Unstoppable: The Incredible Power of Faith in Action

Hardcover: 250 pages 

Language: English 

Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.5 x 1 inches 

ISBN-13: 978-030-773-088-6 

Being unstoppable is about believing and achieving. It’s about having faith in yourself, your talents and your purpose and, most of all, in God’s great love and His divine plan for your life. 

Millions around the world recognize the smiling face and inspirational message of Nick Vujicic. Despite being born without arms or legs, Nick’s challenges have not kept him from enjoying great adventures, a fulfilling and meaningful career, and loving relationships. Nick has overcome trials and hardships by focusing on the promises that he was created for a unique and specific purpose, that his life has value and is a gift to others, and that no matter the despair and hard times in life, God is always present. Nick credits his success in life to the power that is unleashed when faith takes action. 

But how does that happen? In Unstoppable Nick addresses adversity and difficult circumstances that many people face today, including: 

· Personal crises 
· Relationship issues 
· Career and job challenges 
· Health and disability concerns 
· Self-destructive thoughts, emotions, and addictions 
· Bullying, persecution, cruelty, and intolerance 
· Balance in body, mind, heart, and spirit 
· Service to others 

Through stories from his own life and the experiences of many others, Nick explains how anyone wanting a "ridiculously good life" can respond to these issues and more to become unstoppable. What’s standing in your way? Are you ready to become unstoppable? 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: 

NICK VUJICIC is a motivational speaker and the director of the nonprofit organization, Life Without Limbs. Nick has become a great inspiration to people around the world, regularly speaking to large crowds about overcoming obstacles and achieving dreams. A longtime resident of Australia, he now lives in southern California with his wife, Kanae. 

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The Normal Christian Life {Book Review}

BOOK TITLE: The Normal Christian Life

AUTHOR: Watchman Nee (Nee To-Sheng)

ISBN: 978-971-789-194-1267-2

THEME: Christian Living/ Spiritual Growth

PUBLISHER: CLC Publications

OVERALL RATING: 4.9/ 5

PAGES: 255

As a Christian Have you ever asked yourself,—“Am I living the normal Christian Life?” “Am I walking in the path that God wants me to walk in?”But wait, what really is the normal Christian Life? Maybe, you’ll say it is reading the bible, praying, going to church by Sundays… and that’s it, but there’s more than that.

Watchman Nee gives us the secret of a normal Christian life, and that is to put Christ in your life, make him your life, dying to self so Christ will be glorified.Compiled from the records and private notebooks of Nee (Nee To-Sheng) which are meticulously translated by Angus I. Kinnear, this book is a must have to any Christian who longs to live a Christ-centered life.

With 1 Million in print, there is no wonder that this book has reached that peak. Every pages of this book is clearly, well-written & well- inspired from the bible, particularly from the book of Romans and Ephesians. Nee reveals the essential steps in the personal faith and walk of the believer and emphasizes the cross, blood and resurrection of our Lord Jesus which contains fresh spiritual insights very good for our spiritual walk.

Get ready to experience breakthrough in your life as you read this book and as you long to live for the sake of Christ, let Christ be your life, live the normal Christian Life!

Get your copy now! I am telling you,you’ll love to read it over and over again!

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“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ livethin me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”

-Galatians 2:20 KJV

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Watchman Nee (1903-1972) was a noted Chinese Bible teacher and Christian leader. He began his preaching ministry while still a university student. From 1923 to 1950 Nee founded 200 churches. Starting as small groups meeting in rented houses, these self-supporting congregations became strong spiritually and gew rapidly, continuing to develop their China’s Cultural Revolution. Nee was arrested in 1952 and found guilty of false charges; he was imprisoned until his death in 1972.

ABOUT THE CLC PUBLICATIONS

CLC Publications (formerly Christian Literature Crusade) is the English language publishing house for CLC Ministries International. Headquartered in Fort Washington, PA, CLC has published books for the Deeper Christian Life for over 50 years. Our focus has been to publish books by trusted authors with a clear and timeless message. Some of our better known authors from the past include Watchman Nee, Corrie ten Boom, Amy Carmichael, Andrew Murray and Roy Hession. Today we are also publishing books by well known authors like Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt.

Many of our books are influenced by the message of the Keswick movement starting in 1875 in England and therefore some of our older authors have British origins or spoke on the Keswick stage at one time or another. While we do not limit our publishing to the theology of this movement, we are certainly excited to be able to convey the message of the Victorious Christian Life to a new generation.

As a part of CLC International, our books are sold and distributed in countries all over the world including but not limited to the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa, India, the West Indies, and the Philippines. We are committed to being a significant part of fulfilling CLC’s international purpose of making evangelical Christian literature available to all nations so that people may come to faith and maturity in our Lord Jesus Christ.

Disclosure: A review copy of this book is provided for review by CLCPhilippines

for more info. visit: http://www.clcphilippines.com/

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What Worship Style Are You?

