She wanted to die. God had other plans.

Why does my life have to be so painful?
What's wrong with me?
It's not going to get better.
It could all be over soon, and then I won't hurt anymore.

Kristen Anderson thought she had the picture-perfect life until strokes of gray dimmed her outlook: three friends and her grandmother died within two years. Still reeling from these losses, she was raped by a friend she thought she could trust. She soon spiraled into a seemingly bottomless depression.

One January night, the seventeen-year-old decided she no longer wanted to deal with the emotional pain that smothered her. She lay down on a set of cold railroad tracks and waited for a freight train to send her to heaven...and peace.

But Kristen's story doesn't end there.

In Life, In Spite of Me this remarkably joyful young woman shares the miracle of her survival, the agonizing aftermath of her failed suicide attempt, and the hope that has completely transformed her life, giving her a powerful purpose for living.

Her gripping story of finding joy against all odds provides a vivid and unforgettable reminder that life is a gift to be treasured.

Includes notes of encouragement Kristen wishes she had received when she was struggling most.

"Life, In Spite of Me is a remarkable story of life beyond despair and hope that triumphs over tragedy."
-Louie Giglio, pastor, Passion City Church/The Passion Movement

 

This new LIVE album from Northern Ireland's Kathryn Scott features 11 songs of refreshment and encouragement. Two songs feature guest vocals by Integrity Music's Brian Doerksen.

Experiencing the full extent of God's blessing and purpose for our life requires not only faith, but a change in our thinking processes. The 'Mind Map Series' has been developed to explain the process of renewing the mind (Romans 12:2) using a virtual cityscape that illustrates how our mind works. 'Mind Map' gives us the practical tools we need to change the 'skyline' of our thoughts and habits and the result is experiencing the fullness of God's plans and purposes for our life.

In this 8 episode DVD, designed for small groups and working in conjunction with the 'Mind Map Tourist Handbook and Study Guide', Dave Gilpin takes us on a fast-moving tour of the 'Mind Map' concept and explains in practical terms how we can begin to change out thinking to align ourselves with the purposes of God.

Topics include:

- Renewing The Mind

- Developing New Trains Of Thought

- Resisting Platforms Of Temptation

- Strengthening Our Will

- Building New Habits Of Grace And Truth

- Developing A Healthy Natural Mind

Jan has been busy creating her own unique range of hand crafted boxes, wooden tags, fridge magnets and gifts.

A brand new range of One Pound Classic books including The Pilgrim's Progress, How to Study the Bible, The Calvary Road, When I Saw Him and How to Pray.

The books are by John Bunyan, Tozer, Torrey, Roy Hession and others.

See the Special Promotions tab for more details.