Novedades

In The Truth and Beauty, Andrew Klavan explored how the work of great poets helps illuminate the truth of the gospels. Now, the award-winning screenwriter and crime novelist turns his attention to the dark side of human nature to discover how we might find joy and beauty in the world while still being clear-eyed about the evil found in it. The Kingdom of Cain looks at three murders in history—including the first murder, Cain's killing of his brother, Abel—and at the art created from imaginative engagement with those horrific events by artists ranging from Fyodor Dostoevsky to Alfred Hitchcock.

Through vivid storytelling, this historical account reveals the disturbing influences and grim motives that possessed Alessandro Serenelli, St. Maria Goretti’s murderer. Yet it is much more than a chilling tale; this true narrative is a testament of transformation and redemption — God’s mercy shining forth through the most seemingly hopeless of situations. Just as great literature and spiritual writing have the power to transform the soul and spur it on to heroic deeds, the force of immoral prose can corrupt and even drive the soul to unspeakable deeds.

Near-death experiences (NDEs) are endlessly fascinating for those who long for Heaven or are just curious about the things we cannot see (yet). Lost in all the discussion of NDEs, however, is their long, rich history. Saints and mystics have been visiting Heaven for thousands of years, and here, for the first time, Scott L. Smith provides you with a glimpse of what they’ve been seeing these past two millennia. In this heart-pounding book, you will first learn about the ancient origin of NDEs and seven characteristics that describe them.

When our son died by suicide on March 10, 2022, Terry and I were faced with the greatest tragedy of our lives as Christians. Today, we have already written a book dealing with our grief for that death in Suicide’s Aftermath: Three Griefs More! Christian Couple’s Compounded Grief for a Loved One’s Suicide. In retrospect, now 1 ½ years after his death, I feel the need to further counsel Christians on how to deal with any other sudden disasters that attack their faith. Charlie is going further into the decision process involved in a crisis of faith. Soon after finishing the first book, ...

Why Despair? You will have despair or hope. You can use despair to reach hope. All is despair when you rely on yourself. We must despair to switch to God, not to excuse evil. To despair of human nature is the beginning of intelligence. Nothing more clearly defines the human condition than despair. To despair of despair is to gain the understanding that nothing can save you but the grace of God.Who Despairs? You are already in despair. Despair of Despair was not written to cause despair. Despair of Despair was written to awaken you to your despair. By discovering and facing your despair, you...

We live in a grief-illiterate society. After the death of a child we often hear “there are no words.” But there are words. Oil for Your Lantern offers the newly bereaved, and those who love them, a gentle introduction to life after the death of a child, sharing words when we don’t yet have them ourselves. Oil for Your Lantern is a series of thirty essays written by Elizabeth Brady since the sudden death of her son, Mack, from sepsis in 2012. Elizabeth’s essays move both outward and deeply inward, exploring practical, cultural, and spiritual aspects of mourning a beloved child. “...

The only thing predictable about life is its constant unpredictability. One moment you could be living the American Dream; the next, you could be immersed in grief. Regardless of where life takes you, it’s important to maintain faith in God. Tim Orr’s life came crashing down when his wife passed away, leaving him to raise his young daughter by himself. However, an immovable faith in God guided him through the heartbreak, and he and his daughter found a new way forward. In Letters to My Daughter, Orr tells the story of how he escaped a life of sin and depression and found one of faith ...

While lamenting might not be the song we would choose to sing, God desires to allow us to know and understand His heart more through our songs of lament. Will you sing this song with me as we dive into five of the wonderful characteristics of God while harmonizing through the book of Lamentations? We will see He is Holy, Merciful, Faithful, Patient, and full of Grace.

When loss shatters your world, where can you turn for comfort that truly lasts? If a miscarriage has left you aching, questioning God, or unsure how to move forward, Losing a Child to Miscarriage: A Christian Parent’s Guide to Healing, Hope, and Peace meets you exactly where you are and walks with you toward the peace your heart longs for. Inside, you’ll learn how to: Anchor your pain in God’s unchanging love while trusting His goodness even when answers are hard to find Process guilt, anger, and doubt through guided prayers, journaling prompts, and faith-based mindfulness exercises ...

“Si me voy el purgatorio, tú me sacarás de allí”. Era una broma que solía hacerle sor María Gabriela a sor María de la Cruz cada vez que esta la regañaba, pues no era muy perfecta, sobrenaturalmente hablando. Pero ninguna de ellas pensaba de verdad que eso era precisamente lo que iba a ocurrir. En el año 1871, a causa de una grave epidemia, falleció sor María Gabriela en su convento de Valognes (Francia), a los 36 años de edad. En 1874, después de tres meses escuchando unos gemidos desconocidos, sor María de la Cruz escuchó una voz muy conocida: “¡No tengas miedo! Soy ...

