Amazing Faith--What A Trip!
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This book is about how God helped Nora through very difficult situations in her life including, depression, divorce, domestic violence, and losing a husband to cancer. She tells an amazing story of how God spoke to her and brought her through some terrible times. I couldn't put this one down because I was anxious to see what happened next.  It certainly gives hope to anyone in similar situations. She is an example of a woman with great faith and determination. I would recommend this book to any woman.
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What a beautiful true story that transcends two worlds and brings us to the place where we are all the same - people made in the image of God.  I was moved to tears more than once, I smiled, laughed and cringed as I read through this amazing tale.  In one way it was shocking to see that in my lifetime there have been people living in the conditions of one man while others are living in the "lap of luxury".  But not only did God have to bring them from two extremes and bring them together, but then a sad event unites them.  This is a touching story that has pearls of wisdom and spiritual insight wrapped in a covering of a story that will keep you turning the pages for more.  Highly recommended!
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I truly enjoyed her journey of faith, the good, the bad, and the ugly of it. She was truthful and forth-coming and came out a victor in th love of God. As I turned the last page, tears where streaming down my cheeks, I was caught up w/so much emotion. It makes me, even more, love my journey in faith.
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"In Search of Deep Faith" is one of the best and most enjoyable books I have read. Jim Belcher invites the reader to tag along with his family on a pilgrimage into the heart of the Christian faith. This journey will take the reader into the lives of modern-day heroes of our faith and let you walk in their footsteps and learn their stories. Throughout a stimulating family journey throughout England and Europe, Jim Belcher reveals a deeper faith to himself, his family, and his readers.
The author writes his story in such a way that makes you feel like you are right there, walking step-by-step with the Belcher family as they explored these stories of beauty, hope, and goodness. Like a master story-teller, Belcher paints with his words a bright and vivid picture of what Christianity is about. He reveals a grand story that God has invited us into that stirs up, and awakens in us, the desire and yearning to go deeper in the Christian faith. The author both feeds our imagination to learn to look deeper and harder to see God working around us, as well as calling the reader to see how we have been created with a purpose to fulfill.
This is an exceptional book in that people from every walk of life will find themes within the text that will grasp and move them. From teenagers to senior citizens, married or single, faithful Christian or skeptic, this book has something for you. Because "In Search of Deep faith" is easily understandable and incredibly captivating, it will be one that you don't want to put down while you're reading it and will pull back off the shelf time and time again to take the trek inside this enchanting journey.
I would whole-heartedly recommend this book to anyone, but especially to the people of faith who have become calloused, weary, or lukewarm to the beauty and splendor of the Gospel, as well as those who are questioning and "kicking the tires" of Christianity. It promises to be an enjoyable and exciting story as well as a highly fruitful read.
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Simply put,this love journey,is an amazingly well written story of faith and love; the miracle of two young people finding their way back together against amazing odds and of all the people who love them..well worth the visit.
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Ive read quite a few books over the last year in my Christian studies. Some have blown my mind. Some have been a literal turning point, some fascinating, some have changed who I am at the core of me. This book did all that, and more.

I should say, that right off the bat, Brother KP shares SO MUCH of his life journey I just plain respected how he is as a Christian leader. The tale of his upbringing and the plea from his mother to have even one child who followed Christ still stirs my heart. You hear about KP getting direct blessings from God. Such as when he wanted to witness in the center of a town, he couldn't find anything to stand on to get above the crowd. He just prayed to God to find a way to be able to reach the people, then a lone rock right in the middle of town catches his eye and gives him the physical, and spiritual lift to talk to the people about Christ. Chills still come writing that, and I thank you Lord!!

You also learn of how he met the love of his earthly life, his wife; and how she supported his calling from God to reach the countless souls anchored to death from a lack of connection to Christ.

I needed a break from the book for a while as KP describes what it was like to see some Christian churches in the US. Massive gleaming temples that amazed him but also got him thinking about what, or how these American Christians choose to serve Christ. It got me seriously thinking. I started to think of the TV preachers who preach financial success, a great life, and the keys to unlock whatever blocks you by committing funds to their minstry. Do they live in million dollar homes while there "followers" cling to what they say? Sometimes.

