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Wanja ist vierzehn Jahre alt, als er beschließt, seinen Vater im Gefängnis zu besuchen, der wegen des Glaubens an Jesus Christus verurteilt wurde. Während Wanja stundenlang vor dem Straflagertor auf ein Wiedersehen mit dem kranken Vater wartete, reifte in seinem Herzen eine wichtige Entscheidung: »Es ist wirklich besser, mit dem Volke Gottes Bedrängnis zu erleiden, statt den vergänglichen Genuss der Sünde zu haben«.

In dieser Autobiographie zeigt John Bunyan, wie ergreifend sich Gottes Erbarmen in seinem Leben zeigte. Er macht besonders deutlich, welche Mühe die Sünde mit sich bringt und mit welchen Anfechtungen er zu kämpfen hatte, aber auch, welche Kraft das Evangelium hat, das ihn befreite. Die zutiefst bewegende Geschichte von John Bunyan motiviert den Leser, der Gnade Gottes zu vertrauen. Denn es ist wirklich möglich, den Kreislauf sündigen Verhaltens zu durchbrechen und so von Grund auf zu Gottes Ehre verändert zu werden.

"Mi avete scritto sui manifesti che sono buono da mangiare? Purtroppo per voi che vi muovete nell'ombra, sono un prete indigesto. Un essere umano disposto a sacrificare se stesso con la massima umiltà, ma anche con la straordinaria forza della parola di Dio." È questa la risposta di don Antonio Coluccia dopo essere stato minacciato e appena prima di trovare la sua auto crivellata da una raffica di proiettili a Specchia, il comune vicino a Lecce dov'è nato.

A queer minister, politician and staunch activist for LGBTQ rights, Cheri DiNovo went from living on the streets as a teenager to performing the first legalized same-sex marriage registered in Canada in 2001. From rights for queer parents to banning conversion therapy, her story will inspire people (queer or ally) to not only resist the system—but change it.

John Owen is widely regarded as one of the most influential English Puritans. As a pastor, he longed to see the glory of Christ take root in people’s lives. As a writer, he continues to encourage us toward discipline and communion with God. His high view of God and deep theological convictions flowed naturally into practical application and a zeal for personal holiness. Barrett and Haykin guide us through the seventeenth-century theologian’s life and doctrine, giving us a glimpse into the majestic vision that served as the foundation for his approach to the Christian life.

The very word 'reverend' inspires solemnity. To be a priest is to dedicate one's life to quiet prayer and spiritual contemplation. Isn't it? Fergus Butler-Gallie reveals what it's like to become a priest in the twenty-first century. Find out why black really is slimming, how to keep a straight face when someone is inadvertently hot-boxing a funeral, and which royal-themed biscuit tin can best contain a very loud personal alarm that no one knows how to switch off. Spot a sweet old lady trying to pay for a taxi with coinage from fascist Spain? Congratulations, shepherd, she's your problem now.

George Müller ist ein besonderes Vorbild in der Gemeinde Jesu. Er besaß ein Vertrauen zu Gott und zu Seinen Verheißungen, das in ihm eine aktive Liebe zu seinen Mitmenschen weckte und ihm den Mut verlieh, sich ganz und gar Gottes Fürsorge zu überlassen. Marie von Koenneritz war eine Zeitzeugin dessen, was Gott durch George Müller, den Leiter mehrerer Waisenhäuser in Bristol und auch weltweit wirkte. Neben den Einblicken in George Müllers Leben sind dem Buch auch zwei kurze geistliche Gedanken des Waisenvaters und Predigers beigefügt.

"Wie kann ich Errettung erfahren?" Diese Frage quälte Spurgeon für viele Jahre. Trotz seiner christlichen Erziehung und eines Umfelds, in dem er alle "Theorie" kennengelernt hatte, suchte er nach einer Antwort, die er an einem schneereichen Wintertag in einer unbekannten, kleinen Gemeindeversammlung fand. Mit dem Beginn seiner Bekehrung im Alter von 15 Jahren entfaltete sich einer der größten Prediger Englands. Sein lebendiger Predigtstil zog Massen von Menschen an und viele kamen zu Christus.

Pursuing his calling with singleness of vision, John Wesley defied the strength of angry mobs and longstanding traditions to offer the hope of Christ to millions of people who were outside the influence of the churches of the day. Passionate and tireless, this Anglican clergyman rode a quarter of a million miles on horseback during his lifetime, stopping to preach more than forty thousand sermons in open fields, churches, and barns.

