Victims of abuse-any abuse-need to know how other people have made it through the recovery process. As a victim of incest herself, Jan Frank understands the myriad emotions that victims struggle with and offers ten proven stops toward recovery in Door of Hope. A powerful story of inspiration and restoration, Door of Hope, is Jan's journey toward wholeness. But it is much more than a story. It is hope for other victims. And in this updated edition, Jan provides a special section featuring answers to questions most often asked by abuse victims and those who love them.
"An invitation to pastors to become disciples, teachers, and like St. Francis, joyous troubadours of the King."Howard A. Snyder"Henderson knows the trials and tribulations of the pastor. He also understands the integrity of the Christian faith. Any minister reading the book will be encouraged and strengthened for the demands of ministry."William H. Willimon"Full of realism and hope, graced with theological insight and personal experience, Henderson's book faces our churches as they are and looks with faith to what they can be. All who care about local congregations and what makes them vital will treasure this book."David Allan Hubbard
The fascinating and true account of one man's journey from the clutches of evil, depths of sin and wrong side of everything into the glorious light of God's Kingdom! From being born in a prison to being born again at an old-fashioned altar, this book will captivate, inspire, and stir you like few things you've ever read or heard.
Although most of these devotionals were written more than ten years ago, putting them together into a book has reminded me of Gods faithfulness. In our difficulties and in our moments of joy, He has been there every step of the way. For every heartbeat and heartbreak, His love has held onto us. Patiently He teaches us about ourselves and His great love for us as He transforms bad into good, confusion into clarity, and trouble into hope. May God bless you as you study His word and find your hope in Him.
Door of Hope is an indispensable guide to the history and sites of pilgrimage of the Bahá'í Faith in the Holy Land. The author lived at the Bahá'í World Centre for twenty-five years, and used the opportunity to make the subject of this book his special study. He methodically examined the geography, archaeology and history of all that relates to the Bahá'í Faith, as well as the results of Jewish, Christian and Bahá'í scholarship. The text is enriched by a unique collection of historic photographs and drawings which will prove both fascinating and of great value for Bahá'í pilgrims and visitors, as well as those who have not had the opportunity to visit the Holy Land.
The Door of Hope is a brief exploration that God's hope can offer blessings to the believer and counsels the unbeliever that hope from God can richly transform their lives. The author uses stories from the Bible on how simple, ordinary people relied on God's promise of hope to accomplish extraordinary feats of courage. Readers of this book can apply these teachings today in their lives in the midst of this sin-filled world. The author uses anecdotes from his personal experiences as a testimony to what God's hope has done for him. A door is an access to something on the other side. God offers access to opportunities of blessings for those who seek Him through His Door of Hope, Jesus Christ. It doesn't matter what has happened in the past. God's hope can make your past a thing in the past by giving you a future and a hope!
When church and culture look the same... For the many Christians eager to prove we can be both holy and cool, cultural pressures are too much. We either compartmentalize our faith or drift from it altogether—into a world that’s so alluring. Have you wondered lately: Why does the Western church look so much like the world? Why are so many of my friends leaving the faith? How can we get back to our roots? Disappearing Church will help you sort through concerns like these, guiding you in a thoughtful, faithful, and hopeful response. Weaving together art, history, and theology, pastor and cultural observer Mark Sayers reminds us that real growth happens when the church embraces its countercultural witness, not when it blends in. It’s like Jesus said long ago, “If the salt loses its saltiness, it is no longer good for anything…”
What is innocence? It takes many shapes it can be said that innocence is a benevolent form of ignorance. In each stage of our lives, then, we can have different kinds of innocence as we grow and learn there will always be things we dont know. This biography is a captivating journey through one womans consecutive stages of innocence in varied spheres: material wealth, foreign travels, romantic relationships and spiritual discernment. In an American society often fascinated by countries that can be seen as exotic and enchanting from a distance, this book will impact readers with what is not seen. Readers will experience Taiwan as the Taiwanese do, learning how different we are, but also learning how much we have in common as the children of Elohim (God). Readers will learn Kittys lessons, feel her pain, celebrate her triumphs and most importantly, meet her Maker. This book is based on the authentic, true life of Kitty, a fictitious name for the author, and insightful accounts of the little known Las Vegas insider sex industry. If even one woman or man from anywhere in the world would read this book, and think twice before reducing themselves to this lifestyle; it will be a blessing, and this book would have served its purpose: to inform, enlighten and hopefully bless those individuals who are considering making big money in this sex industry.
A powerful story of inspiration and restoration, Door of Hope, is Jan's journey toward wholeness. But it is much more than a story. It is hope for other victims.
