World Missions

A World War Two Espionage Thriller! TWO MILLION DOLLARS IN A BOOBY-TRAPPED SUITCASE - IN THE MIDDLE OF AN ARMED GERMAN CAMP... The French Resistance needs it, and Josh Dekker and his deadly crew has to get it. And, as if that weren’t enough, Colonel “Wild Bill” Donovan has another explosive surprise for them: a mysterious allied agent captured by the Germans after his parachute drop. The suitcase is caught in a treetop, the agent is being tortured by the Nazis, and nothing, and no one, is what it seems. But Dekker, the beautiful Jill Magran, and the rest of the Demons have to bring ...

In the young readers’ edition of his New York Times best-selling book, Fox News anchor Bret Baier examines the historic transition and Eisenhower’s last chance to lead the country he loved through his legendary farewell address and his personal appeals to Kennedy. Baier paints a vivid picture of the contrasts between old and new at the beginning of a decisive decade in American history. Eisenhower and Kennedy were very different men.

When aspiring photographer Dylan Moore is invited to join his best friend Rohit Lal on a family trip to India, he jumps at the chance to embark on an exciting journey just like their Lord of the Rings heroes, Frodo and Sam. But each boy comes to the trip with a problem: Rohit is desperate to convince his parents not to leave him behind in Mumbai to finish school, and Dylan is desperate to use his time in India to prove himself as a photographer and to avoid his parents' constant fighting. Keeping their struggles to themselves threatens to tear the boys apart.

Enjoy five short stories, 20 minutes each, that will inspire you! From the first century, to the present, you will be encouraged by these single men, who did amazing things for God. They changed the world they lived in, and in some cases, ours as well! Saint Patrick was an English teen, when he was captured by Irish slave traders. After his escape, he returned to Ireland to bring the gospel to the people he had come to love. This is one of my all time favorite stories! Percy Mather ventured into one of the most difficult and foreboding areas in the world, the Gobi Desert, in the early 1900'...

To Westerners, the name Timbuktu long conjured a tantalizing paradise, an African El Dorado where even the slaves wore gold. Beginning in the late 18th century, a series of explorers gripped by the fever for "discovery" tried repeatedly to reach the fabled city. But one expedition after another went disastrously awry, succumbing to attack, the climate, and disease. Timbuktu was rich in another way, too. A medieval center of learning, it was home to tens of thousands of ancient manuscripts.

During the holidays, so many of us can suffer for all kinds of reasons. More and more churches are acknowledging this fact with "Blue Christmas" services (also called "Longest Night" services) and offering resources to give particular support and comfort to those struggling during the "most wonderful time of the year". In A Weary World, Escobar provides 28 daily reflections paired with prayers and practices to honor our struggles during the holidays. Weekly resources make this Advent devotional suitable for group study as well.

Listen to firsthand accounts of training and piloting B-17s and B-29s, Webster’s thrilling missions between Saipan and Japan, and the P-51s and P-47s out of Iwo Jima that flew alongside. Written from notes made in 1944 and 1945 and stored undisturbed in an Army-issue briefcase for over 60 years, this account was drawn from vivid memory and written during the seven-and-a-half-hour flights back home to Saipan after missions. This book puts you in the pilot's seat during one thrilling mission after another.

A new world thats both global and local - glocal - is being born. What does this look like for believers and the church? How can we adapt to this new world? Glocalization offers an intriguing look at the future of Christianity and how individuals and churches can connect to the future.

For most of his life, the comfort of the American suburbs was all Gret Glyer knew. It wasn’t until he abruptly quit his job and moved to Africa that he began questioning everything he had taken for granted. He soon learned that his private school upbringing stood in stark contrast to that of his new neighbors who lived on $1 per day. The shocking level of poverty he was exposed to inspired a brand-new model for charity that brings donors closer to the global poor.

In Who Will Stay?, veteran missionary and church planter D.W. Hansen explains how the true power to change lives is found in community. Weaving together stories from the mission field and teaching from the Bible, he paints a picture of the house that Jesus is building: a safe, thriving, love-filled place where God’s transformational work can flourish.

