A "must read" for all Christians who want to grow spiritually and help their church grow!
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Best book I've ever read on the fruit of the Spirit!!!

I bought this book to use as a guide for a Bible study on the Fruit of the Spirit.  It was the best material I've ever read on this subject.  My Bible study group was very blessed with what we discovered about God's blessings and what he can do through us.  This book has the general information you've learned already about the fruit of the Spirit; but even better, the author really delves into what it is in our lives and in our culture today that hinders us from really cultivating these fruit in our lives to be effective servants of Christ.  He also emphasizes that the fruit that God produces in us is not for our own personal benefit or enjoyment, but rather to serve our fellow Christians in church (as well and share the gospel with Gentiles).

It was evident that the author did lots of research and prayerful consideration to create the book.  I highly recommend this to any Christian, although, since it's a little advanced, it may be a little high-level for beginning believers?  Anyway, this book is fantastic and I'm buying my 3 siblings and my mom each a copy for Christmas!!
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Espiritualy I grow so much by readying this book,that I'm already sharing it with others. It has help me to be a better Christian!
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This book is a must read, that will inspire and motivate you to enhance and deepen your communion with GOD. It is packed with gems to know GOD in a new dimension, such as :
+ Transforming your prayer time into a habitual fellowship with GOD
+ Entering GOD's resting place by seeing and experiencing HIM in all circumstances
+ To just enjoy GOD, period
+ Calling to take part in Prayer and Fasting
+ Understanding Prayer in the Spirit, Travail and Intercessory Prayer
+ And many more ...
I highly recommend this book ... it is changing my prayer life !!!
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Making Church Matter is a must read!  If you are seeking a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and can't find the answers for the void in your heart, this is the book to buy.  I read this book and didn't put it down until I finished it. My whole perspective about church and Jesus Christ had changed about the time I finished this book.  I know you will be blessed when you read Making Church Matter.
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I am so excited and don't know where to start after reading this book. I have bought copies for others on my staff.

This book has relevant topics for any Christian or church looking for ways to reach people. And ways to reach people that are beyond the traditional church Bubble.

There are some great insights for any Christian who wants a system to stay connected to God.

Great for a leader who is looking to start a new church. You will find some good foundations for building a vision and core values for your staff.

If you're a church that's been around there are insightful chapters on redefining and discovering who you are so you can better use what God has given your church (resources, gifts, Staff, etc.) to build on what you have and be open to change in society to continue to reach people. And reach people where they are at.

God desires us to know him and be used to help connect Him with others. In this book there are many great tools and systems to keep the church relevant (yet biblical) with the world we are in.

T. Rogers
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I received my "Doing Church" a few weeks ago and I have already plowed through this first volume.  This work, as edited by Dr. William Watley, is an OUTSTANDING gift to the Body of Christ.  Invaluable!  He has gathered the "Greats" to help the church "Do" church better.  He has spared no expense in gathering the best and the brightest to help each pastor or lay leader--at every step and stage of their ministry--do church better.  If you are pastor it is a MUST read....if you are  lay leader it is a MUST read.

I just started pastoring a small church...I have so much work to do.  This book has helped me, in so many areas, to put things in perspective.

Many of us will never be able to sit down with those who have contributed to this masterpiece to pick their brains.  Thanks be to God, Dr. Watley has provided us with a way to do this.  I was blown away by the contributors:  James Abbington, Claude Alexander, Charles Booth, Patrick Clayborn, Delman Coates, William DeVeaux, Floyd Flake, Teresa Fry Brown, Cecelia Greene Barr, Cynthia Hale, Donald Hilliard, Gregory Ingram,Reginald Jackson, TD Jakes, John Jenkins, Caroyln Ann Knight, Sir Walter Lee Mack, Anthony Maclin, Paul Martin, TJ Martin, Richard Norris, Debra Haggins O'Bryant, Alfred & Susie Owens, Dennis Proctor, Jerry Sanders, Raquel St. Clair, Frank Thomas, Din Tolbert, Matthew Watley, William Watley, Lance Watson, Ralph West, Lee Washington

