He burst on the fusty corridors of Victorian spirituality like a breath of fresh air, regaling one prime minister with his sense of humor and touching the lives of seven presidents.
Who was this man? A visionary educator and fundraiser, D. L. Moody was also a renowned evangelist in the nineteenth century. Long before radio and television, he brought the transformative message of the gospel before 100 million people on both sides of the Atlantic. Thousands of underprivileged young people were educated in the schools he established, and before the Civil War, he went to a place no one else would: the slums of Chicago called, "Little Hell." The mission he started in an abandoned saloon drew children by the hundreds and prompted a visit from President-elect, Abraham Lincoln, in 1860.
Drawing on the best, most recent scholarship, D. L. Moody—A Life chronicles the incredible journey of one of the great souls of history.

D.L. Moody - A Life: Innovator, Evangelist, World Changer

Biographies & Memoirs

Belmonte, Kevin

Leaders & Notable People

Moody Publishers

Walk the fascinating pathways and historic halls of England as you re-trace the steps of legendary abolitionist and staunch Christian man of faith William Wilberforce. This full-color, unique guide to Wilberforce's life is a great tool for anyone interested in the life of this amazing man. It includes descriptions of his work on behalf of social justice issues like slavery and the end of poverty, as well as his many achievements, portraits of him and his contemporaries, and photographs of historic sites in England. Intended for a general audience, this fascinating book is great for anyone wanting to learn more about this man known as the friend of humanity. Dr. Kevin Belmonte, one of the world's leading scholars dedicated to educating the public about William Wilberforce, is providing a fresh introduction just for this book. An excellent and educational tool to bring history to life for educators, this multi-use book for education, travel, or pleasure reading takes the reader on a pictorial journey of the life of Wilberforce, from his home in Hull to the legendary chambers of parliament in London.

A Journey Through the Life of William Wilberforce: The Abolitionist Who Changed the Face of a Nation

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New Leaf Pr

Miraculous: A Fascinating History of Signs, Wonders, and Miracles

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

Thomas Nelson on Brilliance Audio

A. J. Gordon: An Epic Journey of Faith and Pioneering Vision

The story of A. J. Gordon recounts an epic journey—one of faith, character, and pioneering vision. A sterling educator, philanthropist, and herald of heaven, he was a great soul, and his life a resplendent legacy. This impeccably researched biography brings Dr. Gordon’s world to life, charting his rise to international prominence and his work with great peers and friends like D. L. Moody. Born in rural New Hampshire, he was, in many ways, a renaissance man: an educator, philanthropist, author, magazine editor, antislavery advocate, trustee of Brown University, and the pastor of Clarendon Street Church in Boston. He also led groundbreaking mission work among Boston’s immigrant communities, chiefly Chinese and Hebrew groups. - They cherished his work among them. In 1889, Gordon founded the Boston Missionary Training School to give underprivileged young people an education they would not have had otherwise. Tuition was free, and courses (taught by Ivy League–educated instructors) were open to young men and young women of many ethnicities— African-American, Chinese, and Hebrew students among them. Gordon stoutly weathered storms of criticism over this, but he persevered. His gifts as an author resonate still, and his many books are now housed in places like the Bodleian Library, Oxford, Harvard, Yale, and Princeton.

WestBow Press

WestBowPress

The fascinating story of a young millionaire whose short life was lived in the service of his Lord Although William Borden was taken from this world at the young age of 25, the years he lived were full of dedication to serve. Kevin Belmonte draws on letters, quotations and images to paint a unique picture of William's life of commitment to God, delving into the ways 'vital truth,' as William called it, was the star he reckoned by. In the telling of the life story of William Borden, there is much to learn about living a life of devotion to God. The desire to live for Christ guided and shaped William's life, from his school days, right up until his death. &nbsp; With insightful extracts of letters and telling photos, the reader is taken on a journey through William's life, from The Hill School, to Yale, to Princeton Seminary, and the beginning of his missionary training. Reading this book will&nbsp;give a wonderful&nbsp;view into&nbsp;Borden's world, to know something of the voices and scenes he knew. A vital part of William's life was his 'Morning Watch' (or what he also called his 'breakfast') - feeding on and contemplating the Word of God and growing deeper in his faith. It's a privilege to have this unique insight into his life, and an inspiration for readers to strive to live such a life of devotion themselves. &nbsp;

Beacon-Light: The Life of William Borden (1887-1913)

Christian Focus

Letters and Travels By C. H. Spurgeon

Spurgeon, C.H.

