Ellen Vaughn – författare

"Every now and then a book comes along that is not only great--it's a gift. An extravagant gift. This is one of those books."--Beth MooreMary Beth Chapman's life was not how she planned it. All she wanted was a peaceful life of stability and control. Instead, God gave her an award-winning singer/songwriter husband, crazy schedules, and a houseful of creatively rambunctious children. Most difficult of all, she would live through loss that she never could have imagined.In Choosing to SEE, Mary Beth unveils her struggle to allow God to write the story of her life. She wrestles with some of life's biggest questions: Where is God when things fall apart? Why does God allow terrible things to happen? How can I survive hard times?No matter where you find yourself in your own life story, you will treasure the way Mary Beth shows that even in the hard times, there is hope if you choose to SEE.

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTUREThe Jesus Movement transformed the church--and it can transform youGod has always been passionate about turning unlikely people into His most fervent followers. Prostitutes and pagans, tax collectors and tricksters, the pompous and the pious--the more unlikely, the more it seemed to please God to demonstrate His power, might, and mercy through them. America in the 1960s and 1970s was full of many such characters--young men and women who had rejected the conformist religion of their parents' generation, didn't follow conventional rules, and didn't fit in. Their longing for something more set the stage for the greatest spiritual awakening of the twentieth century.Discover the remarkable true story of the Jesus Movement, an extraordinary time of mass revival, renewal, and reconciliation. Setting intriguing personal stories within the context of one of the most tumultuous times in modern history, Greg Laurie and Ellen Vaughn draw important parallels with our own time of spiritual apathy and overt hostility, offering a new vision for the next generation of unlikely believers--and hope for the next great American revival.Because God can always bring a new Jesus Revolution.

An updated and expanded edition of the landmark book The Body, this book calls for unity in the Christian Church during tumultuous times."Scriptural, searching, haunting, humbling, challenging, energizing, down-to-earth . . . all this and more is true of Being the Body, a radical update of Colson''s blockbuster . . . now even more powerful than it was before. Here is visionary dynamite. Read it thoughtfully, and it will mark your life." —J. I. Packer, professor and bestselling author of Knowing GodMany believe Charles Colson and Ellen Vaughn''s The Body to be a watershed book of the twentieth century. It impacted the Church worldwide, encouraging Christians of diverse backgrounds to see themselves as part of the universal body of Christ. It challenged many to a new sense of unity, realizing that we blunt the Gospel message every time we divide over petty issues and personal turf.Now, these acclaimed authors have come together to revisit this crucial subject. The book''s classic truths have not changed. But the world we live in has. Christians in America have had their complacency shattered and their beliefs challenged. Around the globe, the clash of worldviews has never been more strident. Before all of us, daily, are the realities of life and death, terror and hope, light and darkness, brokenness and healing. We cannot withdraw to the comfort of our sanctuaries . . . we must engage. For if ever there were a time to be the Body of Christ in the world, it is now."No one can match Colson''s unique blend of storytelling, contemporary insight and prophetic vision." —Phillip Yancey, bestselling author of Soul Survivor"It will certainly be as influential and provocative as its predecessor." —Publishers Weekly

Alan and Denise Jackson''s life seemed like a fairy tale: high school sweethearts marry young and leave small-town Georgia to pursue big dreams in Music City. They pay their dues, work hard, weather deep disappointments. Then their dreams come true.In fairy tales, the Jacksons'' material success?plus their "perfect" marriage, their three beautiful daughters, and their supportive families?would have signaled a happily-ever-after ending.But real life is different from fairy tales.At the pinnacle of their success, the Jacksons separated. For Alan, musical renown fame, and wealth still did not make up for the marital problems the Jacksons had struggled with for years. And for Denise, building her life around Alan and riding the tide of his success had somehow left her hollow, unsure of just who she really was.You don''t have to be rich and famous to go through struggles like these. Sooner or later, we all come to the point when we relize that real joy and peace isn''t just around the corner of the next achievement, the next relationship, the next new thing.That''s why Alan and Denise Jackson''s story isn''t just a great read and a dramatic, intimate look at the golden world of celebrity. It''s a story of the greatest love of all, the love that will never let you go . . . and how to find it, no matter who you are, where you live, or what you''ve done."Denise''s story is an inside perspective on the results of the ups and downs of fame. Her personal struggles with life''s ordinary and extraordinary consequences, her passion to have a stronger marriage, and her desire to have a closer walk with God make for a truly inspiring life." ?Carrie Underwood, 2005 American Idol Winner, ACM & CMA Female Vocalist of the Year

