Why would a gun-wielding, tattoo-bearing "homie" trade in la vida loca for a Bible and the buttoned-down lifestyle of an evangelical hermano (brother in Christ)? To answer this question, Robert Brenneman interviewed sixty-three former gang members from the "Northern Triangle" of Central America--Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras--most of whom left their gang for evangelicalism. Unlike in the United States, membership in a Central American gang is hasta la morgue. But the most common exception to the "morgue rule" is that of conversion or regular participation in an evangelical church. Do gang members who weary of their dangerous lifestyle simply make a rational choice to opt for evangelical religion? Brenneman finds this is only partly the case, for many others report emotional conversions that came unexpectedly, when they found themselves overwhelmed by a sermon, a conversation, or a prayer service. An extensively researched and gritty account, Homies and Hermanos sheds light on the nature of youth violence, of religious conversion, and of evangelical churches in Central America.

How are spiritual power and self-transformation cultivated in street ministries? In Addicted to Christ, Helena Hansen provides an in-depth analysis of Pentecostal ministries in Puerto Rico that were founded and run by self-identified "ex-addicts," ministries that are also widespread in poor Black and Latino neighborhoods in the U.S. mainland. Richly ethnographic, the book harmoniously melds Hansen's dual expertise in cultural anthropology and psychiatry. Through the stories of ministry converts, she examines key elements of Pentecostalism: mysticism, ascetic practice, and the idea of other-worldliness. She then reconstructs the ministries' strategies of spiritual victory over addiction: transformation techniques to build spiritual strength and authority through pain and discipline; cultivation of alternative masculinities based on male converts' reclamation of domestic space; and radical rupture from a post-industrial "culture of disposability." By contrasting the ministries' logic of addiction with that of biomedicine, Hansen rethinks roads to recovery, discovering unexpected convergences with biomedicine while revealing the allure of street corner ministries.

Prayer changes everything. Yet so many things get in the way of communicating with our powerful and loving Creator: distraction, hardship, doubt, anger, busyness, unforgiveness, and more. In 10 Prayer Secrets, Hakeem Collins reveals ten keys to life-changing results that come through the art of prayer. See your prayers unlock a plan of action as Collins delivers biblically based solutions to help you * pray powerfully, passionately, and effectively * engage with God's heart and learn God's timing * perceive and receive angelic assistance * customize Jesus's prayer model for yourself * pursue a deeper prayer life for 30 days using Scripture, prayer activations and declarations, reflections, and life applications Prayer works when we work our faith in prayer. Position yourself every day to partner with God and activate mountain-moving faith that produces supernatural outcomes.

Charles Capps teaches how God sees you, in His Own image, and how that image God puts in His Word is the image you should have of yourself. This is so important, since it has been proven that what or who you imagine yourself to be determines your fate in life. Your self-image can carry you to heights of success or plunge you into the depths of defeat and despair.

Push Back the Darkness!

The atmosphere around you is alive with unseen spiritual activity—a battle between forces of darkness and light. You can take dominion over the supernatural environment for the Kingdom of God!

Dawna De Silva presents a strategy for spiritual victory. Get ready to discern the enemy's tactics and learn how to use your weapons of warfare to enforce Jesus's victory over forces that war against your mind, your family, and your region!

Don't be blind to the unseen reality—every Christian is in the midst of a supernatural conflict.

Don't fall victim to the enemy! Every Christian can release God's power into places and situations under the influence of evil. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, you can transform your spiritual environment from darkness to light. Dawna De Silva shows you how.

Through her revelatory teaching, you will learn to...

• Discern the spiritual atmospheres and forces at work around you.

• Draw from the Holy Spirit's presence within you to release God's Kingdom power.

• Demonstrate the authority of Jesus over the powers of darkness

Join the Fight! When God's Kingdom Advances, Darkness Must Flee.

Have you grown weary and discouraged, waiting for the prophetic promises of God to be fulfilled in your life? Don’t despair! Don’t put those promises on the shelf! Your moment is almost here!

