Bill Bright

Describes the promises a man must keep to become closer to God and his family and improve the quality of his spiritual and emotional life

Ett menneske er nøkkelen til å finne Paktkisten - men han befinner seg langt inne i ørkenen, og ingen har sett ham siden han var gutt. I denne eksplosive oppfølgeren av "Mirakelbarnet", har Rebecca Soloman kommandoen over en gruppe militære og arkeologer på vei inn i den etiopiske ørkenen for å finne det ene mennesket som kanskje vet hvor Paktkisten er. Å finne den er å gi folket hennes håpet tilbake. Jakten blir både spennende og farlig, og Rebecca finner både uventet kjærlighet og noe som er langt større og mektigere enn den hellige gjenstanden. Samtidig sender islamske fundamentalister Ismael, sin dyktigste snikskytter, etter Rebecca og mannen hun leter etter. De frykter at hvis Paktkisten blir funnet, vil Israel gjenreise Salomos tempel - akkurat der deres hellige moské i Jerusalem ligger. Men mannen de leter etter er ingen vanlig mann. Hans navn er Kaleb, og han er også ute på et oppdrag: Å finne igjen den kjærligheten han tok imot som barn, og dele den med verden.

En foreldreløs gutt vokser opp i et etiopisk kloster. Han har aldri vært utenfor klosterets vegger - i det minste ikke på den måten de fleste ser for seg. Nå må han enten flykte eller dø. Men verden er neppe klar for en gutt som Kaleb. Da flyktningearbeideren Jason Marker tar på seg å føre Kaleb bort fra klosteret, begynner ballen av intriger og farer å rulle. Sammen med Leiah, den fransk-kanadiske sykepleieren som flykter til USA med dem, oppdager Jason for alvor Kalebs unaturlige krefter. Men det gjør også guttens fiender som ikke vil la noe komme i veien for å ødelegge ham. Jason og Leiah kjemper for guttens liv mens verden bryter ut i debatt om hvor guttens kraft kommer fra. Ingen er forberedt på svaret som kommer.

We can trace all our human problems to our view of God. In one of his greatest contributions to the Body of Christ, Bill Bright addresses questions that Christians of all paths ask. These questions include: Do your experiences shape how you see God? or Does your view of God shape how you see your experiences? Do you experience daily the joy and peace Jesus promised all his followers? or Are you stuck on an emotional rollercoaster driven by today’s events?”God, Who Are You Anyway teaches Christians how to deepen their view of God. Readers learn to see problems as opportunities to see God work.

Jesus Christ offers His love and forgiveness to a lost and hurting world. This is the most important message your family, friends, and neighbors will ever hear. If the church is to succeed in its evangelistic mission, the good news of the gospel must be boldly, clearly, and sensitively communicated so that as many as possible might listen, and all those who listen may truly understand and experience the transforming power of God's grace. Followers of the risen, reigning and returning Christ need to tell the good news often, and tell it well. If you want your life to count toward bringing others to the Savior; if you want to recommend Jesus to all who will listen, this book is written for you. God is ready, willing, and more than able to use you right where you are. No matter your personality type, spiritual giftedness, or circumstances, you can play a vital role in helping the love and forgiveness of Christ become a reality in the lives of your family, friends, neighbors, and indeed anyone ready to listen. ""Numerous books about evangelism fill the shelves of libraries, churches, and Christian bookstores. When it comes to the shelves of my own personal library, however, Mark McCloskey's Tell It Often, Tell It Well stands atop them all. In this book McCloskey weaves biblical and theological foundations together with the tenants of philosophy, methodology, and communication theory in order to assist personal evangelists in sharing as much of the gospel as possible, with as many as possible, as soon as possible, and as clearly as possible. Some personal evangelists tell the gospel often, but do not do so well. Others spend so much time studying the gospel so as to tell it well, but do not do it often enough. I'm convinced Mark McCloskey's book helps readers do exactly what the title says . . . ""to tell the gospel often and to tell it well "" --MATT QUEEN, L. R. Scarborough Chair of Evangelism (""The Chair of Fire""), Associate Professor of Evangelism, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas ""Have you had a desire in your heart to introduce your loved ones, your neighbors, friends and associates, even strangers, to the Lord Jesus Christ? But have the barriers of fear and guilt intimidated you and prevented you from being that witness you long to be? If so, this book will provide the key that can unlock the door to the greatest adventure of your life, sharing the Lord Jesus Christ with others. In this outstanding book, Mark presents a well-reasoned, biblically based, and philosophically unassailable rationale for sowing the seed of the gospel broadly and for initiative-taking evangelism. But it also looks beyond that to every-member mobilization for evangelistic outreach through churches."" --BILL BRIGHT, Founder and President, Campus Crusade for Christ Mark McCloskey is a graduate of Miami University (BA), and Bethel Seminary (MDiv). He earned his PhD at the University of South Florida. He worked for 24 years with the ministry of Cru, serving as a Campus Director, Area Director, Director of Human Resources, and Director of Leadership Development. He came to Bethel Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1998 to launch the Center for Transformational Leadership. He is presently Lead Faculty for the Master of Arts in Transformational Leadership, and Professor of Ministry Leadership at Bethel Seminary. Mark and Dawnelle reside in Arden Hills, Minnesota. They have two grown children, David (married to Abby) and Kirsten.