Today’s post is more of a poll than it is a teaching.
I want to know…what worship style are you?
Piano? Banjo? Organ? Guitar? Synth? Vocoder?
A few weeks ago I shared my criteria for selecting new songs as well as how I find new songs.
A friend of mine messaged me privately when I mentioned who the “staple” songwriters were that I look for.
You see, he leads worship with predominantly “Black Gospel” music. The most “crossover” artist he does is Israel Houghton. But he’s into songs from Judith Christie-McAllister, John P. Kee, William Murphy, Vashawn Mitchell, James Fortune, Charles Jenkins, Kurt Carr, Byron Cage, and Fred Hammond.
Me? These songwriters and artists aren’t even on my radar. But the question begs to be asked: should they be?

Is the Guitar Overtaking Worship Music?

What’s interesting is that this type of music doesn’t require the ever popular, guitar-oriented worship band with two singers. It’s driven by a couple keyboards, organ, 6-9 singers, and sometimes even a choir.
I know for me, this type of music doesn’t get included in my repertoire. I’m as white as white can be. But it got me thinking: why don’t I include this type of music on occasion? Am I missing a beautiful element of diversity in my services?
What worship style are you? Do you feel the style of your church isn’t given voice in our current, modern worship music?
And it seems that most churches are conforming to the guitar, tenor-vocal driven, modern, pop/rock worship sound.
As the body of Christ all over the world, our styles should be unique. The message of the Gospel never changes but as we incarnate that truth in different cultures it needs to take on new flavor.
So I want to hear from you, friends. What worship style are you?
What music do you select? Who are you listening to?
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Flashback: #JIL34

Time passes by so fast, it always seems like yesterday! For my today's post, I would like to have a flashback, a flashback to sound a trumpet call for the JIL 35th Anniversary! It will be held on the 25th of October 2013, Friday, 5 PM at Luneta Park, Manila.

Now the flashback is about my experience last year at #JIL34 Anniversary  (first published on my tumblr account).

God is still in the business of doing the miraculous. It was the 5^th day of October when the JIL Church gathered together to praise and exalt God in one accord. All that I can say is great is Thy faithfulness oh GOD! Luneta Park was filled with millions of believers across the nation and abroad disregarding the sway of the weather, people of God didn't hesitate to praise Him!

                The program started with songs filled with energy led by the extreme KKBs with ate Diane Gacila as the lead worshipper – persuading people to get up and dance for Jesus! Jose Villanueva III a.k.a. “QUEST” also performed in the stage serenading GOD with various songs. The rest of the anniversary is great, anointed and EXTREME!

                At the first place, I wasn't able to focus on the program [sad…] because, I’m in the MIS booth [if you have read my recent blogs, you know why] but I really felt the presence and the move of God in the whole place.There was a time in the anniversary when Bro. Eddie prayed and asked the people to raise their hands before the Lord, when I heard that I left the MIS booth for a while, and with hands lifted up I joined with the prayer, suddenly tears fell from my eyes – I really felt God’s move in my life!

                I will never forget the message of Bro. Eddie in the latter part of the anniversary – “only the glorious church, a church without blemish, spot and stain will be raptured…” We really need to consecrate our lives before the LORD to see Him. We should be holy, for our God is holy (Leviticus 19:2).

PREPARE YE THE WAY FOR THE LORD, MAKE STRAIGHT THE PATH FOR HIM. LET THE KING OF GLORY ENTER IN!

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LWP#1: Justine Paolo Gadiano Parcasio

Last week, I contacted a friend of mine, whom long ago I found because of the social networking site Facebook, isn't that great and awesome?

I selected him as the pilot/ first lead worshipper whose profile is to be featured here in my worship blog. Thank GOD, he responded so quickly!

His profile goes like this...

Name: Justine Paolo Gadiano Parcasio

Current City/Location: Baguio City, Philippines

Church: Grace Communion International - Baguio City/La Trinidad Church

Denomination: Grace Communion International

Years leading worship: 2 years

Active members: 60-70 members

Favorite Worship song: Our God by Chris Tomlin

Instrument(s) you play: Guitar

Favorite Worship song: Our God by Chris Tomlin

Instrument(s) you play: Guitar

Last two books read:“Hearing and Understanding the Voice of God” Compiled by Frank A, DeCenso Jr.

and “The Shack Revisited” by C. Baxter Kruger PH.D.

Q1: How would you describe the set up of your church?

-Our local church usually use the “ Blended Style” of worship where the songs are a combination of hymns and contemporary songs representing the different generations of the church family.

Q2: Please share your journey to becoming a lead worshipper.

-My journey as a worship leader started when I was a child, when my parents bring me to church regularly (this is what Proverbs 22:6 is all about). Since childhood, my parents encouraged me to render a “special music” at church with my sister or even with my whole family. And as I grew up, I came to know the Lord Jesus Christ on April 21, 2004 through my aunt Auey at the age of 9 and on December 26 on the same year, I got baptized. From then on, I started attending praise and worship concerts of Darlene Zschech live in Manila last 2010, Hillsong United Aftermath Tour last 2011 and other local Christian concerts. In our church, I started joining the worship team as a back-up singer until our senior pastor asked and encouraged me to lead worship. My first time to lead worship was during the Pastoral Team’s Conference on May, 2011, which was held at Teacher’s Camp, Baguio City. The second time was last year, June 10, 2012 during our church’s 36^th Anniversary which was held in a resort on top of the mountain. Since then, I was continually assigned as a worship leader at least once a month. I am so excited for the things God has prepared for my future as a worship leader/lead worshipper.

