Just like a space shuttle struggles and strains to re-enter the earth's atmosphere, so those returning from living overseas can find themselves confused and in a state of panic at coming home. While people anticipate that going overseas will require major changes in their lifestyles and thinking, few anticipate the difficulties they will face upon return.Intended to aid the re-entry process, this encouraging, and insightful book deals with these important subjects:adapting to...

A dangerous, homeless drifter who grew up picking cotton in virtual slavery.An upscale art dealer accustomed to the worldof Armani and Chanel.A gutsy woman with a stubborn dream.A story so incredible no novelist would dare dream it.It begins outside a burning plantation hut in Louisiana. . . and a...

**OVER 10 MILLION COPIES SOLD!A true-life thriller that will leave you breathless**As a boy Brother Andrew dreamed of being an undercover spy working behind enemy lines. As a man he found himself working undercover for God. His was a mission filled with danger, financed by faith and supported by miracles.In this expanded edition, Brother Andrew's electrifying real-life story of smuggling Bibles into the most dangerous places on earth will grip readers all over again...

SEVEN CLASSIC MISSIONARY BIOGRAPHIES brings together the stories of some of the greatest missionaries of all time.1. RAYMOND LULL - First Missionary to the Muslims. This book covers the extraordinary work and ministry of Raymond Lull who lived from 1232-1315. Not only was Lull was a Fransiscan who worked among Muslims in North Africa, he was also well known for his genius and many writings on innumerable subjects and often met with Kings, ...

What does the Bible say about God's purpose for us, the witness of the church, and our mission to spread the message of the gospel?Chris Wright's pioneering 2006 book, The Mission of God, revealed that the typical Christian understanding of "missions" encompasses only a small part of God's overarching mission for the world. God is relentlessly reclaiming the whole of creation for himself, and each of us fit into that big-picture plan.In The Mis...

* Searchable, Illustrated, formatted for your eReader with an active Table of Contents! HUDSON TAYLOR (1832-1905) spent over 50 years in China and founded the China Inland Mission (CIM) which through faith and prayer saw hundreds of missionaries sent to Asia and countless lives changed. This fantastic collection includes the full text of his known works: • A RETROSPECT (1894) – a autobiographical reflection on his life ...

You can't kidnap someone's hope.They were teachers, engineers, nurses, students, and artists from around the world who answered God's call to help Afghan refugees rebuild their lives following decades of war. But as international tensions reached inferno levels in 2001, extremists set out to rid Afghanistan of anyone who posed a threat to Islam and the influence of the Taliban.The Shelter Now International (SNI) humanitarian effort led by Christians from Western countries t...

The story of Japan's hidden Christians is the subject of a major motion picture by director Martin Scorsese, based on Shusaku Endo's famous novel, Silence.From the time the first Christian missionary arrived in Japan in 1549 to when a nationwide ban was issued in 1614, over 300,000 Japanese were converted to Christianity. A vicious campaign of persecution forced the faithful to go underground. For seven generations, Hidden Christians—or Kirishitan—preserve...

Climbing through solid cloud and breaking into a new world of sunshine and dazzling blue sky has been my delightful experience on numerous occasions. My life has been like that: living through clouds of war, fear, illness, disappointment, heart-ache, anxiety, failure and despair. I have, however, been lifted through them and above them - not by my own native wit, intelligence or wisdom but by a Power outside of my limited being, yet discernable in history and in the rough and tumble of mod...

• Illustrated • Approximately 600 pages • Spell-checked, formatted for your Kindle and includes an optimized Table-of-Contents ANDREW MURRAY (1828-1917) is the well-known devotional writer, acclaimed for his classic works such as: With Christ in the School of Prayer, Abide in Christ, The Spirit of Christ, Absolute Surrender, and many more! This biography by friend and fellow-minister J DuPlessis gives an in-depth look at his upbringing in South A...

Biblical Foundations Book Award"God cannot lead you on the basis of information you do not have." --Ralph WinterWhat is God's mission in the world? For anyone passionate about discovering God's heart for the nations, Discovering the Mission of God will reveal his plans for you. Written by 21st-century field workers, scholars and church leaders, this book weaves together the basic components of God?s global mission and challenges readers to identify where t...

Chasing God is Roger Huang's gritty, heartfelt story of obedience to God's call to follow Him into the heart of the city. That mission can inspire you!Leaving behind his abusive home in Taiwan, Roger discovered both the American Dream and his French bride, Maite. A dramatic event took place before his very eyes and prompted Roger to rethink his future and his calling. As a couple, Roger and Maite chose not to ignore the plight of the poor ...