Tuesday, April 11, 2006

The Lost Art of Practicing His Presence

"The Lost Art of Practicing His Presence"by James W. Goll

Your heart has been created for the Presence of God, and it is not complete without His Presence living within. Nay-sayers try to convince you that His Presence is elusive and subjective, but their voice is silenced by the desire yearning from within for a union with your Lord and Creator.
As a credible response for those who want to fill that inner void with His perfect union, The Lost Art of Practicing His Presence was written. Author James Goll's own journey into His Presence has brought him face-to-face with angels and the Lord. Jim has heard His voice and has moved in His Presence for many years, carefully recording what he now shares with you. Joyfully, you will discover how the Lord covets union with you as much as you seek His Presence.

You will also:
· Discover the delight of quiet meditation.
· Learn to wait and to watch with your Lord.
· Experience the joy of contemplative prayer.
· Understand the fire of His love.
· Learn about the journeys of others who have sought and found the sweetness of His Presence.
The wisdom contained in this book will give you moment-by-moment confidence and hope as you journey toward the joy and pleasure of His Presence.
James Goll www.jamesgoll.com

Sunday, April 02, 2006

Wisdom for a Fresh Move of God by His Spirit Today

The following books are helpful in understanding the history of Revival and Charismatic Movements.

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1. 2000 Years of Charismatic Christianity by Eddie L. Hyatt
2000 Years of Charismatic Christianity offers convincing evidence that the modern Pentecostal and Charismatic movements are rooted in the two-thousand-year history of the church. Those who identify with these movements will be affirmed in the experience of the Holy Spirit and will gain a new respect and appreciation for the movement of which they are a part. Those outside the Pentecostal and Charismatic movements will also benefit by reading this volume in that they will gain an understanding of this movement that Harvard professor Dr. Harvey Cox says is "reshaping religion in the 21st century."
http://www.strangdirect.com/xcart/product.php?productid=16489&cat=0&page=1


2. Dynamics of Spiritual Life By Richard F. Lovelace

Richard Lovelace gives a history of spiritual renewals in light of biblical models. Isolating the elements of live orthodoxy, he proposes a comprehensive approach to renewal. Lovelace looks at such practical issues as renewal of the local congregation, the ways revivals go wrong, the evangelical thrust toward church unity, and Christian approaches to the arts and to social concern.
http://www.ivpress.com/cgi-ivpress/book.pl/code=626


3. Revival by Winkie Pratney
Revival: Principles to Change the World is a reprint of the 1984 classic.
The book uses stories from previous visitations of the Holy Spirit to illustrate fundamental spiritual laws that can change a generation.
The book contains biographical sketches of most great revivalists. Luther, Calvin, Wesley, Edwards, Finney, and Moody are just a few of the important personalities featured in the book.
Historical material from the world's greatest revivals is also included. With a captivating literary style, Pratney takes the reader from the Reformation to the Jesus Movement, detailing timeless principles that both brought and maintained revival. His extensive research uncovers vital truths that make the lessons of the past relevant to today's men and women on a quest for a fresh visitation of God. This book is a must for every student of revival history and those who hunger for revival in their generation. http://www.azusastreet.org/bookstorepratney.htm

4. Rivers of Revival bt Neil T. Anderson and Elmer Towns

Rivers of Revival answers the question many Christians are asking: "What will it take to see revival?" What will it take for a spiritual revival to sweep the nation? Anderson explains how believers must first experience an individual revival before widespread renewal can happen. Only then, says Towns, can a "Power Encounter," "Prayer Evangelism," and five other forms of outreach bring souls streaming to God. You can make the river rise---starting now!
http://www.inspiredchristian.org/were_reading.html