Cecil Murphey

True stories of those who have experienced the most wondrous place anyone could ever image. In these challenging times, when life on earth in difficult for many people, there is a longing for heaven, not as an escape from our "momentary troubles" (2 Corinthians 4:17), but as a promise that there is an eternal home waiting for those who put their trust in God. In I Believe in Heaven, Cecil Murphey and Twila Belk have assembled and re-told some of history's...

Bestselling author Cecil Murphey (90 Minutes in Heaven) has enraptured countless readers with his lyrical style and deft storytelling, selling millions of books and winning numerous awards. Yet behind the scenes of his successful career, Murphey is on a personal quest for a deeper knowledge of God and himself. Out of this thirst for the transcendent comes Knowing God, Knowing Myself, a collection of reflective statements captured with Murphey's inimitable...

Every devoted Christian experiences periods of time when God seems far away, when the light of his face seems to have turned away and left his child to fumble in the darkness. During periods of spiritual blackout, when God seems to be silent, we feel as if we've been put on hold. We wait and wait for God to get back on the line. We know it will be wonderful when the light comes back on and drives away the darkness, but we want it now - not later....

Running with God at your side. You've begun running and it's a wonderful form of exercise. It may even be your preferred method of relaxation. But did you know you could also build your Christian muscles as you tone your body? In the years since the author began running, he has discovered that his commitment to the sport as well as such setbacks as "hitting the wall" all share correlations with his own Christ-centered life. And in Devotions for Running...

New York Times bestselling author Cecil Murphey's Inspired Living series features three six-week devotionals that provide guidance on all aspects of daily Christian life. DEVOTIONS FOR COUPLES In Devotions for Couples the author uses his own marriage of over five decades to demonstrate how keeping love alive is possible, maintainable and so enriching-with God's help. In this devotional you'll discover how to emulate Christ's example of unconditional...

After their broken engagement, there's only one thing that can get unbeatable crime-solvers Julie West and Reverend James Burton back into action-the murder of a beloved friend. No one can figure out who would have a motive to kill Twila Belk, who was a saint by all accounts. Paying for a cruise to Antarctica for 48 of her "closest friends" was just one of many generous gifts she bestowed upon those around her. When the body of the benefactress is...

A dinner party turns into a case of whodunit when the host, millionaire Roger Harden, is found dead before the first course. On the scene are psychologist Julie West and Reverend James Burton, who don their detective hats to take a closer look at their fellow partygoers. There are ten possible suspects, all sharing close living quarters at the millionaire's secluded home on Palm Island. Each one harbors deep secrets and a reasonable motive to have...

Love is a true gift from God. Falling in love seems to be so easy. But staying in love-isn't that our ultimate goal? Don't you want to be with someone as long as you both shall live? In Devotions for Couples the author uses his own marriage of over five decades to demonstrate how keeping love alive is possible, maintainable and so enriching-with God's help. In this six-week devotional you'll discover how to emulate Christ's example of unconditional...

Celebrate the season of hope and miracles with these inspiring true stories that will warm the heart and touch the soul... A man lies gravely ill in the hospital on Christmas when he hears angels singing and immediately makes a full recovery. A little boy with dyslexia sits down to read a Christmas book and realizes that his disability has vanished. And a woman's faith is renewed by the chance discovery of a simple nativity set. Many ordinary people...

Do you feel like your life is a series of shattered dreams? Have you bought into the lie that you'll never amount to anything? In Think Big, Dr. Ben Carson is here to tell you some good news: none of that is true.

By learning to think big, Ben rose from his humble beginnings to create a life full of amazing accomplishments and international renown. He climbed from the academic bottom of his fifth-grade class to become—at

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