Jesus Christ offers His love and forgiveness to a lost and hurting world. This is the most important message your family, friends, and neighbors will ever hear. If the church is to succeed in its evangelistic mission, the good news of the gospel must be boldly, clearly, and sensitively communicated so that as many as possible might listen, and all those who listen may truly understand and experience the transforming power of God's grace. Followers of the risen, reigning and returning Christ need to tell the good news often, and tell it well. If you want your life to count toward bringing others to the Savior; if you want to recommend Jesus to all who will listen, this book is written for you. God is ready, willing, and more than able to use you right where you are. No matter your personality type, spiritual giftedness, or circumstances, you can play a vital role in helping the love and forgiveness of Christ become a reality in the lives of your family, friends, neighbors, and indeed anyone ready to listen. ""Numerous books about evangelism fill the shelves of libraries, churches, and Christian bookstores. When it comes to the shelves of my own personal library, however, Mark McCloskey's Tell It Often, Tell It Well stands atop them all. In this book McCloskey weaves biblical and theological foundations together with the tenants of philosophy, methodology, and communication theory in order to assist personal evangelists in sharing as much of the gospel as possible, with as many as possible, as soon as possible, and as clearly as possible. Some personal evangelists tell the gospel often, but do not do so well. Others spend so much time studying the gospel so as to tell it well, but do not do it often enough. I'm convinced Mark McCloskey's book helps readers do exactly what the title says . . . ""to tell the gospel often and to tell it well "" --MATT QUEEN, L. R. Scarborough Chair of Evangelism (""The Chair of Fire""), Associate Professor of Evangelism, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas ""Have you had a desire in your heart to introduce your loved ones, your neighbors, friends and associates, even strangers, to the Lord Jesus Christ? But have the barriers of fear and guilt intimidated you and prevented you from being that witness you long to be? If so, this book will provide the key that can unlock the door to the greatest adventure of your life, sharing the Lord Jesus Christ with others. In this outstanding book, Mark presents a well-reasoned, biblically based, and philosophically unassailable rationale for sowing the seed of the gospel broadly and for initiative-taking evangelism. But it also looks beyond that to every-member mobilization for evangelistic outreach through churches."" --BILL BRIGHT, Founder and President, Campus Crusade for Christ Mark McCloskey is a graduate of Miami University (BA), and Bethel Seminary (MDiv). He earned his PhD at the University of South Florida. He worked for 24 years with the ministry of Cru, serving as a Campus Director, Area Director, Director of Human Resources, and Director of Leadership Development. He came to Bethel Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1998 to launch the Center for Transformational Leadership. He is presently Lead Faculty for the Master of Arts in Transformational Leadership, and Professor of Ministry Leadership at Bethel Seminary. Mark and Dawnelle reside in Arden Hills, Minnesota. They have two grown children, David (married to Abby) and Kirsten.

One orphaned boy. A desperate race to keep him alive. And powers that are beyond comprehension. “Whoever said a straightened hand was more dramatic than a healed heart anyway?”A young orphaned boy was abandoned and raised in an Ethiopian monastery. He has never seen outside its walls—at least, not the way most people see. Now he must flee or die.But the world beyond is hardly ready for a boy like Caleb.When relief expert Jason Marker agrees to rescue Caleb from the monastery, he unwittingly opens humanity’s doors to an incredible journey filled with political intrigue and peril. Jason and Leiah—the French-Canadian nurse who escapes the monastery with him—quickly realize Caleb’s supernatural power to heal. But so do the boy’s enemies, who will stop at nothing to destroy him. Jason and Leiah fight for Caleb’s survival while the world erupts in debate over the source of the boy’s power.In the end nothing can prepare them for what they discover.Book one in the Caleb duology:Blessed ChildA Man Called BlessedBook length: approximately 100,000 words

