Better To Be Broken by Rick Huntress

This is a small, compact sort of book that is easy to read and hard to put down. One of my favorite types. A definite for the bedside to read before retiring. This autobiography, “Better To Be Broken” written by Rick Huntress was written so well. The author shares his testimonies throughout the book of his experiences following an accident which left him wheel chair bound. I believe he has made deep hearted times light and that this man has a ministry working with others who are also wheel chair bound. Indeed, this man's writing is quite inspirational, encouraging, is sound biblically, and causes one to want to reach out for one's own calling in Christ Jesus! Good for those who have had similar experiences and needing the encouragement but also good for those who, like myself, are needing encouragement through our own life’s challenges. I highly recommend this book to all! I received this book for free from the BookCrash book review program in exchange for a book review. I was not required to write a favorable review. Freely I have been given and freely I give.

Found Missing by Linda Slavin

I must admit that I had an extremely hard time getting through the beginning of this book. So much so that I even considered not reading on any further. However, I felt an urging from the Holy Spirit to continue on with the story and was glad that I did. You see, I had a hard time reading this due to the abuse the author suffered at the hands of her own husband and for a period of many years. Plus the fact that after being baptized in the Holy Spirit I became convicted to change my habits, including what I read…and have grown to be more sensitive… The author did not share all the abuse she suffered. I suspect just enough to give us all an idea of what she had gone through. The author ends up accepting Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. In turn she witnesses to her abusive husband and he, too, accepts Christ. It was a timely conversion for her husband as shortly after this he becomes murdered. I stand once again amazed by God and how He is with His people!!! He not only led this author to His side but her husband also and just before his death! In such a timely manner! But then again…He is an “on time God.”\ As you read this book you will find many other ways the Lord led the author including in finding her new husband and revealing to her who murdered her late husband. This fact was proven and confirmed years later when witnesses fessed up after being riddled with guilt for many years. Worth the read and will bring about an increase in your faith!!! Based on a true story! As always, all glory to our God!!! Here is a link to the author's page. http://www.foundmissingbook.com/author/ I received this book for free in exchange for a book review from BOOKCRASH. (books@bookcrash.com) I was not required to write a positive review. Freely I have been given and freely I give.

Word Spirit Power by R.T Kendall, Charles Carrin & Jack Taylor.

I knew immediately after reading the title of this book that it was “the next one up” of books the Lord was wanting me to read. It was as if Holy Spirit took a deep breath and gave me mouth to mouth. As I began and continued to read I was reassured this to be the case. I have come to know that people are usually one of two things…1)Having begun in the Word or 2) Having begun in the Spirit. I personally began in the Spirit…I accepted Jesus Christ as my personal Savior at a movie theatre, outside of the four church walls and was baptized in the Holy Spirit in a treatment center, also outside the four church walls. I was given spiritual gifts and was walking in the Spirit long before I understood what any of this meant. It was all confirmed to me in the Word of God years later. I came to see I had a need to know more of God’s Word and always felt a lack in this area. Yet I also found there were people who had the Word but not the Spirit. I found there was a need, and still is, for the two, Spirit and Word to come together. So it was not a surprise to me that the Lord would quicken this book for me to read. Once I attended a conference where the minister shared his secret for having the power of the Holy Spirit…so much so that he would lay hands on the dead and they would come to life again! Yes! He said he moved in the Holy Spirit and that he was continually reading his bible. That made an impact on me and I have held it in my heart. The authors in this book share many nuggets and testimonies of truth regarding the importance of Spirit and Word coming together and equally Power. Especially in the last days. There were parts of the book that were so pure of God’s Truth that it brought me to tears and caused me to practically hold my breath as I took in the words. I am thankful for the Lord placing this very timely book in my hands and I highly recommend it to you as well. May it encourage you to pray regarding your own lack in whichever direction it may be in, whether it be in Spirit or in Word and that the Lord would encourage you as He has me to head in the right direction !!! I received this book for free from the publisher CHOSEN, a division of Baker Publishing Group in exchange for a book review. I was not required to write a favorable review. Freely I have been given, now 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.