I don't look for that in following Jesus. I don't mind challenges, hard times come (guaranteed) praying or believing won't stop that. BUT, it promises Jesus is there to pick you up if you happen to fall! KP made me think is it just about Sunday brunch? Coffee in the lobbies, social groups and good times? This is what made me break from the book for a while. I needed to see how my own church responded to the needs of the community. Thank the Lord, in that time I saw a community carnival, community harvest festival, Soup and Bread ministry, Thanksgiving food drive, Christmas toy drive, and 5k+ donation to stop human trafficking and slave trade.

I am blessed to go to a Bible driven church that KP can visit anytime! I now had the will to finish KP's wonderful book. I got back into the challenges that his statements would prepare for me.

I woke up, AGAIN....and I was lost a bit at the end, I felt I was drifting a bit from the truth KP had placed on paper for the reader. I was defensive suddenly, and a bit offended at how GFA requires ONLY U.S. dollars but not people from the the USA in India to mission. What if thats where God calls YOU? It made me feel like, "we'll take your money, but please leave yourselves at home" Then I thought, I can see this, in a way. One thing KP is good at is making his point in a Godly and loving way. If I had disaster, or serious trouble in my area, lets say a common blue collar American neighborhood, and a rich urbanite came to help I would think, " I need people from my area, not a person who needs a cause to help. They don't know who we are" Realizing this is the SAME point, relaxed my sensitivity to his plea. So I open heartedly finished the book. Content with what it had to teach me. Which was a LOT!!

Over all this book is a fantastic mission statement for GFA, KP is a wonderful writer and has been truly blessed. I will pass this book forward as it asks to. I will give this to my mens group leader. I wasn't prepared for what this book would awaken in me, but I am thankful for what its taught me.
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There are many words to describe Fr. Jim Sichko's book... they sort of describe him as well.  Funny, Insightful, and passionate.  Storytelling is a brilliant way to share one's faith - it is not so much a treatise of theology as a much as a opening of one's life to see what God has done.  It is hard to argue with a person's life story - believe what he does or not, one can not miss something amazing at work in the world around this devouted Priest.  This story is not just about him -- Fr. Jim shares the remarkable stories of God working in those people he meets, some in the most unlikely circumstances and situations.

