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Discover the profound connection between the heart of God and our world through the power of prayer. This journey invites you to open your life and hands upward, creating a vital channel for divine communication in a world that often seeks to shut Him out. (From the first chapter)

In Quiet Talks on Power, the inaugural book of S. D. Gordons renowned Quiet Talks series, the author delves into humanitys deep-seated yearning for power. He reveals that true power can only be sourced from the Holy Spirit. Gordon illustrates how a daily walk with God can empower individuals with divine authority, enabling them to effect meaningful change in the world around them. - Summary by Justin Vistine

In this series of talks, I explore the profound insights found in the ancient texts about Jesus, striving to share my discoveries in the simplest way possible. My journey has been one of questioning and seeking, as I navigated the winding paths of doubt toward the peaks of truth. While I acknowledge my own limitations in understanding, I draw from the wisdom of these sacred writings and the resonance they create within my spirit. This is not an examination of the texts themselves but rather a thoughtful compilation of their messages about Jesus.

Dissatisfied with the reductive clichés that now define Jefferson’s legacy, Peter S. Onuf and Francis D. Cogliano restore the founding father to his historical context, elucidating in three essays how Jefferson’s understanding of history shaped his responses to the crises of his time, how he conceived of the physical entity that became the United States, and how he articulated a new national identity in 1776. Through their search for understanding, Onuf and Cogliano demonstrate not only why Jefferson matters, but how his wisdom can be applied today.

Originally published in 1904, Quiet Talks on Prayer focuses on the importance of prayer and how we are unaware of the power of prayer and this most intimate way of communicating with God.

Samuel Dickey Gordon (1859-1936) was an evangelical lay minister and best-selling author. Gordon published some 25 books, most of which were devotional titles in the immensely popular series, Quiet Talks. Quiet Talks on Power explores all facets of the dormant potential for spiritual power in the life of the believer. Gordon reveals the channels of the mind to the cleansing power of grace, in order to prepare the heart for an inflow of divine power.

Is there life after death? According to the Bible, the answer is yes. In this abridged recording of S.D. Gordon's classic work Life After Death, you'll learn all about the Bible's clear, indisputable teaching on heaven and hell, and why the Bible can be trusted on this vital topic.