Most Popular Books by Cecil Murphey

Ahora disponible en español. 90 minutos en el Cielo es el éxito de librería que relata la experiencia de un hombre ante la muerte y la vida. Cuando el ministro bautista Don Piper conducía de regreso a casa luego de una conferencia, su auto chocó con un camión que se cruzó de carril. Lo declararon muerto en la escena del accidente. Durante los siguientes 90 minutos Piper vivió las glorias del cielo, donde vinieron a saludarle quienes habían influido en su vida espiritual, y allí experimentó la verdadera paz. Debajo, en la tierra, un ministro que pasaba y que también había asistido a la conferencia, se sintió guiado a orar por la víctima aunque le dijeron que Don estaba muerto. Milagrosamente Piper volvió a la vida y el placer del cielo fue reemplazado por una recuperación larga y dolorosa. Durante años Don Piper guardó el secreto de su experiencia en el cielo. Finalmente, amigos y familiares le convencieron para que compartiera su historia. Un relato inspirador y alentador, 90 minutos en el Cielo seguirá llegando y consolando a cientos de miles de personas del mundo, ofreciendo un vistazo de la inexpresable dicha celestial.

"Psychologist Julie West and Pastor James Burton always seem to find themselves at the wrong place and the wrong time -- together." While on an Antarctic cruise, the warmth of romance turns to ice against the undertow of Burton''s deep, dark secrets. Can these Georgia residents-turned-amateur-sleuths set their chilly feelings aside long enough to solve yet another murder of a beloved mutual friend?

Cecil Murphey writes of his ongoing hunger for more of God in his life. During the first years after his conversion, he yearned for a closer relationship. He practiced all the standard methods of spiritual growth, such as Bible reading, prayer, and active involvement with other Christians. Yet the hunger persisted.

Killed by an 18-wheeler, Piper went to heaven. Ninety minutes later, he returned to life. He tells us his experience and his road to healing.

In Invading the Privacy of God, Cecil Murphey gives us 54 characteristics of God and 54 ways to approach Him. He invites us on a quest to discover the wondrous attributes of a God who is both unknowable yet continually self-revealing.

¡Este es el libro que tanto has estado esperando! Retomando el lugar donde nos dejó el bestseller 90 minutos en el cielo / 90 Minutes in Heaven, Don Piper nos revela por primera vez los detalles íntimos de las personas que lo recibieron en las puertas del paraíso y el profundo impacto que ellos tuvieron en su fe aquí en la tierra. En esta increíble continuación de su bestseller que ha vendido más de ocho millones de ejemplares, Don Piper comparte historias nunca antes contadas sobre sus encuentros con personas que lo recibieron en las puertas del paraíso, y ofrece valiosos detalles sobre la mejor manera de vivir nuestras vidas aquí en la tierra. El inolvidable relato de Don Piper y el horrible accidente automovilístico que le quitó la vida, y lo que sucedió después, han cautivado a millones de lectores. Mientras compartía su historia en los años posteriores, Piper no sólo se dio cuenta de que tenía más que contar, sino que aún tenía que compartir los detalles más sagrados e íntimos de su tiempo en el cielo y acerca de las personas que lo recibieron al llegar. "Siempre que tenía presentaciones las personas se iban con una necesidad de querer saber más", comenta en el libro. En este nuevo libro, Piper invita a los lectores a compartir su experiencia en un nivel más profundo; en el libro incluye encuentros nunca antes contados con las personas que lo recibieron en el cielo, y que lo guiaron en el viaje para entrar al hogar celestial de Dios.

Filled with detailed information on the sights, sounds, facts, and history of this magnificent state, A Touch of Georgia is an insightful and essential guide.

In this powerful work, authors Alan M. Ross and Cecil Murphey draw on biblical examples and guiding principles of faith to transform the way believers view their jobs. Unconditional Excellence guides workers to finding new meaning in the workplace -- and new heights of success -- through commitment to doing their best in every aspect of their professional lives. Through real business scenarios and concrete examples, Unconditional Excellence outlines how serving the best interest of others and aligning oneself with an employer''s vision and goals can lead to untold satisfaction. Readers discover that every ounce of effort put in is repaid through career satisfaction, personal fulfillment, and the gratitude of supervisors, employees, coworkers, clients, and customers. Unconditional Excellence is an unparalleled resource for integrating religious principles into the everyday workplace.

