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Not Even ISIS Can Scare Them Off Followers of Christ need to relearn what it means to stand courageously for their faith rather than merely survive in a climate of fear. Instead of motivating believers to action, today’s headlines appear to be paralyzing them. Standing in the Fire demonstrates the church triumphant through the lives of people who stood strong and didn’t run away in the face of overwhelming danger. These Middle Eastern heroes of faith fear God more than terrorist groups like ISIS. Supported by Tom Doyle’s commentary on events, the stories included show how these Christians are not living as victims, but victors in Christ.

The Surprising Heroes of the Middle East, Women Who Risk is a collection of riveting real-life stories that take you deep into the heart of the Muslim world-Saudi Arabia, Syria, the Gaza Strip, and other hot spots-to see the overwhelming power of Christ at work. The Doyles have seen firsthand that when Jesus sets a Muslim woman free, she becomes an unstoppable force for God. Despite enormous risks to themselves and their families, these former Muslims who are now new followers of Jesus are influencing their husbands and children and bringing others to faith in Christ. Your own faith will be elevated and challenged by these brave, bold sisters who smuggle Bibles in burkas and take the message of Jesus into terrorist-dominated areas. Living on the edge, they fearlessly spread the good news of Jesus Christ-a victory thrilling for all of us to see! Book jacket.

What would you do if Jesus appeared to you in a dream and told you to follow Him? What if these visions continued for over thirty days? And what if you were Muslim? Pastor Tom Doyle has spent eleven years as a full-time missionary in the Middle East and Central Asia, spreading the word of Jesus Christ. Throughout his journey he has encountered a staggering number of Muslims who were first introduced to Jesus through a vision or dream so powerful that they eventually turned from their lifelong religion of Islam and embraced Christ as their Savior. Despite living in a culture where converting to Christianity can result in execution, these former Muslims have found hope, peace, and inspiration that comes from knowing Christ. Their stories will amaze you. Jesus is reaching out to Muslims and they are responding—and Iran has the fastest growing Christian church in the world. Dreams and Visions is a remarkable collection of stories directly from the world of Islam, discussing the questions: Why would God use dreams to reach the Muslim world? Can dreams and visions be trusted? What happens after these dreams or visions occur? Travel to the heart of the Middle East to meet new believers who have truly been touched by Jesus in the most miraculous way: through dreams.

Greg Bear is one of the greatest science fiction writers of the late twentieth century. He has a powerful voice, combining the intense rationality of science with the intensely passionate characters that can only be created by a writer who loves humanity. Bear’s novel Moving Mars won the Nebula Award in 1994, and he did it again, in 2000, with Darwin’s Radio. He has been honored with Hugo and Nebula nominations for novel-length work eight more times. But Greg Bear’s short fiction is even more astounding, as this powerful career retrospective demonstrates. This collection contains Bear’s earliest published fiction from the late 1960s and early 1970s as well his remarkable award-winning work from the ‘80s and ‘90s—stories like the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning novella- length version of “Blood Music” and the Hugo and Nebula Award-winner “Tangents.” This Collection is enhanced by brand-new introductions for each story, commentary, and reminiscences by Greg Bear.

Things have changed. The Truth has not. The 1950's are gone forever. The days of the Sunday school attendance award and the much-loved Sunday school picnic have faded into oblivion. Yet some youth ministries still operate as if today's kids are living in a vacuum, unaffected by the changing morals of today's society. How can we reach these kids with the truth of the gospel? More than fifty of America's youth experts give advice and encouragement to those who long to see this generation know the love of Christ. They help readers think through their philosophies of youth ministry, break down barriers that impede progress, and maximize their own gifts and the gifts of those who work with them. They answer tough questions such as: How can leaders build a relational youth ministry? How can we find and support volunteers? What are the issues women face in youth ministry? How do we minister in ethnic communities? How should we respond to popular culture? How can we help hurting adolescents? You can have a vibrant youth ministry even in these uncertain times. You can reach this generation for Christ.

¿Serías capaz de permanecer firme en tu fe si eso significara perder tu vida o la de tu familia? En El asesinato de cristianos, Tom Doyle lleva a los lectores a las reuniones secretas, los cuartos de tortura, las sombrías prisiones y hasta las ejecuciones que son el «llamado» de incontables musulmanes convertidos en cristianos. Las historias son impresionantes, las lecciones conmueven y renuevan el alma. En El asesinato de cristianos se presenta la difícil y seria labor de extender y mantener la fe.

This collection of fantasies features the stories "Webster," "The White Horse Child," "Sleepside Story," "Dead Run," "Through Road No Whither," and "Petra."

" ... author Greg L. Russ chose to write this book from a patient's point of view. Having suffered five clinical bouts, Russ offers a graphic look inside the dark abyss while chronicling the insights he learned when his depression intersected God's mercy. The book extends an invitation to families, friends, churches and their pastors to become part of the comforting process."--Page [4] cover.

Assam verwendet für den Bibelschmuggel nach Somalia eine "sichere" Methode: Er legt sich in einen Sarg, unter den Leichnam. Kein Muslim wird es wagen, dort nachzuschauen. Er muss nur hin und wieder unbemerkt den Sargdeckel öffnen, für frischen Sauerstoff ... Acht aktuelle Berichte über einzelne verfolgte Christen. Sie leben sehr nah bei Jesus, gerade in der Bedrohung. Ihre Hoffnung ist stark: Sterben bedeutet für sie, in der Ewigkeit bei Jesus zu sein.

Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) wrote in 19th century American English and referenced long-vanished cultural contexts. A "private poet," she created her own vocabulary, and many of her poems have quite specific local and personal connections. Twenty-first century readers may find her poetry elusive and challenging. Promoting a richer appreciation of Dickinson's work for a modern audience, this book explores unfamiliar aspects of her language and her world.