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.

The Lifestyle Of A Prophet by James W Goll

This is the second book I have read written by James W. Goll. The first one I read was “The Seer.” I loved “The Seer” and I love “The Lifestyle Of A Prophet” as well! “The Seer” helped me understand the giftings the Lord had given me and “The Lifestyle Of a Prophet” is helping me to understand how to embrace my calling and to mature in these gifts. I live in a rural area where I do not have communication with others who have these sort of gifts. It helps to read what someone like James W Goll has written as he is a spiritual father in this area. Here is an example of one of the profound things I have taken note of in this book: “The gift of prophecy is like Jesus standing up inside a person, waving His hand and saying, “I have something encouraging I want to bring to you, My people. I have a word of comfort. I have a word of edification. I have a word of learning.” James W Goll's books are biblically based and sound teachings and chock full of his own testimonies he shares. I LOVE reading other's testimonies! He understands me it seems. His writings and others like his help me and make me feel not so much alone in this prophetic calling. God bless you James W Goll! I loved this book of yours and thank you for obeying the Lord in the writing/publishing of it! \o/ I highly recommend this book!!! I received this book for free in exchange for a free book review from Chosen Publishing through the Bethany House Publishers book review program. I was not required to write a favorable review.

Stumbling On Open Ground by Ken Mansfield

Let me start out by saying that by reading the words that this author, Ken Mansfield, wrote...that the Lord has increased my faith to believe for my future...for whatever may come my way. I cannot go on with this review without first sharing of how I have had such a fear of cancer. This is due to my father, grandfather, aunt and uncle all dying of it and also due to one of my younger sisters now currently battling it. My older sister is in the clear of cancer for the time being but there is not a day that goes by that she does not fear it's return. I am “sandwiched” in between the two sisters who are in this battle. This is not just a book on dealing with cancer but yes it is a book on dealing with cancer. This is a book on walking in the valley of the shadow of death and fearing no evil. A powerfully written testimony of how, despite tremendous pain and suffering, a person can still hold on tightly and rely on the Lord for His strength. Ken Mansfield may be a man who is in a battle with cancer but to me this is not his identity. His identity is as a child of God, as a man of God...as a truly gifted writer and I am not sure what all else. I loved that Ken Mansfield has worked directly with the Beatles as I grew up watching them on tv and listening to their music. I also loved how Ken relates so strongly to music and shares how the Lord speaks to him in this manner for it is also a way that the Lord speaks to me. At some points when things on this order were shared it brought tears to my eyes...from the depth of my spirit. I loved how Ken's wife, Connie, also shared little tidbits along the way as to her end of things. I have to say...this really made it for me, being a wife myself. So much love between Ken Mansfield and his wife Connie. So much love between Ken Mansfield and his Lord. I so loved reading this book that I had it read in three days. I would have had it finished before this if time had allowed for it. Know that I am not a person who normally read this much and this fast so that ought to tell you a little bit about this book. This book is one of those that you don't want to put down!!! I am so thankful to the Lord for the testimony shared here by Ken Mansfield and for gifting him the way he has. It all matters Ken....it all matters!!! This comes to me now...words from a song I know.... “If I perish...I perish...for I am going...to see my King...” God be with you readers!!! I highly recommend this one!!! That's an understatement!!! I received this book for free from the publishers in exchange for a book review through the www.booksneeze.com book review program. I was not required to write a favorable review. Freely I have been given and so freely I give.