Most Popular Books by Cecil Murphey

Facing the imminent death of a loved one can be a difficult and oftentimes painful experience. To help, well-known author Cecil Murphey and hospice chaplain Gary Roe share what they''ve learned from their personal and professional grief and healing experiences: how to forgive past mistakes--both one''s own and the loved one''s--affirm the life of the one passing, and give that one permission to let go of this life. Michal Sparks'' serene illustrations add a soothing touch to this encouraging gift book for those experiencing and grieving the death of a loved one.

Sex trafficking is currently a hot news topic, but it is not a new problem or just a problem in "other" countries. Every year, an estimated 300,000 American children are at risk of being lured into the sex trade, some as young as eight years old. It is thought that up to 90 percent of victims are never rescued. Stolen is the true story of one survivor who escaped--more than once. First recruited while staying with her family at a hotel in Miami Beach, Katariina Rosenblatt was already a lonely and abused young girl who was yearning to be loved. She fell into the hands of a confident young woman who pretended friendship but slowly lured her into a child prostitution ring. For years afterward, a cycle of false friendship, threats, drugs, and violence kept her trapped. As Kat shares her harrowing experiences, readers will quickly realize the frightening truth that these terrible things could have happened to any child--a neighbor, a niece, a friend, a sister, a daughter. But beyond that, they will see that there is real hope for the victims of sex trafficking. Stolen is more than a warning. It is a celebration of survival that will inspire.

Discover the Live Longer Lifestyle—a plan for reducing disease risk based on the famed twenty-five-year Loma Linda health study. In Live 10 Healthy Years Longer, biostatician Dr. Jan Kuzma and Cecil Murphey make a startling connection between the spiritual and physical realms of our lives. After an in-depth twenty-five-year study involving more than 27,000 participants, they discovered an amazing medical breakthrough that offers each of us the potential to live longer, healthier and happier lives. The "live longer lifestyle," based on Kuzma''s years of research in longevity, presents practical suggestions for reducing heart disease and cancer, losing weight, increasing vitality, enjoying life, and faithfully caring for the body that God has given each of us.

In this reference book on spirituality, Murphey helps readers answer questions on the Bible, who God is, and Christianity. He narrows his focus to that which we know is true: what the Bible says. Written in an accessible way, "God" lifts the lid off the conclusions reached by systematic theology to reveal their truths on a level that average inquirers easily can grasp.

A master dog-sledder, wartime hero, and world-renowned explorer recounts the story of his life in an upbeat, plainspoken style. And what a life it is! From his expeditions to Antarctica to his World War II service to his part in rescuing downed pilots in Greenland, Vaughan, at 89, has lived--and is still living--a life of adventure.

A riverboat explosion offers a welcome escape. A notorious riverboat gambler killed Rosaleen Archer''s husband and Has taken her captive, forcing her to do unspeakable things. Convinced God hates her, Rosaleen looks to luck for help as she attempts to escape when the riverboat explodes. She awakens in the arms of a stranger who carries her from the riverbank to a new life and a fresh start, outwardly free of her past. Reverend Jacob Hale senses Rosaleen''s innate distrust of God, but as she reveals her past to him, he understands. He finds himself irresistibly drawn to this lovely creature, but can love survive between them despite their differences? Can Jacob convince Rosaleen that God loves even her? Can Rosaleen ever escape the pain and shame of her past?

This title offers daily words of hope for people who have a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer''s disease.

Providing loving care to the elderly can be a financial and emotional minefield. Learn how to maneuver through sensitive issues from Registered Nurse, caregiver, and daughter, Virginia Garberding. Discover ways to bring dignity, safety, relevance and comfort to your parent''s last years.

In short, easy-to-read chapters, the author shares some of the secrets he has learned in a lifetime of counseling, study, and personal practice -- secrets designed to help you get into better spiritual shape and keep going for the rest of your life.

In the ten years since 90 Minutes in Heaven was published, millions of people worldwide have read the incredible true story of Don Piper''s experience with death and life--and in reading they have found their own lives changed. After a semi-truck collided with Don Piper''s car, he was pronounced dead at the scene. For the next ninety minutes, he experienced the glories of heaven. Back on earth, a passing minister felt led to stop and pray for the accident victim even though he was told Piper was dead. Miraculously, Piper came back to life, and the pleasure of heaven was replaced by a long and painful recovery. With a personal update from Don on the impact the book has had on him, his family, and the millions who have heard his story, even those who have read the original book will want to be part of the continuing story of 90 Minutes in Heaven with this new edition. Also includes a note from the publisher, stories from readers, favorite Scriptures and quotations on heaven from Don Piper, and a photo insert.

A true story of hope and courage in the face of astonishing challenges During his fourth deployment, US Marine Corps Sergeant Carlos Evans stepped on an IED--and the loss of both legs and his left hand was just the beginning of the struggle for his life. For the next two years, he and his wife, Rosemarie, went through the rehabilitation process together. As a nurse and mother of two young children, Rosemarie was used to caring for people, but the task of taking care of her triple-amputee husband brought new challenges every day. In addition to his limb loss, Carlos faced PTSD and developed an addiction to painkillers. He was sure Rosemarie''s life would be better without him--and that it might have been better if he hadn''t survived at all. But unlike the majority of marriages put under similar strain, Carlos and Rosemarie stayed together. With the help of family, friends, and--most importantly—a strong faith, they''ve built a solid marriage and discovered a ministry they never expected. By the hand of God, their story, which began in devastation, has turned into one that draws in and lifts up more people than either of them would ever have dreamed. Not only will disabled veterans and their loved ones find help here, Carlos and Rosemarie''s captivating journey also speaks to those who long for stronger marriages, care for loved ones with disabilities, or are facing a new normal in their own lives, small or large. It is a powerful resource for leaning on God in the midst of life''s great difficulties--and for finding ways that, through faith, profound loss can bring incredible blessing.

The pastor of Atlanta''s New Birth Missionary Baptist Church describes his Strategic Life Plan to use as a blueprint for success and fulfillment and enhances the reader''s relationship with God through 60-second challenges, exercises and quizzes.

Biography of a member of the Byrd Antarctic Expedition of 1928-1930 who was in charge of the dog sleds, and account of the geological exploration carried out.

In Invading the Privacy of God, Cecil Murphey gives us 54 characteristics of God and 54 ways to approach Him. He invites us on a quest to discover the wondrous attributes of a God who is both unknowable yet continually self-revealing.