Terwyl hy een oggend ná ’n konferensie huis toe ry, sterf dominee Don Piper in ’n motorongeluk nadat hy teen ’n vragmotor bots wat in sy baan ingery het. Vir die volgende 90 minute ervaar Don die wonder van die hemel waar hy die mense ontmoet wat sy geestelike lewe beïnvloed het. Hy hoor pragtige musiek en voel die wonderlikste vrede aan. Op aarde word ’n leraar, wat ook die konferensie bygewoon het en verby die ongelukstoneel ry, deur God gedring om vir Don te bid, hoewel hy weet dat Don dood is. Op wonderbaarlike wyse keer Don terug uit die dood en word die saligheid wat hy in die hemel ervaar het, vervang met die ongelooflike lang en pynvolle pad na herstel. 90 MINUTE IN DIE HEMEL is ’n wonderlik inspirerende ware verhaal wat mense wêreldwyd ’n kykie gee op die onnoembare hemelse saligheid.

More than 4 million copies sold!& & On the way home from a conference, Don Piper''s car was crushed by a semi-truck that crossed into his lane. Medical personnel said he died instantly.

Historias verdaderas de los que han experimentado el lugar mas maravilloso que nadie jamas podria imaginar. En estos tiempos dificiles, cuando la vida en la tierra es dificil para muchas personas, hay un anhelo por el cielo, no como un escape de nuestra "tribulacion momentanea" (2 Corintios 4:17), sino como una promesa de que es un Hogar eterno esperando a aquellos que ponen su confianza en Dios. En "Creo en el cielo," Cecil Murphey y Twila Belk han reunido y nos cuentan algunas de las historias mas dramaticas de la historia acerca del cielo y de las personas que han tenido la experiencia de este glorioso lugar. Se incluyen historias de la Biblia, las historias de nuestro pasado y de hoy en dia, muchas de ellas presentadas por primera vez. True stories of those who have experienced the most wondrous place anyone could ever imagine. In these challenging times, when life on earth is difficult for many people, there is a longing for heaven, not as an escape from our "momentary troubles" (2 Corinthians 4:17), but as a promise that there is an eternal home waiting for those who put their trust in God. Cecil Murphey and Twila Belk have assembled and re-told some of history''s most dramatic stories about heaven and the people who have had a taste of this glorious place. Included are stories from the Bible, stories from history and present- day accounts, many presented for the very first time.

¿Quién sostiene tu escalera? te ayudará a entender las dinámicas de elegir a tus líderes. Descubrirás la diferencia entre un líder y un administrador, y evitarás situar a personas en lugares equivocados. Las personas que te trajeron hasta aquí, a pesar de sus buenas intenciones, puede que no sean las personas que te lleven hasta el futuro. ¿Quién sostiene tu escalera? nos recuerda que la altura de cualquier líder visionario y el cumplimiento de la visión dependen de quién está sosteniendo su escalera. Sin un sostenedor de escalera puedes subir solamente hasta cierto nivel. Con un sostenedor de escalera puedes llegar más arriba. A medida que aumenta la visión, aumenta la necesidad de otro tipo de sostenedor de escalera. Cualidades esenciales y críticas que todos los sostenedores de escalera excelentes deben poseer. Líderes y administradores: ambos tienen papeles importantes; sin embargo, conocer la diferencia conducirá a situar a las personas en los lugares correctos. Cómo convertir a sostenedores de escalera en trepadores de escalera.

Historias reales de los que han experimentado el lugar más maravilloso que nadie podría jamás imagen. En estos tiempos difíciles, cuando la vida en la tierra en difícil para muchas personas, hay un anhelo por el cielo, no como un escape de nuestros "efímeros" (2 Corintios 4:17), sino como una promesa de que hay un hogar eterno esperando a los que ponen su confianza en Dios. En Creo en el Cielo, Cecil Murphey y Twila Belk han montado y volvió a contar algunas de las historias más dramáticas de la historia sobre el cielo y las personas que han tenido un gusto de este lugar glorioso. Se incluyen historias de la Biblia, historias de la historia y hoy en día las cuentas, muchos presentan por primera vez.

Bursting with energy and fresh insight, this manual helps ministry professionals recognize and respond to trends that affect their ministry in today''s world.