¿Desconectado, descontento, Inseguro de que sigue? Tal vez tu trabajo cambió (sea que tú lo decidiste o tu empleador).... Tal vez el gozo que solías tener simplemente se ha desvanecido... Tal vez simplemente te sientas un poco incomodo, Con una sensación de cambio en el horizonte... Todos pasamos por esos tiempo de transición. Este pequeño volumen te ofrece una guía de ruta para ayudarte a encontrar en donde te encuentras, y que es lo que necesita hacerse enseguida... y sobre todo, Ven a equiparte para manejar bien las transiciones.

“Lo siento, no hay latidos del corazón". En un momento, todo cambia. Las mujeres que sufren un aborto espontáneo experimentan una traición por parte de su cuerpo, una pérdida de identidad, una montaña rusa de emociones y una crisis de fe. ¿Dónde está Dios en estos momentos? ¿Sus promesas siguen siendo ciertas? ¿Puede Dios redimir lo que se perdió y restaurar el corazón roto? Al compartir su propia historia y las memorias de su diario personal durante su caminar por el dolor y la pérdida, Erin se abre de una manera vulnerable y honesta. De una manera genuina, ella comparte ...

El libro Más humanos de lo que quisiéramos está dedicado a todas aquellas personas que con un corazón sincero procurar agradar a Dios, con su vida cristiana y con su servicio, pero que, a pesar de su amor a Él y sus esfuerzos por agradarle, no lo logran del todo. Es que hay aspectos muy humanos que aún no les permiten llegar a ser o producir todo lo que quisieran en favor del reino. A veces, tendemos a mostrarnos más fuertes y santos de lo que en realidad somos, aparentamos ser impermeables al dolor o a las tentaciones; como si estuviéramos en un nivel superior que el resto de los ...

After a life of pain and loss, Lois Michaloski determines to embark on a journey of self-discovery, purposing to meet the parts of herself that are hidden within. In pursuit of inner healing, she is willing to bravely face all the pain they hold. But as Lois continues with them, and as they join with the Lord Jesus Christ on the journey, together they find the journey transformed by joy.

Miraculous events are expected to be grand and done with a flourish, like the parting of the Red Sea. However, that isn’t always the case. In this short read you will find that when God meets us where we are, His miracles might just be designed solely for who we are at that very moment. We have all heard of parents losing a child and hoped it would never be us, because we know we could never survive it. The author of this title shares the events of a few days in August, when God met her where she was. God saw her weakness. He knew she could never do it and would not survive it. And, in ...

Whether heaven or hell, man is a spiritual traveler, irrespective of your belief, be you an atheist, a Christian, Hindus, Moslem, Buddhist or whatever. In real life there are three scenarios that worth pondering about. These are occupy till I come scenario, the last judgment scenario, and, the hope and resurrection of the dead scenario. Proof Of God - Heaven and Hell: How to Make Heaven and Have Eternal Life is an undiluted guide to finding your way into secured eternity after death. It explains in detail the truth about the kingdom of God, the parameters for God's judgment, and what ...

A Quick Trip to the Central California Coast Three days on site, with a day of travel. Food, fellowship, family, Ocean, wind, Birthday, funeral. Challenges and gifts. I’d do it all again.

Disconnected, Discontented, Unsure of What’s Next? Perhaps your job changed (either by your choice or your employer’s) … Perhaps the joy you used to have simply vanished … Perhaps you simply feel a bit uncomfortable, with a sense of a shift on the horizon … We all go through these times of transition. This short volume offers a roadmap to help you figure out where you are, and what needs to be done next … if anything. Come be equipped to manage your transition well. Previously published as Manage Transition Well by A.J. Lykosh.

True grief is messy, raw, and random. Waves of sadness can wash over you at any time, threatening to drown you in despair. Hope Catalyst Karen Sebastian teaches you to 'ride' those waves, demonstrating how the very pain that threatens to destroy you can push you into the presence of God where hope and healing await. Gently walking with you through the mourning process, she offers practical guidelines and spiritual wisdom that will keep you moving forward. A subtle shift in perspective can renew your hope and allow you to face each day with joy and strength.

Does God’s command to love your enemy include forgiving the drunk driver who killed your only child? It’s Christmas Eve, but Frank and Elizabeth Morris have no reason to celebrate. Joy, peace on earth, and good will toward men have been replaced by heartbreak, hatred, and bitterness. Their beloved only child, eighteen-year-old Ted, has just died from injuries sustained in a horrific automobile accident. Days later, they would learn that their son had been killed at the hands of a drunk driver. The Morrises’ strong Christian faith is shaken to its foundations as grief chokes every bit ...