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The Essential Andrew Murray Collection contains three of the greatest writings by nineteenth century South African author Andrew Murray (1828-1917).  At 461 pages, this book contains the full content of Murray's books Humility, Abiding in Christ, and Living a Prayerful Life. Each work has been edited for clarity and modernized where wording was archaic or unclear  I highly recommend this book as an introduction to Murray's works or anyone looking for a collection of his greatest works  I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Andrew Murray (1828-1917) was born in South Africa. After receiving his education in Scotland and Holland, he returned to South Africa and spent his life there as a pastor, missionary, and author of many devotional books. He and his wife, Emma, raised eight children.

In 50 Pentecostal and Charismatic Leaders Every Christian Should Know, author Dean Merrill, as the title implies, introduces the reader to 50 leaders in the Pentecostal and Charismatic movements. Throughout 50 concise chapters, Merrill introduces readers to well known men and women like Smith Wigglesworth, Maria Woodworth-Etter, John G Lake, and William Seymour, as well as lesser known people like Leo Josef Suenens and Demos Shakarian. I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to learn about the history of the Pentecostal and Charismatic movements. I received a complimentary review copy of this book from Chosen Books in exchange for an honest review. Dean Merrill is a former magazine editor (Campus Life, Leadership Journal) and editorial director (David C. Cook, Focus on the Family) who has written 10 books and co-authored 39 others, several of which have been ranked on New York Times bestseller lists. Dean and his wife, Grace, live in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

  Rekindle the Altar Fire is the first book I have read by either author, Chuck Pierce and Alemu Beeftu, and it is one of the best books I have read recently. Throughout fourteen chapters, the authors teach the history, function, and importance of altars, both physical and spiritual. Some of these themes include Why Build an Altar?, Overthrowing False Altars, Keeping the Altar Fire Burning, and Fresh Fire for Salvation and Revival. I highly recommend this book.  I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher, Chosen Books, in exchange for an honest review.    Chuck D. Pierce  is president of Glory of Zion International Ministries and president of Global Spheres, Inc., in Corinth, Texas. Chuck and his wife, Pam, have six children and many grandchildren. Alemu Beeftu  has traveled globally for decades, training and equipping Christian leaders, first with Compassion International and later with Gospel of Glory, the ministry he founded. He has ...

       In Spiritual Intelligence, author and pastor Kris Vallotton explains the correlation between spiritual growth, the prophetic, cultural transformation, and neuroscience. He expounds these things throughout 16 chapters like: Thinking Tri-Dimensionally, Renewing Your Mind, Discovering Your Superpowers, Duct Tape and Swords, Led by the Spirit, Pirates and Hackers, and Living from Heaven Toward Earth.  I highly recommend this book and author, as well as his church, Bethel Church in Redding, California.  I received a complimentary copy of the book from Chosen Books in exchange for an honest review.  Kris Vallotton  (www.krisvallotton.com) is the senior associate leader of Bethel Church in Redding, California, and co-founder of Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry and Moral Revolution. Kris is the founder of Bethel School of Technology, the chairman of Advance Redding, and founder of Bethel Media. He is a bestselling author, with more than a doz...

A. W. Tozer (1897-1963) is one of the most well known Christian authors and The Pursuit of God is the book he is probably best known for. Originally published in 1948, the book has been rereleased as a hardcover and edited by James L Snyder. This edition contains an introduction and a short biography (around 20 pages). In my opinion, this book is one of the greatest Christian books ever written and I highly recommend it to every believer of any denomination. I received a complimentary copy of the book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.  A.W. Tozer  (1897-1963) was a self-taught theologian, pastor, and writer whose powerful words continue to grip the intellect and stir the soul of today's believer. He authored more than forty books.  The Pursuit of God  and  The Knowledge of the Holy  are considered modern devotional classics. Get Tozer information and quotes at www.twitter.com/TozerAW. Reverend James L. Snyder (www.jamessnyderministries.co...

