I wouldnt ever tell someone to stop going to church, but God might. Thats what he did to me, and this book is a testimony of the real love of God and what he can do for you if you so choose to be led by his Spirit. This journey happened in the Spirit, and it happened all the same in reality. It has affected me and those around me, and the church will not agree with most of this because it isnt based on their principles of manipulation and control. The stories in this book are true to the best of my memory and the journey that I have endured. It is here to help set you free from religious mind-sets, to help you learn how to be led by Gods Spirit, and to help you learn who you are through him.

When God speaks, Leisa Spann listens, but listening doesn't mean things always turn out the way she expects them to. She has learned that in time, however, they always come together in the way God intends. And His ways are truly glorious.In this beautiful collection of stories, original poems, and scripture, It's a God Thing: One Woman Experiences His Signs, Miracles, and Wonders, Trusting God introduces us to Leisa Spann and the miracles and wonders that have occurred in her own life. From her near-misses with death to opening a Christian gift shop, Spann's determination to live in accordance with God's will and by His Word resulted in signs, miracles, and wonders that blessed not only her life, but the lives of those around her. In a world where faith and bearing testimony are not always appreciated, Spann's stories give us the courage to look for the signs and miracles that occur in our own lives, and to find the peace that comes when we turn our hearts to God and trust that He will never forsake us.Spann's personal journey truly testifies to all that the days of miracles, signs, and wonders has not ceased.

A lot of professors give talks titled 'The Last Lecture'. Professors are asked to consider their demise and to ruminate on what matters most to them: What wisdom would we impart to the world if we knew it was our last chance? If we had to vanish tomorrow, what would we want as our legacy? When Randy Pausch, a computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon, was asked to give such a lecture, he didn't have to imagine it as his last, since he had recently been diagnosed with terminal cancer. But the lecture he gave, 'Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams', wasnt about dying. It was about the importance of overcoming obstacles, of enabling the dreams of others, of seizing every moment (because time is all you have and you may find one day that you have less than you think). It was a summation of everything Randy had come to believe. It was about living. In this book, Randy Pausch has combined the humour, inspiration, and intelligence that made his lecture such a phenomenon and given it an indelible form. It is a book that will be shared for generations to come.

Often called “the next Billy Graham,” Luis Palau is among the best-known American evangelists in the world today. His sermons on spirituality and the Christian life, as well as his calls for international and racial harmony, have been heard by hundreds of millions of people at public gatherings and on radio and television in more than ninety-five countries. It’s a God Thing brings together stories Palau has gathered on his travels. These stories, often beginning with the words “You won’t believe what happened to me,” unfold to reveal an unusual and frequently miraculous series of events that transformed the life of the storyteller. Recent polls indicate that the vast majority of Americans–around 90 percent–say they believe in God. Yet even the most consistent churchgoers sometimes wonder why miracles–the recovery of a terminally ill child, the unexpected, much-needed check in the mail–happen to other people. Through its simple, true-life stories, It’s a God Thing illustrates the small, often mysterious ways in which God orchestrates events to create something positive amid the confusion and pain of daily life and shows that, even when his intentions are not immediately clear, God gives each individual what he or she needs most.

More incredible stories of God’s intervention Some things in life have no earthly explanation. It’s just a God thing. Miracles are not reserved for the characters in the Old and New Testaments; they happen to everyday people today, all around the world. Series creators Don Jacobson and K-LOVE Radio Network (14 million listeners) have joined together once again to produce a remarkable collection of modern-day miracles. Stories include: A man who was mysteriously pulled from a broken truck as it sailed over a ravine A young boy who made a full recovery after being trapped under water for seven minutes A young girl who defied all medical prognoses and survived after her vehicle was hit by a train A mother, compelled to drive across town, who found her nine-year-old son stranded and alone at a busy intersection Experiences like these are far more common than one may realize. From more than 1,000 occurrences, these more than 50 stories were chosen for their ability to amaze, encourage, and inspire all who live each day with both faith and doubt, victory and despair. Each day, the sunrise itself is a sign of God’s miraculous hand, and these stories prove that it’s only the beginning.

He who has two tunics, let him give to him who has none; and he who has food, let him do likewise (Luke 3:11 NKJV). A bold leader decided to follow Jesus’ teachings, resulting in a powerful ministry that has every member in his congregation serving the poor, the downcast, and the naked. Through this obedience to Scripture, his church grew from a small fifty-member congregation to a thriving, life-filled body of Christ-followers that is active in an astounding seventy ministries today. Learn how your church can follow Jesus today, no matter your budget or how stale your current ministry “programs,” and in spite of opposition. Dr. Roesel overcame the overwhelming odds and proved that Jesus’ teachings are still valid today. In this book: Dr. Roesel’s ministry – an incredible testimony of Ministry Evangelism Importance of discipleship – Jesus knew how to build a good foundation Leadership first – leaders must be pioneers, examples, and overcomers Money matters – how to avoid letting finances trip you up Getting started – ministry ideas that take off