What is even better is the wealth of knowledge you will receive for this low price.  When I first heard the book was coming out I had assumed it would cost a fortune because of those who had contributed.  I was wrong!  Do like I did, I bought one set for myself and ordered another for a colleague as a gift for their pastoral anniversary.
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This book is a must for those wanting to grow spiritually. Easy and engaging. The sections addressed all the issues I struggle with daily! Definitely recommend!
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The Church in America desperately needs revival.  We have fewer people attending church now (percentage wise) than ever before in the history of the United States.  But how do we experience revival?  How do we usher in Gods kingdom on Earth and see the next great spiritual awakening?  It starts with you.  God wants you to draw near to Jesus and to be a carrier of His kingdom, and He wants you to expand the kingdom to others  just like Jesus did.  Pathways to the King provides you with 8 Kingdom pathways that youll need to incorporate and internalize in order to experience and expand Gods kingdom on Earth.  When you begin you walk down these pathways, you will develop intimacy, authority, and power in Christ and become a kingdom-minded person living out the compelling life of the Spirit.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book.  It served as both a wake up call and a reminder for me that I have been becoming complacent in my walk.  I was OK with the way things were instead of being hungry for more, and wanting all that God had for me  like it was all those years ago when I first met Jesus.  Not only do I need revival, but also the Church needs revival.

The author brings out 8 pathways that we need to walk in order to bring about a fresh revival and renewal  both corporate and personal.  We are called to internalize the pathways  personalizing our identity in Christ, pursuing God, purifying ourselves, praising, praying kingdom prayers, claiming promises, passing the tests, and persisting  in order to walk in continuous revival.

This book is filled with great information that just makes sense.  There are probably 100 blubs (for lack of a better word) scattered throughout the book.  They are wonderful nuggets of wisdom and truth that will certainly give you something to ponder through your day.  A personal favorite  If you believed the things that God believes about you, it would revive your soul!!  While this book is an easy read, I feel that this book deserves great attention and certainly more than just one reading to fully absorb the message that is so desperately needed in our Country.

*Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book through the For Readers Only group at The Book Club Network, in exchange for my honest review.  All opinions are my own, and no monetary compensation was received for this review.

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I highly recommend "Training Hearts, Teaching Minds" by Starr Meade for anyone who has a family, or is in any way involved in the Biblical training of anyone, of any age, no matter how long they've been born again. As a church planting Pastor this is a book that I recommend that all of my congregation get, read, and apply to their daily lives and personal / family devotions. It will continue to reinforce the basics of the Christian life and take you continually deeper into the depths of God's Word. This is the first, but certainly not the last, thing I will be reading and recommending by Starr Meade; I will continue to praise Jesus for this book!

