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Book Review: The Lifestyle Of A Watchman

The Lifestyle Of A Watchman:  A 21-Day Journey To Becoming A Guardian In Prayer, by James W. Goll [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Chosen Books.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] Although I am by … Continue reading

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Hands To Heaven

Few people today remember the band Breathe.  Along with other acts like Johnny Hates Jazz (ironically), they helped establish the smooth jazz genre through their own brand of soft rock.  Also, somewhat oddly, although they were an English pop rock … Continue reading

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Book Review: Gifts From Heaven

Gifts From Heaven:  True Stories of Miraculous Answers To Prayer, compiled by James Stewart Bell [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Bethany House Publishers.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] In the course of our lives, … Continue reading

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Sleep Fleeing From The Eyes

Last night was one of those unfortunate nights where the pain of gout kept me awake and in a fair amount of suffering during the course of hours where I would have preferred to have, if possible, peaceful and dreamless … Continue reading

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Bajo El Ciel Un Angel Triste Es Cerca De Mi

Yesterday at services we had the Blessing of the Little Children.  Although the child I expected to see was not able to attend because of teething issues, there was an adorable child that received a blessing, so our congregation was … Continue reading

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Book Review: 2 Chairs

2 Chairs:  The Secret That Changes Everything, by Bob Beaudine [Note:  This book was provided by BuzzPlant in exchange for an honest review.] As someone who reads many books that offer platitudes of positive thinking [1], this book offers something … Continue reading

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Book Review: Hearing God In Conversation

Hearing God In Conversation:  How To Recognize His Voice Everywhere, by Samuel C. Williamson [Note:  This book was provided by Kregel Book Tours in exchange for an honest book review.] Having previously read a book by the author [1], and … Continue reading

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Book Review: The Daniel Prayer

The Daniel Prayer:  Prayer That Moves Heaven And Changes Nations, by Anne Graham Lotz [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by BookLook/Zondervan in exchange for an honest review.] A reader of this book can be sure that what … Continue reading

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Mysteries Of The Bible: Just How Common Was Intercession In Old Testament Times?

When I woke up rather bleary-eyed this morning, I found that at some point during the night one of my friends had asked me a question on social media concerning the passage in 1 Kings 8:35-36, which reads as follows: … Continue reading

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Book Review: If My People

If My People: A Prayer Guide For Our Nation, by Jack Countryman [Note: This book was provided free of charge by BookLook/Thomas Nelson Publishing in exchange for an honest review.] While it appears that Jack Countryman, about whom no authorial … Continue reading

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