Before reading Last Days Survival Guide, I had never read anything by pastor, author, and Bible teacher Rick Renner, so I wasn’t sure exactly what to expect. Throughout over 450 pages, Renner provides biblical evidence, not fearmongering or misreading current events, to prove that we are living in the Last Days. He relies heavily upon Scripture, biblical Greek, and facts to make his case.  Although the book is heavily fact based, the intent of the book is highly practical. Covering a wide variety of topics, Renner leads the reader to recognize the signs of the times and to live accordingly. This means not being consumed by and conformed to the cultural norms of the current world system.  I highly recommend this book and author to anyone looking for a Scriptural guide to the end times.  I received a complimentary copy of the book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.  Rick Renner is the author of more than 30 books, including the bestsellers Dressed To ...

Having sold over 2 million copies since its original publishing in 1990, Victory Over The Darkness has been rereleased in a revised and updated edition. In this book, Dr Neil T Anderson teaches on spiritual warfare, identity in Christ, inner healing, and discipleship, all of which are closely intertwined. He teaches on these subjects throughout twelve chapters like: Who Are You?, Healing Emotional Wounds, The Whole Gospel, and Winning The Battle For Your Mind. I highly recommend this book.  I received a complimentary copy of the book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Dr. Neil T. Anderson  (www.ficm.org) is the founder and president emeritus of Freedom in Christ Ministries, which has offices and representatives in forty countries. Dr. Anderson has authored more than seventy books on Christ-centered living, including  Discipleship Counseling  and  The Bondage Breaker . He was formerly chairman of the Practical Theology Department at Talbot Schoo...

In 10 Prayer Secrets, author Hakeem Collins shares ten biblical principles concerning prayer. Written in ten short chapters, each centers around one of the topics. Some of the topics discussed include passion in prayer, anticipation, fasting, and the angelic. The book also includes a thirty day devotional that can be read as supplemental material for each chapter, or it can be read separately. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a great resource on effective prayer.  I received a complimentary copy of the book from Chosen Books in exchange for an honest review.  Hakeem Collins  (www.hakeemcollinsministries.com) is an empowerment specialist, respected prophetic voice, revolutionary thinker, life coach, and sought-after transformational leader. He is known for his keen and accurate prophetic gifting, effective breakthrough prayers, and supernatural ministry. He is the author of several books, including the bestselling  Heaven Declares . Dr. Collins holds...

In Revival Rising, author Kim Meeder shares heavily from personal experience about revival. She encourages the reader to pursue revival through seventeen chapters like: Reawaken My Freedom, Restore My Faith, Restore My Forgiveness, Renew My Joy, and Reignite Your Spirit Within Me. I highly recommend this book. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Chosen Books in exchange for an honest review. Kim Meeder  is a bestselling author and the co-founder and chief communications officer of Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch, a ministry that rescues abused horses and pairs them with children in need. Founded in 1995, the ranch has rescued over 300 horses, served over 100,000 children, and helped establish 152 similar ministries worldwide. Kim's work has garnered national acclaim, receiving both the Jefferson Award and the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Award for public service. She's also been recognized by the Red Cross, Deschutes County Sheriff, Woman of the Year, and the Orego...

Originally published in 1998, They Shall Expel Demons by Derek Prince (1915-2003) has been rereleased in an expanded edition featuring a study guide. This book is an extensive, practical, and biblical guidebook on demonology, deliverance, and spiritual warfare. Through 26 chapters (over 350 pages) the author covers a wide variety of topics including the origin and agenda of demons, as well as how to recognize and cast them out. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for information on the spirit realm. I received a copy of this book from Chosen Books in exchange for an honest review. Derek Prince  (1915-2003) is the author of more than 80 books and 600 audio and 110 video teachings, many of which have been translated and published in more than 100 languages (www.derekprince.org). He founded Derek Prince Ministries International, and his daily radio broadcast,  Derek Prince Legacy Radio , still reaches listeners around the world. His concise way of explaining the...