Sit back or curl up, grab a beverage of choice, and enjoy some of the best storytelling I've had the privilege to read!!
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This true account of God's miraculous presence in a multitude of ordinary, everyday Christians is inspirational. We come to know and love Moses, a young African minister-in-training with an absolute life-threatening health crisis. Then we get to witness his journey to ultimate salvation through a myriad of players: prayer partners, medical and surgical teams, missionaries, government agency representatives. We see God's love transcending all the obstacles.  We get to see the spiritual growth of each individual God used in this modern day miracle. This book inspired me deeply, enriched my faith and reconnected me with the incredible power of prayer. Thank you to all those who let God use them in the healing of Moses. Thank you, Moses, for continuing to serve and glorify God with unwavering faith. And thank you, Ms. Hill-Crosbie, for documenting this moving story!
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I really enjoyed this story. Having a deep faith in God, I could really relate to this 'fiction based on fact' story. As I read, I learned more about what it was like to live as a new follower of Jesus. This book really brought that home to me. We are so lucky to be able to worship as we wish or choose not to without being persecuted.  Hold the Faith has a very deep serenity in its words and I truly felt myself transported back the very new days of Christianity. I can highly recommend this book to all those of faith and students of history.
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I would almost suspect this book to be a work of fiction if I didn't know better.
This is a captivating story of an extraordinary man and his extraordinary grandmother.  It is a story of how the positive teachings and role models of our youth can provide a foundation of faith and understanding that can help us through lifes greatest challenges; Of how wise counsel, born of integrity, intelligence, and a faithful life, can help us overcome the horrors of the world. It is a story of how the Spirit of God can overcome all.
This book documents one man's real-life and ongoing adventure, and causes one to wonder if we all are not led through life, from one experience to the next, by a supernatural hand.
I enjoyed this book on several levels and had a hard time putting it down.  Even though someone of the LDS faith may enjoy this book more than those of other faiths or beliefs, I would heartily recommend this book to anyone.
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I was absolutely rocked by this book. I can't say it was the most polished book as far as how it was written, but the content caused me not to notice that too much.  I actually would say the Rolland is a great writer!  I love how he articulated the incredible views from flying his plane, and just the unique way he expresses Gods heart.  it's very refreshing thought provoking.  I've heard Heidi and Roland speak a few times, but hearing more of the details of their story is so inspiring.  I was especially glad to hear more from Roland, since you don't usually hear as much from him.  He shares a lot of detail that Heidi doesn't.  the kind of details that particularly interest me, like the context of what they were doing, and the practical hardships and logistics behind the crazy adventures they go on, bringing the gospel to places where no one else is willing to go.
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If you want to be inspired, uplifted, and have your faith grow then get this book! Authors Nancy and Chris Conant share their trials and triumphs through an initially difficult, but ultimately miraculous season in their lives. What happened to them is absolutely amazing! My husband and I read this refreshingly candid, fast-moving, fascinating book together and were deeply touched by all the ways God intervened with Nancy and Chris to bring about a wonderful, miraculous outcome with physical healing, marriage renewal, and literal resurrection of a life! From the perspective of personally having MS, which Nancy also had, I can definitely say that this book will bring hope to anyone. Nancy and Chris's accounts in Resurrection Monday bear witness to the fact that God loves us all deeply, and if we reach out to Him, nothing, not even death can separate us from His love. And miracles really do happen like they did for Nancy! P.S. Nancy's healing continued even after this book was written. An online search on "Nancy Conant Healed From MS" led me to a video of Nancy and Chris sharing that Nancy's MS was completely miraculously healed in 2016 and medically documented with before and after magnetic resonance images (MRIs) which they show! Her healing story beginning with this book will astound you and it might just change your life!
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I knew going into his book I would enjoy it.  However, little did I know I wouldn't be able to put it down.  Every book I read of hers surprises me more and more.  If you want adventure with a fresh look at your faith, this book is for you!!!!  Enjoy--I know I did!!!
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I have SO MUCH LOVE for this book!
As a Christian, I love that CHEESUS interrogates faith while also showing lives of people who both believe and don't. It feels like most books about faith are one-sided, but this one gives multiple perspectives on faith and belief, commenting on the absurdity of these fake miracles while also allowing room for belief. I don't know if this was intentional, but I found it wonderfully ironic that there were never any scripture passages or verses used to defend or deny Cheesus--it made me think about how so many debates about religion aren't actually really about religion but something deeper and more personal. Del is a lovable, relatable and vulnerable protagonist. Her grappling with faith is very human and real. I fell in love with Gabe right away and how he and Del complimented each other with different perspectives. A great and unique debut--well done!
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Being an American, I found it fascinating to see post-WWII life through young Bonnke's life in Europe. But, it was way more than that...His life in Christ is just extraordinary~!  You will want to read it over and over. I attended a breakfast hosted by Bonnke's ministry in March '11 in Houston. He stood on a ladder and gave an impartation. The Glory of God this man carries is amazing. My body felt the heaviness of the Glory as I approached Bonnke in the line, and I approached him bent over. When his hand touched my head, I fell straight down so fast that his associates could not catch me. I thank God for the life He has destined for such a powerful man of God. Be inspired for yourself and read this book.
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I have witnessed the Rev. Ridley go from a broken young man deep into drugs and street life to a remarkable servant for God, Husband, Father, preacher and his remarkable faith through very deep valleys of sickness, and still he triumphs. I am awed that he has been able to recall his life journey with such detail and poignant stories that will give us all encouragement and renew faith for the reader.
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This book will take the reader from the heartland of America to the Holy Land and back many times. You can travel with Dr. Paul Gartin from fundamentalism to faith and understand how spirituality and science can coexist. If you have had any experience with the church and/or higher education in the past 40 years, you will come away thinking, "I know these people!" Dr. Jim Kautz offers a rich journey and I am glad I went along for the ride.