Dream Killers by Jim Raley

This book “Dream Killers” by Jim Raley is yet ANOTHER one of those books that I feel the Lord has placed in my hands in a most timely manner...a book or a word in due season if you will. I was reading this book during the season when the Lord had me step out and in to a place of His authority...that in being the minister who officiated at my own sister's Celebration of Life services. This is a VERY good book for those called to the ministry to read...but I could see how others could benefit as well. For anyone wanting to follow their dreams! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it when writers use the bible as examples because it helps me to “GET IT” and also expounds on the written word for me as well!!!! That is one special gift...the gift of teaching the Word of God and then to write about it!!! The author shared SO many wonderful insights that I have no doubt believing came from our Lord. I could see this book being encrusted with beautiful gems...on each and every page. More like a treasure chest! I read raving reviews about another book Jim Raley has written titled “Hell's Spells' and now want to read that one as well. Pray and see if the Lord would have you get this book for yourself! GOD BLESS YOU!!!!! I received this book for free in exchange for a free book review from the Charisma House publishers through the www.thebookteria.com book review program. I was not required to write a favorable review.

A Dream So Big by Steve Peifer

I love the fact that this is a hardcover copy. I love the size of this book and I even love the front and back cover which clearly shows what this book is all about. For some reason I am drawn towards things written about Africa and Africa’s orphan children. Reading this book helped satisfy my need to know more on the subject and from an American’s view point. It has got me wondering whether or not that someone like myself could possibly go to such a faraway place if the Lord were to send me? Could I survive? I have spent literally hours and hours saturated and immersed in the pages of this book. I did not want it to end it was such a good and well written book! I have also spent much time thinking following reading this book…about the poverty and lifestyle of those in Africa and comparing it to the lifestyles of those of us living in the states. Not a pretty picture! Reading this book has changed me…has changed my mindsets. Reading it has caused me to look at my own life and life’s priorities. Is the Lord calling you or I to Africa? Or to some other missionary adventure/ Only time will tell. Meanwhile…I have this incredible desire to know more. To talk to others who have “been there” and “done that.” Or even to talk to others who are even thinking about it as I am. God may just be preparing us. Do it. Read this book. See what happens to your own life and life’s views after reading it. I totally recommend it. I have received this book for free from Zondervan Publishing in exchange for a free book review through the www.booksneeze.com book review program. I was not required to write a favorable review.

Rules of Engagement by Derek Prince

This is a book written by an author, Derek Prince, who has since passed on. (1913-2003). He is the founder of Derek Prince Ministries International and has written more then sixty books. The author's intentions for his writings was for them to continue on...teaching others, even though he has left this earth. As a legacy, if you will. I, for one, have been taught by this man's legacy. This is not a book you can just quickly read through and be done with. This book has meaty material that must be slowed chewed and digested. I found myself only able to read a few paragraphs before closing the book. I was left to ponder and meditate upon what it was I had just read. At every turn I found myself being directed back to the Word. Once again...convicted that I need to spend more time with my nose there...in the Word of God...then in any other reading material. The author teaches about so many subjects. I have my favorite subjects upon which he has touched on to my delight and which I read with great zest. (one of them on the gifts of the Holy Spirit) I am inspired having just finished reading this at the end of a year and beginning of yet another. This is always such a good time to ponder and reflect on the past year and the changes you'd like yourself and God to make in you. I recommend this book. Actually...I have loved reading any and all the books I have received through “Chosen ”. So much so that I look for them now. I recommend this publishing company which is a division of Baker Publishing Group. I received this book for free from Chosen in exchange for a book review. I was not required to write a favorable review. Freely I have been given and so freely I give.

