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Richard Coles narrates this witty account of life as a parish priest and Radio 4 broadcaster. After a life of sex and drugs and the Communards - brilliantly recounted in the highly acclaimed first volume of his memoirs Fathomless Riches - the Reverend Richard Coles went on to devote his life to God and Christianity. He is also a much-loved broadcaster, presenting Saturday Live on Radio 4 and giving us regular reason to Pause for Thought on Radio 2.

With no mission board to support or guide her, and less than 10 dollars in her pocket, Gladys Aylward left her home in England to answer God's call to take the message of the gospel to China. With the Sino-Japanese War waging around her, she struggled to bring the basics of life and the fullness of God to orphaned children. Time after time, God triumphed over impossible situations, and drew people to himself. Gladys Aylward: The Little Woman tells the story of one woman's determination to serve God at any cost.

Durant deux années de guerre, Delphine Horvilleur a cherché dans les textes sacrés les mots capables de résister au désastre. Qu'arrive-t-il au langage quand le monde s'effondre, s'interroge Delphine Horvilleur dans ce livre courageux, à la croisée du témoignage intime et de la réflexion spirituelle. De 2023, veille des massacres du 7 octobre, jusqu'au retour des derniers otages retenus dans un Gaza dévasté en 2025, l'auteur n'a cessé de chercher les mots pour accompagner les drames et faire dialoguer une sagesse ancestrale avec la tragédie en cours.

The compelling autobiography of a remarkable Catholic woman, sainted by many, who championed the rights of the poor in America’s inner cities. When Dorothy Day died in 1980, the New York Times eulogized her as “a nonviolent social radical of luminous personality . . . founder of the Catholic...

This biography of England’s heroic abolitionist commemorates the 200th anniversary of the ending of slavery in the United Kingdom William Wilberforce (1759–1833) has been hailed as a one of society’s great reformers. His great goal was the abolition of the slave trade and of slavery in...

Als erste Frau wurde die Schottin Mary Slessor (1848-1915) auf einer schottischen Banknote abgebildet. Das bemerkenswerte Leben der Pioniermissionarin an der Sklavenküste Westafrikas stand immer in Gefahr, von wilden Tieren, kriegerischen Stämmen und von Kannibalen angegriffen zu werden. Mary Slessor respektierte die Traditionen der einheimischen Stämme, kämpfte aber auch gegen barbarische Praktiken, wie Menschenopfer, an. Im Vertrauen auf Gottes Hilfe setzte sie sich für die Rechte der Frauen ein, förderte den Bau von Krankenhäusern und die Impfung gegen die tödlichen Pocken.

Among the most beloved saints in the Catholic tradition, Francis of Assisi (c. 1181-1226) is popularly remembered for his dedication to poverty, his love of animals and nature, and his desire to follow perfectly the teachings and example of Christ. During his lifetime and after his death, followers collected, for their own purposes, numerous stories, anecdotes, and reports about Francis. As a result, the man himself and his own concerns became lost in legend.

As a fourteen-year-old intent on living a “modern” life, the last thing Isobel Kuhn wanted to grow up to be was a missionary. But as it turned out, this young agnostic’s life was redirected―from crisis and doubt to hope and strength. Convinced that God wanted her to preach the gospel as...

One of the most famous figures in Christian history, Francis of Assisi (1181/82-1226) was revered as a miracle worker during his life and quickly canonized after his death. He has inspired generations of Christians and other spiritual seekers, from medieval ascetics to 1960s hippies and modern environmentalists. The "poverello" wrote poems praising the sun, moon, and stars, spoke to the birds, and—so the story goes—even tamed a wolf. But what do we know for sure about who he was, and what is simply legend?

Dr. Viggo B. Olsen, von Beruf Chirurg, berichtet über sein denkwürdiges "Schachspiel" mit Gott. Von den Schwiegereltern gedrängt, sich für Christus zu entscheiden, sucht er mit seiner Frau Argumente gegen den christlichen Glauben. Sie gehen den angeblich naturwissenschaftlichen Widersprüchen der Bibel nach und schlittern Zug um Zug in ein Abenteuer ohnegleichen.