The Special Air Service—the SAS—are known to be the greatest elite fighting force in the world. This book focuses on the most famous operations undertaken by the SAS from its inception during the Second World War to the present day, describing in dramatic detail the unit's most daring and memorable missions in trouble spots across the world. Revelatory and gripping, the author weaves together the extraordinary true stories of this brave fighting force, wherever they are in action.

Compelling stories by missionaries who serve in some of the hardest to reach parts of Asia Pacific. This devotional will inspire you to join countless others who devote themselves to praying, giving, and going to the ends of the earth.

What happens when a wish to get rid of bugs turns into the wildest garden adventure ever? Join Bea and her friends as they navigate the wild world of bugs, ecosystems, and backyard adventures in this fun, eco-friendly story! When Bea wishes for all bugs to disappear, she soon discovers that nature has a way of surprising her at every turn. With a group of friends—and some pesky cousins—Bea embarks on a journey to understand the importance of even the smallest creatures. As they explore the wonders of ecosystems and learn how to create their own garden oasis, the gang realizes that ...

January 1972: the tiny outpost of British Honduras is threatened with imminent invasion by battle-hardened, US-trained Guatemalan paratroopers. Britain's response must be immediate and decisive. But there is only one deterrent the government can offer: HMS Ark Royal, once the navy's most powerful warship, now a white elephant on the verge of being scrapped. To save the small colony, she must launch a pair of Buccaneer fighter bombers on an unprecedented long-range mission. But first the old carrier must make a high-speed 1,500-mile dash across the Atlantic.

This fascinating historical introduction to the Americas, via their first voyagers, reads with all the excitement of a 21st century blockbuster film! From the gripping accounts of Norseman Leif “The Lucky” Ericsson’s journey to the “Vinland” with his treacherous sister, Freydis, to the exuberant letter from Columbus announcing his discovery to the Treasurer of Aragon, the suspense is fast-paced.

We have a God-given responsibility to infiltrate the world, listening to the world's challenges, but also to bring our own challenge to the world by sharing the good news by word and deed. We look at four aspects of mission: The uniqueness of Jesus, the chief foundation of Christian mission. The nature of God himself, and mission coming from his heart. Mission in word, but also in works. A clear and fresh vision of Christ. We look at the model, the costliness, the mandate, the motivation and the urgency of the mission to which we are called.

Let’s be honest. It can feel like the world is in a downward spiral. Bad news, division, and negativity can leave you feeling hopeless. Worse still, it can make you wonder if God even notices or cares. In Compassionate Love, Rick Allen answers the question: Does God care? with a resounding yes, and he proves it through multiple compelling stories of medical professionals serving in under-resourced locations around the world. These are stories of health, healing, and hope that will uplift, inspire, and open your eyes to God’s blessing.

Samantha Spinner's Uncle Paul has gone missing again. But this time, he left behind a yellow mitten and a note: Watch out for the snow! That's weird, especially because they're in Seattle...and it's the middle of summer! Samantha has defeated ninjas, battled clowns, and faced down daredevils. But with the sinister snow, she may have met her math!* A puzzling uncle, a mission to Michigan, and a mysterious mitten. Let's hope Samantha's super-annoying brother can lend her a hand with...the perplexing pants! *That's a super-secret clue.

There were more than 16 million Americans who served in World War II. Many of the heroes were not recognized in their lifetimes. Some ended in lessened circumstances, or torture and death, because of their efforts to save lives during the agonies of war. Millions died, but millions were saved by actions of people caught in a war that seemed like it would never end. Some of their stories are captured here.

This action-packed sequel finds middle school band geeks Dev, Isaiah, Tessa, Maeve, and Lewis trapped in a parallel version of Earth as they fight to save their families—and the entire rest of the multiverse—from the villainous Empyrean One. Far from home and running out of options, it will take everything they have to get back to Earth and preserve humanity once and for all. The startling revelation that they are their own worst enemies forces a painful decision: Will they forsake the lives they once knew for an uncertain future?