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God has ordained a custom-designed life for you that leads to the expansion of his kingdom. Until you know the reason why you were uniquely created, you will feel empty and frustrated. But a clear understanding of your personal assignment from God brings deep satisfaction, God's greatest glory, and the most benefit to those around you. Embark on a journey to discover your particular calling.

As Dimitry struck him, Grigory screamed and fell back, the blood streaming horribly from his head. Dimitry bent over him, trying to stop the flow with his handkerchief which turned soaking red in an instant. Alexey, Ivan and Dimitry Karamazov were sent away by their father, Fyodor, when they were very young and never knew a father's love. Now what will Dimitry's bitter quarrel with Fyodor lead to?

When Jonathan Pitts took his wife of 15 years into his arms for their anniversary dance, he had no idea that within a month he would be on a completely different journey, navigating life after Wynter's sudden death at the age of 38. Without warning, the future his family had planned together dissolved, leaving Jonathan trying to answer the question that echoed through his daughters' hearts and his own. My Wynter Season is Jonathan's story of losing the most wonderful gift he had ever been given and his journey toward understanding life without her.

Having the right focus makes all the difference in life. If we are busy focusing on external frivolities or personal ambitions rather than on the kingdom of God, we wind up missing out on serving God’s kingdom―as well as many of the other things we hope to attain in life. However, when we align our lives with God’s Word, we get to experience the greatest freedom we could ever know. In Kingdom Focus, Tony Evans teaches listeners how to focus on the things God Himself focuses on in Scripture and explores the issues that delight His heart.

Through the names of God, you gain insight into God’s character—and how each name represents a facet of His being that He wants you to know and trust. For instance, when you understand that Jehovah Jireh means “the Lord your provider,” you can be assured of God’s provision for you. In Praying Through the Names of God, Dr. Tony Evans reveals fascinating insights into some of God’s powerful names and offers you a chance to benefit personally by providing several prayers based on those names.

"There is a whistling sound behind us. Shells pass overhead and explode in a sheet of flame a hundred meters away." When Paul Büumer and his classmates join the army, nothing has prepared them for the death and destruction they witness. Machine guns, huge artillery shells, and poison gas create a nightmare world for these young men and their older comrades. For months and years, attack is followed by counterattack.

Dr. Tony Evans, pastor and bestselling author, will help you discover how to: see God’s Kingdom initiatives more clearly; take on God’s perspective in your life and remember the inheritance He has given you; draw near to God and commit yourself to essential requirements for experiencing kingdom authority like prayer; be aware of the spiritual realm in which God’s people operate. Kingdom authority can only be experienced by those who live out their days underneath the power of God. It’s by aligning our lives with Him that He allows us to share in His work.

In this retold classic for children, it seems that poor Cosette will never escape from the wicked Monsieur and Madame Thénardier. She is only eight years old, but they force her to work hard every day. Jean Valjean has promised her mother that he will rescue the little girl - but Inspector Javert is on his trail. Will the fierce Inspector arrest Jean Valjean? If he does, will Cosette ever be set free? Cosette is not the only person who desperately needs help. When Marius is badly wounded, will even Jean Valjean's courage and determination be enough to save the brave young student?

God is good and powerful and wants the best for your life. He has big plans for you. You believe these things are true. But what is your own responsibility as a man when it comes to becoming all God created you to be? How can you walk in victory and faith and make an impact on others for God? Kingdom Men Rising challenges men to foster personal discipleship and apply discipleship skills and a leadership mindset to all areas of life.

Spiritual victory is a privilege to be enjoyed by every Christian. Why then do you seem to encounter so many obstacles in your daily life? One answer may be that you have not yet learned how to stand strong in the victory that is already yours in Christ. The enemy of your soul has gained the upper hand and you feel defenseless against his attacks. But are you really defenseless? No, says Dr. Tony Evans. God has given you powerful weapons to help you withstand the onslaught of Satan’s lies.

With the Bible as a guide and heaven as the goal, Oneness Embraced calls God’s people to kingdom-focused unity. It tells us why we don’t have it, what we need to get it, and what it will look like when we do. Weaving his own story into this word to the church, Tony Evans tells of a life spent between two worlds. As a young theologian he straddled black, urban culture and white, mainline evangelicalism. Now, three decades later, he offers seasoned reflections on matters of history, culture, the church, and social justice.

As a believer in Christ's victory on the cross, you are not left defenseless against the enemy who seeks to destroy your union. You have authority, and it's time to draw on the power of God to strengthen your relationship with your spouse. Covering topics such as communication, conflict, and healing, this collection of spiritual warfare prayers from Dr. Tony Evans will revive your prayer life and help you put on the armor of God for every issue you and your spouse face. Let Christ reign victorious in your home!

Your fight is not with the problems you can see - depression, a broken marriage, addiction, or financial troubles. These are just the symptoms, the true disease - the true battle - is against the devil and his armies. But the devil’s not afraid of mere humans like you and I. So how are we supposed to fight? More importantly, how are we supposed to win? Warfare is a guide to fighting the battles that matter.

Do you know God wants to hear from you? And there is nothing more powerful than prayer to help you grow closer to Him. In Motivational Prayers for Men, Dr. Tony Evans equips you to approach God with confidence and assurance. Whether you are seeking direction, pursuing wisdom, or searching for peace, Scripture says, “Nothing is impossible with God” (Luke 1:37). Here, Dr. Evans offers more than 60 topical prayers and motivational thoughts for every area of your life.

Uma mulher do reino é chamada e capacitada para ter uma vida vitoriosa por meio de Cristo! Nesta obra singular, Tony Evans e sua filha Chrystal Evans Hurst definem a mulher do reino como aquela que se submete à autoridade de Deus e sob ela age em todas as áreas de sua vida.

If you’re single and feeling incomplete or even like a second-class citizen in Christian circles, Dr. Tony Evans wants to encourage you to live fully where you are. Kingdom Single will encourage you to see yourself as complete in Christ and free to serve him. It will empower you to live as Kingdom men and women in a corrupt culture. Tony Evans is a much-loved pastor and known for his sense of knowing when to encourage and when to lovingly admonish, to help people become who God calls them to be.

Get inspired by stories of sports teams that won with seemingly no shot at victory, and explore the epic comebacks of biblical heroes with scandalous pasts. As you see what God has done for the underdogs in his word, you'll be challenged to surrender what's come before and trust your sovereign coach with all that lies ahead. Whatever you might be facing today, you can take steps to prepare yourself for a rebound as you keep your eyes on the God who leads his imperfect people into a place of ultimate triumph.

There is a missing force in Christianity today. It's a critical one, and its absence has led to weak believers, disintegrating families, ineffective churches, and a decaying culture. Without it, we lack what we need to fully live as heaven's representatives on earth. That missing force is discipleship. In Kingdom Disciples, Tony Evans outlines a simple, actionable definition of discipleship to help the church fulfill its calling.

Best-selling author and renowned Preacher Tony Evans concludes his series of books about God’s direction over our lives. In ­U-Turns, Dr. Evans shows listeners the reality of human freedom, the consequences that come from negative choices, and the way to reverse those consequences. By aligning your life choices under God’s word and pursuing an intimate relationship with him, you can experience the abundant life Jesus has for you. You get to choose whether or not you want that. If you do, you will see how God can reverse the negative consequences of decisions you’ve made.

Dr. Tony Evans identifies kingdom encounters as powerful moments when we connect with God beyond information and through experience. In Kingdom Encounters, Dr. Evans explores how the faithful characters of scripture encountered God - and were forever changed. As we see in the lives of these characters, these moments often occur in the middle of conflicts and trials when we least expect it.