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Amy Carmichael: Rescuer of Precious Gems
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Amy Carmichael: Rescuer of Precious Gems

by Janet Benge and Geoff Benge

Narrated by Benge, Janet

Amy Carmichael's (1867-1951) life was one of simple, determined obedience to God, regardless of the consequences. Her service in India is a vivid example of the impact one person who will fear God and nothing else can have. Driven by love, sustained by faith and determination, this young woman from Northern Ireland defied the cruel barriers of I… Read more…

George Muller: The Guardian of Bristol's Orphans
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George Muller: The Guardian of Bristol's Orphans

by Janet Benge and Geoff Benge

Narrated by Benge, Janet

With scarcely enough food or money for his own family, George Müller (1805-1898) opened his heart and home. Sustained by God's provision, the Müller house "Breakfast Club" of thirty orphans grew to five large houses that ultimately over ten thousand children would call home. George Müller trusted God with a depth rarely seen. His faith and ge… Read more…

Eric Liddell: Something Greater Than Gold
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Eric Liddell: Something Greater Than Gold

by Janet Benge and Geoff Benge

Narrated by Benge, Janet

Eric's (1902-1945) refusal earlier that week to run on Sunday in the Olympic 100-meter race had stunned the world. Now his incredible victory in the 400-meter race further strengthened his believe in God's promise, "He who honors Me, I will honor." Years later, Eric Liddell would be tested far beyond mere physical ability as a missionary to … Read more…

My Glimpse of Eternity

My Glimpse of Eternity

by Betty Malz

Over 750,000 Copies Sold--Now Available in Trade PaperIn this bestselling, beloved true story, twenty-seven-year-old Betty Malz was pronounced dead. Almost thirty minutes later she returned to her body--to the amazement of her grieving family and the stunned hospital personnel.This is her amazing account of what she saw, felt, and heard on the other side of … Read more…

Gladys Aylward: The Adventure of a Lifetime
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Gladys Aylward: The Adventure of a Lifetime

by Janet Benge and Geoff Benge

Narrated by Benge, Janet

Without formal education or a missionary organization to back her, Gladys (1902-1970) raised her own finances for the overland trip that would bring her to the country and people that God had etched so deeply on her heart... China! What follows is an amazing adventure of faith and determination. Gladys Aylward, a housemaid from England, dared to tru… Read more…

From New Age To New Life: A Passage from Darkness to the Light of Christ

From New Age To New Life: A Passage from Darkness to the Light of Christ

by Sandra Clifton

“Whether or not you believe that psychics are real is not the point of this book,” writes Clifton. “Obviously there is ongoing appeal for such things, or God’s Word would not keep warning against them. The point of my book is to show triumph over sin and darkness.”The former professional psychic, then known as Sandra McNeil, rev… Read more…

Miracle for Jen: A Tragic Accident, a Mother's Desperate Prayer, and Heaven's Extraordinary Answer
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Miracle for Jen: A Tragic Accident, a Mother's Desperate Prayer, and Heaven's Extraordinary Answer

by John Perry and Linda Barrick

Narrated by Barrick, Linda

On the night of November 5, 2006, the Barrick family was driving home from church when their van was struck by a drunk driver. Fifteen-year-old Jen suffered multiple skull fractures and severe brain trauma and was not expected to survive the night. But against all odds, she did. As she lingered in a coma, doctors warned that if Jen ever woke up, she would be… Read more…

Hiking Through: One Man's Journey to Peace and Freedom on the Appalachian Trail

Hiking Through: One Man's Journey to Peace and Freedom on the Appalachian Trail

by Paul Stutzman

After Paul Stutzman lost his wife to breast cancer, he sensed a tug on his heart--the call to a challenge, the call to pursue a dream. Paul left his stable career, traveled to Georgia, and took his first steps on the Appalachian Trail. What he learned during the next four and a half months changed his life--and will change readers' lives as well.In Hikin… Read more…

Akiane: Her Life, Her Art, Her Poetry
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Akiane: Her Life, Her Art, Her Poetry

by Akiane Kramarik and Foreli Kramarik

Narrated by Kramarik, Akiane

Prodigy Akiane Kramarik shares her artwork, poetry, and the fascinating story surrounding her talent.Growing up in a home with an atheistic mother and a non-participating Catholic father did not stop four-year-old Akiane Kramarik from finding God. This girl's dreams began a conversation in the home that has eventually brought them all to Christianity and… Read more…

Heroes and Monsters: An Honest Look at What It Means to Be Human

Heroes and Monsters: An Honest Look at What It Means to Be Human

by Josh James Riebock

Every one of us is both a hero and a monster, and the world we inhabit is both beautiful and twisted. We are shaken by changes, losses, gains, insights, desires, mistakes, and transitions. And just when we've gotten settled back down, things get shaken up again. This is the life we've been given. So how do we make sense of life's unexpected natur… Read more…

Called to Controversy: The Unlikely Story of Moishe Rosen and the Founding of Jews for Jesus

Called to Controversy: The Unlikely Story of Moishe Rosen and the Founding of Jews for Jesus

by Ruth Rosen

What does it mean to be a Jew? What practices are relevant? And is belief in God even necessary? Answers to these and other questions reflect the amazing diversity within the Jewish community. However, one terrible fact—centuries of persecution in the name of Jesus Christ—has united this diverse community in one belief. Namely, that Jesus Christ is not t… Read more…

In the Presence of My Enemies

In the Presence of My Enemies

by Dean Merrill and Gracia Burnham

In the Presence of My Enemies, the gripping true story of American missionaries Martin and Gracia Burnham’s year as hostages in the Philippine jungle, was a New York Times best seller and has sold nearly 350,000 copies. This updated edition contains never-before-published information on the capture and trial of the Burnhams’ captors; Gracia’s secret re… Read more…


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