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This inspirational, self-help book offers guidance, direction, and encouragement so believers can stand strong and go further in their walk with Jesus Christ with the right information--the Word of God. (Practical Life)

“Preach to the people on this bus. But Lord, I can’t! Lutheran ministers don’t preach on buses in the middle of Manhattan! They’ll think I’m—Do it. Now.” From that life-changing day on the bus to today, stories of Harald Bredesen’s adventures in the Lord have traveled far and wide. Who was this unassuming, faithful follower of Christ who fought against following in his preacher father’s footsteps? Come hear from the man himself—Harald Bredesen—who learned the ups and the downs of learning to say “yes, Lord” no matter what. This story of a young man’s growing pains in Christ becomes the story of a man who would one day find himself in the company of world leaders and an important influence in the lives of many prominent people won to Christ— Pat Robertson, Gordon Robertson, Pat Boone, Wendy Griffith, Scott Ross and others. Sit back and let Harald tell his almost unbelievable stories of not knowing or asking why, but being willing to be led to the right place at the right time, where he was often given just the right words. And it all started with saying, “Yes, Lord.”

Every person has a purpose for being here. Sometimes our purpose seems to be hidden from us as well as others. Many times it is revealed just one step at a time.Our revelation of a situation can depend on revealing circumstances, prayer, friends, or Scripture. Just stay in contact with God. He knows exactly where you are and the dilemmas you?re having.When your answer comes, be ready to thank Him and to tell others about it. He deserves your praise.When you have problems, try putting God in the equation. He can make all the difference in the world. Try doing your math.Had I been offered a choice of an era to be born in, I would have chosen the one I had gotten by chance. I have seen the horse and buggy and also a man on the moon, and I have enjoyed the Industrial Revolution and a great Spiritual Awakening.What a spectrum for one life span!

From the Grand Ole Opry to Radio City and beyond, country music is sweeping the globe. But country is more than just the new sound of America; many of its artists are also capturing audiences with their faith-inspired spirit. Yes, Lord, I'm Comin' Home! presents these heart-warming true stories about faith and renewal, from some of today's hottest country stars and legends of the past as they reveal the tragedy and triumph of their spiritual journeys. With startling honesty and emotional vulnerability, superstars like Naomi Judd, Barbara Mandrell, and Donna Fargo tell how they turned to faith to sustain them through discouragement, depression, and their darkest hours. Others, like Marty Raybon of Shenandoah, B. J. Thomas, Glen Campbell, and Steve Gatlin lived a life of drug and alcohol abuse until it all came crashing down. There are also moving stories behind the beautiful voices of Doug Stone, Ricky Lynn Gregg, and Louise Mandrell, who offer personal and passionate glimpses of their lives--and faith. In Yes, Lord, I'm Comin' Home!, a show-stopping list of country music legends and superstars share their joy of coming to know God. Artists such as Ferlin Husky, Penny DeHaven, John Berry, Rick Trevino, Toby Keith, Mark Collie, Susie Luchsinger, Paul Overstreet, Ken Holloway, MidSouth's Kent Humphrey, Deborah Allen, Brian Barrett, and Joy Lynn White radiate with their love of God.

Are you tired of living with the stress of an overwhelmed schedule and aching with the sadness of an underwhelmed soul? Do you find yourself unable to say no even when you should? Are you stuck under the weight of endless demands and responsibilities? The good news is: it doesn't have to be this way. In The Best Yes, New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst guides you through the insightful lessons she's learned about what it means to live out the purpose that God has in store for you. Lysa demonstrates the incredible power of two words--yes and no--and the way that these simple, daily decisions can shape the story of our lives. Lysa has learned firsthand that there's a big difference between saying yes to everyone and saying yes to God. Drawing from applicable scriptures and her own personal experiences, Lysa teaches us that if we know and believe that God has a plan for each of us, we'll live it out--serving as living proof of His never-ending grace and kindness. Throughout The Best Yes, Lysa will give you the practical tools you need to: Stop people-pleasing by embracing a biblical understanding of love Escape the guilt of disappointing others by learning the secret of the small no Overcome the agony of hard choices by grounding your decisions in wisdom Grow closer to God as you sharpen your own discernment Learn to be intentional with your time, your choices, and yourself Incorporate the Best Yes as a filter for your daily decision making If we take time to slow down and rise above the rush of the world's endless demands, we can rest assured that God's wisdom will help us make decisions that will still be good tomorrow. No matter what season of life you find yourself in, you deserve the chance to make decisions that bring out the best you.

Saints in Exile studies, from an insider's perspective, the worship practices and social ethics of the African American family of Holiness, Pentecostal, and Apostolic churches known collectively as the Sanctified Church. Cheryl Sanders identifies the theme of exile, both as an idea and an experience, as the key to understanding the dialectical nature of African American religious and intellectual life, that W.E.B. Du Bois called "double-conscious." Sanders's saints in exile are a people who see themselves as "in the world but not of it"; their marginalized status is both self-imposed and involuntary, a consequence of racism, sexism and other forms of elitism. When joined with the biblical tropes of homecoming and reconciliation, the concept of exile serves as a vital vantage point from which to identify, critique, and remedy the continued alienation of blacks, women, and the poor in the United States. Sanders's interpretive approach clarifies many paradoxical features of black existence, especially the peculiar interplay of the sacred and the secular in African American song, speech, and dance. She particularly scrutinizes gospel music, a product of the Sanctified worship tradition that has had a significant influence on popular culture. Saints in Exile goes further than any previous study in illuminating the African American experience; it will be welcomed by scholars and students of American religion, African American studies, and American History.