Bøger af Kit And Drew Coons

Mythology comes to life in rural TransylvaniaIoana Nagy, a young midwife in rural Transylvania, has been accused of being a witch. Periodic precognizant revelations and her ability to discern spirits inciting humans to do evil make Ioana wonder if the accusations are true. Ioana struggles to support herself and her widowed mother in the economic turmoil following the end of communism and laments the disappointments of her life. But she senses big changes coming.Gideon Hunt, a young, idealistic, and naive American missionary, arrives determined to prove himself by dispelling superstitions widely held by rural Transylvanians. He finds himself both drawn to and repelled by the strong-willed and capable Ioana, reputed to be a witch. Gideon's preconceived ideas about the supernatural are soon challenged by unworldly experiences.As hateful presences deceive humans into committing despicable acts, Ioana and Gideon strive to define their relationship, understand spirits in the context of the Bible, and protect potential victims. The arrival of a powerful demonic lord who rallies the forces of evil pushes them to the limits of their courage.

Why does God allow suffering? This is a universal question in every heart. The question is both reasonable and valid. Lack of a meaningful answer is a faith barrier for many. Shallow answers can undermine faith. Fortunately, the Bible gives clear reasons that God allows suffering. But the best time to learn about God's purposes and strengthen our faith is before a crisis.

Jesus told story after story to communicate God's truth. Personal stories create hope and change lives by speaking to the heart. The following collection of Drew's stories is offered for your amusement and so that you can learn from his experiences. We hope these stories will motivate you to consider your own life experiences. What was God teaching you? "Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story." (Psalm 107:2)

Some might suggest that any marriage surviving in these times is more than ordinary. Unfortunately, many marriages don't last a lifetime. But by more than ordinary, we mean a marriage that goes beyond basic survival and is more than successful. This type of relationship can cause others to ask, "What makes their marriage so special?" Such marriages glorify God and represent Christ and the church well.

Every moment separates our lives into before and after. Some moments divide our lives into never before and always after. Many of those life-changing moments are based on the choices we make. God allows us to make choices through free will. Making good choices at those moments is for our good and ultimately reflects on God as we represent Him in this world.

Many heartwarming stories share about difficult situations that worked out miraculously or through iron-willed determination. The stories are useful in that they inspire hope. But sometimes life just doesn't work out the way we expected. Many people's lives will never be what they had hoped. What does a person do then? This mini book uses our personal struggle with infertility as an example.