Bøger af Anthony DeStefano

Down through the centuries, there have been thousands of books written about Heaven. Religious and secular writers from all walks of life have attempted to explain this elusive concept, and yet, while all of these efforts have added to our understanding of heaven, most of them have been missing one key ingredient: FUN. If heaven is anything at all, it's fun. It's a place of unlimited pleasure, happiness, and joy. It's Disney World, Hawaii, Paris, Rome and New York all rolled up into one, and its forever. If your picture of heaven could use a little fine turning, then this remarkable book is just the ticket. Fueled by the author's profound faith, bold vision, and irresistible sense of adventure, A TRAVEL GUIDE TO HEAVEN takes us on a virtual tour of eternal life. This is one trip you won't want to miss!

At a time when the profound significance of Easter is often overshadowed by commercialism, The Story of the First Easter Bunny is a refreshing and heartwarming reminder of the true meaning of this most holy of Christian holidays. Best-selling author Anthony DeStefano tells the tale of a pint-size bunny with enormous ears who seeks healing for his sick mother by searching for Jesus and listening to His words. The bunny shows courage and compassion on his selfless journey. When all seems dark and he is afraid, the bunny remembers Christ's words and takes refuge in God's promise by calmly waiting for the light. After the bunny witnesses the Last Supper, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection, he and his mother experience a life-changing miracle, and the bunny goes on to spread the message of salvation to all who will listen. His inspiring example is a reminder to readers -- both the young and the young at heart -- that God's love is ever present and that when we trust Him with the confidence of a child, we find redemption, fulfillment, and lasting joy. This instant classic, told in charming rhyming verse and wonderfully illustrated by New York Times best-selling artist Richard Cowdrey, adopts the Easter Bunny as a symbol of hope in the Risen Lord, of the transformative power of faith, and of the reality of Heaven. It offers an inspiring alternative to our culture's obsession with chocolate treats, dyed eggs, and cartoon characters of little substance. The moving tale of this endearing bunny who refused to give up hope will fill your heart with a song of praise and be a favorite in your home, classroom, and church for years to come.

DeStefano utilizes the best personal-development tools available but balances and corrects them with Bible-based, faith-filled, time-tested, sacramental, Catholic principles. No matter how terrible your circumstances may be or how many times you've failed to achieve your goals in the past, this book will work for you.

In this charming sequel to his bestselling book, Our Lady's Wardrobe, Anthony DeStefano introduces Catholic children to more well-known images of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Only this time, he doesn't use Our Lady's clothes to teach children about the Mother of God, but rather, he gives kids a peek into her own personal "picture book."

The Seed who Was Afraid to be Planted introduces children to a tiny seed content to remain in his safe, cozy drawer with the other seeds. Suddenly, a day comes when the gardener who lives in the mansion takes the seed from his drawer and plants him in the ground. Faced with his biggest fear, the seed undergoes a miraculous experience that changes his life forever. Beautifully illustrated and written in simple but delightful verse, The Seed who was Afraid to be Planted reminds us all that no matter how small or scared we may be, God has great plans for us -- plans even more wonderful than we can imagine.

Celebrates the four seasons and how they interact with the seasons of our lives.

An inspiring story of risk and sacrifice, The Beggar and the Bluebird teaches children the true meaning of gift-giving and demonstrates that great love is always rewarded by God-though often not in ways we can predict.

This rich and beautifully illustrated book will be a source of stirring entertainment for children, who will fall in love with the strong, dignified, humble, hardworking donkey.

How the Angels Got Their Wings is a beautifully illustrated, highly entertaining, biblically correct, and theologically orthodox introduction to angels.

Over the centuries, Our Lady has appeared at many different times and in many different places, but few realize that she almost always appears in quite diverse and dazzling styles of dress. In these stunningly beautiful pages, best-selling children's author Anthony DeStefano considers Mary's distinctive raiment in the various apparitions and elucidates the message she bears in each. By means of these wise pages and their delightful images, children come to understand the main lesson of Mary's whole life -- the need to do whatever her son Jesus tells us to do. First, children meet Our Lady in Nazareth, poor and therefore not robed in splendor. Next, they encounter her in Heaven, dwelling in an enormous mansion (as is promised by Jesus to all who live there) with an exquisitely beautiful wardrobe. DeStefano engages young readers in consideration of fifteen exterior garments of Our Lady, thereby leading young souls directly into the interior messages of her Immaculate Heart. Here children will explore the wardrobe and messages of: --The Blessed Virgin Mary in Nazareth --Our Lady of Mount Carmel --Our Lady of Perpetual Help --Our Lady of Czestochowa --Our Lady of Grace --Our Lady of Lourdes --Our Lady of Fatima --Any many more!

