Is God still doing miracles today? "This book tells the story of how God is still working miracles. It's a miniature modern version of the Israelites escape from Egypt which declares that rescue is still happening!" --Warren Otter, retired pastor of United Methodist Church "We are blessed to know firsthand the heart, love, faith, and compassion of Joseph and Ana Chimbanda. God blessed them in their time of need, and they have never stopped giving back. This book is about miracles and never giving up, a must read." --Tom and Linda Davies, Members of Noblesville First United Methodist Church "Knowing Ana and Joseph Chimbanda and working with them in the United Methodist Church in the Denver metro, I was inspired by their exuberant work of expanding the mission work in our area." --Karen Bueno, retired teacher "The Chimbanda's narrative describes struggles, despair, and other life challenges. Yet though it all their solace was through their faith in Jesus Christ who brought love for all and hope into their hearts so they could conquer every hurtle and make a difference in the lives of all they touched." --W. Michael Ainley, Ph.D.

Perennial wisdom from one of history’s most important Stoic teachers The Stoic philosopher Musonius Rufus was one of the most influential teachers of his era, imperial Rome, and his message still resonates with startling clarity today. Alongside Stoics like Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius, he emphasized ethics in action, displayed in all aspects of life. Merely learning philosophical doctrine and listening to lectures, they believed, will not do one any good unless one manages to interiorize the teachings and apply them to daily life. In Musonius Rufus’s words, “Philosophy is nothing else than to search out by reason what is right and proper and by deeds to put it into practice.” At a time of renewed interest in Stoicism, this collection of Musonius Rufus’s lectures and sayings, beautifully translated by Cora E. Lutz and introduced by Gretchen Reydams-Schils, offers readers access to the thought of one of history’s most influential and remarkable Stoic thinkers.

No one enjoys suffering, but suffering is a necessary, normal part of the Christian life. Nancy Leigh DeMoss shares ten principles from the book of 2 Timothy to help one endure suffering.

Paksenarrion--Paks, for short--refuses her father's orders to marry the pig farmer down the road and is off to join the army. And so her adventure begins--the adventure that transforms her into a hero remembered in songs, chosen by the gods to restore a lost ruler to his throne.

"You can choose to see a trial as a roadblock or an expressway. If you see it as a roadblock, it will obstruct your way. However, if you see it as an expressway, you can use it to learn and grow." "The gospel of Jesus Christ is the plan whereby we can become what God wants us to become. In fact, we become great people because of our trials, not in spite of them." This booklet reviews the nature, origins, and purposes of adversity and includes suggestions on how to patiently trust in the Lord and His eternal plan and how to use these trials to learn and grow stronger. You can benefit from your trials if you: Develop a relationship with God Let others help you Let God carry your burdens Trust that the Lord is in control and allow His will to be done Remember that everyone has challenges Let adversity make you a better person Live with integrity Be patient Make the best of your situation Serve others Keep a positive attitude Keep an eternal perspective