New Releases by Gregg Lewis

When Indiana farm boy Ernie Steury uttered a prayer in 1948, he could never have imagined how God would use him to build one of the most successful medical mission facilities in the world at Tenwek in Kenya.

A insanidade de Deus conta a história dos missionários Nik e Ruth Ripken, que, ao viajarem às profundezas da igreja perseguida em um dos lugares mais inóspitos da Terra, se depararam com a realidade da guerra, da fome e da destruição, onde exercer o chamado de Deus é simplesmente insuportável. Após seis anos servindo ao Senhor em circunstâncias extremas, o ¬filho de 16 anos do casal morre na manhã do domingo de Páscoa. É quando sua fé entra em crise: como Deus pode ser bom se seus ¬ filhos vivem em trevas? Deus está sempre ao nosso lado, mas isso é suficiente? As cinzas da Somália levaram os Ripkens a viajarem por mais de 70 países, aprendendo a caminhar com Jesus mesmo em meio à perseguição, sendo confrontados, tratados e amados na insanidade de Deus.

La locura de Dios relata la historia de la odisea espiritual y emocional de la familia Ripken. Es una historia singular y extraordinaria, pero no deja de ser esencialmente humana. La fascinante narración de una peregrinación personal por uno de los sitios más inhóspitos de la tierra, combinada con reflexiones aleccionadoras sobre las asombrosas personas de fe que conocieron Nik y Ruth en sus viajes, servirá como un poderoso medio de revelación, crecimiento y desafío para todo aquel que desee saber si Dios es verdaderamente suficiente.

A collection of memories of growing up in South Carolina during the forties, fifties, and sixties.

Als Jugendlicher erfährt Nik Ripken Gott auf ungewöhnliche Weise und folgt später zusammen mit seiner Frau Ruth seinem Ruf nach Somalia. Doch die Not und Dunkelheit in dem Bürgerkriegsland ist übermächtig. "Ich hatte das Gefühl, als wäre ich in die Hölle geflogen." Nik beginnt zu zweifeln, ob die Kraft des auferstandenen Jesus heute noch stark genug ist, um hier etwas zu bewirken. Dann lernt er in China, in der ehemaligen Sowjetunion und islamisch geprägten Ländern Christen kennen, die Verfolgung im Glauben durchgestanden haben. Durch diese Begegnungen wird sein Glaube radikal verwandelt und erneuert. Dies ist sein spannender und tief berührender Bericht

The Insanity of God is the personal and lifelong journey of an ordinary couple from rural Kentucky who thought they were going on just your ordinary missionary pilgrimage, but discovered it would be anything but. After spending over six hard years doing relief work in Somalia, and experiencing life where it looked like God had turned away completely and He was clueless about the tragedies of life, the couple had a crisis of faith and left Africa asking God, "Does the gospel work anywhere when it is really a hard place? It sure didn''t work in Somalia. Nik recalls that, “God had always been so real to me, to Ruth, and to our boys. But was He enough, for the utter weariness of soul I experienced at that time, in that place, under those circumstances?” It is a question that many have asked and one that, if answered, can lead us to a whole new world of faith. How does faith survive, let alone flourish in a place like the Middle East? How can Good truly overcome such evil? How do you maintain hope when all is darkness around you? How can we say “greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world” when it may not be visibly true in that place at that time? How does anyone live an abundant, victorious Christian life in our world’s toughest places? Can Christianity even work outside of Western, dressed-up, ordered nations? If so, how? The Insanity of God tells a story—a remarkable and unique story to be sure, yet at heart a very human story—of the Ripkens’ own spiritual and emotional odyssey. The gripping, narrative account of a personal pilgrimage into some of the toughest places on earth, combined with sobering and insightful stories of the remarkable people of faith Nik and Ruth encountered on their journeys, will serve as a powerful course of revelation, growth, and challenge for anyone who wants to know whether God truly is enough.

Disciplined Life, Determined Athlete, Devoted Christian Kids will be inspired by the compelling story of David “The Admiral” Robinson, who went from the Navy to the NBA, becoming MVP center for the San Antonio Spurs. When David Robinson became MVP center for the San Antonio Spurs, he seemed to have it all—fame, success, wealth, and a wonderful family—but he didn’t feel complete until he found his faith. This is the true story of one man’s disciplined life, how he excelled in academics and sports, and who isn’t afraid to share his utter devotion to God.

Gregg Lewis and Deborah Shaw Lewis tell the gripping story of how Bible Study Fellowship grew into an organization that?s impacted the lives of millions of people around the world.

Christian parents are not exempt from the struggle and heartbreak caused by rebellious children. This softcover version of the classic resource The Hurting Parent by Margie Lewis, written with her son, bestselling author Gregg Lewis, for the first time offers the rest of the story that inspired the original edition of this book. The Hurting Parent takes a realistic approach to the problems young people face today--peer pressure, easy access to drugs and alcohol, and cultural influences that pull them from their family''s faith. The Lewises acknowledge there are no simple formulas or simple answers. But the biblical insight, emotional understanding, and practical encouragement they offer will be life changing. Written by a hurting parent for other hurting parents, this book, by ministering to hundreds of thousands of families over the past thirty years, has earned a prominent spot not only on the personal bookshelves of countless parents and their family and friends, but also on the professional shelves of pastors, youth ministers, and Christian counselors.

