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They Shall Expel Demons - Derek Prince Book Review

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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...

The Mind Of God - Bill Johnson Book Review

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.

Acres of Diamonds - Jentezen Franklin Book Review

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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...

Discernment - Jane Hamon - Book Review

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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...

Your Highest Calling - Bill Hamon - Book Review

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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'...

The Collected Works Of St. John Of The Cross - Book Review

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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 - Brian Blount - Book Review

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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,...