Six-year-old Ludwig was sitting at the table, reading his Bible and praying, when Swedish soldiers stormed through the castle door. Ludwig looked up at the soldiers and then returned to his prayer and reading. The soldiers stopped and stared--then left. They said they could not ransack a place that God watched over.

One of the first Methodist bishops in America, English-born Francis Asbury devoted his life to ministry, traveling on horseback to preach and teach to those living on the vastly isolated American frontier. Alone in a new country, with no home of his own, Asbury rode over 300,000 miles—across rivers and through rocky, overgrown roads—shining God’s light on the fledgling colonies.

Swami Satchidananda was the founder of Integral Yoga International. He taught the birthright of all is to realize the spiritual unity behind the diversity throughout creation and live harmoniously as members of “one universal family”. Swami was born into a loving spiritual family on December 22nd in 1914 during the month known as Margali, the Dawn of the Devas. From an early age, Swami (or Ramaswamy as he was known at the time) displayed many spiritual tendencies and a deep dedication to the truth.

Swami Satchidananda was the founder of Integral Yoga International. He taught that the birthright of all is to realize the spiritual unity behind the diversity throughout creation and live harmoniously as members of “one universal family”. Swami was born into a loving spiritual family on December 22nd in 1914, during the month known as Margali, the Dawn of the Devas. From an early age, Swami (or Ramaswamy as he was known at the time) displayed many spiritual tendencies and a deep dedication to the truth.

The writings of the Puritans have had a recent resurgence, but many Puritan women have often been overlooked or misunderstood. As mothers, daughters, grandmothers, and wives, the vibrant faith of Puritan women has much to teach modern day and listeners. In 5 Puritan Women: Portraits of Faith and Love, Jenny-Lyn de Klerk shows how the lives and writings of Christian women encourage the beauty of holy living and provide practical wisdom for the home and the church.

Beloved contemporary Christian musician Rich Mullins lived his life with abandon for God, leaving the spotlight to teach music among a Navajo community. An accident cut his life short in 1997, but his songs and ragamuffin spirit continue to teach many. In honor of the twenty-fifth anniversary of Rich's homegoing, this edition of Rich Mullins: An Arrow Pointing to Heaven delivers an intimate look at the experiences that sparked praise hits and the values behind his Christ-like candor. 

Das Hörbuch "Aufbruch in die Freiheit" von Tom und JoAnn Doyle erzählt die Geschichte von Frauen, die mitten in extremen Situationen zu Jesus gefunden haben. Farah liebt ihren Beruf und die schicken Klamotten, die sie sich leisten kann. Als die Familie dringend Geld braucht, um eine lebensrettende OP für ihre Mutter bezahlen zu können, wird Farah zwangsverheiratet. Ihr Leben als Ehefrau und Mutter entwickelt sich zur Hölle. Regelmäßig wird sie von ihrem Mann verprügelt.

San Josemaría preparó la expansión del Opus Dei por toda Europa visitando a los obispos y llenando las carreteras "de avemarías y de canciones", como solía decir. Esos viajes, como tantos otros que realizó para visitar y alentar a los que comenzaban en esos países, o para descansar unos días durante el verano, solía realizarlos en coche. El autor, arquitecto, fotógrafo y en estas ocasiones también conductor, pudo acompañarlo durante más de dos décadas.

Noted internationally known Self-help advocate and teacher of devotional yoga Prana Govinda Das was born in Liverpool, England, in 1968 admittedly a pretty good year for all things bright and beautiful. After studying film production in the early nineties, Prana was able to fulfill his lifelong desire to travel to India. Admittedly his first trip changed his life completely and forever. In 2001, during the young man's sixth trip to India, he travelled to Vrindavan, a holy town associated with Lord Krishna south of Delhi. It was there he met his spiritual guide and mentor.

Ram Krishna Das Vaishnaba, or Dude Dehari Baba, or Milk Baba was so named because he lived forty-five years entirely on one small cup of milk per day. No other food ever passed his lips. Baba lived in a small room by the Bagmati river at Pashiputinath temple, five kilometers outside of Katmandu. His beautiful matted hair, or jata, was over twenty-six feet long. Baba was a lifelong devotee of Lord Rama and God Brother and confidant of Neem Karoli Baba, the iconic guru of Baba Ram Das.

An artist unknowingly creates a drawing that involves him in a spiritual death experience. Eighteen years in the making, The Endless Hour is an intense, emotionally wrenching true story about the struggles of an unusual, adventurous boy named Jesse in search of himself and truth. At a young age he is gifted with a creative imagination and drawing ability. In 1988, as an adult, Jesse completes an illustration that becomes reality two years later, an event that was destined yet unforeseen. This touching and terrifying true story is not only about him. It's also about...you.