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En "El Yiye que yo conocí: Lecciones de vida", exploramos la vida extraordinaria de un hombre cuya fe inquebrantable lo llevó a convertirse en un líder espiritual de gran influencia.Desde sus humildes comienzos, Yiye fue señalado por Dios para un proposito mayor. Su viaje incluye un encuentro transformador con Dios que cambio su vida, y a traves de su ministerio, impacto a innumerables personas en todo el mundo.Dividido en dos partes, este libro primero narra la vida y el servicio de Yiye, destacando sus milagros, su impacto en su familia y amigos, y las campañas evangelisticas que lo llevaron a ser conocido internacionalmente. La segunda parte se adentra en su doctrina y teologia, explorando temas fundamentales como la oracion, el ayuno, la salvacion y la santidad.Con un enfoque profundo y personal, "El Yiye que yo conoci: Lecciones de vida" es una obra esencial para todos aquellos que buscan comprender mejor la fe cristiana y el poder transformador de Dios en la vida de una persona. A traves de sus enseñanzas, Yiye nos recuerda que cada uno de nosotros esta llamado a ser un instrumento de fe y sanidad en el mundo."Me emociona saber que miles de personas que no conocieron al Hno. Yiye Avila ahora lo conoceran a traves de este libro. Doy gloria a Dios por este esfuerzo, que traera mucha bendicion"Gloria Velazquez, secretaria Ministerio Cristo Viene

Enduring Hope: Ethnographic Insights into Long-Term Racial Justice AdvocacyMany White Christians feel convicted when they hear of racial injustice but arent sure what they can do. They often become overwhelmed by deep divisions, conflicting priorities, and historical burdens. They need a clearer vision for engagement with racial justice and reconciliation that goes beyond easy answers or simplistic optimism. Isnt there anyone who has found a way forward?Anthropologist Christine Jeske has studied precisely this question. Her one-of-a-kind research started by asking people of color about their work and experience with White advocates of racial justice. She then studied the postures, ideas, and actions of those they recommended as positive examples.In Racial Justice for the Long Haul, Jeske presents her findings on what makes for an effective, enduring approach, revealing shared threads in the lives of White Christians who have faithfully embraced the call to advocate for justice. By abandoning simplistic answers and confronting the depths of suffering and injustice, they discover a bold way of hope that perseveres. This book features a unique methodology of interviews with Christian leaders of color and White advocates makes qualitative ethnographic research accessible, and provides concrete examples of how White Christians can growand persistin working for racial justice. This book invites readers to engage deeply, reflect thoughtfully, and grow authentically as allies in the work of racial justice. White Christians must learn the nature of true hope as they encounter the depths of injustice and of lamentand of grace. Racial Justice for the Long Haul offers the clarity, inspiration, and tools needed to persevere in the pursuit of a more just world.

"Andersen offers important insights on how womens relationships with alcohol are shifting as they grapple with increased pressures at home and work, and her approach wisely utilizes faith as a recovery tool without positioning it as a cure-all... Women of faith will be empowered." Publishers Weekly Review, September 2025Get Honest about Your Relationship with Alcohol Sharing a drink with friends or a glass of wine at dinner can be a nice way to enjoy Gods good gifts. But what if these casual enjoyments turn into unhealthy habits? For many, drinking can easily become a dysfunctional coping mechanism or a dependency thats difficult to break.In Freely Sober, Ericka Andersen invites Christian women to reconsider their relationship with alcohol from a posture of honesty, curiosity, and self-compassion, offering empowering knowledge and trusted recovery principles for those curious about sobriety or seeking a way out of a habitual or destructive relationship with alcohol.Andersen vulnerably shares her own story of sobriety, reflecting on how her private drinking habits began impacting her faith and life. Through her honest account, she opens the door for sober curious women of faith to explore their drinking patterns and see clearly to choose whats best for them.Freely Sober features: Practical Tools for Growth: Includes reflection questions, action steps, and assessments designed to help readers see alcohol more clearly Faith-Based Guidance: Invites readers to draw closer to God in their sobriety journeys, leaning on the Holy Spirit and a supportive community for encouragement and accountability Accessible for a Variety of Stages: Great for those who are sober curious, questioning their habits, or who want to dig deeper into how alcohol affects their life and faith Freely Sober charts a pathway to new habits, healing, and spiritual renewal through Gods abundant grace for those looking for change. Whether youre struggling yourself with grey area drinking, are looking to support a friend or family member, or are a ministry leader looking for resources, Freely Sober offers wisdom and guidance for a way forward to freedom."You are free to decidehonestly, thoughtfullywhether your life is better with or without it. You dont have to quit. You dont have to cut back. But you can. And you can do it on your own terms, not because anyone told you to, but because youre free to choose what serves you best. You can be freely sober." Ericka Andersen, Freely Sober

