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The Billy Fidget Letters
by Eric Delve Nick BattleBilly Fidget is a feckless, foul-mouthed, forty-something, father of three who spends his life selling fast cars and seducing even faster women. When he is caught in the back of an Aston Martin DB7 with the wife of a gangster, he finds himself in very hot water indeed.With his life disappearing down the plughole faster than a bullet from a Glock 9mm, he remembers that once, long ago, he sang in his local church choir. In dire straits and out of sheer desperation, hard man Billy Fidget finds himself writing a letter - to God.In this fast moving, funny and yet wittily poignant book we see the harsh reality of what happens when the stuff hits the fan. On the surface Billy is successful - on the inside he harbours dark, dirty secrets. Will he succeed in conquering his demons or will he be consumed by his venal appetite for destruction?God only knows ... or does he?
Billy Fidget's Family Fortunes: The continuing adventures of Billy Fidget
by Nick Battle And Eric Delve Nick Battle Eric DelveBilly Fidget writes letters to God. And, somewhat unexpectedly, God writes back. After the traumatic events and dramatic reconciliation of THE BILLY FIDGET LETTERS life has got back to normal, but then Helen gets pregnant with their fourth child - and Tom gets caught selling drugs to schoolfriends. Billy just doesn't understand it.But, as ever, God has a plan - it's just not necessarily going to be an easy road.This follow-up to THE BILLY FIDGET LETTERS has just the same fearless honesty as the first book, so that through the ups and downs of Billy's spiritual career we can connect with the issues that face him and his family - and maybe learn something about ourselves along the way.
Billy Fidget's Family Fortunes: The Continuing Adventures of Billy Fidget
by Eric Delve Nick Battle Nick Battle And Eric DelveBilly Fidget writes letters to God. And, somewhat unexpectedly, God writes back. After the traumatic events and dramatic reconciliation of THE BILLY FIDGET LETTERS life has got back to normal, but then Helen gets pregnant with their fourth child - and Tom gets caught selling drugs to schoolfriends. Billy just doesn't understand it.But, as ever, God has a plan - it's just not necessarily going to be an easy road.This follow-up to THE BILLY FIDGET LETTERS has just the same fearless honesty as the first book, so that through the ups and downs of Billy's spiritual career we can connect with the issues that face him and his family - and maybe learn something about ourselves along the way.
Billy Goat Hill: A Novel
by Mark Stanleigh Morris1958. Eisenhower is in the White House, Elvis is in the army, and eight-year-old Wade Parker is thrilled that Duke Snider and the Dodgers have moved west from Brooklyn. Yet all is not well in the Parker household. On the darkest day of his young life, Wade plunges into the midst of an unimaginable crisis. Worse yet, his younger brother witnessed what happened, and he can't keep a secret for a truckload of Abba-Zabbas. With an abundance of brotherly love and the unseen grace of God, the brothers venture alone on dangerous exploits around northeast Los Angeles.
Billy Graham: His Life and Influence
by David AikmanIF THERE WERE SUCH A JOB AS THE NATION&’S PASTOR, IT WOULD GO TO BILLY GRAHAMGraham wasn&’t born with a mandate to become the face of modern evangelism. Growing up, he wasn&’t much different from other boys in his town. Billy was more interested in going to the movies than the moving of the Holy Spirit, and he spent more time chasing girls than God. But at a revival meeting the day before his sixteenth birthday, Graham committed himself to Christ and never looked back. That day, he started on the path that would make him the most influential Christian leader in American history. In Billy Graham: His Life and Influence, acclaimed author David Aikman probes critical episodes of Graham&’s life that help explain his profound impact, both on the public life of America and other nations and the private lives of their cultural and political leaders. From the racial upheaval of the civil rights movement to the social turmoil of the cold war, Aikman traces Graham&’s profound influence on a nation as it went through wrenching changes over the span of more than a half century. Through vivid anecdotes and fascinating details, Billy Graham: His Life and Influence tells the story of how a country boy from Charlotte with a heart for God grew up to help shape the world.
