Best of
Christian-Non-Fiction

1977

Lords of the Earth


Don Richardson - 1977
    Lords of the Earth is the story of Dale, his wife, his companions, and thousand of Yali tribesmen – all swept together in a maelstrom of agony and blood that climaxes in a dramatic, unexpected ending. Author Don Richardson is a missionary, filmmaker, teacher, translator, anthropologist, and builder. He and his wife Carol, have worked in evangelizing and preserving the culture of primitive tribes in Irian Jayan since 1962. This book includes a bound center black and white photo insert.

If I Perish


Esther Ahn Kim - 1977
    Sook stood alone among thousands of kneeling people. Her bold defiance of the tyrannical demand to bow to pagan Japanese shrines condemned her to a living death in the filth and degradation of a Japanese prison. This brave woman remained faithful to Christ in the face of brutality, oppression, and ruthlessness of her captors. The story of how she won many of her fellow prisoners to Christ in the most deplorable conditions is an inspiration to all.

Gifts and Ministries of the Holy Spirit


Lester Sumrall - 1977
    You are a candidate for the gifts of revelation, power, and inspiration. They will function anywhere—right where you are now! Dr. Sumrall discusses subjects including:The charismatic renewalThe weapons of our warfareHow you can receive the giftsThe devil's counterfeitThe purpose of ministry giftsYou can be included in the great outpouring of God's Spirit!

Let Us Pray


Watchman Nee - 1977
    Watchman Nee shares with us the lessons on prayer that he has learned through the years.

The Imitation of Mary


Alexander De Rouville - 1977
    In this book, culled from the deeply spiritual works of Thomas à Kempis, the reader is treated to beautiful writings about Our Lady set forth in the style of the Imitation of Christ. He offers the reader a splendid way to grow in following Jesus through imitating His Blessed Mother. With an attractive gold stamped, blue cloth cover and stained edges, this 144-page book is a profoundly spiritual road map for readers who wish to travel with Mary and Jesus.

Sitting by My Laughing Fire


Ruth Bell Graham - 1977
    She traveled extensively with her husband, Billy Graham, on his many Crusades around the world. While their five children were growing up, she took on the responsibilities of managing the household to give Billy the freedom to travel and preach wherever God called him.These poems, first published as a collection in 1977, are from all phases and periods of her life. "I wrote because, at times, I had to. It was write, or develop an ulcer-or forget," she said. "I chose to write. At times I even wrote for the sheer fun."Numerous family photos taken over the years-including some never before published-add a rich context to this edition, creating a treasured memory book of the life of this remarkable woman.

Faith to Live by


Derek Prince - 1977
    Derek Prince answers your questions about faith and explains how you can immediately receive what you pray for, obtain spiritual gifts, enjoy abundant life, and hear what God is saying to you. Discover techniques that will build your faith in God and empower you to do what would otherwise be impossible. Easy to read and based on the Scriptures, Faith to Live By is a resource for every Christian who wants to receive the promises of a faith-filled life.

I Dared to Call Him Father: The Miraculous Story of a Muslim Woman's Encounter with God


Bilquis Sheikh - 1977
    Her entire life turned upside down as a series of strange dreams launched her on a quest that would forever consume her heart, mind and soul.This 25th anniversary edition contains a new afterword by a Western friend of Bilquis and a new appendix on how the East enriches the West.

The Wall: A Parable


Gloria Jay Evans - 1977
    A modern parable relating the consequences of surrounding ourselves with protective walls that isloate us from love and fellowship.

The Normal Christian Life: Also Including the Overcoming Life


Watchman Nee - 1977
    Here in one volume are two of Watchman Nee's most well-known classics, The Normal Christian Life and The Overcoming Life.

The Best of Charles Spurgeon


Charles Haddon Spurgeon - 1977
    Moody- The series features classic writings from the best Christian thinkers and presents their material in an accessible, approachable, and appetizing manner. We've taken the "fear factor" out of classical writings- All the language is "gently modernized" for today's reader- Each daily reading contains a key Scripture verse and reflection questions- Each book in the series contains 120 readings--enough substance to satisfy without intimidating readers with a thick tome