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Keeper of the Great Seal of Heaven: Sealing of the Spirit in the Life and Thought of John Flavel

Keeper of the Great Seal of Heaven: Sealing of the Spirit in the Life and Thought of John Flavel

by Adam Embry

Puritan pastors of the seventeenth century were true physicians of the soul, and this is made readily apparent in Adam Embry’s study of John Flavel. In Keeper of the Great Seal of Heaven, Embry shows the prominent themes of heavenly mindedness and the work of the Holy Spirit in Flavel’s life and pastoral ministry. He goes on to evaluate Flavel’s teachi… Read more…

The Foundation of Communion with God

The Foundation of Communion with God

by Ryan McGraw

"“The Foundation of Communion with God” introduces readers to the Trinitarian piety of John Owen (1616–1683). Ryan McGraw’s introduction to Owen sketches the major events of this important theologian’s life and shows how his circumstances shaped his thought on the themes of the Trinity and public worship. The second part of the book presents forty-… Read more…

An Able and Faithful Ministry: Samuel Miller and the Pastoral Office

An Able and Faithful Ministry: Samuel Miller and the Pastoral Office

by James M. Garretson

Samuel Miller (1769–1850) played an integral part in founding Princeton Theological Seminary, which became one of the most influential training grounds for Presbyterian ministers in the nineteenth century. While Miller is most commonly remembered for his writings on church office, he also played a significant role instructing students and shaping their the… Read more…

A Sweet Flame: Piety in the Letters of Jonathan Edwards

A Sweet Flame: Piety in the Letters of Jonathan Edwards

by Michael A. G. Haykin

A Sweet Flame introduces readers to the piety of Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758). Dr. Haykin’s biographical sketch of Edwards captures the importance the New England minister placed on Scripture, family piety, and the church’s reliance upon God. The remainder of the book presents 26 selections from various letters written by Edwards, two written by family m… Read more…

A Scribe Well-Trained: Archibald Alexander and the Life of Piety

A Scribe Well-Trained: Archibald Alexander and the Life of Piety

by James M. Garretson

“A Scribe Well-Trained” acquaints us with the life and writings of Princeton Theological Seminary’s founding professor, Archibald Alexander (1772–1851). In the opening biographical sketch, James M. Garretson introduces us to the things that influenced Alexander and how he sought to cultivate godliness in himself, the men he trained, and people to who… Read more…

A Consuming Fire: The Piety of Alexander Whyte

A Consuming Fire: The Piety of Alexander Whyte

by Michael A. G. Haykin

Michael A. G. Haykin provides an excellent primer on Reformed Evangelical spirituality by opening a window to the life and work of Alexander Whyte. Haykin's biographical essay introduces the reader to Whyte and to the high premium he placed on vibrant Christianity. The remainder of the book presents 28 selections from various written works by Whyte that … Read more…

An All-Surpassing Fellowship

An All-Surpassing Fellowship

by David P. Beaty

In An All-Surpassing Fellowship, David P. Beaty introduces us to the spiritual life of Robert Murray M‘Cheyne. After giving an overview of the life of this remarkable Scottish pastor, Beaty analyzes M‘Cheyne’s study of the Bible, prayer life, pursuit of holiness, eternal perspective, and dependence on the Holy Spirit to see the rich contribution they m… Read more…

Bread and Bibles: D.L. Moody's Evangelism and Social Action

Bread and Bibles: D.L. Moody's Evangelism and Social Action

by Gregg Quiggle

When I was at work in the City Relief Society, before the fire, I used to go to a poor sinner with the Bible in one hand and a loaf of bread in the other. –D. L. MoodyDwight Lyman Moody was a preacher, pastor, and visionary whose impact is still felt around the world. He was a servant to poor and immigrant communities, an evangelist who traveled the… Read more…

Nine Lives and Counting: A Bounty Hunter’s Journey to Faith, Hope, and Redemption
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Nine Lives and Counting: A Bounty Hunter’s Journey to Faith, Hope, and Redemption

by Duane Chapman

Narrated by Duane Chapman, Mike Ortego and Francie Chapman

Includes an audiobook-exclusive introduction from the author.Go behind-the-scenes with Duane "Dog" Chapman, star of the hit reality show Dog the Bounty Hunter and two-time New York Times bestselling author, as he shares new stories about his faith in Jesus, family, and the discovery of God's grace at work throughout his life.From bei… Read more…

Nine Lives and Counting: A Bounty Hunter’s Journey to Faith, Hope, and Redemption

Nine Lives and Counting: A Bounty Hunter’s Journey to Faith, Hope, and Redemption

by Duane Chapman

Go behind-the-scenes with Duane "Dog" Chapman, star of the hit reality show Dog the Bounty Hunter and two-time New York Times bestselling author, as he shares new stories about his faith in Jesus, family, and the discovery of God's grace at work throughout his life.From being in a motorcycle gang, to being incarcerated, and then becom… Read more…

Saddam's Secrets: How an Iraqi General Defied and Survived Saddam Hussein
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Saddam's Secrets: How an Iraqi General Defied and Survived Saddam Hussein

by Georges Hormuz Sada

Narrated by Fajer Al-Kaisi

Georges Sada was one of Saddam's top generals and foremost military advisors. A truth-teller in a government that made the truth dangerous. A devout Christian in a Muslim country. And a man who would stand up for what was right?even at the risk of his own life.In this eye-opening exposé, General Sada shares his bizarre yet amazing journey as an in… Read more…

Evangelist
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Evangelist

by Lewis Drummond

Narrated by Maurice England

How much can one man do to influence the world for Christ? How do we begin to measure the worth of his work? In this documentary, evangelism scholar Lewis Drummond examines the Billy Graham ministry phenomenon of the last half of the 20th Century-spiritually, culturally, and historically. As a personal friend and student of the Graham family, Drummond has co… Read more…


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