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Days before Christmas 1978, Peter Walker, a young English lay preacher, is killed in a motorcycle accident. His wife Mary, already emotionally fragile, falls into the depths of suicidal depression. As a result she loses custody of her two young boys, Paul and James. The boys are further traumatized as they are taken under the care of the county authorities and placed in a series of children's homes and in a temporary foster placement with their grandparents....
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Follow the footsteps of the apostle who rocked the Roman Empire to its foundations. Paul's radical gospel of grace lit the fire of the faith that would sweep across Europe and beyond. This exploration takes you to the actual places Paul visited, now in modern-day Greece, Turkey, Israel and Italy. Join pastor and teacher Ron Kelly as he guides you in exploring Paul's message of grace in Jesus Christ and the ancient cities of the Roman Empire where...
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About Miracles features four dramatic, true stories about modern day miracles. Told by the actual people involved and featuring gripping reenactments, these stories will amaze you as they strengthen your faith. A man is robbed, then shot in the head at point-blank range and left for dead. A woman hears a voice telling her to go to the ER even though she has no physical symptoms. A student has just one week to raise thousands of dollars for a mission...
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Life Explored volume 2
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The Trustworthy God. What's your current view of God, and how did you reach that viewpoint? The reason Adam and Eve choose not to trust God is because they believe a lie about him. They think he's holding them back, so they reject him. In this session, you will explore God's response to our rejection of him as we look at Romans chapter 1.
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Doubt and disbelief live in the hearts of many people as they wrestle with the questions of good and evil and the existence of God. Those who embrace Christianity as a way of life must then learn how to live out their faith as a transformed individual in an imperfect and difficult world. But how is this accomplished? The Shortest Way Home: C.S. Lewis & Mere Christianity is an introductory review to Lewis's classic work on issues of faith and reason....
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Life Explored volume 5
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The Fulfilling God. What are you hoping will bring you fulfillment in life? Jesus told a story about two sons, and the places where each son looked for fulfillment. Study Luke 15 for the story of the prodigal son.
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This Changed Everything volume 2
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The Protestant Reformation spread quickly across Europe. But in England, the staunchly Catholic Henry VIII effectively suppressed the movement. That is, until his own personal and political affairs led to a split with Rome and an opening for Protestant ideas. Meanwhile, Protestantism continued to splinter as radical reformers championed their own ideas leading to their bloody persecution by Protestants and Catholics alike. At Trent, the Catholic Church...
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Did God give each person free will? Who is Satan? Can Good truly overcome evil? Consider these questions and more as we journey inside the mind of C.S. Lewis in this introductory review of one of the great Christian literary works of the 20th century. The Screwtape Letters, a thin volume of imaginative letters between two devils, has given millions of readers insight into conquering everyday spiritual struggles. Join us as we explore the Biblical,...
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According to James 1:27, "Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world." Today, there are over 160 million children worldwide who are without parents. In America there are as many as 144,000 boys and girls in foster care wanting to be adopted. These staggering statistics should cause Christians to ask some probing questions: What would the...
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Loss comes in many forms: The grief over the death of a loved one, the devastation of a physical or mental impairment, the pain of divorce or separation, or the distress of job loss and foreclosure. The physical and emotional responses to grief can be as heart wrenching as the loss itself. So where does a person turn for answers and encouragement in a time of despair, doubt or fear? Through a Lens Darkly: Grief, Loss and C.S. Lewis will uplift the...
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Joy of Seeking God First volume 4
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Anita shares many Bible verses that show us what it means to set our heart on God.
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Come Follow Me explores what it means to be a disciple, a follower of Jesus by depicting scenes from the life of the Apostle Peter as he journeys with Jesus. Peter's story is full of misunderstanding, false pride, misplaced zeal, doubts, fears, and even denial. This short film traces Peter's rocky journey from the day he heard Jesus call his name to the post-resurrection conversation in which Jesus charges Peter to feed my sheep." Over time Peter...
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From the makers of the award winning biblical dramas Road to Emmaus and Come Follow Me comes My Son, My Savior, a powerful portrayal of the life of Jesus as seen through the eyes of his mother, Mary. My Son, My Savior imagines Mary's childhood, growing up in a strict Jewish household, celebrating the annual feasts such as Passover and hearing the prophecies about a coming Messiah who would redeem Israel. Little did she know the vital role she would...
14) We Promised
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We Promised is the true and touching story of Mae, an elderly woman suffering from Dementia. Her two daughters Jamie and Alisa team with Cathy (a hired care-giver) and work together to find the most dignified answer to the many problems Mae is now facing. Mae's one desire is to stay in her own home until the very end but problems surmount as the disease progresses and nothing seems simple any more except their faith.
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Joy of Seeking God First volume 3
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Am I seeking God for myself or Himself? Anita shares many Bible verse to help us answer this question.
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Joy of Seeking God First volume 6
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The challenge is to request God to teach us what He wants us to know. To read one Bible chapter a day and to take the time to reflect on what we have read.
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Man of Galilee volume 6
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It is when we see the totality of His life, death and resurrection that we can begin to understand what He came to bring. This message is one that opens the gift of eternal life and offers a way of selfless, compassionate service towards others.
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Boundless Salvation volume 4
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Episode four explores the mission of The Salvation Army. In this final segment, Cleary examines The Salvation Army as a global movement; Soldiership within the Salvation Army and how it has changed over time; and how the spiritual identity of The Salvation Army is inextricably interwoven with the compelling call to serve the poor and vulnerable.
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Joy of Seeking God First volume 5
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Anita shares mamy Bible verses that show us the importance of spending time in God's word to equip us to handle this world.
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Simon, a disabled shepherd, struggles to keep pace with his counterparts, yet he diligently seeks to understand the ancient prophecies about the promised Messiah who will bring healing and hope to his people. Simon's weakness makes him a pariah among his fellow Israelites, especially the leader of the synagogue who is disgusted by his imperfection. Simon seems doomed to a life of pain and struggle as an outsider until a miraculous revelation allows...
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