Outreach Magazine Resource of the Year Every day we are confronted by challenging societal problems, from poverty and institutional racism to AIDS and homelessness. It can all seem so overwhelming. But while none of us can do everything, all of us can do something. This handbook will help you discover what you can do.Mae Elise Cannon provides a comprehensive resource for Christians like you who are committed to social justice. She presents biblical rationale for justice and explains a variety of Christian approaches to doing justice. Tracing the history of Christians in social engagement, she lifts out role models and examples from the Great Awakenings to the civil rights movement. A wide-ranging catalog of topics and issues give background info about justice issues at home and abroad, such as sex trafficking domestic violence living wage initiatives debt relief environmental stewardship bioethics and much, much more This handbook includes dozens of practical exercises for taking action, as well as profiles of key figures and movements like William Wilberforce, the Salvation Army, and Bono, highlighting how Christians and churches can make a difference. Also included are spiritual practices and resources to help us move from immobility to advocacy.God has always worked through his people to accomplish improbable tasks, and he can use you too. This handbook will be an essential companion for living justly, loving mercy and walking humbly with your God.

Ambrosiaster ("Star of Ambrose") is the name given to the anonymous author of the earliest complete Latin commentary on the thirteen epistles of Paul. The commentaries were thought to have been written by Ambrose throughout the Middle Ages, but their authorship was challenged by Erasmus, whose arguments have proved decisive.Here for the first time Ambrosiasters commentaries on Romans and the Corinthian correspondence are made available in English translation, ably translated and edited by Gerald L. Bray.The commentaries, which serve as important witnesses to pre-Vulgate Latin versions of Pauls epistles, are noteworthy in other respects as well. Ambrosiaster was a careful and thoughtful interpreter, with little use for allegory, though he employed typology judiciously. Writing during the pontificate of Damasus (366-384), he is a witness to Nicene orthodoxy and frequently comments on themes related to the Trinity, the consubstantiality of the Son, the problem of the unbelief of the Jews and the nature of human sinfulness. He had a keen eye for moral issues and often offers comments that reflect his knowledge of how the church had changed from the time of the apostles to his own day.This commentary offers a rich repository of insight into the thinking of pre-Reformation church leaders for the leaders and teachers of the church today.Ancient Christian Texts are new English translations of full-length commentaries or sermon series from ancient Christian authors that allow you to study key writings of the early church fathers in a fresh way.

When it comes to developing a deep, trusting relationship with God, efficiency and productivity are not the answer. Its far better to "waste" time with him, to just enjoy being with him. After all, thats how any friendship grows.But making room for God in the midst of our fast-paced lives is not an easy task. Just as time with our best friends can get squeezed out by the rush of activities, so can time with God. Even "wasting time" with God means making a commitment and setting priorities--whether its something we enjoy or not.Beginning with the supposition that God desires friendship with us, Klaus Issler encourages us to consider seven character traits and to develop their companion disciplines: friendship, humility, faith, commitment, communication, apprenticeship and partnership. Here is a full-orbed model of Christian spirituality that will be of lasting value.

Who are the churchs great theologians? What was special about their teaching? What can we learn from them today? Gerald McDermott has written this book for those who want a solid introduction that is challenging, but not overwhelming. Provocative but satisfying. And not too long. McDermott not only informs us about eleven pivotal theologians from Origen to von Balthasar, but helps us sort out what is of continuing value today.With study questions at the end of each chapter, this book is perfect for small groups to go through together. As you do, youll explore your shared theological history and uncover more about what and why you believe. Heres your chance to think with "the greats" about God.

