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Summary: Cymbala's Primer on Prayer
Review: Here is the "secret" to Pastor Cymbala's success At Brooklyn Tabernacle--often intense, sacrificial intercessory prayer. The chapter on spiritual warfare re: drug addiction and sexual abuse is a breath of fresh air in contrast to self-centered "christian" psychology that is dominant in the church today. This book presents some troubling questions as Cymbala encourages all Christians to examine themselves against the backdrop of an ever-darkening world. Must reading for pastors with a real shepherd's heart.
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Summary: Cymbala's Primer on Prayer
Review: Here is the "secret" to Pastor Cymbala's success At Brooklyn Tabernacle--often intense, sacrificial intercessory prayer. The chapter on spiritual warfare re: drug addiction and sexual abuse is a breath of fresh air in contrast to self-centered "christian" psychology that is dominant in the church today. This book presents some troubling questions as Cymbala encourages all Christians to examine themselves against the backdrop of an ever-darkening world. Must reading for pastors with a real shepherd's heart.
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Summary: A Faith Renewing Book
Review: I'm almost finished with this book and I will re-read it. Jim Cymbala talks about a God who loves us and wants to bless His people. We must be serious about prayer by being persistent and not giving up. We must live our lives that will be pleasing to God. He mentions how the Bible shows how God blesses those who call out to him. Also, in this great book are amazing testimonies of people whose lives have been dramatically changed. Buy and read this book and your prayer life will be changed.
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Summary: A Faith Renewing Book
Review: I'm almost finished with this book and I will re-read it. Jim Cymbala talks about a God who loves us and wants to bless His people. We must be serious about prayer by being persistent and not giving up. We must live our lives that will be pleasing to God. He mentions how the Bible shows how God blesses those who call out to him. Also, in this great book are amazing testimonies of people whose lives have been dramatically changed. Buy and read this book and your prayer life will be changed.
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Summary: He's coasting
Review: This is more of the same from Cymbala. What was so stirring to read in Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire now seems like Greatest Hits, Vol. III or more. There's nothing bad or unscriptural here, but the only fresh material here is the stories of his church members' deliverance. A big disappointment.
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Summary: An eye opener! Wow!
Review: To start out, this was my first work by Jim Cymbala. Now I want EVERYTHING he wrote! I really didn't know what to think when I first received this book to read for my own application. While the title may look simplistic, look beyond that. This dives straight into the heart of prayer and faith! Stories from people such as Nicky Cruz, a man who was raised as a devout Hindu and came to know Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. It also had the story of Lynette Mohammed who relied on the joy of the Lord through 9/11. Jim had a chapter on why we shouldn't fear. Awesome. The biblical examples in this book are just witnesses that can reach anyone! Examples of King David, Moses, Solomon, the apostle Paul and even one of my favorite verses out of the book of Habakkuk. This book taught me a lot about myself, and it gave new meaning to praying. It even taught me a little bit about what I need, patience! To wait on God sometimes. To rely on God's joy to be our strength, not ours! I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to improve their walk with God, and so much more! This book is called Breakthrough Prayer. Read it and find out why.
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