Billy Graham
by Marshall FradyMarshall Frady's epic biography of the most prominent and popular religious leader in America. With unparalleled access to Billy Graham and his family and associates, Frady presents an intimate and multifaceted portrait of the man, from his childhood upbringing in the midlands of North Carolina to his ascent to national recognition. Frady's narrative encompasses the man, his spiritual mission, and his political involvements and bears witness to the preeminent position Graham has held in American life for more than five decades. This remains the most compelling and definitive biography of him to date.
Billy Graham: Candid Conversations with a Public Man
by David FrostMost people know Billy Graham the preacher.Many know Billy Graham the author.In this remarkable book, Graham reveals a personal side that few have seen before. For thirty years, Billy Graham and David Frost fascinated television audiences with their conversations about God, the Bible, and Graham's decades-long ministry. Frost asked the questions that thousands of viewers wanted to ask. Graham answered them with authenticity and grace. Along the way, Graham provided insight into life as an evangelist, a Christian father and grandfather, and a public figure in a changing culture. Most of all, Graham's words show what it means to live out your beliefs--whether you speak to millions of people around the world or simply want to live faithfully at home and work. With a chronology of Graham's life, a preface from Frost, and a foreword from his grandson, Tullian Tchividjian, this weaving of stories, interviews, and reflections will inspire you to respond to God's call with no reserve.
Billy Graham: The Man I Knew
by Greg LaurieBilly Graham Was the World&’s Best-Known Evangelist—Loved and Admired by Millions. But Very Few Knew Him Personally. Pastor and bestselling author Greg Laurie was one of those fortunate few, blessed with an insider&’s view of Billy Graham&’s world for more than two decades. With the same painstaking research and eye for detail that distinguishes his previous biographies, Steve McQueen: Salvation of an American Icon and Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon, Laurie now turns to the life of his beloved mentor, offering the intimate perspective of a disciple and friend. As a strapping North Carolina farm boy, Graham surrendered his life to Jesus at a camp meeting led by a blustery itinerant preacher, but he never lost the mischievous twinkle in his eye or his fun-loving air. Laurie sheds light on Graham&’s lesser-known struggles—such as a broken heart before he met the love of his life and a crisis of faith from which he emerged stronger than ever. From the evangelist&’s private challenges and public successes to his disappointments and joys, Billy Graham: The Man I Knew provides a vivid portrait of one of history&’s most remarkable Christian lives.
Billy Graham: Just Get Up Out of Your Seat
by Catherine MackenzieBilly was born on a dairy farm in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1918 just days after the signing of the armistice that ended the first world world war. At the age of sixteen Billy Graham came to Christ during a Christian revival meeting and it wasn't long before he felt the call to preach. <p><p> With the help of his wife Ruth and many other friends and colleagues Billy Graham set out to preach to the world. The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association was founded and since that day Billy has preached to over 80 million people in more than 185 countries. Millions more have been reached through television, video, film and webcasts. He has founded newspapers; film companies, magazines and radio ministries. Communism and Apartheid, Segregation and Terrorism - Billy Graham has faced up to all Christianity's major opponents of the twentieth century. <p> From playing the bail money to get Martin Luther King out of jail to addressing the memorial service in Washington after the collapse of the World Trade centre, Billy Graham has been there for people with practical help and a message of hope that is timeless.
Billy Graham: A Tribute from Friends
by Vernon MclellanLeaders from all walks of life celebrate the legacy of one of the most widely respected men in the world in this collection of photos nd tributes to the Reverend Billy Graham.Regarded as the most influential Protestant leader of the past century, Billy Graham has touched over 210 million lives in more than 185 countries and territories. He has been a counselor to presidents, an example for pastors, and a shepherd to parishoners. Now, as this pinnacle of the Christian church enters the twilight of his public life at 82 years of age, his legacy is celebrated in a collection of poignant tributes and memories as leaders from the worlds of government, business, sports, entertainment, and religion share their personal stories and remembrances of this remarkable man. Contributors to this volume include former Presidents Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, and Gerald Ford; and John Ashcroft, James Dobson, Jerry B. Jenkins, James Kennedy, Steve Largent, Zig Ziglar, and many more whose lives have been impacted by the work and life of Reverend Billy Graham.
