Many amazing stories of international missions were written in the past. Stories that compelled us to follow God with great passion and faith have stirred our hearts over the decades. But is God still doing amazing things in missions today? Are there stories that still can challenge our hearts and stir our commitment to serving God in modern times? We answer a resounding yes!We witness heart-stirring, real-life drama that is our daily reality of God breaking the strongholds of dark...

Want to start off the New Year right? For the Christian, becoming healthy is more than just working out more and eating less. For many, it's about the sin of gluttony. What is it? What does the Bible actually say about it? How can you beat it? These questions and many more are answered in this short volume.My education is in theology and religion. The purpose of this volume is to direct you to the spiritual implications of eating so that you can better understand the reasons glutto...

This book presents nine case studies which illustrate an approach to the interface between human ecology, political economy, and adaptive decision making, demonstrating the power of analyzing socionatural regions from a human systems ecology perspective.

Mentoring, otherwise known in church circles as discipleship, is not easy. However, it is possibly the most important thing Christians can do to help strengthen the next generation of Christians. This ebook tells you how to do it!

Sea Stories is the journey of a US Navy Sailor traveling the Pacific. During these cruises, he learns not only about missions, but his own faith as well.After meeting countless missionaries in nine countries, Dan Smith has the stories and experience to share not only how to be involved in missions, but how to support missionaries and military personnel.This book is a must for those who support missionaries and the military. Church leaders will find the information in this b...

Dreams can be defined as desires of our hearts and every individual has a dream, or dreams. Whether they are discovered or not, you possess the capability to dream and live out your dreams.We will learn about:* The fire of desire* The passion of personal fulfillment* The satisfaction of great accomplishment*… and moreIt's time to awaken the dreamer in you!

Imagine your life has been in turmoil since birth. Then, you find your soul mate, the love of your life intending to spend years of marital bless together. Suddenly, you die prematurely.  You awaken to peaceful joy and are embraced in warmth of exceeding love and surrounded by heavenly hosts. Then, you hear your soul mate’s pleas for you to return. What would you do? Would you leave the celestial atmosphere or return to a world of craziness intertwined with the love that you a...

The governance of natural resources used by many individuals in common is an issue of increasing concern to policy analysts. Both state control and privatization of resources have been advocated, but neither the state nor the market have been uniformly successful in solving common pool resource problems. After critiquing the foundations of policy analysis as applied to natural resources, Elinor Ostrom here provides a unique body of empirical data to explore conditions under which common po...

One day in the life of Christ.Call it a tapestry of turmoil: A noisy pictorial in which the golden threads of triumph knot against the black, frazzled strings of tragedy.Call it a symphony of emotions: A sunrise-to-sunset orchestration of extremes. One score is brassy with exuberance -- the next moans with sorrow.Whatever you call it -- call it real. Author Max Lucado calls it "the second most stressful day in the life of our Savior." Before the morning becomes even...

Oftentimes caregivers, friends, and family are unsure of what to say and what to do to comfort the sick and the dying. Midwife for Souls provides specific Catholic insight and highlights the power of prayer as a guide. This best-selling book has been revised to include a new section of inspiring stories and lessons learned in hospice ministry.

Your spouse is a unique person, filled with amazing insights, thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Communication is key to really knowing and fully loving that person.Bestselling author and marriage counselor Gary Chapman has developed this handy tabletop resource to get you and your spouse talking. With 101 probing questions, couples will find their relationship enhanced, their intimacy deepened, and their romance ignited. 101 Conversation Starters for Couples is the perf...

Are you struggling with sadness, pain, or disappointment? Could you use a new beginning or a redo? If so, take heart. The oh-so-welcome news of the Scripture is this: Our God is a God of fresh starts.In Begin Again, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado combines his heartwarming stories and timeless biblical teachings with new insights and perspectives. Packed with encouragement, Begin Again will reassure you that Jesus ...