The Costly Call: The Untold StoryThis compelling sequel delivers more real-life snapshots of modern day heroes--from Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, and secularist backgrounds--who have sacrificed everything to follow the call to faith in Christ. These courageous men and women truly understand the importance of religious liberty and pray that even their enemies may be saved. |
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... thought that the world was in the palm of my hand. Everything seemed to be going my way. I was a successful businessman, a father and husband, and I had a new four-bedroom home in an upscale, gated community with two new cars in the ...
... thought that the world was in the palm of my hand. Everything seemed to be going my way. I was a successful businessman, a father and husband, and I had a new four-bedroom home in an upscale, gated community with two new cars in the ...
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... thought that I might return to my parents ' home for a couple of days until I could make plans for the future . However , my father slammed the door in my face and crassly said to me , “ My son is dead . Leave me alone . " Amir was ...
... thought that I might return to my parents ' home for a couple of days until I could make plans for the future . However , my father slammed the door in my face and crassly said to me , “ My son is dead . Leave me alone . " Amir was ...
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... thought my life was over since I had no one to defend me from the brutal attacks of the police . In jail , I was beaten with riot clubs , chains , and electric prods , yet this persecution strengthened my faith . In terribly difficult ...
... thought my life was over since I had no one to defend me from the brutal attacks of the police . In jail , I was beaten with riot clubs , chains , and electric prods , yet this persecution strengthened my faith . In terribly difficult ...
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... thought he was the world's greatest negotiator. Most of them stopped far short of getting a really good deal. Watching the bartering gave me great enjoyment, but I was most thankful that I was spending time with my best friend. Asim and ...
... thought he was the world's greatest negotiator. Most of them stopped far short of getting a really good deal. Watching the bartering gave me great enjoyment, but I was most thankful that I was spending time with my best friend. Asim and ...
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... thought went through my mind that was so powerful that it could have only come from God . “ Bakari , if you ask me to heal your father , it will be done , ” the voice said . I leaned over my father and noticed that he had stopped ...
... thought went through my mind that was so powerful that it could have only come from God . “ Bakari , if you ask me to heal your father , it will be done , ” the voice said . I leaned over my father and noticed that he had stopped ...
Contents
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Untouchable 43 | 47 |
Blessings and Blasphemy | 60 |
A Faithful Father to His Children 93 | 77 |
Not Ashamed of the Gospel | 117 |
The Sufficiency of Scripture | 126 |
In the Midst of Freedom | 135 |
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Page 119 - We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed...
Page 113 - Jesus spoke to them again, saying, "I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.
Page 13 - Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.
Page 59 - That I have great heaviness, and continual sorrow in my heart. For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ, for my brethren my kinsmen according to the flesh...
Page 125 - I beg you therefore, father, that you would send him to my father's house, for I have five brothers, that he may testify to them, lest they also come to this place of torment.
Page 59 - I am speaking the truth in Christ, I am not lying; my conscience bears me witness in the Holy Spirit, that I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brethren, my kinsmen by race.
Page 16 - Two are better than one ; because they have a good reward for their labour. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up.
Page 116 - O my God, I trust in Thee; let me not be ashamed, let not my enemies triumph over me. Let them be ashamed who transgress without a cause; let them be turned back that persecute my soul.
Page 146 - And they cried with a loud voice, saying, 'How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the earth...
Page 7 - Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.