance from the Western Canadian border on July 10, 2001-a dark shadow of sadness covered and enveloped the Northwestern United States such as had never been seen or experienced before. Four young firefighters had been killed fighting the enormous blaze that originally sprang out of an unattended, abandoned campfire ring the night before, situated not 30 feet from the paved road in the Chewuch River Canyon. On that very hot, dry, late afternoon of July 10th, 2001, Karen L. FitzPatrick, 18 years old, and her three firefighter comrades, Devin Weaver, 21, Jessica Johnson, 19, and Tom Craven, 30, were surrounded and entrapped by what began as a small fire that ultimately became a huge firestorm, burning over 9,300 acres, and also taking their lives at exactly 5:30 PM that afternoon. Ten individuals, eight firefighters, and two campers, who deployed their fire shelters on the road, survived. But for the world of Wildland Firefighting-it would never again be the same. Safety issues sprang forth from the tragic fire that will be talked about and studied, probably forever. Angel Promises is a tribute to remember the youngest firefighter in that group, based out of the Naches Ranger Station, in Naches, WA., near her home Yakima, WA. This book is a collection of Karen's poems as a teen poet, her mother, Kathie's collection as a teen poet and artist, and works as a young woman and mother, plus a few selected poems and messages sent to the family after the fire. Add and few more stories, special photos, and a visit to "Karen Street," and you have it: Angel Promises.

Suffering . . . trials turned to gold "In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ" (1 Peter 1:6-7). "This is one of the best books we've seen on the delicate subject of why Christians suffer. The author has dug deeply into the Word of God for answers . . . We add our commendation and recommend it highly. To sum up in a single word: 'outstanding!'" -Dr. Charles Sumner in The Biblical Evangelist Trials are closely followed by questions. Adversity calls for answers. Questions like: "If God loves me, why does He let me suffer like this? If God is in control, why is my life so out of control? What is God trying to teach me through this trial? Why is this happening to me?" haunt us when we walk through tough times. Gold Under Fire brings biblical light to these and other troubling questions. Trials bring questions; God has answers. The ultimate goal of this study, however, is not just to answer questions but to experience "the oil of joy for mourning . . . that He might be glorified" (Isaiah 61:3). "One of the ways God has brought encouragement to us during these days is through reading this outstanding book by my former student and dear friend, Gary Crandall. I warmly commend this book to every Christian who needs God's comfort and encouragement on a moment-by-moment basis." -Dr. John. C. Whitcomb

Are you looking for spiritual growth and a closer walk with God? If so, this book is for you. In it you will find devotionals that will give you a fresh glimpse of the grandeur and depth of God's love for you. Based on the author's prayer journal, each devotional addresses an issue, struggle, or victory women deal with today. You'll be challenged, encouraged, inspired, and comforted by the practical suggestions at the close of each one. Loaded with Scripture, this book will help you get to know God and His great love for you better. So find a comfortable spot and curl up with God through this delightful collection. Read one devotional every day, journal your thoughts and prayers on the pages provided, and watch your faith grow.

This book takes you on a 4000 year journey that begins with creation and leaves you in an era that would change the world forever. Walk through time from creation to the great flood and follow the survivors of the flood to the generation that gave birth to the Arab and Israeli Nations. Discover why God chose the children of this generation to demonstrate His power and bless the world, and how these children became a nation that struggled through time to remain faithful to God. Experience their slavery, their life in the desert, their joy of claiming the land God promised to give them, their years of extreme wealth and power, and ultimately their ruin and deportation. Sense their passion to survive the Babylonians, Persians, Greeks, Ptolemics, Seleucids, Romans and even Herod the Great. Live the history of a nation determined to survive-a nation that learned the value of putting their hope in God. Your journey ends with the fifty-ninth generation since creation-a generation still struggling to survive, and still waiting for the Deliverer God had promised to send.

Have you ever asked yourself, "How am I going to get through this?" The struggles we go through can be tumultuous; however, we have a choice as to what crutches we will lean on. We can worship our idols and vices; or, we can turn to God for help. God can be trusted more than money, more than a false sense of power and control, and more than the idols we place in His position. When we find ourselves lost in a whirlpool of chaos and confusion, God can make sense of our lives. He created each one of us for a unique purpose. He will abundantly pour His grace upon us if we are willing to receive it. Do you have the courage to confront situations with confidence in knowing that He is always with us shaping and molding us into His image? Fear is not an option. We need only hang on, enjoy the ride, and trust in Him. What will you put your faith and hope in?

In this inspirational devotional you will discover your innermost gifts, thoughts, hopes, and dreams. We are not alone in this beautiful world God has created for us to cultivate and enjoy. Therefore, our encounters with one another can require careful contemplation. As we embark on this journey together, let us build a deeper relationship with our Lord, inviting Him into our lives wholeheartedly. As we embrace the challenges He sets before us, we will realize our fullest potential is ignited by God's grace. He has created each and every one of us in His image; may we reflect His light to one another radiantly.

Have you ever asked yourself, "How am I going to get through this?" The struggles we go through can be tumultuous; however, we have a choice as to what crutches we will lean on. We can worship our idols and vices; or, we can turn to God for help. God can be trusted more than money, more than a false sense of power and control, and more than the idols we place in His position . When we find ourselves lost in a whirlpool of chaos and confusion, God can make sense of our lives. He created each one of us for a unique purpose. He will abundantly pour His grace upon us if we are willing to receive it. Do you have the courage to confront situations with confidence in knowing that He is always with us shaping and molding us into His image? Fear is not an option. We need only hang on, enjoy the ride, and trust in Him. What will you put your faith and hope in?