Nadat Ockert en Michele Potgieter getroud is, het hulle hul tasse gepak en vertrek Oekraïne toe, nie vir hulle wittebrood nie, maar om daar te werk onder die mense wat onlangs bevry is van agter die ystergordyn.

Dit is egter ’n groot ontnugtering vir Michele in die begin – dit is yskoud in die winter en snikwarm in die somer. Die meeste huise het net buitetoilette en daar is min verskeidenheid in basiese kruideniersware. Die mense is baie vriendelik en hulle word meestal met oop arms verwelkom. Maar alles is nie altyd maklik nie, daar is ’n noue ontkoming met die mafia, agtervolging deur die KGB en verraad van binne die gemeente. Dan sterf Ockert tydens die Covid 19-pandemie tydens ’n besoek aan Suid-Afrika. Michele moet besluit of sy teruggaan Oekraïne toe, waar ’n oorlog dreig en of sy in Suid-Afrika by haar mense en haar kinders bly.

Dit is ’n aangrypende verhaal oor liefde: liefde vir God, vir die mense van die Oekraïne, maar ook die liefde tussen Michele, Ockert en hul kinders.

Across the 30,000 or so varieties of Christianity, believers universally love Jesus. They have no trouble accepting his humanity and his divinity. Many express intimations of his close presence in their lives; a fear of his judgment and wrath as well as a love of his compassion; a justification for their worldviews and politics (of all persuasions), and firm convictions about his atonement for their sins and thus his centrality in their personal salvation.

But who is Christ?

Is Christ simply Jesus's last name, denoting his role as saviour of humanity, as messiah? What is Christ? How is his function or role different from Jesus's? Are we missing something fundamental because of our overwhelming emphasis on Jesus to the exclusion of the Christ, or our misunderstanding of what it means that Jesus was `the Christ'? Could it be that such limited views are contributing to the slow and painful erosion of Christianity in western culture, to its insularity and insistence on purity and exclusion?

These are questions Fr Richard Rohr has been pondering for many years. In his ecumenical and scripturally grounded books on contemplation, mysticism and many more topics, he has emphasized the importance of a large framework for understanding the nature of 'what is' and what lasts, of unity and the ultimate reality of God's presence in all of creation-Christian and non-Christian, human and non-human.

Could it be that Jesus, who is the Christ, is offering us a model and example on how to live inside `this Big Frame?'

Christianity Today Book of the Year In the overlooked moments and routines of our day, we can become aware of God's presence in surprising ways. How do we embrace the sacred in the ordinary and the ordinary in the sacred? Framed around one typical day, this book explores life through the lens of liturgy-small practices and habits that form us. In each chapter, Tish Harrison Warren considers a common daily experience-making the bed, brushing her teeth, losing her keys. Drawing from the diversity of her life as a campus minister, Anglican priest, friend, wife, and mother, Warren opens up a practical theology of the everyday. Each activity is related to a spiritual practice as well as an aspect of our Sunday worship. Liturgy of the Ordinary is now part of the IVP Signature Collection, which features special editions of iconic books in celebration of the seventy-fifth anniversary of InterVarsity Press.

We grow more spiritually by doing it wrong than by doing it right In Falling Upward, Fr Richard Rohr offers a new understanding of one of life's most profound mysteries: how our failing can be the foundation for our ongoing spiritual growth. Drawing on the wisdom from time-honoured myths, heroic poems, great thinkers and sacred religious texts, the author explores the two halves of life to show that those who have fallen, failed, or 'gone down' are the only ones who understand 'up'. The heartbreaks, disappointments and loves of the first half of life are actually stepping stones to the spiritual joys that the second half has in store for us. 'I thank God for Richard Rohr's sage-like presence in our culture: I honestly don't know where I'd be without it.' Brian Draper 'Richard Rohr at his vintage best: prophetic, pastoral, practical.' Cynthia Bourgeault 'A voyage into the mystery and beauty of healthy spiritual maturity.' Mehmet Oz, MD, host of the Dr Oz Show