Previously published as The Power That Changes the World, The Mind of God is based around one of Pastor Bill Johnson’s life messages: Followers of Jesus are called to transform culture and society by the Wisdom and Power of God. Bill teaches this message through fourteen chapters like: The Greenhouse Effect, God Has A Dream, A Theology of Blessing, Erasing Lines, and Living Full.  I highly recommend this book and all of Pastor Bill’s other books and teachings.  I received a copy of this book from Chosen Books in exchange for an honest review.  Bill Johnson  (www.bjm.org) is senior leader of Bethel Church in Redding, California. A fifth-generation pastor with a rich heritage in the power of the Spirit, he is the bestselling author of  When Heaven Invades Earth . Bill and his wife, Beni, serve a growing number of churches through an apostolic network that crosses denominational lines, partnering for revival. Bill and Beni live near Redding, California.

Based around the story from the book with the same title by Russell Conwell, Pastor Jentezen Franklin encourages the reader to stop searching the world for diamonds when you’re already living on acres of them. In Acres of Diamonds, Franklin encourages the reader to stay where God has called you, because if He has called you there, He has already supplied you with all you need while you’re there. Franklin shares many personal stories and insights throughout twelve chapters like: Why Not Now?, Open My Eyes, How Diamonds Are Born, Take This Job And Love It, and Focus On The Positive. I received a copy of this book from Chosen Books in exchange for an honest review. Jentezen Franklin  (www.jentezenfranklin.org) is the Senior Pastor of Free Chapel, a multi-campus church. Each week his television program,  Kingdom Connection , is broadcast on major networks all over the world. A  New York Times  bestselling author, Jentezen has written ten books including his most...

In Discernment, Jane Hamon writes about the spiritual gift that is probably the least talked about: Discerning of Spirits. She shares many stories and lessons she has learned in her years in ministry. Through fourteen chapters, she covers topics like: Hearing the Voice of God, Discerning the Times, The Issachar Anointing, Discerning Angels, Discernment and Spiritual Warfare, and more. This book is a must read on the gift of discernment. I highly recommend this book. I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Jane Hamon  serves, with her husband, Tom, as senior pastor of Vision Church @ Christian International (www.visionchurchci.org). In their more than thirty years of ministry together, they have built a thriving local church, ministered in more than fifty nations, and helped to lead Christian International Ministries, founded by Dr. Bill Hamon. A clear prophetic voice and eloquent teacher, Jane travels extensively, ministering at national and internat...

Bill Hamon, in his 66 years of ministry, has written extensively on the spiritual gifts, the apostolic and prophetic movements, and spiritual warfare, but he claims that Your Highest Calling is the most important book he has ever written. In Your Highest Calling, Pastor Bill Hamon teaches the reader about God’s main intent for humanity: Conformity to the image of Jesus Christ. In eleven chapters, Hamon expounds on the process of conformity and shares many personal stories of his own process. I highly recommended this book. I received a copy of this book from Chosen Books in exchange for an honest review. Bishop Bill Hamon  is the founder of Christian International Ministry Network. A prophet for over 60 years, he has prophesied to more than 50,000 people and provided training for more than 500,000 in prophetic ministry. He has authored several major books, specializing in the restoration of the Church and what to expect next on God'...

St. John of the Cross(1542-1591) was a Spanish poet, mystic, author, and Carmelite priest best known for his poem Dark Night of the Soul and the accompanying commentaries/expositions The Ascent of Mount Carmel and The Dark Night. In The Collected Works of St. John of the Cross, The Institute of Carmelite Studies has compiled all of his writings into one 800-page volume. Contained in this book are an introduction and biographical sketch of St. John, all of his poetry in both English and Spanish, The Sayings of Light and Love, The Ascent of Mount Carmel, The Dark Night, The Spiritual Canticle, The Living Flame of Love, some special counsels, 33 letters written by St. John, and a glossary and index. Before reading this book, I had only read The Dark Night of the Soul and some of St. John’s poetry. I highly recommend this book, especially for people with an interest in mystical Christianity. I received a complimentary review copy of this book from The Institute of Carmelite Studie...

