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Playing With Holy Fire
By Michael L. Brown, Phd.

Over the last hundred-plus years the Pentecostal-Charismatic church has witnessed miraculous conversions.

From the Azusa Street Revival, which began in 1906, a movement has grown to bring more people to Jesus than any other movement in history.  While secularism continues to be on the rise in today’s society, many areas of the world still experience church growth, thanks to (more…)

The Prayer of the Lord
By R.C. Sproul

What is the Lord’s Prayer?  In The Prayer of the Lord, Dr. R. C. Sproul writes, “Jesus’ intent was to give His disciples a model prayer, an example to follow, one that would teach them transferrable principles for conversation with God.”  In short, Christ gave the Lord’s Prayer to teach His disciples about prayer, and Dr. Sproul, in his trademark fashion, brings out many of the truths Christ intended for His followers to learn.
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Down Not Out
By Chris Cipollone

Depression can lead to self-condemnation and yet the gospel tells us there is no condemnation in Christ.  Anxiety leads us to inner turmoil but the gospel assures us of the love of God and the peace that comes with knowing him.  Whether you have experienced mental illness yourself, or want to understand depression and anxiety to care for somebody you love, this book provides a personal and theologically-thoughtful reflection on the challenges facing Christians (more…)

Saving Truth
By Abdu Murray

Increasingly, Western culture embraces confusion as a virtue and decries certainty as a sin.  Those who are confused about sexuality and identity are viewed as heroes.  Those who are confused about morality are progressive pioneers.  Those who are confused about spirituality are praised as tolerant.  Conversely, those who express certainty about any of these issues are seen as bigoted, oppressive, arrogant, or intolerant.  (more…)

Pentecost: This Story Is Our Story
By Robert P. Menzies

Robert Menzies, writing in the lucid, moderate style for which he is well known, skilfully explains Pentecostal theology.  His answer for the uncertain and the confused is a skilful melding of sound hermeneutics, solid exegesis, and heartfelt testimony.  Pentecost demonstrates that the Pentecostal experience is by far the best twenty-first-century expression of Luke’s distinctive vision of the Spirit-baptized church in mission.  This book is a heartfelt invitation for (more…)

The Fruit of the Spirit
By Thomas E. Trask and Wayde I. Goodall

Nothing Beats the Taste of Fresh Fruit Would you like true fulfillment in your life?  Health in your relationships?  Victory over anxiety and conflict?  You can have them – if you let God’s Spirit grow his fruit in your heart. In The Fruit of the Spirit, Tom Trask and Wayde Goodall take you for a close look at love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and the rest of the fruit of the Spirit.  Here is a passionate and illuminating look at what happens to your thoughts, emotions, and actions (more…)