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In the wake of the Crusades, Wilfred of Ivanhoe vows to return Richard the Lion Heart to the throne. But the Saxon son’s allegiance to the Norman king, and his forbidden love for Lady Rowena, leave Ivanhoe disinherited from his father. To set his mission on course, he returns to England in disguise and quickly finds himself entrenched in an epic battle for power. As destinies entwine, Ivanhoe fights to restore the crown and marry his queen with help from the healer Rebecca; Robin Hood and his Merry Men; and the Black Knight, the Saxon’s mysterious ally.

A neighborhood snowball fight erupts into a thing as close to war as an 11-year-old American boy is likely to face.

When clouds of doubt block the sunshine of our assurance of salvation, a sense of foreboding plagues us. The fear of hell becomes a sobering reality, leading to loss of joy and strength. We also leave the ground of victory. We lose confidence in accessing Jesus by faith because of our uncertainty over whether we even have Jesus. Such a person can be overcome by the world instead of overcoming through faith.

Many today long for a closer walk with God - a more personal relationship. Amazingly, God desires a personal relationship with every believer. The Holy Spirit of God makes this relationship personal and real. In Friendship with the Holy Spirit: The Revival Relationship, John Van Gelderen shows (from the Scriptures) how to develop a vibrant and personal relationship with the Spirit of Christ.

Frannie Cavanaugh is a good Catholic girl with a wicked streak. She's spent years keeping everyone at a distance - even her closest friends - and it seems her senior year will be more of the same...until Luc Cain enrolls in her class. No one knows where he came from, but Frannie can't seem to stay away from him. What she doesn't know is that Luc works in Acquisitions--for Hell--and she possesses a unique skill set that has the king of Hell tingling with anticipation.

What does it mean to live BOLD for Jesus? In this exciting 35-day devotional, boys ages 8–12 will hear from 35 godly men—pastors, dads, coaches, and mentors—each sharing real-life stories, powerful truths, and practical wisdom to help young boys grow into Brave, Obedient, Loving Disciples.

Do you need personal revival? Do you long for seasons of refreshing from the presence of the Lord in corporate revival? The Wind of the Spirit of God is the answer for both needs. Yet many neglect or ignore this vital ministry of the Holy Spirit. But the Spirit of Jesus manifests the life of Jesus. The truth of the ministry of the Holy Spirit ignites faith. Through this focus, this book offers detailed help for those who sense a need for the breath of life and the supernatural lift afforded through the wind of the Spirit.

In 1977, David and Anna Teis moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, to plant a church in the city where David had grown up. Among all the "usual" fears, questions, and concerns a young couple beginning ministry together would experience, the Teises grappled with questions related to raising a family in the place infamously known as "Sin City". Well-meaning friends even cautioned against it. But David and Anna knew this was God's leading in their lives. They saw a city with people who needed Christ, and they knew that if God's principles for raising children were true, they could work anywhere.

Many Christians are bound by the shackles of sinful habits. Qualities like joy and peace are far from them. Can we do anything to experience the freedom of victory in our lives? Discover the possibility of experiencing Jesus - the reality of the Christ life, the spirit-filled life - in a new way. This truly is life again - revival on the personal level.

As a young Christian minister, John Van Gelderen held to the letter of the law, focusing on separation from the world. Then, the Lord showed him that much of his Christian life was works oriented instead of Spirit-filled. John needed to change his focus from the law to the person of Jesus

With the help of the powerful angel Gabe and demon-turned-mortal Luc, Frannie has been able to stay one step ahead of the forces of Hell. But when the demons killed Frannie's best friend and destroyed her brother, they raised the stakes. If Frannie wants to keep her family and friends safe, she knows she has no choice but to go on the run. Their best defense is the power Frannie has been struggling to master, but her attempts to hone her skill go horribly awry. If Frannie doesn't learn fast, the consequences could be devastating - even apocalyptic.

Luc Cain was born and raised in Hell, but he isn't feeling as demonic as usual lately... thanks to Frannie Cavanaugh and the unique power she never realized she had. But you can't desert Hell without consequences, and suddenly Frannie and Luc find themselves targeted by the same demons who used to be Luc's allies.

Since the disciples asked, ‘Lord, teach us to pray,’ Christians have recognized Jesus Christ as the great authority on prayer. And yet most of us have failed to follow His divine teaching on prayer—and consequently have forfeited many benefits that are ours as God’s children. Harold Vaughan searches the Scriptures concerning our Lord’s prayer life and shares valuable insight in his practical, in-depth book, The Prayer Life of Jesus. As he reviews the actual prayers of Jesus.

Are you (or is someone you love) facing some severe hardship or trial in life? Chronic illness, misfortune, pain, unrealized expectations, loss — adversity can take many forms and can forever change your life in an instant when it comes knocking. Job, Elijah, the Apostle Paul, and countless other saints throughout history stand as testaments to this reality. And the fact that you are reading this now may mean that you are likewise facing some challenge in your life.

Is é sin le rá (In Other Words), is a devotional study on 52 Irish words—each telling a story that parallels with Bible truth. God's Word is etched into the fabric of Irish history which at times reveals itself within the beauty of Irish words—giving God's Word a refreshing perspective. Is é sin le rá not only explores this but encourages you to speak the language as you study! "So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.