Best of
Faith

1977

Telling the Truth: The Gospel as Tragedy, Comedy, and Fairy Tale


Frederick Buechner - 1977
    A fresh, creative look at the underlying meaning of the Gospels that stresses the many dimensions of God's relationship to humanity.

With Open Hands


Henri J.M. Nouwen - 1977
    Now updated, 'With Open Hands' offers gentle encouragement to readers seeking God & insight to the components of prayer: silence, acceptance, hope, compassion, & prophetic criticism.

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!

How to Converse with God


Alfonso María de Liguori - 1977
    Alphonsus Ligouri teaches us how to use the small events of everyday life to raise our hearts and minds to God: in praise, contrition, hope, joy, and union with God’s will. In this way, we can “pray unceasingly” and converse with God in the way most pleasing to him—personally and confidently. This booklet features 20 bite-sized chapters, either for study or for daily meditation, and an index full of short prayers and aspirations. It is the perfect size to slip into a wallet, purse, or pocket, for use in church, at home, or at work—wherever you may be, for as this booklet shows, we can pray to God at any place and at any time. (77 pgs. PB.)

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 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.

St. Therese of Lisieux: Her Last Conversations


Thérèse de Lisieux - 1977
    Translation of J'entre dans la vie, originally issued under title: Novissima verba.

A Severe Mercy: A Story of Faith, Tragedy and Triumph


Sheldon Vanauken - 1977
    S. Lewis, and a spiritual strength that sustained Vanauken after his wife's untimely death. Replete with 18 letters from C.S. Lewis, A Severe Mercy addresses some of the universal questions that surround faith--the existence of God and the reasons behind tragedy.

His Life Is Mine


Sophrony Sakharov - 1977
    A discussion of prayer, especially the "Jesus Prayer." Not simply a presentation of techniques, it emphasizes theology as well as practice.

More Than a Carpenter


Josh McDowell - 1977
    Josh McDowell's timeless examination of the true nature of Christ and his impact on our lives is one of the best-selling Christian books ever. Written by a former skeptic of Christianity, it is a hard-hitting book for those who doubt Jesus' deity and his purpose.

Daughter Zion: Meditations on the Church's Marian Belief


Benedict XVI - 1977
    Cardinal Ratzinger examines how these beliefs are linked to the Church's faith in Jesus Christ. Far from competing with the truth about Christ, the Church's Marian beliefs uphold and underscore that truth. Mary's role in salvation, according to Cardinal Ratzinger, was anticipated in the Old Testament. She was prefigured in Eve, the Mother of the Living; in the holy women of the Old Testament, such as Sarah, Hannah, Deborah, Esther, and Judith; and in the prophetic image of the daughter Zion. Cardinal Ratzinger also considers Mary's place as the embodiment of created wisdom, who faithfully received the Uncreated Wisdom of the Word of God in the Incarnation. Daughter Zion avoids the extremes of ignoring the biblical foundation for Marian doctrine on the one hand and fundamentalistic proof-texting on the other. Instead, the author beautifully and lucidly develops key biblical themes to help readers understand and appreciate the Mother of God.

The Wild, White Goose: The Diary of a Female Zen Priest


Jiyu Kennett - 1977
    At the time it was still very unusual for a Westerner to want to become a Buddhist monk, and even more unusual for a Western woman. THE WILD, WHITE GOOSE, based on her diaries, tells the story of Roshi Jiyu-Kennett's search for the truth and how she found enlightenment.

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.

The Death of Christian Culture


John Senior - 1977
    It investigates literature, culture, history, and religion in an attempt to show that education is increasingly about bureaucratic training and less about scholarly truth. A warning that cultural and artistic treasures of classical and Christian civilizations must be preserved, this provocative analysis diagnoses a cultural and societal malaise facing modern Western societies.

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.

St. Michael and The Angels: A Month with St. Michael and the Holy Angels


Tan Books - 1977
    Gives their nature and role, the need for devotion to them and their relationship to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Many prayers to the angels. Written to be read daily during September, the month of the Angels. Impr. 174 pgs, PB

Grace of Yielding


Derek Prince - 1977
    Discover how you can please God in all you do, become mature in your faith, and receive your inheritance as a child of God. You can be confident that, as you yield to the Spirit of Christ, you will learn to walk in the abundance of God's power and blessings.

Mary: The Second Eve


John Henry Newman - 1977
    Fresh, beautiful insights--typical of Cardinal Newman. 48 pgs, PB

He Cares, He Comforts


Corrie ten Boom - 1977
    Corrie ten Boom shares biblical passages and personal experiences to offer comfort and hope to the afflicted and those who have suffered from poor health.

Black and Free


Tom Skinner - 1977
    Barbara Williams-Skinner, Skinner Leadership Institute "Few books have touched my heart so deeply as Black and Free . A simple story. A timeless classic. Redemptive. Hopeful. A crystal clear explanation of what it means to be a true Christian-and not." - Patrick Morley, author, CEO of Man in the Mirror "My mentor, Tom Skinner was one of the greatest Christian minds and spoke persons for the Kingdom of God that the church has ever had." - Dr. Tony Evans, President, The Urban Alternative, Pastor, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship "He lovingly held the world in his heart. Now in this book, he continues to love us and teach us. I am happy to welcome Black and Free, for it tells me Tom Skinner lives." - Maya Angelou, Author, Poet