A high-stakes quest for the Ark of the Covenant. An assassin out to stop them. And a man named Caleb, whose supernatural powers may be the only thing that can save them.In this explosive sequel to Blessed Child, Jewish soldier-turned-archaeologist Rebecca Soloman leads a team deep into the Ethiopian desert to find the one man who may know the final resting place of the Ark of the Covenant. Such a discovery would bring hope back to her people. Her search brings excitement and danger—including unexpected love and a discovery far more powerful than even the holy artifact.Meanwhile, Islamic fundamentalists dispatch Ismael, their most accomplished assassin, to pursue Rebecca and the man she’s searching for. These men fear that the Ark’s discovery will compel Israel to rebuild Solomon’s temple—on the very site of their holy mosque in Jerusalem. But the man they seek is no ordinary man.His name is Caleb, and he too is on a mission—to find again the love he embraced as a child and to share that love with the world.Book two in the Caleb duology:Blessed ChildA Man Called BlessedBook length: approximately 100,000 words

He just witnessed a murder...and now the killer is on his trail. But no one will believe him! Ever since his parents drowned while crossing the Atlantic after a revival, Daniel Cooper has felt as if the world is out to get him. For the past year he's had to live with his Uncle Asa and Aunt Camilla -- and all their rules. One night, deciding he's had enough, Daniel sneaks out his bedroom window and flees to the alley behind his employer's casket shop. What he sees there shocks him to the core. Pursued by two men, Daniel embarks on an agonizing journey...through deceit and betrayal. A journey that will test his physical stamina and challenge his understanding of God and friendship. A journey that may well change his life...if it doesn't kill him first.

A storm of rebellion is gathering, and its dark clouds overshadow Yale College. First-year student Asa Rush isn't surprised that he's one of a handful of Christians on campus. After all, he's been recruited by President Timothy Dwight to help bring revival to the school. Once a bastion of faith, Yale is now a hotbed of atheism, following on the tails of the popular French revolution. But fellow student Eli Cooper is determined to make Asa's life miserable -- especially when both men fall in love with the sensuous, wealthy, and mysterious Annabelle Byrd. Just when Asa thinks things can't get worse, Dr. Dwight charges Asa with a shocking commission that shakes him to the core. As America, barely two decades old, faces its first divisive presidential election, voters arm themselves in anticipation of the outcome. Asa and Eli are caught in the eye of the storm. Is the battle political or spiritual? Will the nation choose revolution or revival? And when the winds subside, who will be left standing? Inspired by actual revival events, this third book in a series of four explores the personal and spiritual upheaval that occurs when the Holy Spirit stirs the waters of our souls.

Like a deadly disease, sin has infected the American colony of Havenhill, Connecticut, and Josiah Rush seems to be the only person who sees the evil that has gripped the town. Blamed for a fire that nearly destroyed the colony seven years ago, Josiah spent seven years in exile. Now, having returned as pastor of First Church, his cries of alarm fall on deaf ears. Determined to save the town he loves, Josiah Rush endures personal attacks as he battles an insidious unseen enemy who is equally determined to use the town for its own immoral purposes. With historical appearances by Great Awakening preachers Jonathan Edwards and George Whitefield, this novel portrays spiritual revival as the only cure for a sin-sick nation.

When his daughter experiences a life-changing conversion to Christianity, a celebrated New York attorney takes the Holy Spirit to court in an attempt to win her back. With a hand-picked jury and a sympathetic judge, the atheistic attorney sues the church in which his daughter was saved, accusing them of teaching fictional religious concepts that will undermine America. In a dramatic courtroom thriller, a young defense attorney -- boyfriend to the daughter and former intern to the celebrated lawyer -- defends the church by attempting to prove the Holy Spirit exists, only to discover that the Holy Spirit is fully capable of proving himself.

Praying Christians are society's best revolutionaries. They engage in the most remarkable act a human can perform, and, in so doing, unleash God's sustaining power. In No Easy Road, Dick Eastman offers challenge, guidance, and encouragement to help believers on the sometimes difficult, though always rewarding, journey of prayer. This best-selling classic, originally published by Baker in 1971, tracks a Pilgrim's Progress-like progression down the road of prayer. Using stories from biblical times to today, it walks readers through the Peak of Unbelief, the Plateau of Intercession, the Mountain of Self-will, and more. Designed for all believers who seek to revitalize their prayer lives, it is also a pertinent resource for pastors, prayer leaders, missionaries, and others who wish to mobilize others to pray.