A collection of daily readings to inspire and comfort individuals whose loved ones suffer from drug or alcohol addiction.

Does someone you love struggle with depression or mental illness? As much as you want to fix it, you won''t be able to. But it is important that you take care of yourself - both physically and spiritually - during this difficult time.

Based on Carson''s Gifted Hands, an encouraging story for kids with low self-esteem.

Rambunctious, respectful and poignant, this is the incredible story of a family that beat the odds and stayed faithful to each other and to God.

Cecil Murphey shares the personal story of his journey out of spiritual darkness in this book that offers comfort and encouragement for those times when God seems so absent from our lives.

One beautiful March morning in 1996, Dr. Benjamin R. Sanidad, Jr., 51 began the darkest journey of his life.He collapsed while administering anesthesia for surgery at Marion General Hospital. When a friend/colleague looked down an endoscope into Dr. Sanidad''s stomach, his eyes filled with tears. By then, Dr. Sanidad writes, "I was ready to hear the diagnosis. But I was not ready to hear the location." It was cancer of the esophagus, a disease usually fatal within months. Resigned to die, Dr. Sanidad accepted treatment to appease colleagues. He tried to pray asking God to draw his family closer. "I didn''t even know if God had heard me," he writes. But, after surgery, something changed in Dr. Sanidad. With the support of family and friends, he began to fight for survival. He refused chemotherapy and opted for an alternative, natural treatment. He also renewed and deepened his faith in God. Four years later Dr. Sanidad returned to work. Dr. Benjamin Roda Sanidad Jr. is an Anesthesiologist at Marion General Hospital and Marion Area Health Center, Marion, Ohio, USA. A speaker for churches and crusades over the world, he is also a retired Lt. Col. of the United States Air Force.

Trouble might not come right away, but it always came. Of that truth, Ophelia Bennett had no doubt. Northern Illinois, 1940 North Prairie School has a reputation for ill-behaved children, and veteran teacher Ophelia Bennett has just been offered a last-minute position to teach them. Desperate for a job to support her disabled husband, and with Superintendent Pettygill''s intimidation tactics, she has little choice. If she refuses the demanding position, she''ll never be allowed to teach in Illinois again. And, according to the manipulative superintendent, it would be her fault if North Prairie had to close. Ophelia is confident she can change conditions in the school and love the needy children-she''d done it in her previous schools--but her unusual methods weren''t well received by the community. She agonizes over what she knows will happen. How will she handle the jealousy and misunderstandings of the other teacher? What about the ambitious, difficult parents of the better students who would soon become her enemies? Why do I have to do this again? On the first day of school, thirty-three students gather at North Prairie School to await the arrival of their new teacher, scheming how to make her miserable so she''ll leave. As they size up Mrs. Bennett, they have yet to hear her promises that will change their lives. Poignant. Heart-warming. Unforgettable. A teacher''s passionate calling to make learning easy and enjoyable. New York Times'' best-selling author and international speaker Cecil (Cec) Murphey has written or co-written more than 135 books, including the runaway bestseller 90 Minutes in Heaven (with Don Piper) and Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story (with Dr. Ben Carson). His books have sold millions of copies, been translated into more than 40 languages, and brought hope and encouragement to countless people around the world. For more information, visit www.cecilmurphey.com.

Does life inside a nursing home seem frightening, unappealing, or mysterious? Are you unsure how to choose a really good one for your elderly relative? "Please Get To Know Me," by Virginia Garberding, R.N., is an insider''s guide to everyday life in a nursing home. Her unique experience as a professional and a family member will encourage and equip you to resolve issues lovingly and proactively. Help your elderly loved one find comfort, safety, relevance, and respect no matter how frail he or she is.

Sometimes life gets messy. It?s cluttered with too many demands. Companies downsize. Trauma hits. When chaos erupts, every person has choices. We can call it the worst time of our lives, wishing for the way things used to be and resenting the changes that have been forced on us. Or we can say, This can be a positive time in my life. I didn''t choose the crisis, but I can choose to learn through it. In Making Sense When Life Doesn''t, Cecil Murphey?s compelling stories, hope-filled insights, and practical encouragement move readers with messy lives to the stunning realization that life won''t ever be perfect, but it can be good? even exciting!