Palau, a life on fire : the spiritual memoir of Luis Palau

Join Luis Palau, one of the world's most influential religious leaders, as he shares his legacy in this one-of-a-kind memoir packed with guiding principles that will spark in you a fiery faith to live out the good news of Jesus Christ. Tracing his faith journey from his humble beginnings on the streets of Buenos Aires, Argentina, to sharing the good news with millions and counseling world leaders, Luis's life was filled to the brim with adventure, risk, and faith. With never-before-told stories and a breathtaking sixteen-page photo insert, Luis recounts how: He cared for his mother and five siblings after losing his father at a young age As a teenager, he heard Billy Graham speak and decided to follow in his footsteps He came to find friendship and support from Mr. Graham later in life He was brought to the United States by a faith-filled pastor named Ray Stedman from Palo Alto, California The Lord blessed, challenged, and guided Luis and his team into some of the most exciting evangelistic campaigns the world has ever seen In each chapter, Luis shares a foundational lesson that influenced his life and will inspire and challenge your faith. From his mother's indomitable trust in God to the quiet heroes who touched and saved Luis's family, you'll discover the message that echoes throughout his powerful story: that the gospel of Jesus is good news shared by humble, even unseen, servants of God. Praise for Palau : "It's obvious God has used Luis in a great way to fulfill His purpose for the Kingdom. I thank him for modeling that which matters most--transforming our world by changing lives through the abundant life found in Christ." --Rick Warren, New York Times bestselling author of The Purpose Driven Life "Words cannot express the deep appreciation I have for Luis and the fine work God has called him to do. His faithfulness in proclaiming God's glorious gospel across racial, cultural, and geographical lines has been nothing short of praiseworthy." --Tony Evans, pastor, speaker, and bestselling author Cover Title Page Copyright Contents Preface Introduction 1. Seek First the Kingdom: My Mother, Matilde Balfour de Palau 2. Give Everything to God: My Father, Luis Palau Sr. 3. Lift High the Light: The Good News of Mr. Charles Rogers 4. The Freedom of a Father: Ray Stedman and the Joyful Strength of the Gospel 5. The Secret Fire: Major Ian Thomas and the Secret of the Indwelling Christ 6. Living Sacrifice: My Wife, Patricia Scofield de Palau 7. Under the Mighty Hand: The Humility of Billy Graham 8. So Much Better Than Alone: The Luis Palau Association Team 9. No Greater Joy: My Sons, Kevin, Keith, Andrew, and Stephen Palau 10. Bless the Nations: The Beautiful Unity of the Church 11. Be Not Afraid: Delighting in God in the Face of Death 12. Look to the Future: The Hope of Things to Come Epilogue: A Life on Fire Acknowledgments "The powerful story of world-renowned evangelist, Luis Palau, often seen as the successor to Billy Graham. From his humble beginnings on the streets of Buenos Aires, Argentina, to speaking to heads of state and leaders around the world about the love of Jesus, Luis Palau has influenced millions with his story, his preaching, and his life"-- Provided by publisher