Stephens makes a strong and original case for their importance not only to today's New Atheist movement but to the way many of us—believers and nonbelievers—now think and live. New York Times bestselling author examines fascinating accounts of near-death experiences in light of Scripture, igniting in us a new biblically infused imagination of heaven and prompting us to live without fear.
The great war on earth was finally over Jesus, with vast clouds of shining angels, took all the daddies, mommies and little children who loved Him to heaven. Now Sheldon is in a land where dreams come true Jesus gives him a white bear cub to snuggle up against and shows him how to fly.
Sheldon's family takes him to explore other worlds with sparkling gems and delicious new fruits. And then the fun really begins! Sheldon's adventures in Heaven will make your child long to go there. The church is facing its greatest challenge—and its greatest opportunity—in our postmodern, post-Christian world. No Perfect People Allowed shows you how to deconstruct the five main barriers standing between emerging generations and your church by creating the right culture.
From inspiring stories of real people once far from God, to practical ideas that can be applied by any local church, this book offers a refreshing vision of the potential and power of the Body of Christ to transform lives today. What makes this book both unique and extremely helpful is that it is filled with real-life stories of post-Christian people becoming followers of Jesus—not just statistics or data about them.
John's 'get it' factor with people, lost or found, is something to behold! Reading this book filled me with optimism regarding the next generation of pastors and faith communities.
John Burke serves up quite a tasty meal full of the rich nutrients that will strengthen the Body of Christ. Recounts the story of a young mother who underwent an intense near-death experience after she became unresponsive during a medical emergency, as she discusses the hardships of her past and the impact of the experience on her life.
Examines the nature of the afterlife as it is revealed through the near-death experiences of more than fifty people from all walks of life. Author Mally Cox-Chapman documents the accounts of the 'experiencers', and examines the significance of their revelations.
Three out of four Americans say they believe in Heaven. Even more surprising, a recent Gallup poll reports that eight million Americans have had a near-death experience that they believe confirms the reality of Heaven. Objectively researched, intelligently organised, and persuasively written, The Case for Heaven addresses tough questions many people are afraid to discuss.
Written with the expectation that readers will come to a better understanding of the nature of Heaven and death itself. Is there life after death? After a tragic accident, doctors pronounced Richard Sigmund legally dead. Eight hours later, God miraculously brought him back to life on the way to the morgue.
During those hours, God allowed him to experience the glorious beauty, heavenly sounds, sweet aromas, and boundless joys of heaven that await every believer. God then returned him back to earth with a mission to tell the world what he saw. Why were sinners so attracted to Jesus yet repelled by the religious? Challenging conventional readings of theology, this work challenges those who care about children and their place in the world and the church. As best-selling author Max Davis puts it, "When we are born again, Jesus lives inside each of us.
He is very much alive today and still does incredible things -- sometimes supernatural things -- through us! That encounter started a forty-plus-year journey where Jesus became his best friend. When we see others as God sees us we will love them as God loves us. Those hurting and weary from worn-out religion are longing for a fresh touch from the living Jesus. By letting Jesus live through us we become a conduit of His love. Authentic Christianity is not about religion but a relationship with Jesus.
Davis challenges us to do more than simply receive His grace -- we need to allow grace to soften, change, and shape us. As you read this book, you will laugh, cry, and come face-to-face with the living Jesus. Popular Books. The Becoming by Nora Roberts. Now readers can meditate daily on the realities of heaven with the Imagine Heaven Devotional.
Each of the devotions includes near-death stories from the bestselling book, Scripture, a prayer, as well as brand new stories and content that helps readers apply these heavenly promises to how they live life today. All of us long to know what life after death will be like. Bestselling author John Burke is no exception. For decades, he has been studying accounts of people who have had near-death experiences NDEs.
While not every detail of individual NDEs correlate with Scripture, Burke shows how the common experiences shared by thousands of survivors clearly point to the God of the Bible and the exhilarating picture of heaven he promises. Imagine Heaven is an inspirational journey through the Bible's picture of heaven, colored in with the real-life stories of heaven's wonders.
Burke compares gripping stories of NDEs to what Scripture says about our biggest questions of heaven: Will I be myself? Will I see friends and loved ones? What will it look like? What is God like? What will we do forever? What about children and pets? This book will propel readers into an experience that will forever change their view of the life to come and the way they live life today. It also tackles the tough questions of heavenly reward and hellish NDEs.
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