Fascinating insight into life and faith of 18th century best-selling author, educationalist and abolitionist &nbsp; There has never been anyone quite like Hannah More...&nbsp; &nbsp; Her books were kept in the homes of presidents, and peers of the realm. They were a best-selling phenomenon, and she&nbsp;"the most successful British author of the romantic period,"--more successful, financially, than Sir Walter Scott, and more than Jane Austen.&nbsp; &nbsp; A gifted poet and playwright Hannah More was, by her early 30s, the toast of literary London. Samuel Johnson collaborated with her in writing verse, and David Garrick, one of the greatest Shakespearian actors in theatre history, was her mentor and devoted patron. Hannah, as a member of the Bluestocking circle of the late 1700s, was a pioneering artist and celebrity. Throughout the English-speaking world, she became a household name.&nbsp; &nbsp; In later years, after her passing in 1833, her legacy lived on.&nbsp; &nbsp; C.S.Lewis knew her story, and wrote about it--her good works, born of faith.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; As a philanthropist and reformer, she was a cherished colleague of William Wilberforce.&nbsp; &nbsp; Their friendship, and endeavours, were famous in their own right.&nbsp; &nbsp; Together,they were abolitionists, and together (with Wilberforce's backing) Hannah More and her sisters created nine schools, where there were none, and educated 1,000poor students a year, for decades. Her own charities were legion, and supported by her great royalties as a writer.&nbsp; &nbsp; Yet there were broken moments in her life. She overcame tragedy, and debilitating pain.&nbsp; &nbsp; She knew what loss and failure were--and she learned the ways of grace, amid it all.&nbsp; &nbsp; And so, in a word...&nbsp; &nbsp; Hannah More is one of the most fascinating figures in the pages of history: and her faith was a benison for the time in which she lived. Her life was illumined by the sacred flame of Christian belief. It inspired books that speak to us now,with power and eloquence--charting the reasons for hope--lending timeless words it is our privilege to know, and return to.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; To purchase this book is to discover why.&nbsp;

The Sacred Flame: A Biography of Hannah More

Christian Focus Publications

A plainspoken follower of Jesus, Dwight L. Moody embodies passionate,unflinching obedience to God. It’s 1860, the eve of America’s Gilded Age. A manin a gray, woolen suit stands in a dilapidated building in Chicago’s “LittleHell,” a slum forgotten by the world. He is surrounded by grimy children,attentive and watchful in this makeshift school Moody established just forthem.
They are waiting for Abraham Lincoln to speak. Why America’sgreatest president and one of America’s most celebrated spiritual giants areamong the poorest of the poor is just the beginning of D.L. Moody, a biography with a novel-like narrative style thatunveils the eternal power one life can have.
This book reintroduces the unlikely accomplishments of a mandesperate to obey God’s call and shows how one committed heart can impact thekingdom of God and the spiritual heritage of a nation.
We learn about life through the lives of others. Their experiences,their trials, their adventures become our schools, our chapels, ourplaygrounds. Christian Encounters, a series of biographies from Thomas NelsonPublishers, highlights important lives from all ages and areas of the Church throughprose as accessible and concise as it is personal and engaging. Some arefamiliar faces. Others are unexpected guests. Whether the person is D.L. Moody,Sergeant York, Saint Nicholas, John Bunyan, or William F. Buckley, we are nowliving in the world that they created and understand both it and ourselvesbetter in the light of their lives. Their relationships, struggles, prayers, anddesires uniquely illuminate our shared experience.

D. L. Moody (Christian Encounters)

Thomas Nelson. Inc.

You may be aware that G. K. Chesterton authored influential Christian biographies and apologetics. But you may not know the larger-than-life Gilbert Keith Chesterton himself―not yet. Equally versed in poetry, novels, literary criticism, and journalism, he addressed politics, culture, and religion with a towering intellect and a soaring wit. 
Chesterton engaged his world through the written word. He carried on lively, public discussions with the social commentators of his day, continually challenging them with civility, humility, erudition, and his ever-sharp sense of humor. Today’s reader can find the same treasures, for as Chesterton said, “What a man can believe depends upon his philosophy, not upon the clock or the century.”
In Kevin Belmonte’s fresh new biography, you’ll get to know the real G. K. Chesterton and his literary and cultured accomplishments. A giant of his time, Chesterton continues to live large in the imaginations of twenty-first-century readers.
Endorsements:
“Chesterton’s explanation of Christianity makes absolute sense of the world. He reminds us that, free of our comforting delusions, reality is a tragic adventure in which we get to participate.” ―DONALD MILLER, author of the New York Times bestsellers A Million Miles in a Thousand Years and Blue Like Jazz
“Bravo to Kevin Belmonte for turning his caring attention to the incomparably hilarious and brilliant genius that is G.K. Chesterton!” ―ERIC METAXAS, New York Times best-selling author of Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy and Amazing Grace: William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery
“There’s a great new biography about one of the Christian giants of the 20th Century. And I mean that literally. To read Kevin Belmonte's recent book Defiant Joy: The Remarkable Life &amp; Impact of G. K. Chesterton, is to feel a powerful sense of longing . . . because there is such a longing, a great need for advocates like Chesterton in our day. . . . But let's be grateful we still have the works of that great man to study and learn from. . . And we also have for you have Belmonte's vibrant new biography -- a wonderful reminder of the magnificent example Chesterton has set for us.”―CHUCK COLSON(http://patriotpost.us/opinion/chuck-colson/2012/01/26/defiant-joy-why-we-still-need-chesterton/)

Defiant Joy: The Remarkable Life and Impact of G.K. Chesterton

Arts & Literature

Thomas Nelson

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