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In his spiritual autobiography, Thomas Scott (1747-1821) describes entering ministry in the Church of England under false pretenses. Through the unexpected friendship of John Newton (author of Amazing Grace) Scott becomes convicted of his sin and need for God's grace. As had John Wesley, Scott considers himself "snatched...as a brand from the burning".

Bexys Hippie-Eltern traten den Children of God bei, weil sie an die freie Liebe glaubten. Doch für Kinder bedeutet die Sekte nur harte Arbeit, drakonische Strafen, öffentliche Demütigungen und unendliche Kontrolle. Bexy ist erst zehn Jahre alt, als sie das dunkelste Jahr ihrer Kindheit durchlebt... Als Erwachsene, längst aus der Sekte verstoßen, kehrt Bexy an die Orte ihrer Kindheit zurück. Sie will verstehen, wie Kinder in Sekten manipuliert werden, um Frieden zu schließen mit ihrer Vergangenheit.

Freedom's Prophet is a long-overdue biography of Richard Allen, founder of the first major African American church and the leading black activist of the early American republic. A tireless minister, abolitionist, and reformer, Allen inaugurated some of the most important institutions in African American history and influenced nearly every black leader of the nineteenth century, from Douglass to Du Bois.

François et Jacinthe, après avoir vu la Sainte Vierge, sont restés extraordinairement fidèles à suivre ses recommandations en offrant chaque jour leurs peines du quotidien pour les pécheurs.

Toute la vie de Chiara Bodano, dite "Luce", partie au Ciel à 19 ans, rayonne de l'amour de Dieu et de Sa joie, même au coeur des plus grandes souffrances. Elle nous apprend à aimer Dieu sans réserve et avec simplicité.

In the first book of its kind, an acclaimed South African journalist and former parliamentary spokesperson for the ANC shares how Nelson Mandela balanced his Christian faith with his political views, exploring how the beloved leader reconciled his own beliefs with the hard truth that religion had often been used as a tool to oppress his people.

Yasmines Leben ist stellvertretend für so viele andere Frauen in radikal-islamischen Familien: Sie lebt in Kanada, einer westlichen Gesellschaft, doch zu Hause erlebt die intelligente, selbstbewusste junge Frau Entrechtung, Gewalt und religiösen Terror, vor allem durch ihren Stiefvater, einen hochrangigen Al-Quaida-Funktionär. Als er noch dazu übergriffig wird, klagt Yasmine ihn an, doch das Unfassbare geschieht: die Richterin lehnt die Klage wegen "kultureller Unterschiede" ab. Was muss passieren, damit Frauen wie Yasmine beschützt werden?

Porsha Williams is a remarkable voice in the television and podcast communities. In The Pursuit of Porsha, she takes listeners on a deeply personal journey as she searches for happiness and self-acceptance, giving fans a firsthand look into the defining moments of her life that have not been captured on-screen or in the press. Charged with candor, vulnerability, and the sharp wit Porsha is known and loved for, The Pursuit of Porsha brings listeners back to the beginning and along her path of self-reflection and discovery.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer died a martyr’s death at the age of 39 but remains one of the most influential and challenging theologians of our time. His writings teach us the value of cross-centered theology, and his courageous actions against the Nazi regime compel us to consider the cost of discipleship. From Bonhoeffer, we learn that the Christian life is lived both alone and together, and that there is a stark difference between cheap and costly grace.

Kelvin Cochran overcame poverty, prejudice, and pain to fulfill a childhood dream of helping others, rising to the top of firefighting’s professional ladder in Atlanta, Georgia. At one time nationally recognized as “America’s fire chief”, Kelvin unexpectedly found himself caught in a fireball of controversy over his orthodox Christian beliefs, for which he ultimately was fired by the city - making him a focal point in a national battle over religious freedom. Misrepresented by activists and the media, Kelvin relied on his faith to bring him through.

In this extended pamphlet, free-thinking advocate Henry Tichenor presents the life story of Gotama Buddha in the style of a hagiography, in which the fundamental doctrines of Buddhism are interwoven.

The new audiobook from Fabian Nowakowski's first work published in 2018. The author describes his encounter with a narcissist who integrated him into a sect. After a brainwashing and the isolation of his environment, a desperate fight for survival began. The reader witnesses a transformation that is unlike any other. "Break the rules before they break you" "Fight for your life" are the messages of the first book of the Setted Mind Trilogy, which is revealed to the reader page by page. The author describes in detail how far the personality disorder of narcissism is widespread in our society.

Fasting for Ramadan is structured as a chronicle of daily meditations during two cycles of the 30-day rite of daytime abstinence required by Ramadan for purgation and prayer. Estranged in certain ways from his family’s cultural traditions when he was younger, Ali has in recent years re-embraced the Ramadan ritual, and brings to this rediscovery an extraordinary delicacy of reflection, a powerfully inquiring mind, and the linguistic precision and ardor of a superb poet.

Deciding that her life was insufficiently grounded in real-world experience, the author, a Quaker reared as a Catholic, embarked on a year of tending sheep. In this often hilarious book, she describes her time in the barn as well as an extended visit to a Buddhist monastery in France.

A une époque où l'Eglise évacuait le spirituel, la vie de Padre Pio témoignait de la présence du surnaturel au quotidien. Découvrons ce saint joyeux, grand amoureux de Jésus et de la Croix.

Bakhita, née vers 1869 au Darfour, a été arrachée à sa famille à l'âge de sept ans par des esclavagistes. Des années durant, elle connut la violence, l'exploitation, l'exil... Un parcours dont Dieu n'a jamais été absent, malgré les apparences, et qui l'a conduite à rencontrer Son Amour...

Le best-seller du "New York Times" qui a inspiré des millions de gens à travers le monde ! Découvrez l'histoire passionnante de Michael A. Singer, l'auteur du livre "L'Âme délivrée", numéro 1 sur la liste des best-sellers du "New York Times". L'existence se déroule rarement exactement comme nous le voulons. Alors, pourquoi avons-nous envie de tout contrôler ? "La vie est comme un magicien". Mais comment verrez-vous ce dont la vie est capable si vous essayez toujours de la contrôler ?!

Das autobiographische Hörbuch erzählt die traumatischen Ereignisse einer Kindheit und Jugend im katholischen Polen in der Zeit zwischen 1970 und 1990. Es erzählt in kurzen, prägnanten Episoden authentische, bewegende, zum Teil schockierende und verstörende Erlebnisse. Trotzdem möchte das Hörbuch denen Mut machen, die ähnliches in Kindheit und Jugend erlebt haben oder Zeugen solcher Erlebnisse wurden. Es ist nicht als Abrechnung gedacht. Das Umfeld konnte oder wusste es nicht besser. Viele davon sind selbst Opfer und in ihrem Erlebten gefangen.

Through the New Life movement, pastor and author Jack Miller became the pioneering captain of an expansive network of gospel-centered, Reformed leaders who taught in seminaries, planted new churches, revitalized existing churches, and recruited and trained missionaries who were sent around the world. His influence is felt today through their work, his writings, and ministries such as Serge (previously World Harvest Mission) and the Sonship curriculum.

How did average girl Joanna Rajendran have such a backstage pass to magical Guru Tao Porchon-Lynch? This intergenerational spiritual journey shows how the philosophies of the world’s oldest yoga teacher shaped two women generations apart. From trauma to triumphs and everything in between, these friends experience their respective worlds guided by the inspiring lessons first learned and then passed on by Tao.