Die dood van ’n geliefde bring intense hartseer mee. Dr. Henk Gous deel in Wanneer ’n geliefde sterf uit sy jare lange ervaring as berader asook sy persoonlike ervaring met die verlies van sy dogter. Hy is daarom ideaal toegerus om jou met wysheid en empatie op hierdie moeilike pad van rousmart te begelei. Elkeen van die 40 dagstukkies het plek om jou eie emosies, vrae aan God, ondraaglike pyn, selfs woede, en enige ander gedagtes neer te skryf. So sal hierdie boekie ’n joernaal wees van jou uniek persoonlike reis na aanvaarding, vertroosting, vrede en vreugde.

Ervaar God se troos en liefde sodat jy uiteindelik weer met vreugde kan leef totdat jy jou geliefdes eendag weer sien.

Angs neem baie vorme aan, dis dalk die vrees wat oor jou skouer loer, die paniek wat alewig aan jou sy blyk te wees of die wolk van bekommernis wat oor jou lewe hang. Vir baie mense is dit ’n reus wat hulle wysmaak dat hulle nooit, ooit weer ’n normale lewe gaan kan lei nie; ’n reus wat jou vasvang in ’n greep van duisternis en wanhoop.

Jy kán egter losbreek en sonder angs lewe.

Uit sy eerstehandse ervaring van die stryd teen angs, deel Pastoor Louie Giglio beide praktiese en geestelike wenke om vry te kom. Aan die hand van ’n boodskap van bemoediging en hoop verduidelik hy die paradoks dat angs dalk dood is, maar steeds dodelik is – met ander woorde, angs is steeds oorweldigend, maar daar is egter Iemand wat reeds die oorhand oor angs gekry het.

Hierdie nuttige hulpbron wys jou hoe om ‘n kruisie te trek deur jou angs met die sterkste wapen tot ons beskikking: Jesus se kruis. Elke dag se oordenking sal jou help om een voet voor die ander te sit en grond te wen in die stryd sowel as om bose vestings af te breek omdat Jesus reeds namens jou die oorwinning behaal het.

Pastor of Angelus Temple and the Dream Center, founder Matthew Barnett leads participants on a six-week learning experience to understand how simple it is to make a lasting impact on their world. It is not as daunting as we might think. World-changers start with a heart open to the leading of the Holy Spirit and a willingness to do as he asks. Ideal for small groups, Bible studies, and church classes, this kit includes a copy of the book One Small Step, a DVD with an in-depth video for each session, and a participant's guide to help members hear the Holy Spirit's voice and obey his nudges. Also included are small step activities to participate in, throughout the study and beyond. Boldly embrace the life-changing adventure of becoming the hands and feet of Jesus to the people right outside your front door. You will soon discover that "random acts of kindness" are not so random after all.

We think our biggest spiritual enemy is Satan, but it’s really our flesh.

This book will help you to see Christ as the one who is able to take on all spiritual battles so that you know you are not alone in this journey of life.

In her first two books, The Heavens Opened and The Priestly Bride, Anna Rountree chronicled her remarkable visions of heaven, giving readers a glimpse of what heaven is like and how events happening in the earth today correspond with activities in the spirit realm. In this third book in her trilogy, Rountree offers a revelation of mankind's chief enemy, the flesh, and how our heavenly Father trains us to be warriors for the fierce battles to come.

Caught up once again in a vision of heaven, Rountree sees the redeemed and the heavenly hosts armed for war. She is told that all God’s children are issued armor but not everyone heeds the command to put on the full armor of God. As with all equipment, this armor must be tested before being worn into conflict.

Thus begins the tests to fit Rountree for battle. These tests take place underground in the root system of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, which is the flesh. The seriousness of the tests—tests all Christians must take—are both shocking and revelatory. This book takes readers on a journey through the dark bowels of the flesh and reveals how they can come out armed as overcomers who serves the Warrior King.