Lana Vawser believes that we have entered a new era where we will see astounding answers to prayer. More than just a shifting of seasons, this next phase of history is a time when God will show His power like never before!

Though Lana Vawser is an internationally recognized prophet, global minister, and bestselling author, she is first and foremost a friend of God who has dedicated her life to hearing the Spirit’s prophetic voice for the body of Christ.

In I Hear the Lord Say “New Era”, Lana shares first-hand stories of her recent encounters with the Holy Spirit, equipping you to take your place in the unfolding of prophetic history!

In this new era, you will witness…

• Unusual demonstrations of God’s power.
• Astounding answers to prayer.
• The weighty fear of the Lord.
• New assignments and opportunities.
• The release of pioneers and forerunners.
• The removal of “Lids and Limitations.”
• Upgrades in prophetic ministry.
• The awesome sound of consecration.

During a ten day period in November of 1999, Wendy Alec received a visitation from the Lord Jesus Christ. He spoke of mercy, He warned of judgment...on the world's trading systems, on ministry leaders...upon the church. He wept In two separate visitations in 2002, He spoke iin anguish of the last days assignments against the elect, He warned of the great blinding, of seduction, lust and Jezebel, and the great falling away... 'My children perish...' Jesus' voice was so soft...that it was barely audible... And then He turned to me, His beautiful countenance ravaged with grief. 'Now warn My children...warn My beloved...that even those in the deepest mire might find their way home...' This is the extraordinary record of His discourse.

Access Untapped Supernatural Power

Steve Hannett experienced a miracle-healing from cancer! And yet, this earth shattering diagnosis helped him discover the ancient key to unlocking Heaven’s miraculous power: The Word of God.

Almost everyone owns a Bible.

Not everyoneis flowing in God’s miracle-working power.

Why this disconnect?

The #1 bestseller of all time is actually a supernatural portal into a lifestyle of signs, wonders, and miracles.

In Unleashing Heaven's Breath, Hannett shares practical tools you can use to watch the words of Scripture come alive and become the breakthrough power of God to overcome the impossibilities you’re facing!

Receive God's Power, Purpose and Peace Every Day Like the great biblical prophets Elijah and Elisha, we live in dark times marked by destruction, trials and temptations that consume our time, energy and faith. And like these men, we, too, can experience God's faithfulness and abundance in the face of impossible odds. Join bestselling author and pastor Samuel Rodriguez for 45 power-packed days that will ignite your faith and revitalize your soul. Through life-changing biblical truths, each day immerses you in God's power, encouraging and equipping you to persevere with hope, joy and peace--no matter what you're facing. We can't control the challenges we face, but we can control how we respond to them. Here is the light to shine on your path and move forward into the glorious future God has for you.

Across Africa, Christianity is thriving in all shapes and sizes. But one particular strain of Christianity prospers more than most -- Pentecostalism. Pentecostals believe that everyone can personally receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit such as prophecy or the ability to speak in tongues. In Africa, this kind of faith, in which the supernatural is a daily presence, is sweeping the continent. Today, about 107 million Africans are Pentecostals -- and the numbers continue to rise. In this book, Ogbu Kalu provides the first ever overview of Pentecostalism in Africa. He shows the amazing diversity of the faith, which flourishes in many different forms in diverse local contexts. While most people believe that Pentecostalism was brought to Africa and imposed on its people by missionaries, Kalu argues emphatically that this is not the case. Throughout the book, he demonstrates that African Pentecostalism is distinctly African in character, not imported from the West. With an even-handed approach, Kalu presents the religion's many functions in African life. Rather than shying away from controversial issues like the role of money and prosperity in the movement, Kalu describes malpractice when he sees it. The only book to offer a comprehensive look at African Pentecostalism, this study touches upon the movement's identity, the role of missionaries, media and popular culture, women, ethics, Islam, and immigration. The resulting work will prove invaluable to anyone interested in Christianity outside the West.