Billy Graham: A Biography of America's Greatest Evangelist
by W. Whalin“Our polarized, divided world dearly misses the spirit of grace that Billy Graham brought to the world . . . A biography that introduces him anew” (Philip Yancey, bestselling author of What’s So Amazing About Grace?). Billy Graham has preached the gospel message in person to more people than anyone in history, and millions more have heard him through television, radio, and film. His faithful witness is testimony to his great love of God and passion to serve Him. This easy-to-read biography tells Billy Graham’s story, including his humble beginnings as a southern farm boy, his calling to the ministry, the start of the crusades, his service to America’s leaders, and his later years preaching around the globe. As you read these details of a life dedicated to the cause of Christ, you will be encouraged. Also, these stories will inspire anyone who desires to give their life in service to God. Here’s a fresh look at a contemporary man of God and giant of the faith. “Well written and succinct, Billy Graham is an honest look at the man and his calling, his struggles to stay humble in the limelight, the difficulty of separation from his family, and his constant calling on God for the next step.” —Deborah Bedford, New York Times–bestselling author of His Other Wife “If you want to cultivate a passion for souls, get to know Mr. Graham in the pages of this book. I promise you’ll be blessed!” —Joni Eareckson Tada, Joni and Friends International Disability Center
Billy Graham and Seven Who Were Saved
by Lewis W. GillensonOne of the greatest preachers of all time, Billy Graham has penetrated the conscience of people throughout the world. Untold thousands have experienced dramatic spiritual changes as a result of Graham's evangelism. In this fascinating book, the stirring events in the conversions of seven remarkable people are movingly told. This is the wonderfully human story of their weaknesses and fears, and their agonizing struggles to overcome them. It is also the amazing account of the effects of Graham's inspiring ministry. Through him, these defeated souls were able to change their lives in a profoundly meaningful way. Some came to know happiness for the first time. The Seven Who Were Saved Jimmy Karam-- A tough politician who acknowledged his sins, but couldn't overcome them... Eleanor Searle Whitney-- A beautiful socialite who nearly gave up hope when her marriage ended in divorce... Jim Vaus-- An engineer who sold his wire-tapping services to both sides of the law... Johnny Spence-- A golf pro who traded sports for dope... Jean Dillard-- A painter who lost faith in God and herself... Stuart Hamblen-- A cowboy-singer who drowned his fortune in alcohol... Henderson Belk-- A spoiled boy whose self-indulgence almost ruined his family.
Billy Graham in Quotes
by Franklin GrahamGod Speaks His Word Straight Into The Hearts Of Men And Women.The Word Of God Is Alive And Active Today In The Lives Of Millions.With the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ as his singular focus, Billy Graham has faithfully, passionately, and unapologetically preached God's Word for more than seventy years. At the age of ninety-two, during an exclusive Fox News interview in 2010, Dr. Graham told Greta van Susteren, "I have a tremendous amount of hope for the future because of Jesus Christ."In this stunning collection of quotes by Billy Graham comes a historic anthology covering seven decades of ministry, drawing from both his published and personal works. These pages are filled with hope, truth, and redemption and seek the hearts of a lost people who need God now more than ever.Today we are putting our hopes in materialism, in technological progress, and in freedom from moral absolutes. They have all failed. They have failed because they have been powerless to change the human heart.Join Billy Graham as he seeks to bring God's Word to the heart of daily life. Reconnect and be drawn like never before. "Hearing Billy Graham express hope for the world gives me hope that my life can be worthwhile," comments one twenty-two-year-old. Arranged topically for easy reference, Billy Graham in Quotes provides insight on more than one hundred topics anchored in Scripture. This gifted evangelist takes the focus off of the messenger and shines the Light on the Message of God's Word.Earth's troubles fade in the light of heaven's hope.