Are you confused and scared by what’s happening in the world today? Do you know that Jesus could return at any time now? Are you ready if He returns today?

Best-selling author and native Israeli Amir Tsarfati’s mission is to help people around the world live with clarity and confidence in light of Christ’s soon return. With Any Day Now, he provides a pocket-sized alert that earth’s final days are drawing near. As you read, you will …

• Explore the clues that suggest Christ's second coming could occur at any moment.
• Examine Bible prophecy through the perspective of an Israeli, allowing you to better grasp the significance of what’s happening in the Middle East today.
• Embrace a spirit of expectancy, always ready for the Lord's return.
• In today’s darkened world, only Christ can give us true hope. Any Day Now will help you to understand what is next in God’s prophetic plan – and encourage you with the promise that Jesus’ return and the restoration of His people are just around the corner.

Same-day delivery works for packages, not for people. Defeat the lure of immediate gratification, avoid frustration, and embrace uninterrupted peace.

In one way or another we are all waiting. Even those who seem to have it all are still waiting on something. There may be a young athlete who’s waiting for his wildest dreams to come true. There may be a young lady waiting on an acceptance letter to a university. A married couple may be waiting to find out if they’re giving birth to a boy or a girl. There may be an individual waiting for lab results from his most recent doctor’s visit. We are all in the same boat. Waiting. Waiting for change. Waiting for answers. Waiting for healing. Waiting for things to get better. No matter how good life gets, every living human being will always be in need of something.

The mission of He Reads Truth is “Men in the Word of God every day.” To that end, the He Reads Truth Bible is, first and foremost, designed for reading. Each letterform and line of text has been carefully crafted to help you forget about the ink on the page and fall into the story of Scripture.

In addition to beautiful Bible text, you’ll discover more than 150 key charts, timelines, maps, and infographics that carefully organize biblical truths to highlight connections often missed while reading. And because Scripture itself is the best interpreter of Scripture, the reading plans for each book include relevant supplemental passages from other parts of God’s Word.

Features Include:

• 66 hand-lettered key verses
• 125 full-color charts, infographics, and illustrations
• 17 full-color timelines
• 21 full-color maps
• Curated reading plans for every book of the Bible
• One-year Bible reading plan
• Detailed book introductions and outlines
• Key verse list
• Smyth-sewn lay-flat binding
• Line-matched Bible text
• Wide margins for notetaking
• Bible Serif typeface designed for optimal Bible reading
• Single-column text format
• 8.5-point type size
• Black-letter text
• Ribbon marker for easy referencing between pages
• Specialized presentation page for gift-giving

The CSB He Reads Truth Bible features the highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible® (CSB). The CSB captures the Bible’s original meaning without sacrificing clarity, making it easier to engage with Scripture’s life-transforming message and to share it with others.

The Bible retold in plain English in 365 short stories. A complete overview of the story of the Bible, from Creation to the very end of time. Each story has a background note and a prayer, to inspire and to inform. Beautifully illustrated with full colour photography throughout.

Gebeur daar vandag nog wonderwerke? Groot wonderwerke, soos genesing van terminale siekte en kreupelheid?

Isak Burger vertel in God se wonderbaarlike genesingskrag 11 verstommende ware verhale van gewone mense vir wie daar opreg gebid is en wat bonatuurlik genees is. Saam met die ware verhale van mense wat persoonlik wonderbaarlike wonderwerke beleef het, praat Isak oor die aard van wonderwerke, wonderwerke in die Bybel en die mite dat God en die wetenskap altyd teenoor mekaar gestel moet word.

Dié ware verhale van bonatuurlike genesings sal elkeen wat dit lees, verseker dat jý as gelowige Hom ook kan vra om die onmoontlike te doen. Soms sê Hy ja ...

God se wonderbaarlike genesingskrag getuig van die genade, liefde en genesingskrag van God – Hy wat gister, vandag en tot in ewigheid dieselfde is.