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  Where Love Is God Is - A man...

  Leo Tolstoy

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  Leo Tolstoy was born in 1828 in the Russian province of Tula to a wealthy noble family. As a child, he had private tutors but he showed little interest in any formal education. When he went to the University of Kazan in 1843 to study oriental languages and law, he left without completing his courses.  Life now was relaxed and idle but with some writing also taking place.  Gambling debts forced an abrupt change of path and he joined the army to fight in the Crimean War.  He was commended for his bravery and promoted but was appalled at the brutality and loss of life.  He recorded these and other earlier experiences in his diaries which formed the basis of several of his works. 
   
  In 1852 ‘Childhood’ was published to immediate success and was followed by ‘Boyhood’ and ‘Youth’. 
   
  His experience in the army and the horrors he witnessed resulted in ‘The Cossacks’ in 1862 and the trilogy ‘Sevastopol Tales’. After the war he travelled around Europe, visiting London and Paris and meeting such luminaries as Victor Hugo and Charles Darwin.  
   
  It was now that Tolstoy began his masterpiece, ‘War and Peace’. Published in 1869 it was an epic work that changed literature. He quickly followed this with ‘Anna Karenina’.  
   
  These successes made Tolstoy rich and helped him accomplish many of his dreams but also brought problems as he grappled with his faith and the lot of the oppressed poor. These revolutionary views became so popular that the authorities now kept him under surveillance.  
   
  He led a life of asceticism and vegetarianism and put his socialist ideals into practice by establishing numerous schools for the poor and food programmes. He also believed in giving away his wealth, which caused much discord with his wife.  
   
  His writing continued to bring forth classics such as ‘The Death of Ivan Ilyich’ and many brilliant and incisive short stories such as ‘How Much Land Does A Man Need’.  
   
  In 1901 Tolstoy was excommunicated from the Church and controversially deselected for the Nobel Prize for Literature. 
   
  Whilst undertaking a pilgrimage by train in October 1910 with his daughter Aleksandra he caught pneumonia in the nearby town of Astapovo.  Leo Tolstoy died on November 9th, 1910, he was 82.

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  Breathe: Days of Inspiration -...

  Myra L. Bellinger

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  "Have you ever felt like life was suffocating you? Work, kids, marriage, business, volunteer commitments and bills all worked collectively to suck the life out of you. So did I, until I learned to how to BREATHE. The longer I lived, the less I was living. I was suffocated by increased responsibilities and clutter, which became overwhelming. Once upon a time…there was just me. I had time and energy to do everything I wanted to do, when and how I wanted to do it. I had time to think, dream and envision what my life would one day become. I was young, spontaneous and filled with creativity. I had a zest for life and enjoyed nearly every moment of it. I spent much of my time listening to that inner voice which always led, guided and directed me. Then I reached a point in my life when all I could hear were the crowded thoughts in my head; continuous questions in my mind that led to constant unrest. I slept, but seldom rested. I lived in the agony of exhaustion until I learned to Breathe again. This book is a breath of fresh air. In these pages I share how I found fresh inspiration, direction, strength and purpose. I offer practical wisdom on how to maximize your life and find your true purpose. Life can be fulfilling! Learn to inhale inspiration and exhale stress, anxiety and the weight that lack of direction in life brings. You were designed to thrive, not just survive. Learn to “Breathe” again!"

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  Safeguards - Shielding Our Homes...

  Julie Lowe

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  Because children are vulnerable, they need to be protected. After more than two decades as a family counselor, Julie Lowe has seen how important it is to help parents and caregivers think wisely and biblically about the dangers children face. Instead of living in fear or denial, parents and caregivers can equip children to assess people and situations and model for them how to live by faith in a world where evil exists.
  Lowe helps parents and caregivers teach the safety skills that will help protect their children from mistreatment, unsafe situations, violence, bullying, cyber-crimes, predatory behavior, sexting, abuse, and other kinds of danger that they might encounter. The safety skills that are needed at every stage—preschool, elementary-age, teens, and college-bound—are discussed and applied in an age-appropriate way.
  Safeguards provides tools, skills, and resources to help when faced with uncomfortable, challenging, or dangerous situations. Instead of growing more anxious, parents and caregivers can grow in a biblical understanding of the type of dangers and issues children and young people might face, learn how to instill confidence and conviction in responding to new or fearful situations, and distinguish safe vs. unsafe people and situations.

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  A Company of Heroes - Portraits...

  Tim Keesee, Tim Challies

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  Across the globe, the gospel is advancing through the work of Christians willing to risk everything in the hardest places.This book, written by a missions journalist as he traveled throughout twenty different countries, is filled with stories of Christians past and present whose examples of endurance, courage, sacrifice, and humility connect readers with God’s unstoppable work across the world. These heroes are simply ordinary people who have experienced the transformative power of a Savior who is alive and moving―and their stories will inspire readers to take faith-filled risks for the gospel.

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  Intercessors Intercessory...

  moses omojola

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  Unlock the Power of Intercessory Prayer: Experience Miraculous Transformation in Your Life! 
  This book delve into a transformative journey of faith and connection with the Divine. Drawing from the rich tapestry of Christian spirituality, this book unveils a collection of 100 potent intercessory prayers carefully crafted to usher in profound healing, financial blessings, and life-altering breakthroughs. 
  Embark on a profound exploration of intercession, discovering how your heartfelt prayers can bridge the gap between heaven and earth. Each prayer is a poignant expression of faith, designed to resonate with the challenges of the modern world. Whether you're seeking physical healing, financial restoration, or a breakthrough in any area of your life, these prayers serve as a powerful conduit for channeling God's grace and mercy. 
  Would you like to pray your way to breakthrough like John Piper, Joseph Prince, Joyce Meyer, Rick Warren, Richard Rohr, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, John MacArthur, Andrew Wommack, Elmer Towns, John Eldredge, Leonard Ravenhill, Katie Souza, Cindy Trimm, lysa terkeurst, Jennifer Eivaz, then this book is yours for grab now. 
  Areas of concern include prayer for protection, prayer for success, prayer for the dying, prayer for the sick, prayer point, Prophetic Prayers, prayers, prayers for bobby, prayers for finances, Prayers For Financial Breakthrough, prayers for healing, prayers that avail much, prayers that rout demons, Praying In The Holy Spirit, praying in the spirit

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  Breathless Haste - Finding God...

  Rebecca Madden, Jay Madden

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  Have you ever faced profound loss, received devastating news, or navigated uncertain transitions? Have you questioned your faith during life’s hardest moments—wondering where God is in the midst of it all?After the heartbreaking loss of their infant son, Rebecca and Jay Madden began a lifelong journey to discover God’s presence—not just in crisis, but in the everyday. Breathless Haste invites readers into thirty true stories of encountering God in both ordinary and unexpected places—through sorrow, in a fast-food line, during a bankruptcy case, through music, in creation, in a scrapbook, and beyond.With vulnerability, insight, and faith, the Maddens offer reflections that testify to a living God actively at work in daily life. Each chapter includes thought-provoking questions to help readers awaken to the sacred in their own stories.Whether you’re seeking hope, rebuilding trust, or longing for renewed faith, Breathless Haste will stir your imagination and open your heart to new ways of experiencing God’s presence and purpose in your life.

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