You Were Born For This by Bruce Wilkinson

For starters, let me say that I was pleasantly surprised at the content of this book as I began to indulge in it. I had somehow thought it was going to be a book about fulfilling one's calling/purpose...and you know...it is that...but not how I had thought. Turned out the Lord was intending on changing my mind sets! (and yours!) The author suggests that what we were born for is to...”Do what God wants done.” Plain and simple. And really...I believe this with my whole heart. (aren't our own plans just junk?) Questions the author asks his reading audience which to me were/are thought provoking are: *Why are these experiences of the miraculous so rare for most people? *What if Heaven actually wanted you to experience them on a regular basis? *What if ordinary people like you and me are invited to partner with God to deliver miracles to others? Interesting! Thoughts to ponder and then act upon! This book is chock full of little nuggets throughout which I adore! Things to ponder and to meditate upon. Here are some examples: “God did not place you on this earth to notice Him at work only once or twice in your whole life.” “ When the Father has a miracle mission in mind, increasingly He will send you, one of His devoted team players.” “ God intends for us to use our money to display His goodness and faithfulness in miraculous ways.” The anointing of the Lord on the writing of this book is quite evident as I experienced the Holy Spirit hovering over me as I read...bringing even more illumination. I am blessed to of gotten my hands on this book. Not a book to be lightly read, but one to study and meditate upon. I highly recommend it to you. I received this book for free from the publisher through the WaterBrook Multnomah book review program. I was not required to write a favorable review. Freely I have been given and so freely I give.

Fasting Student Edition by Jentezen Franklin

Whenever I see Jentezen Franklin's name I immediately think of fasting and bringing in the New Year with fasting. It is my belief that this man of God has an anointing on his life, in part, to teach on fasting. I have no doubt he is also anointed for oh so much more but the subject of fasting is what I know him for. The author has used many Biblical examples/testimonies for how those in that day fasted and the outcome. This is quite encouraging and inspiring. Reading this book has encouraged me greatly but also exposed to me an area where I have been lacking in my spiritual walk/journey. It is apparent to me that I have back sliden in my busyness and have laid aside what used to be so much a part of my life..that being...fasting. Jentezen Franklin teaches so much about fasting. I can see why this is called a “student edition.” Although I am middle aged and a grandmother I am still a student at heart and always hope to remain teachable. As such I have gleaned much from this book. I highly recommend this book book and I highly recommend reading this or other books on the subject of fasting for that matter, while you are partaking in a fast. I also recommend that you keep a pen and journal handy for the Lord will surely bless and reward you while on your fast with many divine revelations and even direction in your life for the upcoming days. I intend to add this book that Jentezen Franklin has written to my collection of other books on fasting. This one is by far the best I have read or own. Good time of the year to have this good read ready for the coming New Year...to prepare to fast the New Year in...this giving these first days of the year to our Lord. I have received this book for free in exchange for a free book review through the Charisma House book review program. I was not required to give a favorable review. Freely I have been given and freely I give.

Visions Of The Coming Days by R.Loren Sandford

This is one book that I have highlighted, underlined and meditated upon. I will not lend it out. It will be kept for my personal library that I may refer back to it. I have already taken this book to a women’s ministry meeting and have read excerpts out of it to share with the others and also recommended they each get their own copy. To be perfectly honest with you, ending up with this particular book in my hands was a set up of the Holy Spirit. He set me up. He prepared me ahead of time using nature…little foxes…beware the little foxes which spoil the vine…little sins which grow up into destruction in ones life. Lord was revealing to me the need for holiness in my life and had begun pointing things out. Next thing I know I am reading about “…the need for integrity and character to be woven into the life of any person who has been given a spiritual gift” via R. Loren Sandford in his book “VISIONS OF THE COMING DAYS.” There are many, many things R.Loren Sandford addresses in this book. It is chock full of material you will want to take in and digest if you are interested in being prepared for what lies ahead in the coming days. I am being shown it is like someone holding a light and showing important facts quite clearly. Reading this book has caused me to become wrecked for anything of the ordinary. A book in due season. I received this book for free in exchange for a book review. I was not required to give a favorable review. Freely I have been given, now freely I give. I received this book from the publisher CHOSEN, a division of Baker Publishing Group.