The Billy Graham Story: The Authorized Biography
by John PollockAn updated account of the inspiring and influential life of Dr. Billy GrahamWhen the hijacked planes slammed into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, President Bush immediately proclaimed a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance. For the interfaith, interdenominational service at the Washington National Cathedral he chose Billy Graham to give the address. At that terrible hour no other clergyman, whatever his office, could so aptly bring the Word of God to America—and a watching world.At eighty-four, Billy Graham remains one of the most respected people in the world today. He has addressed over eighty-two million people face to face and at least one billion people through television, radio, and satellite. Yet he is far more than an evangelist of integrity and vision; he is a Christian statesman whose profound influence on the growth and depth of Christianity across the world cannot be overestimated. This official biography of Dr. Graham is based on his private files, correspondence, and interviews, as well as the author’s widespread research.• Written by John Pollock, Dr. Graham’s official biographer• Parts one and two (1918 to 1978), based on Pollock’s authorized biographies, have been abridged and contain new material• Part three (1978 to 1983) deals at length with Dr. Graham’s controversial visit to Moscow, which can now be seen as a factor in the fall of communism• Part four (1984 to 2003) updates the story to recent events, including the horrors of September 11 and the honorary knighthood Dr. Graham received from the Queen of England in December 2001• 8-page section of black-and-white photos new to this book
Billy Graham - Su vida, su ministerio
by William C. MartinEste libro celebra a una de las grandes luminarias del siglo veinte. Este libro cautivador y comprehensivo da a los lectores religiosos o seculares una mejor comprensión del evangelista más exitoso de la historia moderna, y del movimiento que él dirigió por más de cincuenta años.El libro hace una contribución vital al legado de Billy Graham y nos permite entender por qué sus palabras, acciones y personalidad le ganaron el aprecio de papas y predicadores, reyes y presidentes, y millones de cristianos virtualmente en toda nación y cultura por todo el mundo, por más de medio siglo.Esta biografía Graham mismo pidió y apreció por su enfoque proporcionado pero franco. En este relato cuidadosamente documentado, eminentemente equitativo, y bien escrito, William Martin plantea y contesta preguntas clave en cuanto al carácter, contribuciones e influencia de Graham a la escena religiosa del mundo. Siguiendo la vida y ministerio de Graham, desde sus raíces rurales y religiosas en Carolina del Norte, a su lugar como el estadista más veterano del evangelicalismo estadounidense, siguiendo tanto sus triunfos como sus tribulaciones, Martin muestra el carácter multidimensional del hombre que ha llegado a ser una de las personas más admiradas del mundo. Este cautivador y comprehensivo libro ofrece una comprensión detallada del evangelista más exitoso de la historia moderna, y del movimiento que él dirigió por más de cincuenta años.
The Billy Graham Training Center Bible
by Thomas NelsonThe Billy Graham Training Center Bible is a valuable resource that guides you to discover what the Bible says about anger, forgiveness, grief, marriage, peace, salvation, suffering, and temptation - more than 100 time-tested answers to your toughest questions from over 50 years of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association's ministry. With an easy-to-use index, each topic is covered in a series of helpful chained notes throughout the Bible text, which clearly guide the reader to discover what the Bible says about his or her deepest needs.
Billy Sunday: Home Run to Heaven
by Robert A. AllenA biography of a professional baseball player who dedicated his life to spreading the gospel and became one of the most influential religious figures of the early twentieth century.
Billy Sunday: Runner for the Lord
by Elaine CunninghamThis is a story based on events in the life of Billy Sunday.
Billy Sunday: The Man and His Message (Golden Oldies)
by William Ellis"It seemed impossible for Billy Sunday to stand behind the pulpit and talk only with his mouth. When he alluded to the man who acts no better than a four-footed brute, Sunday was down on all fours and you saw that brute. In a dramatic description of the marathon, he pictured an athlete falling at the goal and--there lay the evangelist on the platform."Through his ministry, approximately three hundred thousand persons were led to faith in Christ.
Billy Sunday: The Man and His Message (Golden Oldies)
by William Ellis"It seemed impossible for Billy Sunday to stand behind the pulpit and talk only with his mouth. When he alluded to the man who acts no better than a four-footed brute, Sunday was down on all fours and you saw that brute. In a dramatic description of the marathon, he pictured an athlete falling at the goal and--there lay the evangelist on the platform."Through his ministry, approximately three hundred thousand persons were led to faith in Christ.