Philemon 25 to you and your family,

Pastor Tim Camp
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WOW!! Mind blowing insight that EVERY Christian needs to know!!
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This book has provided me with so much spiritual insight! Ever since reading this book I've had a renewed passion for revival. This book teaches you how to create an atmosphere for "true" revival through solid biblical teaching and stories of how God moved in revivals of the past. I know that any committed believer who is hungry for more of God will be blessed by this book! I would get it as soon as I could if I were you!
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This book will revolutionize your church, you outlook and your life! It is very well written and easy to read, and makes so much sense!! Duh!! This is what we all need to be doing. Why have we been sitting on pews calling ourselves followers of Christ?! If you want a book that will equip you. And make you ready for the harvest- this is it!! Highly recommend it!
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I've had the book on my bookshelf for awhile and just recently read chapter 2.  it has blown me away, a definite must read for all who desire to grow spiritually.
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Bill Hyer captures the essence of the state of the church today as he explores and explains the words spoken by Jesus in His assessment, His warning, and His recommendations to the 7 churches in Revelation!  Bill makes these words fly off the page and he so adequately and efficiently details the picture Christ has for His Church - His Bride. There will be do doubt as to where each reader fits into the categories. This book is a must read for every pastor, leader & member of every church no matter the denomination. Well!  Actually it is a must read for anyone. This would be an excellent study for a small group and especially a men or women  Bible study. But, it needs to be an interactive study not a one way teaching. The questions at the end of each chapter are thought provoking and will most likely generate more questions. The reader will want to read this book more than once to be sure no point is missed for every point is essential!  Bill Hyer brought the Word of God spoken and revealed to John in a "today" approach. We should all have a sense of urgency in desire to understand and apply this message.  Bill Hyer is a personal friend of whom I have the greatest respect, admiration, and love. His knowledge of the Word of God and his ability to break down and explain the Word in an easily understood and clearly defined way is beyond compare. I highly recommend "Ears to Hear" and I look forward to more literary  gems from Bill Hyer.
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For anyone who has read in scripture all the wonderful things Jesus did...and questioned, How are we to do greater?!  Well, the answer is contained in the pages of this book.
Simple stories from Robbys own life encourage you to step out and take a risk of your own.  I encourage you to ask God to speak to you as you read it.  Holy Spirit met with me throughout and opened my heart to new possibilities.  Things I can look for in everyday life.  Stomping the devil and building the Kingdom one day at a time, one life at a time...all because of Love.
The church needs this book... Its a must read for anyone wanting to grow in their walk with Jesus.
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About the Book:

Never before have we seen the church degenerate at such a rapid pace. This is largely due to the church pursuing congregational growth instead of kingdom growth. The church is dying because our growth isn't based on strategies to reach the lost with the gospel. The time to change is now, we can't wait any longer. People's eternities are at stake.

About the Author:

Dr. Nathan Lorick is the Director of Evangelism for the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention. His passion is to see the church come alive through intentional evangelism and world missions. He currently serves as a trustee for the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). He is a graduate of East Texas Baptist University and Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary where he earned both a Masters of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degree. He also holds an Honorary Doctor of Divinity from Louisiana Baptist University. He and his wife Jenna have three sons and one daughter.

My Review:

 The church is the heart of Jesus, furthering our church along to God's will is of utmost importance in order to glorify Him. The author Nathan Lorick shows us that maybe the heart of the church needs to be fixed first before trying to fill the pews. He feels that evangelism is the place we need to start. We need to reach those hearts that are hurting in our own church before stepping outside and inviting others in. He also insists that the time is now and we have very little of it left.

 I agree with many of the authors statements especially when he said that we need to address the ones in our congregation that are already hurting before we reach out. He believes that evangelism is where we can get our congregations to grow. The pastor has to be actively involved instead of just agreeing that someone or giving his permission for someone to start a ministry. The pastor of said church will have to lead the charge, too many times we have pastors that just stand by the side lines and watch everyone when he should be leading.

 For our message to reach a lost and dying people we will have to go out armed with the word and present it to them freely. What I really loved was that he gives you several ideas to help get you going the right direction. My favorite idea was the one of a Christmas store for those that are having hard times. Nathan Lorick is really on to something!

If you would like to learn more about this book you can visit this link.

**Disclosure** This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from Life Sentence Publishing.
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Im honored to have had the opportunity to be part of the proof reading team of this book.  I can honestly, without hesitation, say it is an amazing collection of your thoughts and great work. The Lord, as always, is working through you to compel those who need Salvation and Gods Joy to come to the Lord through this book! It is an awesome tool to bring Christians closer to God and a more joyful life! A masterpiece to further the building of The Kingdom! Congratulations!! Its a book that is hard to put down!
So happy to see it available in print, I will not only purchase one for myself but extras for those who need encouraging, who want to grow closer to the Lord and even those who do not know the Lord. Everyone who reads this book will, without a doubt, be encouraged in some way!
As an avid reader of the amazing writings of  E.W. Kenyon and his ability to encourage and teach how to live for God and how amazing God is, your book is equally as strong in relating how to be connected with God and how the love of God fulfills our every need! I hope you are already working on your next book!