Putting Jesus On Display With Love And Power, written by Vineyard pastor Brian Blount, is a book about power evangelism(evangelism accompanied by signs, wonders, healing, deliverance, words of knowledge, etc.) written from the author’s personal experience. Packed with personal stories, the book is almost entirely written as firsthand testimonies of healings and other miracles. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in power evangelism.  I received a complimentary copy of this book from Chosen books in exchange for an honest review.  Brian Blount Brian Blount  has spent the last twenty years equipping and training individuals, teams, and churches in healing, power evangelism, and prophetic ministry. He travels widely in the United States and internationally. He is a business owner and church planter. Brian is passionate about living a lifestyle of putting Jesus on display with love and power and equipping others to do the same. Brian and his wife,...

In Destroying Fear, author, deliverance minister, and former satanic priest John Ramirez writes about one of the enemy’s most common, and subtle, tactics: fear. Through 18 chapters like: Facing the Spiritual Pharaoh, Identifying the Source of Fear, Doing Damage to the Kingdom of Darkness, and Giving Fear an Eviction Notice, Ramirez shares from personal experience about how fear isn’t necessary and doesn’t have to rule your life. I highly recommend this book as a guidebook on spiritual warfare against fear.  I received a complimentary copy of this book from Chosen books in exchange for an honest review.  John Ramirez  (www.johnramirez.org) is an internationally known evangelist, author and highly sought-out speaker who for more than 16 years has been teaching believers around the globe how to defeat the enemy. He has shared his powerful testimony--of being miraculously saved as a high-ranking satanic priest--on  It's Supernatural! ,  The 700 Club , TBN...

Something Needs to Change, the latest book by New York Times bestselling author David Platt, is written as a memoir, telling the story of Platt’s life-changing eight day trek through the Himalayas. Platt describes each day’s events in great detail, like his experiences with dire physical and spiritual need, his internal wrestling with his beliefs, and his journal entries about it all. Throughout this journey, he urges the reader to abandon complacency concerning all the urgent needs in this world and to actually do something about them. I highly recommend this book and author. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Waterbrook & Multnomah in exchange for an honest review. 

Before reading Fire! I had never heard of James Levesque, but after reading the list of endorsements by men like Bill Johnson, Carlos Annacondia, John Arnott, David Hogan, Michael Brown, Rick Joyner, and Rodney Howard-Browne, I thought it would definitely be worth reading.  Throughout twelve chapters like “Learning to Receive”, “Living in Pursuit of His Presence”, “Living Surrendered”, and  “Believing Outpouring Can Continue”, Levesque encourages readers to abandon status-quo Christianity and pursue revival. I highly recommend this book.  I received a complimentary copy of this book from Chosen Books in exchange for an honest review.  James Levesque  serves as an international speaker, church planter and young emerging apostolic voice in New England and across America. He longs to see awakening and revival overtake every culture. James and his wife, Debbie, have three children and pastor Engaging Heaven Church in New London, Connecticut.

In Becoming A Next-Level Prophet, author Jennifer LeClaire teaches readers how to grow in their prophetic ministry, gifting, and anointing. In eleven chapters, she covers topics like: Obedience, Willingness, Humility, Selflessness, Prayer, Warfare, Holiness, Faithfulness, and Accountability. These things, LeClaire teaches, need to be top priority for anyone involved in prophetic ministry. I recommend this book especially to anyone in or considering prophetic ministry, even though I think this book would be worth reading for any believer. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Chosen books in exchange for an honest review. Jennifer LeClaire  (www.jenniferleclaire.org) is a prophetic voice and teacher with a growing media ministry. She directs Awakening House of Prayer in Fort Lauderdale and serves as news editor of  Charisma  magazine. In addition, she writes one of  Charisma 's most popular prophetic blogs,  The Plumb Line , and frequently cont...