Nenhum cristão pode negligenciar o estudo da Palavra, pois ela é o nosso alimento e um dos pilares do relacionamento com Cristo. Contudo, por uma série de motivos diferentes, muitos se sentem intimid

Em meio à correria da vida e às pressões diárias, muitas vezes sentimos que o ar nos falta e que Deus está distante. Mas, e se, nesses momentos de turbulência interna, recorrêssemos à oração? E se, e

Este livro é um chamado urgente à reflexão e transformação para toda a humanidade, indo além das divisões religiosas. O autor se dirige não apenas aos cristãos que já aceitaram Jesus, mas também àque

"ESTE LIVRO NASCEU DA CONVICÇÃO DE QUE TANTO O MUNDO QUANTO A IGREJA PRECISAM URGENTEMENTE OUVIR E LEVAR A SÉRIO A MENSAGEM DA IGUALDADE BÍBLICA."Ao longo da história da igreja, a visão de que homens

Há duas frases que costumamos ouvir (e falar) com frequência na infância: "Foi sem querer!" e "foi de propósito!". Quando algo era feito "sem querer" significava que não havia uma intenção por trás d

¿Fue Jesús una persona real? ¿Podemos tomarnos en serio la Biblia? ¿Cómo se puede creer en un nacimiento virginal? ¿Qué importancia tiene? La mayoría de nosotros conocemos la historia de la Navidad. Pocos nos hemos planteado si es mucho mas que otra historia inventada para niños. La autora de bestsellers Rebecca McLaughlin te invita a considerar las pruebas historicas de los acontecimientos de la primera Navidad; y muestra por que la historia de la Navidad puede ser mas creible y mucho mejor de lo que crees. Un caso muy accesible y muy claro de la historicidad tanto de los Evangelios escritos y del propio Jesus, y por que es importante. TIMOTHY KELLER, autor bestseller del New York Times Si crees que la historia de la Navidad es un cuento de hadas para niños, te recomiendo encarecidamente que leas este libro. RUSSEL COWBURN, catedratico de Fisica Experimental de la Universidad de Cambridge. Was Jesus a real person? Can we take the Bible seriously? How can anyone believe in a virgin birth? How does it matter? Most of us know the Christmas story. Few of us have considered whether it is much more than another made-up story for children. Bestselling author Rebecca McLaughlin invites you to consider the historical evidence for the events of the first Christmas; and shows why the Christmas story may be more believable and much better than you think. "A very accessible and very clear case for the historicity of both the written Gospels and of Jesus himself, and why it matters." TIMOTHY KELLER, New York Times bestselling author "If you think the Christmas story is a childrens fairy tale, I highly recommend reading this book." RUSSEL COWBURN, Professor of Experimental Physics, University of Cambridge.

El Testamento de los doce patriarcas hijos de Jacob es una obra considerada apócrifa de carácter ético-religioso que se atribuye a los doce hijos de Jacob, los patriarcas fundadores de las tribus de Israel. La obra esta compuesta por doce secciones, una para cada hijo de Jacob: Ruben, Simeon, Levi, Juda, Isacar, Zabulon, Dan, Neftali, Gad, Aser, Jose y Benjamin. En cada testamento, el patriarca respectivo ya anciano y proximo a la muerte convoca a sus hijos y les transmite una serie de exhortaciones, confesiones personales, advertencias, consejos morales y, en algunos casos, profecias acerca del futuro de su tribu y del pueblo de Israel en general. Uno de los rasgos mas destacados de esta obra es su fuerte contenido etico. Cada patriarca relata sus experiencias de vida, incluyendo pecados cometidos y lecciones aprendidas, con el objetivo de dejar a sus descendientes un legado de sabiduria moral. Temas como la castidad, la humildad, la justicia, la misericordia, el perdon, la obediencia a Dios y el rechazo de la idolatria se repiten a lo largo de los testamentos. Tambien se subraya con frecuencia la lucha espiritual entre el bien y el mal, representada como una batalla entre dos espiritus que influyen en el corazon humano.

