Now he leads a crusade to rescue children in Brooklyn's "war zone"--and beyond. His dramatic story is more than a life-and-death struggle in the midst of crime, drugs and poverty. It is a vision of hope and promise for America's children. "Lately in the news they've been talking about how likely it is for a black male teenager to get shot and killed--especially in my neighborhood. They say it's even more likely that in a couple of years I'll be carrying a gun. But what they don't know is what a difference God's made in my life. Ever since I was three I've been going to Sunday school, and I've learned about God and His ways. And I made up my mind to follow Jesus. No, you'll never see me with a gun shooting anyone. Ever! Because no matter what's going on around me, I am standing for Jesus."--Vincent, age 12

    Insights into the power and gifts of the Holy Spirit in daily life and ministry.

    Sadhu Sundar SinghHours before he intended to kill himself, the young Sundar had a vision of Jesus. Immediately, the emptiness filling his heart was lifted. Despite opposition at home, he soon knew that he had to share his faith throughout India and Tibet. What better way than to put on the robes of a sadhu and take to the road with no guarantee of food but with a passionate desire to live as Christ did

    Used as a handy biblical reference manual, it offers guidelines for a consistent and living fellowship with God. At the end of of each chapter, a few helpful questions are suggested as the basis of a personal spiritual check-up.

    The old ways come to a standstill in unsatisfying dead ends. The new ways are rooted in God's offer of a more festive, satisfying life than the stress-track can offer. Through Christians ready to truly "live it up", God can change the world.

    

    Are we aware, for example, that the Lord Jesus Christ employed distinctive strategies for different kinds of unbeliever, and that these may be learned and copied? This study brings these approaches to life for witnessing Christians and preachers today.