Q3: I know you have a unique working relationship with your pastor, why is this important for pastors and lead worshipper to cultivate?

-It is very important for a worship leader to cultivate a good relationship because the pastor serves as the father and shepherd of the church. It is always right to consult and seek spiritual wisdom from the pastor every now and then about your worship line-ups like the songs and scriptures. 

Q4: What type of tech tools are you using in your church?

-Laptop, LCD projector, instruments and sound system.

Q5: What are some of your favorite worship resources?

-Our church’s hymnal (WCG/GCI Hymnal).

-GCI Manila’s Worship Lyrics Compilation (for power point slides, song chords and lyrics)

-Various Christian CDs and DVDs.

- www.gci.org

                                                         - www.trinitarianworship.blogspot.com

                                                         - www.worshiptogether.com

                                                         - www.darlenezschech.com

                                                         - www.youtube.com (for song searches)

                                                         - www.ibethel.tv

Q6: What is the biggest lesson you have learned in leading worship?

-The biggest lesson I’ve learned in leading worship is that for me not to focus on myself as a worship leader but to focus and depend on the ultimate and perfect worship leader who is the Lord Jesus Christ. When your focus is on the Lord Jesus Christ, all the worries, hindrances and imperfections will disappear and worship will be a genuine expression of our love for God.

Sample Praise and Worship set

CALL TO WORSHIP: Psalm 127

-We Praise Thee O God, Our Redeemer (Hymnal)

-Kay Buti Buti Mo Panginoon

-Give Us Clean Hands (Chris Tomlin)

-Great Thy Faithfulness

                MESSAGE/SERMON

                COMMUNION

                OFFERTORY SONG: (Special Music)

                                -Ang Dakilang Katapatan

                CONGRAGATIONAL PRAYER

                CLOSING SONGS:

                                -For You Alone (Don Harris)

                                -You are good (Israel Houghton)

                BENEDICTION

My final words and advices to aspiring and new lead worshippers

---For aspiring and new lead worshippers, it is very important to set a time solely devoted for you and God. This is the time where you seek God through prayer, reading His word and even singing the songs you have chosen for your worship set/line-up as a your personal worship. It is also important to have time for you as a worship team to practice at least once a week. In our church, our worship team meets regularly every Wednesday, the time used to practice the songs and take time to pray for each other. When you do this regularly, you allow the Holy Spirit to train, teach, equip, correct and soak you with His presence personally and the group as a worship team in your worship leading journey. . . amazing journey!!!

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NICK VUJICIC LIVE IN MANILA

Known as "The Man with No Limbs", Nick Vujicic was born without arms and legs from a rare disorder. His story of overcoming a limbless life with the message of hope and strength found in Jesus Christ alone, has reached millions of people at conferences and churches worldwide!

This May 18 & 20 2013, we have the privilege of welcoming Serbian-Australian evangelist and motivational speaker Nick Vujicic for two exciting conferences!

Meet Nick

Imagine being born without arms. No arms to wrap around a friend; no hands to hold the ones you love; no fingers to experience touch; no way to lift or carry things. How much more difficult would life be if you were living without arms and hands? Or what about legs? Imagine if instead of no arms, you had no legs. No ability to dance, walk, run, or even stand. Now put both of those scenarios together… no arms and no legs. What would you do? How would that affect your everyday life?
                                                                                       - Nick Vujicic, www.lifewithoutlimbs.org

No arms. No legs. Nick Vujicic faces this stark reality each day, but in every picture of him, we see a smiling young man who lives what he calls "a ridiculously good life."

Born in Melbourne, Australia back in 1982, Nicholas Vujicic was born without arms or legs from a rare disorder called tetra-amelia. His disability was a daily struggle against the usual challenges of school and growing up such as bullying and self-esteem issues, as well as with depression and loneliness. But God had a plan for him all along.

Nick began to see how his accomplishments were an inspiration to many, and began to draw strength and passion in life from his faith in God. He began giving motivational speeches and started his own motivational speaking company called Attitude is Altitude. He also became the president and CEO of a non-profit organization called Life Without Limbs. From just being a man without limbs, Nick became a living testimony of God's great plan for each of us.

Today, Nick Vujicic has traveled across the globe giving inspirational and motivational speeches on overcoming the challenges of a limbless life through Jesus Christ. He has recorded audio commentaries and DVDs about his life and speeches; and written two books called, Life Without Limits: Inspiration for a Ridiculously Good Life and the recently released Unstoppable: The Incredible Power of Faith.

God continues to use Nick's testimony to touch the hearts of people from all walks of life and bring the hope of Jesus Christ.

Visit his website at www.lifewithoutlimbs.org for more information on his publications and ministries. For more information on his corporate speaking engagements, check out www.attitudeisaltitude.com.

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