Books in Men of Faith series

A Spiritual Giant in a Day When Spirituality Was Highly Prized [series logo] Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758) became the pastor of the church at Northampton, Massachusetts, in 1724. His powerful preaching launched the Great Awakening in 1734-35 and a geographically more extensive revival in 1740-41. He became a firm friend of George Whitefield, then evangelizing in America, who continued to promote the revival. Edwards was called to the presidency of the then nascent Princeton College shortly before his death. Edwards was the most prominent American philosopher-theologian of his time. He is best known for contributing a vast body of writings to the evangelical community on not only theological issues, many of which still challenge scholars, but also metaphysics, ethics, and psychology. His influence is felt today through his works and godly example. THE EXTRAORDINARY STORY OF A BRILLIANT THEOLOGIAN WHOSE HEART WAS NOT SEPARATED FROM HIS HEAD

Taking the Good News to the nations.During the past three decades, Dr. Luis Palau (1934-) has preached the Good News to more than twelve million people in some sixty nations, resulting in more than 600,000 decisions for Christ. Palau's ministry is founded upon three critical events that took place early in his life committing his life to Jesus Christ, deciding to give his life in service for Christ, and discovering how to live a joyful, Christ-centered life. Out of these choices has grown a worldwide ministry that each year reaches thousands through crusades and rallies and millions more through his radio and television programs.The inspiring story of how God raises up one of the mightiest evangelists of our time.

The story of one of Church History's most revered women.In a period of twenty-one years, Susanna Wesley (1669-1742) bore nineteen children. Ten survived infancy. Two grew up to be influential church leaders whose legacies live on almost three centuries later.This biography recounts the story of a woman who used her strong leadership and faith to raise well-educated and spiritually disciplined children. Her unwavering devotion to God and family in the face of grief, poverty, and a sometimes difficult marriage is a tremendous inspiration. Adam Clarke wrote of her, "I have been aquatinted with many pious females-Susanna Wesley has excelled them all."Meet the godly mother of John and Charles Wesley.

The thrilling account of the difference that faith can make in the face of tragedy.The remarkable story of Joni Eareckson Tada has become an inspiration to thousands of people around the world. A tragic diving accident when she was a teenager paralyzed Joni immediately. When it was confirmed that she would be a quadriplegic for the rest of her life, she could not understand why God allowed this tragedy.But with time, Joni began a deeply personal relationship with God. As a result of this new direction, she formed the organization called Joni and Friends to minister to the spiritual and physical welfare of the disabled. She also pursued her artistic gifts, began recording worship songs, learned to drive a specially adapted vehicle, and was married to Ken Tada.A profound look into the life of one of today's most influential Christian women.

In a period of twenty-one years, Susanna Wesley (1669-1742) bore nineteen children. Ten survived infancy. Two grew up to be influential church leaders whose legacies live on almost three centuries later. This is the story of one of Church history's most revered women, the godly mother of John and Charles Wesley. This biography recounts the story of a woman who used her strong leadership and faith to raise well educated and spiritually disciplined children. Her unwavering devotion to God and family in the face of grief, poverty, and a sometimes difficult marriage is a tremendous inspiration. Adam Clarke wrote of her, "I have been acquainted with many pious females...Susanna Wesley has excelled them all."

In a period of twenty-one years, Susanna Wesley (1669-1742) bore nineteen children. Ten survived infancy. Two grew up to be influential church leaders whose legacies live on almost three centuries later. This is the story of one of Church history's most revered women, the godly mother of John and Charles Wesley. This biography recounts the story of a woman who used her strong leadership and faith to raise well educated and spiritually disciplined children. Her unwavering devotion to God and family in the face of grief, poverty, and a sometimes difficult marriage is a tremendous inspiration. Adam Clarke wrote of her, "I have been acquainted with many pious females...Susanna Wesley has excelled them all."

The most prominent American philosopher-theologian of his time, Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758) was a spiritual giant in a day when spirituality was highly prized. He is best known for contributing a vast body of writings to the evangelical community on not only theological issues, many of which still challenge scholars, but also metaphysics, ethics, and psychology. His influence is felt today through his published works and godly example. Edwards became the pastor of the church at Northampton, Massachusetts, in 1724. His powerful preaching launched the Great Awakening in 1734 and 1735 and a geographically more extensive revival in 1740 and 1741. He became a firm friend of George Whitefield, then evangelizing in America, who continued to promote the revival. Edwards was called to the presidency of the then nascent Princeton College shortly before his death.