Billy the Balloon
by Daniel Moore“Billy was a foil balloon that was born in a grocery store. He was a shiny silver balloon with a special message that said I Love You in bright red letters.” Billy the Balloon is a story that will assure, inspire, and give the reader hope that everything will be OK because everything happens for a purpose. It is story about how a farmer named Fred, his special needs grandson, JP, and Sally, a young city girl, are wondrously brought together for a benefit party by a balloon called Billy.
bin Laden: The Man Who Declared War on America
by Yossef BodanskyWorld-renowned terrorism expert Yossef Bodansky explores the transformation of Osama bin Laden from a once promising engineering student into the cold-blooded leader of the radical Islamic terrorist group, al Qaeda. With meticulous detail, Bodansky chronicles the events leading up to the international operation of hunting bin Laden. <P> In the process, Bodansky pulls together a chilling story that is as ancient as the Crusades; a story that transcends bin Laden and any other single man, one that sweeps from Iran, Afghanistan, and Iraq to Kosovo and beyond. He takes you deep into the heart of centuries-old hatreds that have produced generations of bin Ladens and a terror network of underground armies that can strike virtually anywhere in the world. Fueled by Middle Eastern oil wealth and covertly armed by some of America's closest allies, this terror network is waging a brutal guerrilla war whose aim is nothing short of changing the course of history. The battlefields are increasingly Western city streets, and the casualties are most often innocents caught in the crossfire.<P> Including information about al Qaeda’s pursuit of chemical and nuclear weapons, covert deals between the U.S. and Islamic terrorists, and American efforts in the years-long campaign to capture Osama bin Laden, this book is a sobering wake-up call.
Binding Earth and Heaven: Patriarchal Blessings in the Prophetic Development of Early Mormonism
by Gary Shepherd Gordon ShepherdIn Binding Earth and Heaven, Gary Shepherd and Gordon Shepherd use early nineteenth-century Mormonism as a case study to examine questions about how new religious movements may, as rare exceptions, survive and even eventually become successful in spite of intense opposition. Initial scorn and contempt for Mormonism—the fledgling creation of the young Joseph Smith—quickly elevated to mob violence as both Smith’s innovative teachings and converted followers proliferated, resulting in the widely held perception that the Mormons constituted a social menace. This book examines how Mormonism attracted and maintained the loyalty of increasing numbers of people despite mounting hostilities and severe hardships. The book focuses on the unique Mormon ritual (and accompanying doctrinal underpinnings) of “patriarchal blessings.” Patriarchal blessings were an innovative adaptation of the Old Testament practice of fathers making quasi-legal pronouncements over the heads of their sons—a way of verbally conferring rights, promises, admonition, and guidance to heirs. Binding Earth and Heaven shows how the organizational complexities of this practice contributed to strengthening and sustaining member faith and fealty, thereby bolstering the continuity and development of Mormonism.
Binding Earth and Heaven: Patriarchal Blessings in the Prophetic Development of Early Mormonism
by Gary Shepherd Gordon ShepherdIn Binding Earth and Heaven, Gary Shepherd and Gordon Shepherd use early nineteenth-century Mormonism as a case study to examine questions about how new religious movements may, as rare exceptions, survive and even eventually become successful in spite of intense opposition. Initial scorn and contempt for Mormonism—the fledgling creation of the young Joseph Smith—quickly elevated to mob violence as both Smith’s innovative teachings and converted followers proliferated, resulting in the widely held perception that the Mormons constituted a social menace. This book examines how Mormonism attracted and maintained the loyalty of increasing numbers of people despite mounting hostilities and severe hardships. The book focuses on the unique Mormon ritual (and accompanying doctrinal underpinnings) of “patriarchal blessings.” Patriarchal blessings were an innovative adaptation of the Old Testament practice of fathers making quasi-legal pronouncements over the heads of their sons—a way of verbally conferring rights, promises, admonition, and guidance to heirs. Binding Earth and Heaven shows how the organizational complexities of this practice contributed to strengthening and sustaining member faith and fealty, thereby bolstering the continuity and development of Mormonism.
Binny's Diwali
by Thrity UmrigarBinny woke up happy but nervous. It was her day to share about Diwali, the Festival of Lights!Binny is excited to talk to her class about her favorite holiday. But she struggles to find the words.Taking a deep breath, she tells her classmates about the fireworks that burst like stars in the night sky, leaving streaks of gold and red and green. She shares with them delicious pedas and jalebis. And she shows them clay lamps, called diyas, which look so pretty all the children ooh and aah.Featuring a heartwarming story by Thrity Umrigar, enchanting illustrations by Nidhi Chanani, and detailed information about the Hindu festival of lights, Binny's Diwali is a holiday treat.