I''ve told my kids for years that God doesn''t make mistakes," writes Mary Beth Chapman, wife of Grammy award winning recording artist Steven Curtis Chapman. "Would I believe it now, when my whole world as I knew it came to an end?"Covering her courtship and marriage to Steven Curtis Chapman, struggles for emotional balance, and living with grief, Mary Beth''s story is our story--wondering where God is when the worst happens. In Choosing to SEE, she shows how she wrestles with God even as she has allowed him to write her story--both during times of happiness and those of tragedy. Readers will hear firsthand about the loss of her daughter, the struggle to heal, and the unexpected path God has placed her on. Even as difficult as life can be, Mary Beth Chapman Chooses to SEE. Includes a 16-page full color photo insert.

God has always been interested in turning unlikely people into his most fervent followers. Prostitutes and pagans, tax collectors and tricksters. The more unlikely, the more it seemed to please God and to demonstrate his power, might, and mercy. America in the 1960s and 1970s was full of unlikely people--men and women who had rejected the stuffy religion of their parents'' generation, who didn''t follow the rules, didn''t fit in. The perfect setting for the greatest spiritual awakening of the 20th century.With passion and purpose, Greg Laurie and Ellen Vaughn tell the amazing true story of the Jesus Movement, an extraordinary time of mass revival, renewal, and reconciliation. Setting fascinating personal stories within the context of one of the most tumultuous times in modern history, the authors draw important parallels with our own time of spiritual apathy or outright hostility, offering hope for the next generation of unlikely believers--and for the next great American revival.Those who lived through the Jesus Revolution will find here an inspiring reminder of the times and people that shaped their lives and faith. Younger readers will discover a forgotten part of recent American history and, along with it, a reason to believe that God is not finished with their generation.

Jesusrörelsen förändrade kyrkan – och den kan förändra dig Gud har alltid varit passionerad när det kommer till att förvandla osannolika människor till sina mest hängivna anhängare. Prostituerade och hedningar, skatteindrivare och bedragare, de pompösa och de pampiga – ju mer osannolika, desto mer tycktes det behaga Gud att visa sin makt, styrka och barmhärtighet genom dem. Under 1960- och 1970-talen var USA fullt av många sådana karaktärer – unga män och kvinnor som hade förkastat den konventionella religionen i sina föräldrars generation, som inte följde konventionella regler och som inte passade in. Deras längtan efter något mer blev startskottet för 1900-talets största andliga uppvaknande. Upptäck den anmärkningsvärda sanna historien om Jesusrörelsen, en exceptionell tid av folkväckelse, förnyelse och försoning. Greg Laurie och Ellen Vaughn skildrar spännande personliga berättelser under en av de mest omvälvande tiderna i modern historia och drar viktiga paralleller till vår egen tid som präglas av andlig apati och öppen fientlighet mot kristen tro. Författarna ger hopp om en ny folkväckelse för nästa generation osannolika troende. För Gud kan alltid skapa en ny Jesusrevolution. SAGT OM BOKEN “På 1960-talet, när jag först mötte Jesus, var det något som pågick för fullt i Kalifornien. Gud var åfärde, och även jag skulle svepas med av den mäktiga Andeutgjutelse som svämmade över i hjärtat på miljontals unga runt om i landet. Jag hörde berättelser om hur Gud räddade vilsekomna tonåringar genom Jesusfolket och utlöste en väckelse, som skakade om både USA och andra länder. Det är därför som Gregs och Ellens nya bok, Jesusrevolutionen, är så viktig och så nödvändig – den berättar om de personer och händelser som gjorde epoken så unik. Jag är säker på att även du kommer att inspireras och uppmuntras av denna rapport om en av den kristna historiens märkligaste väckelser.” Joni Eareckson Tada Joni and Friends, International Disability Center “På 1960- och 1970-talen gjorde Gud något unikt. Hans Ande svepte över Amerika och förvandlade oräkneliga människors liv. I sin nya bok, Jesusrevolutionen, tar sig pastor Greg Laurie och Ellen Vaughn en närmare titt på denna otroliga våg av evangelisation och väckelse. Boken är fängslande, full av nåd och med ett tydligt fokus på Bibeln. Vad den framför allt visar är att Gud kan använda sig av vanliga människor för att göra högst ovanliga saker.” Craig Groeschel pastor och bästsäljande författare