Nicky Cruz's heart had turned to stone when he was only three. His mother nicknamed him the son of Satan, and he was severely abused, both physically and mentally. After moving from Puerto Rico to New York, Nicky became the leader of a notorious street gang the Mau Maus. He turned into a violent street criminal before he was eighteen. David Wilkerson, a skinny preacher from Pennsylvania, reached out to him with relentless love. He said, Nicky, Jesus loves you, and this simple message opened the door to a new life for Nicky Cruz.

C.T. and his companion were lost in the African jungle. All the warning others had given the two missionaries rushed into C.T.'s mind. He had the uneasy sensation of being watched. C.T. shivered as he stared into the dense foliage surrounding him. He was exposed on all sides, clearly visible to...

When you are raised to believe that the person you are is unacceptable, you hide. And you stay hidden. If you are X-Men and Dance Academy star Tim Pocock, you become an expert at hiding - until you can't anymore. Tim Pocock was a born performer. At ten, he took to the stage as a professional...

After the demise of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), the Muslims were divided regarding whom they should follow as their political and religious leader. The Sunnis followed the Prophet’s companions whilst the Shias followed the 12 Holy Imams chosen by God. The Shia Imams were from the lineage of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from his only surviving daughter, Lady Fatimah (SA).

The Story of a Soul is the autobiography of Thérèse of Lisieux. It was first published on September 30, 1898, a year to the day after her death from tuberculosis at the age of 24, on September 30, 1897. The book was a single volume formed from three distinct manuscripts - manuscripts of different length, written at different times, addressed to different people, and differing from one another in character. The work of unifying these disparate manuscripts was carried out by Pauline, the sister of Thérèse.

Sacide Göpferich - Als türkisches Gastarbeiterkind hat Sacide von klein auf immer nur die Unterschiede und Gegensätze von Türken, Deutschen, Christen und Moslems erzählt bekommen und erfahren - von beiden Seiten. Sie entschied sich dafür, nicht einfach blind die Meinung der anderen zu übernehmen, sondern ihre eigenen Erfahrungen zu machen. Indem sie sich von ihrer inneren Stimme führen ließ, entdeckte sie exakt das Gegenteil: viele Gemeinsamkeiten und Ähnlichkeiten. Heute erkennt sie, dass wir alle (nur) Menschen sind- und alle Kinder Gottes.

Get a glimpse into the life of the late musician Keith Green through this revised, updated, and expanded 25th-anniversary edition of his inspiring biography, written by his wife, Melody. American pianist, singer, and contemporary Christian songwriter Keith Green was only 28 when he died in a...

Who was Muhammad? What do we know historically, and does that differ from how he is seen by his followers and venerated today? Memories of Muhammad presents Muhammad as a lens through which to view both the genesis of Islamic religion and the grand sweep of Islamic history - right up to the hot button issues of the day, such as the spread of Islam, holy wars, the status of women, the significance of Jerusalem, and current tensions with Jews, Hindus, and Christians.

Martyn Lloyd-Jones, commonly referred to as “the Doctor,” had a successful career in medicine before abandoning it all to become a preacher in London. His sermons―displaying the life-changing power of biblical truth―diagnosed the spiritual condition of his congregation and prescribed the...

George Müller ist ein besonderes Vorbild in der Gemeinde Jesu. Er besaß ein Vertrauen zu Gott und zu Seinen Verheißungen, das in ihm eine aktive Liebe zu seinen Mitmenschen weckte und ihm den Mut verlieh, sich ganz und gar Gottes Fürsorge zu überlassen. Marie von Koenneritz war eine Zeitzeugin dessen, was Gott durch George Müller, den Leiter mehrerer Waisenhäuser in Bristol und auch weltweit wirkte. Neben den Einblicken in George Müllers Leben sind dem Buch auch zwei kurze geistliche Gedanken des Waisenvaters und Predigers beigefügt.