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  The Inferno

  Winston Brady

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  Little did Evan know his suicide attempt would not be a disappearing into a void but the beginning of a journey to repentance and faith. Long suffering from alcoholism and depression, college sophomore Evan Esco hoped to escape his pain by committing suicide. Evan hoped he would simply cease to be, but he did not count on the existence of God to foil his plans. Instead of wrath, God is now giving Evan the chance to repent—that is, the chance to return to the world above, turn from his sins, and place his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. But if Evan is to learn what it means to repent, he must first travel through the realms of the Inferno—Hell—and speak with those condemned. There, by interviewing shades and demons, some you may find familiar, Evan will learn why he must turn from his sins, look to Christ as his Savior, and trust in God to save him from such a realm.

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  Preparations for Sufferings

  John Flavel

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  We rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance. – Romans 5:3It is as much our interest as it is our duty to be awakened out of our pleasant but most pernicious drowsiness. Troubles will be so much more sinking and intolerable if they take us by surprise. Just as expectation spoils earthly comforts by sucking out much of its sweetness beforehand so that we find less in it when we come to the actual enjoyment, so the expectation of suffering eases much of the dread and terror by accustoming our thoughts beforehand and making preparation for them. If prepared, we do not find suffering so grievous, overwhelming, and intolerable when it does come.It is not the design of this book to frighten anyone with imaginary dangers, much less to sow jealousies or stir up discontentment for the times. But, it is lamentable that the tokens of God’s anger produce in most of us no fruit other than bold censures and loud clamors rather than humiliation for our own sins and the due preparation to take up our own cross and follow Christ in His suffering. The only goal of this book is to provide a better understand of the purpose and function of suffering for the sake of Christ. Should we not be of those who sincerely resolve and prepare to be followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises (Hebrews 6:12) and take them for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience (James 5:10)?About the AuthorJohn Flavel (c.1628-1691) was born into an England wracked by political, social, and religious upheaval. Two civil wars and unstable leadership framed the political landscape. Economic hardships and a resurgence of plague further distressed the nation. The church, too, was in turmoil. Flavel, a pastor of one of the many independent churches persecuted by the government, was forced from his church in Dartmouth. In secret and under stress, he continued preaching, writing, and shepherding his flock. He suffered the death of three of his four

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  The Measure of Man

  Andrew Robertson

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  What is the measure of a man?  
  To Kyle, that means an intelligent mind, disciplined spirit, fearless soul, and strong, vibrant body; Kyle possesses each without measure.  
  Suddenly, Kyle is betrayed and his perfect life is abruptly destroyed.  Armed with his mind, spirit, soul, and body, Kyle vows revenge on the one who hurt him.   
  But Kyle's quest for vengeance draws unexpected conflict with “The New World.”   
  One by one, Kyle's attributes are tested and stripped away.   
  Follow Kyle as he attempts to regain the measure of a man and encounters Someone stronger than his mind, spirit, soul, and body and greater than “The New World.”

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  How to Read the Bible (as If...

  Michael Youssef

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  There is no other book like the Bible. God used at least forty human writers over more than 1,600 years to compost the sixty-six books of the Old and New Testaments. They included kings and shepherds, a physician and a tax collector. They lived on three continents—Europe, Asia, and Africa. 
   
   
   
  Yet the Bible is a single Book with a single Author, focused on a single theme: Jesus the Messiah, our Redeemer. From beginning to end, the Bible tells the story of the Kingdom of God and its King. The Old Testament tells us He is coming. The New Testament announces that He has arrived. 
   
   
   
  The sixty-six books of the Bible do not tell sixty-six stories. Together they tell one story. It's the story of humanity's rebellion against God and God's redemptive love for the human race. It's the story of a Kingdom and a Covenant, of one Lord who saves completely and rules eternally. 
   
   
   
  The unity of the Bible confounds human wisdom. The unity of the Bible baffles its critics. The unity of the Bible challenges its enemies. There's no book like this Book because there's no author like its Author.

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  Spirituality for the present -...

  Brigitte Proksch

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  Today, many people's lives are marked by a radical longing for a spiritual, holistic life, for meaning and purpose, on the one hand, and at the same time by a striking loss of transcendence and religion on the other. The growing longing for reliable human relationships is countered by the increasing failure of community. The deep desire for peace and security often remains unfulfilled. People's own lives are often subject to growing uncertainty and precarious circumstances. They are undermined by a lack of prospects for the future and are in danger of being paralysed by exhaustion and hopelessness. Global conditions also appear threatening: the northern and southern halves of the world, the western and eastern parts, are in the process of breaking apart. In this oppressive situation, reliable advice and guidance are in demand. Christian spirituality as a source of quality of life and as a catalyst for renewal in the Church takes on irreplaceable significance. This book offers accessible insight into a spirituality that draws on the rich tradition of Christian teaching. It can help individuals or groups on their journey with insights and suggestions, and accompany everyday life or further education with a number of ideas.
  
  An unexpected discovery in this search for clues is a 19th-century figure who provides relevant insights: Vincent Pallotti (1795-1850). Outwardly unassuming, conventional and traditional at first glance, his prophetic message becomes apparent upon closer inspection. His insights were far ahead of his time. He was a pastor and social worker, a visionary and an organizer. In his everyday life, he proved to be attentive to the demands of the moment, always grateful, alert, and sensitive to everyone and everything. His intention to build a universal and human community, involving everyone and sharing responsibility for the whole, is still forward-looking today. Pallotti is contemplative and profound, worldly and world-loving, convinced of the holiness of the world and of all people. For the Church, he desires both depth and breadth, openness to its own diversity and the unity of all Christians, indeed of all people. He considers a comprehensive council necessary for the Church and already anticipates its coming.
  
  Some of what Vincent Pallotti thought and lived was only recognized and established as the Church's position during the Second Vatican Council (1962–1965), while some of it goes beyond that. He was canonized by Pope John XXIII on January 20, 1963. The fact that this took place during the Council, which ushered in a new era in the Catholic Church, is programmatic.
  This volume is intended as an inspiration to find inspiration and encouragement for life in Pallotti's legacy. Vincent Pallotti left behind numerous writings, including letters, prayers, occasional writings, a kind of diary, a spiritual explanation of the first part of the Christian creed, instructions for his companions and the members of the community he brought together, the Union of Catholic Apostles, as well as admonitions and reflections of various kinds. His writings are the testimony of a life that was fascinated and moved by God. In this sense, they contain an existential theology, a discourse on God in the original sense of the word, inspired by many personalities, including Augustine, Francis of Assisi, Ignatius of Loyola, and many others.

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  About Face - Finding Peace...

  Bethany Barnett

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  Every life has its defining moment, an experience that changes everything. For three Irish military veterans - John, Ger and Kevin - that moment continues to echo through their lives. An explosion. A vow. A chance decision. Now each must live with the fallout from his actions. There is no going back and no rewriting the past. But there is another decision to make, and there is a prayer to pray. A man can set a different course and continue his life with a fresh purpose. Anyone who has served will recognize these stories of heartache and happiness, troubles and blessings. In About Face, three extraordinary veterans share their experiences and offer us something more: an invitation to take the next step, encouragement to look for the next defining moment.

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