Explore the meaning of love with author Anthony DeSefano. He's paired smile-making photos with a simple heartwarming story to help you understand real love is much more than a greeting-card sentiment. By fully embracing God's love, you discover ways to love your family and friends more sincerely than ever before.

There have been thousands of books written about prayer and millions of sermons preached about it, yet people continue to wonder: Why doesn't God answer me when I cry out to him? In light of all the problems we face in life, we want to know why God is often so "silent" when we pray to him. Anthony DeStefano, author of the bestselling A Travel Guide to Heaven, knew there had to be an answer to this mystery, so he set out on a quest to find prayers that God says yes to all the time. The result is an extraordinary new book that has the ability to dramatically change the lives of readers of all faiths. Each short, powerful prayer in Ten Prayers God Always Says Yes To addresses a particular problem people commonly face in life-from accepting the existence of God to trying to make ends meet; from getting through terrible suffering to coping with everyday stress; from overcoming fear to finding your God-given destiny. Presented with a certainty and vigor that are sure to pique the interest of even those who are not spiritually inclined, these prayers will help readers find solutions to life's most difficult situations and provide meaningful and inspiring answers to the vexing questions we have about the purpose of our time on earth. In a world awash with superficial self-help books and deceptive gimmicks, Ten Prayers God Always Says Yes To is the real thing. Using hundreds of scriptural references to support his claims, DeStefano writes in a simple, straightforward, and uplifting manner that makes the most profound theological matters understandable to all. In the words of the author, "This is a spiritual treasure chest that is available to everyone….This book is about prayers that work-really, truly work."

From USA Today bestselling author Anthony DeStefano, an entertaining retort to atheism and its proponents, revealing the intellectual bankruptcy at atheism's core and equipping Christians to respond to its hollow arguments.

From bestselling author Anthony DeStefano comes an exploration of what we know--and what we cannot know--about the most misunderstood and most controversial subject in Christianity.

Details the events leading up to the creation of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, the federal law that first addressed the phenomenon of trafficking in persons. This book also describes the tensions created as the Bush Administration tried to use the trafficking laws to attack prostitution.

Bestselling author Anthony DeStefano believes that prayer is the greatest gift you can give children. Using simple language and rhyme-written as a heartfelt prayer-this story expresses a child's understanding of our loving God and teaches that prayer is a simple conversation with God-easy and everlasting.

Tonight a king will be born. Of all the stars in heaven, the smallest, loneliest star in the sky, Little Star, is the only one to recognize the baby Jesus, the King of kings. Read on to discover the extraordinary way Little Star serves his King on that dark night.

Anthony DeStefano's fun-filled, action story is about the whirlwind tour of heaven a boy named Joey takes with his guardian angel, Gabby. Stunning illustrations show heaven to be a place where everyone is happy and God's glory is more amazing than anything Joey had ever seen.

By pairing a thoughtful story line with amusing full-color photographs of children, bestselling author Anthony DeStefano succeeds in delivering a lighthearted look at the age-old question, "why me?" In this delightful book, he lifts the reader's spirit and plants a firm message of hope and encouragement.

Bestselling author Anthony DeStefano begins his creative telling of the beloved Bible story of Christ's triumphant entry by introducing the young donkey who has yet to realize his important mission. The lowly creature believes he can do nothing noble, but that's before he meets the Master.

Anthony DeStefano bases this children's story on the parable of the lost sheep. While one small lamb wanders away from his Good Shepherd's pastures, he meets a wolf, a lion, and a mean lying snake. Feeling very frightened and lost, he's surprised to see who's come to his rescue.

Here, acting as our 'tour guide', he takes us on a vivid and realistic 'sight-seeing' trip through paradise - and he makes heaven come alive in a way that no other book ever has. Unlike many other spiritual works, A Travel Guide to Heaven does not preach, nor is it heavy-handed or judgmental.