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Websightings: Free book on defending the resurrection, the long road ahead for released captive Pastor Saeed and the Abedinis, ebook deals on Jesus, Easter and on an apologetics study Bible

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The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus Kindle Edition by Gary R. Habermas (Author), Michael R. Licona (Author) Free on Kindle for a limited time Recommended by Josh McDowell Saeed Abedini's release means a very difficult re-entry process after over 3 years of captivity. In addition to beatings, interrogations and the lengthy separation from his family, his wife Naghmeh has written emails that speak of further problems in their marriage/family. See the link below:  Wife of pastor Saeed Abedini, jailed in Iran for his faith, explains 'shock' of his release JANUARY 16, 2016, 2:54 PM LAST UPDATED: SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 2016, 4:04 PM BY SARAH PULLIAM BAILEY WASHINGTON POST WIRE SERVICE The Christianity Today article referenced in the above piece T he Case for Easter: A Journalist Investigates the Evidence for the Resurrection Kindle Edition by Lee Strobel (Author) $1.99 on Kindle Finding the Real Jesus: A Guide for

60th Anniversary of Missionary Deaths Trying to Reach a Cannibalistic Tribe Bent on Self-Destruction. Their Courage and Deaths Led to a Missionary Surge

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60 years ago, 5 missionary heroes went home to be with the Lord “God’s refuge for his people is not from suffering and death, but final and ultimate defeat. God did not exercise his omnipotence to deliver Jesus from the cross. Nor will he exercise it to deliver you and me from tribulation. “In the darkest moments of our pain, God is hiding his weapons behind enemy lines.” “For your sake we are being killed all the day long; we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered.” No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 8:36–39)." Read the entirety of John Piper's thoughts on this anniversary:  Slain in the Shadow of the Almighty Shadow of the Almighty Through Gates of

Kindle, Vyrso Deals Include a Counseling Book on Depression, Understanding God's Call on Your life, Spiritual Warfare, Homosexuality and the Church

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Heart of the Matter: Daily Reflections for Changing Hearts and Lives by Christian Counseling , Educational Foundation $2.99 on Vyrso Description on Vyrso: Start a Year of Deep-Down Change Today! Change that goes deeper than the surface of our lives happens as we daily remember the truths of the gospel. Every day we need to be reminded that Jesus, God’s own Son, came to this world to save us from sin, sorrow, and death. We need to remember every day how Jesus’ life, death, resurrection, ascension, and promised return change the way we view ourselves and others. This devotional will be a daily reminder of these life-changing truths. The 366 selections, anchored in Scripture and saturated with the gospel, will help the reader to: • Learn how God in his Word addresses a host of life situations • Focus on how the gospel intersects with life • Look beyond circumstances to God’s purposes • See how God values relationship and to learn to value it too by persistin