Jesus Driven Ministry by Ajith Fernando

This is an EXCELLENT book to read for those of you who, like me, are desiring to enter into the ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ. I have been taking some online bible classed through Pillar Of Truth Bible Institute and this was one I was required to read for one of the classes. IT IS VERY GOOD!!! One thing I love about the Lord…when you are studying something in the right season…He teaches you in between the lines…He is doing this with me with this particular book. One of the things taught…is not to set “holiness” aside as some are in the habit of doing. It is taught here that some in biblical times lost their power due to operating in the gifts without also being characterized with the Lord’s holiness. This spoke to me BIG TIME as recently the Lord spoke to me through 3 little foxes. I knew what this meant…the little foxes being so called “little sins” which grow up to be quite destructive!!! In my case…He was calling to mind…little foxes in my own life…one was…coming home to find I was not charged for something and taking a lonnnnnggggg time to go back and pay for it. I did go back and got ‘er paid for…as know it is just too big a cost to let it go. Just one example of the many nuggets in store for you in this book. For me this book has been one of those “just can’t seem to put it down” type of books and I look forward to time with the Lord as I read the lines and listen in between the lines. May you be blessed and enriched and more prepared for the ministry the Lord has for you in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord!!!! ~amen~

Miracles Are For Real by James L. Garlow and Keith Wall

If you are someone who loves to read other’s testimonies as I do then this is the book for you! Something I have learned regarding testimonies…if the Lord is leading a person to share one…then this is what the Lord is intending to do for you!!! I recall a time when I was praying for a miracle for my Dad. He was dying of cancer. In the midst of my weeping and begging God for this miracle for my Dad the Lord responded to me and said, “Will you still believe in miracles if I don’t give one to your dad?” I answered quickly back…”YES!” He then said, “Well, I’m going to do something special for your dad.” The Lord was faithful…He led me to anoint my dad with oil and to ask for Him to baptize my dad with the Holy Spirit. I overheard my mom sometime later saying she had heard my dad speaking in some other language. I believe what you read about, immerse yourself in…that this is what will take place. Immerse yourself in this book and read about other’s testimonies of miracles…they actually do happen!!! God bless you in your walk with our Lord and I pray all you who are seeking miracles for yourselves or for loved ones…I pray in agreement with your prayers…IN JESUS NAME I PRAY…~amen~ I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for a book review. I was not required to write a favorable review. Freely I have been given and freely I give. I received this book from Chosen publishing.

The Essential Guide to Healing by Bill Johnson and Randy Clark

“The Essential Guide to Healing” By Bill Johnson and Randy Clark This is my first time reading any of either Bill Johnson’s or Randy Clark’s writings. I have heard of both of them, just have not read them. Having said that, I will not hesitate to read either of their writings in the future! This is an excellent book and one I recommend. One of the topics which really stood out to me was written by Bill Johnson. It was in Chapter 8, “The Power Of The Testimony.” What Bill Johnson wrote helped give me a much greater understanding as to why God oftentimes has us testify as to the things He has done for us in our lives. Has encouraged me to be more obedient when asked to share one of my testimonies. Bill explains that giving our testimony is prophesying God’s intent for others. I say amen to that one! Another one of the topics which stood out to me was written by Randy Clark. This topic was in Chapter 10. “ Words Of Knowledge For Healing.” How even just by Randy teaching about having a word of knowledge which leads to healing caused others to also rise up in this most powerful anointing! I loved just reading the testimonies which Randy shared throughout this chapter. These are just two of the things out of many in this prophetically charged book. I feel stirred in my spirit man having read this book and encourage you to do the same. I am glad I read this book and will be referring back to it time and time again. I received this book free from Chosen, a division of Baker Publishing Group in exchange for a free review. I was not required to give a positive review but give it freely. Much deserved.