Em meio a uma crise de fé, um pastor decide abrir o coração e revelar suas dúvidas, quedas e reencontros com Deus. De forma honesta e inspiradora, ele reflete sobre o verdadeiro evangelho de Cristo —

Nova edição revisada e ampliada de Espírito Animal, clássico de Léo Artese sobre o poder animal e a sabedoria xamânica. Nesta edição revisada e ampliada de Espírito Animal, Léo Artese acrescenta outr

The twenty-first century opened with a rapidly changing map of Christianity. While its influence is waning in some of its traditional Western strongholds, it is growing at a phenomenal pace in the global South. And yet this story has largely eluded the corporate news brokers of the West. Layered as it is with countless personal and corporate stories of remarkable faith and witness, it nevertheless lies ghostlike behind the newsprint and webpages of our print media, outside the cameras vision on the network evening news.Miriam Adeney has lived, traveled and ministered widely. She has walked with Christians in and from the far reaches of the globe. As she pulls back the veil on real Christians--their faith, their hardships, their triumphs and, yes, their failuresan inspiring and challenging story of a kingdom that knows no borders takes shape.This is a book that coaxes us out of our comfortable lives. It beckons us to expand our vision and experience of the possibilities and promise of a faith that continues to shape lives, communities and nations.

The church fathers displayed considerable interest in the early chapters of Genesis, and often wrote detailed commentaries or preached series of homilies on the Hexameron--the Six Days of Creation--among them Eustathius of Antioch, Basil the Great, Gregory of Nyssa, Theodore of Mopsuestia, Ambrose, John Chrysostom and Augustine.This volume of Ancient Christian Texts offers a first-time English translation of Severian of Gabalas In cosmogoniam and a fresh translation of a portion of Bede the Venerables Libri quatuor in principium Genesis. Severian, bishop of Gabala in Syria, who early on was a friend of John Chrysostom, later turned against him and opposed him at the Synod of Oak in 403. Though displaying his own strengths, weaknesses and idiosyncrasies, Severian still represents the so-called Antiochene school with its preference for literal over allegorical interpretation of texts. The text derives from the six homilies found in Migne?s Patrologia graeca, volume 56, together with a seventh homily found only in the 1613 Eton edition of John Chrysostom?s works, edited by Henry Savile, and falsely attributed to Chrysostom. These homilies have been ably translated with explanatory notes by Robert C. Hill.The commentary from Bede the Venerable derives from Book I of his four-book commentary on Genesis from the account of creation to the casting out of Ishmael. Bede was a polymath--teacher, computist, exegete, historian--and one of the foremost scholars from Anglo-Saxon England. As a teacher, Bede strove to hand on the tradition of the church in a form easily understood by those who might not be well educated. These early chapters in Genesis provided teaching on creation, human origins, sin and redemption. The text deriving from Corpus Christianorum Latina is ably translated with explanatory notes by Carmen Hardin.Ancient Christian Texts are new English translations of full-length commentaries or sermon series from ancient Christian authors that allow you to study key writings of the early church fathers in a fresh way.

Do you feel equally uncomfortable with closed-minded skepticism and closed-minded Christianity?If so, then The Myth of Certainty is the book for you. Daniel Taylor suggests a path to committed faith that is both consistent with the tradition of Christian orthodoxy and sensitive to the pluralism, relativism and complexity of our time.Taylor makes the case for the reflective, questioning Christian with both incisive analysis and lively storytelling. His brief fictional interludes provide an alternative way to explore key issues of belief and vividly depict the real-life dilemmas Christians often face.Taylor affirms a call to throw off the paralysis of uncertainty and to risk commitment to God without forfeiting the God-given gift of an inquiring mind. Throughout he demonstrates clearly how much the world and the church need people--maybe people like you--who are willing to ask tough questions.

Whether at home or abroad, communicating with people of other cultures is difficult. It requires new ways of thinking and interpreting the world. When conflict arises, as it often does, the issues become even more confusing. Without a good understanding of how different cultures handle conflict, our best intentions may only make matters worse.With a particular focus on Asian and Hispanic cultures (at home and around the world) and on African culture, Duane Elmer walks readers through various types of conflict and shows how they can be handled effectively and appropriately. Elmer gives numerous stories and examples from his experience and from others to show how handling conflict well builds solid relationships. With an eye out for biblical principles, he looks at a variety of sticky questions in Scripture. This is a book not just of theory but of practical models of conflict resolution.Pastors, evangelists, business people, missionaries, students--anyone who wants to communicate more effectively with neighbors and colleagues--will find this book immensely helpful.