Passport Of Faith

Moving from childhood to adult can sometimes be frightening. But God has a plan for our lives. That is why He sent His only begotten Son - JESUS. I'm am so glad I became an adult and gave my life to Christ. This book is both a guide and journal for my journey.

“You have a call, Elder Wilder.” When missionary Micah Wilder set his sights on bringing a Baptist congregation into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he had no idea that he was the one about to be changed. Yet when he finally came to know the God of the Bible, Micah had no choice but to surrender himself—no matter the consequences. For a passionate young Mormon who had grown up in the Church, finding authentic faith meant giving up all he knew: his community, his ambitions, and his place in the world. Yet as Micah struggled to reconcile the teachings of his Church with the truths revealed in the Bible, he awakened to his need for God’s grace. This led him to be summoned to the door of the mission president, terrified but confident in the testimony he knew could cost him everything. Passport to Heaven is a gripping account of Micah’s surprising journey from living as a devoted member of a religion based on human works to embracing the divine mercy and freedom that can only be found in Jesus Christ.

After serving more than twenty years as an organist in his church, the author took to the pulpit as a volunteer lay preacher. As a man of faith and reason, unbound by the usual constraints upon professional clergymen, he speaks his mind freely and openly as he addresses many of the perplexing issues confronting contemporary religion. In the process he proposes some unconventional answers, and makes some surprising revelations. He is not your typical clergyman, and this is not your typical book of sermons. It is a voyage of faith upon uncertain seas with the bright sun of hope lighting the way.

A provocative examination of how new realities of religion and migration are subtly challenging the very definition of what it means to be an American. Sociology professor Levitt argues that immigrants no longer trade one membership card for another, but stay close to their home countries, indelibly altering American religion and values with experiences and beliefs imported from Asia, Latin America and Africa. The book is a pointed response to Samuel Huntington's famous clash of civilisations thesis and looks at global religions' organisation for the first time.

Christians need to be aware of the differences between Christianity and other world religions. We need tolerance and understanding as we dialogue with others about our faith. Many wonder whether this is still possible in today's world, so Passport of Faith records how one man has done it. Nachtigall visits ten countries to see how different religions have shaped their national identity, culture, and history and shares his experience of trying to tell people in these cultures about his faith in Jesus Christ.

I had passed from being a leader of an internationally recognized, successful group of churches, to being an immigrant worker. It was a very testing time, and I found myself sliding into a depression. With the loss of my ministry, I had lost my reason for living. I no longer prayed, nor opened my bible, and only went to church for my children's sake. This situation lasted for three months, until one evening God showed up at the petrol station where I was working. There was nobody about, as a thin icy rain had driven even the bravest souls home early. Boredom gripped me, and I still had two hours before I could close up for the night. Having nothing to do, I started praying, more mechanically than consciously. It was as if my spirit, having been deprived of prayer, had made the most of the apathy of my soul to reconnect with God. It didn't need much for the Lord to come to meet me. The atmosphere in the room changed, and before I could realize what was happening, God spoke to me out loud. Where have you been, Son?

God is not stingy with supernatural or natural interventions to guide his children in their daily lives, as long as they take the time to pay attention.

Designed to help laypeople read and understand the Bible for themselves, this guidebook edited by Fred Wagner highlights four basic themes in the Bible and offers definitions of new or difficult vocabulary.

Very few books come along that forever change the lives of its readers. We believe that you will find this is one of those rare books. Passport to Heaven is a heart-rendering love story sprouted from a conversation between an eleven-year-old girl and her grandfather. At its center, the story illuminates a path for people of all ages and all beliefs to feel and experience the essence of a life well-lived by embracing four special truths that last till the end of time. Be sure to tell family and friends about this book. You know our greatest joy in life comes from sharing our good fortune with others.