Ben Carson used to be the class dummy. Today he is one of the world’s most brilliant surgeons.Gifted Hands Kids Edition tells the extraordinary true story of an angry, young boy from the inner city who, through faith and determination, grew up to become one of the world’s leading pediatric neurosurgeons. When Ben was in school, his peers called him the class dummy. But his mother encouraged him to succeed, and Ben discovered a deep love of learning. Ben found that anything is possible with trust and determination.

Dr. Ben Carson is known as the originator of groundbreaking surgical procedures and a doctor who turns impossible hopes into joyous realities. But where does this incredible drive and focus come from? According to Dr. Carson himself, the answer is simple: The Big Picture. Every day when Dr. Carson went to work as a surgeon, he had to make life-and-death decisions. For that reason, and because so many of the people and families he worked with had suddenly been forced to reconsider what''s really important in life, he''s spent a lot of his own time searching for perspective. By finding a vision of something truly worth living for--something that shines a light on the best of his amazing talents, energy, and focus--Dr. Carson can discern what matters and leave the rest behind. In The Big Picture, Dr. Carson sheds light on this life-changing philosophy, giving you the tools and encouragement you need to: View hardship as an advantage Determine what really matters See your life from a new perspective The Big Picture is all about broadening your perspectives and finding a vision for your own life that can reframe your priorities, energize your efforts, and inspire you to change the world around you. Are you ready to see The Big Picture?

Presents a biography of the surgeon who overcame poverty and racism to become chief of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University Hospital.

FOR DISTRIBUTION OUTSIDE THE USA. You can find our culture''s obsession with avoiding risk everywhere, from multiple insurance policies to crash-tested vehicles. But is ducking risk the most productive way for us to live? Surgeon and author Dr. Ben Carson, who faces risk on a daily basis, offers an inspiring message on how accepting risk can lead us to a higher purpose.

The name Harold G. Koenig is well known in the fast-growing field of spirituality and health. Founder and director of the widely respected Duke University Center for the Study of Religion/Spirituality and Health, Dr. Koenig is recognized worldwide for his groundbreaking work in medical science and religious faith. In this book—now available in paperback—he shares his remarkable personal story and shows how personal trials became the catalyst for his pioneering research.

Describes how a young boy from the Bronx grew up to become the first African-American ever appointed as Secretary of State.

The story of Joni who was paralyzed in a diving accident; and how her faith in God gave her hope in the midst of despair.

Take an up close and personal look into the lives of some well-known Christians who are successful leaders in their careers. The Today''s Heroes series features everyday people who overcame great adversity to become modern-day heroes. Kids ages 8 to 12 will be inspired by the compelling stories of courageous individuals who are making a real difference. all--fame, success, wealth, and a wonderful family--but something was missing. That something was Someone--Jesus Christ. In Today''s Heroes: David Robinson read the dramatic story of how an academic whiz became an NBA superstar.

Deloris Jordan knows a thing or two about being a mom. She is the mother of five high-achieving children -- Ronald, Deloris, Larry, Michael, and Roslyn -- a sought-after national speaker on the family, and the volunteer president of the Michael Jordan Foundation. Her galvanizing message on encouraging responsibility and a passion for excellence has inspired parents across the country. Being the mother of basketball''s greatest player has given Deloris Jordan a platform, but it''s her experience bringing up an accomplished family in a challenging environment, along with her deep commitment to church and community, that gave her the expertise she passes on in this invaluable handbook for parents of children of all ages. Using warm anecdotes and never-before-told family stories, Jordan paints a realistic and uplifting portrait of the potential power of parents. She explores the universal goals that parents set for their children -- self-discipline, responsibility, perseverance, moral values, and the desire to achieve -- and explains the practical tools and strategies theJordan family uses to realize those goals. And through personal examples and wise, plainspoken insight, Deloris Jordan challenges, guides, and encourages parents who long to do everything they can to help their children learn, grow, prosper, and succeed.

Presents the life of the first woman to win the Miss America title while suffering from a physical disability.

What would make a man walk away from a dream career as a $600,000-a-year major league pitcher? Tim and Christine Burke share the inspiring story of how Tim''s responsibilities as a father of four adopted children with medical problems won out over the glamour and big money of professional sports. A heartwarming lesson on settling priorities and making time for things that really matter.

The former coach of the Dallas Cowboys offers a personal look at his philosophy and faith, his management strategies, and his leadership standards, as well as a glimpse of the sports personalities he knows.

Literature survey of statistical analysis and empirical studies dealing with relative wage differentials of unionized workers and nonunionized workers in the USA, 1967-1979 - reviews econometric models, evaluation technique and methodology employed for examining the impact of trade unions on wage structure; evaluates statistical methods, estimating the influence of race, sex, occupational status, regional disparity, size of enterprise, etc. On collective bargaining models. Bibliography, statistical tables.

This book gives workable ideas that will help preachers capture and maintain the interest of their listeners without sacrificing the spiritual content of their message.