New: John G Lake Changed My Life

Seeing the power of God, Lake began to cry out for more of the Holy Spirit. He spent nine months seeking a fuller level of the presence of God. Lake went, with another man to pray for a sick woman. God's presence fell on and over him like he'd never known before. The next six months were marked by conviction, repentance, and heart cleansing. The gifts of the Spirit became magnified, and the discernment and healing giftings increased dramatically. Lake was receiving training under John Alexander Dowie, but did not always agree with his way of doing things. At one point, Dowie listed his accomplishments and told him "If you ever develop constructive qualities, equal to your critical capacity, you will be a greater man than I am." John Lake knew that he would have to start his own work. He felt called to Africa and went there in 1908, after a short-term pastoring stint in Indianapolis. Over a five year period in South Africa Lake saw 1,000,000 converts, planted hundreds of churches, and raised up over 1000 local ministers. The work was vigorous, however, and his wife died in December 1908. He committed to keep his family together. In 1913 Lake returned to the United States, with his seven

In considering how the call to be a Christian lead to a transformed life imparts knowledge, understanding which give you discernment for the other two callings because it is all connected as a whole. Answering the first call of being born again is the biggest transformation of humanity. Being transformed is much more than changing behaviors or turning over a new leaf, it is all about renewing your mind to fulfill God's call and purpose in life. "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what the will of God is, what is good and acceptable and perfect" (Romans 12:2 (English Standard Version). When I received Christ into my life, my heart (spirit) became one with God, actually transpired; therefore, was a real spiritual transformation from spiritual death to life. Our life becomes one with God. "But he who is joined to the Lord becomes one spirit with him" 1 Corinthians 6:17 (English Standard Version). That is why the scriptures are so essential for our life; because it is the Word of God. Christians are born of the Word of God which give everlasting life, which is by the Spirit

21). I agree, it is vital that the disciple is involved in an intentional, ongoing plan that challenges themselves to greater Christ-likeness which manifests itself in the nurturing of others toward wholeness. This is what we are called to do when we become children of God. Christian Spiritual formation cannot happen in solitude; therefore, the purpose of spiritual formation is to ultimately lived out in community. This aligns with my view of personal and corporate spiritual formation. If we are not conformed to the image of Christ, we cannot incarnate in our relationships with others. Therefore, if we say we love God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit we are to love others. The image of Christ will be seen as the ultimate reality of human wholeness, the consummation for which each heart longs (Mullholland, p. 21). Therefore, God’s people has a role in healing brokenness and injustice in the world (p. 21). We are to be the salt and light of the world (Matthew

He pastored a church in Weaverville, California for seventeen years. Toward the end of this time, Johnson realized that he was not taking enough risks in his walk with Christ. One might say he had God in a box. He began to take risks and demanded that what he believe be made manifest in his church community. This is when healing

preacher that had his own outlook on what God meant to him. One of the biggest beliefs that

With the spirit of the congregation lifted, people swayed, shouted, and reflected on God giving a new name. The Right Rev. W. Darin Moore introduced Rev. Julian C. Pridgen, pastor of St. Augustus AME Zion Church, and described him as a non-fanfare preacher. Standing tall like wheat in a full field, Rev. Pridgen based his sermon, “Lazarus Ain’t the Only One,” on John 12:9-10. In his lyrical, smooth, southern drawl voice, he described what happened to Lazarus in the chosen periscope. He poignantly and instructively helped the congregation have a deeper and reflective understanding of the text and its context. In great preaching tradition, this preacher scholastically, theologically, and prophetically moved the church to a spiritual frenzy causing exuberant moments of praise, prayer, and crying. People filled the altar with sobs and

this he taught how to remove the distractions and to locate people with a positive attitude. People

There he saw men with bullet scars and bad injuries that loved Christ. That conference and the people there changed Lecrae even more. He was now living a lot better, but one step let to another, and eventually, he started living his old life.

Nearly two decades later, I started to put the pieces of the puzzle together. It would start with a simple but powerful statement, “We are called to make disciples, not members.” That statement would lead me to reflect on and seek out a better understanding of what it meant to be a disciple. That, in turn, led me to study and reflect on the concept of servanthood. I realized that developing a more personal and authentic relationship with Christ required more than just attending worship, working in the church and simply believing in Him. I realized that living a Christ-like life required a different way of thinking, a different way of living.

¨(Ch.17 Pg. 266.) John comprehends that he’s working in a different world than the one in which he was raised. This acknowledgement is the thing that last drives him to leave the world state and live in isolation.

The book of John can be difficult for some to understand and for others mystifying. Tozer did a number of sermons on the book of John and presented Jesus, His deity, and explained Jesus to his church. In the book And He Dwelt Among Us: Teachings from the Gospel of John, although not written by Tozer, is a compilation of the sermons on the book of John. The book is compiled and edited by James L. Snyder, who is the pastor of the Family of God Fellowship in Ocala, Florida and is recognized as an authority on the life and ministry of A.W. Tozer. Snyder`s purpose is twofold, first two honor Tozer`s legacy, and second to address a concern that Tozer had regarding the “spiritual boredom” facing Christians. This book under review is only one of many that Snyder is editor of, as well as a daily devotional with never before published content. Snyder is the pastor of the Family of God Fellowship in Ocala, Florida, a Christian and Missionary Alliance church (1973–present). He is considered an authority on the life and ministry of A. W. Tozer, and has written a number of books and essays about Tozer; Snyder also has a radio ministry, writes for a syndicated newspaper column carried by 35 newspapers and over a dozen monthly magazines, online and print.

Dr. Gregory Boyd is a professor of theology at Bethel College. He attended such universities as the University of Minnesota, Yale Divinity School, and Princeton Theological Seminary. As well as being a professor he is a preaching pastor at Woodland Hills Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, and has authored three books and several articles. This particular book is a dialogue between he and his father, Edward Boyd. Edward lives in Florida and worked for 35 years in sales management. He has six kids, 15 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.

These events in John’s life plainly represent the modernity processes of secularisation and rationalisation. John lived in a very strict religion where prayer and church events where apart of every aspect of your life. At age 16 John left the church as he was not satisfied with just accepting what he was taught without questioning it and questioning denoted a lack of conviction in the faith (Nester, 2016). Secularisation is a drop in formal religious influence over people’s lives and further reliance on technology and science to explain the world (Giddens 2009, p. 695). John eventually returned to having a faith of his own form in which god was all loving and inclusive not what he was taught. This loss of religion and foundation of new religion now that he has gained more knowledge is a classic example of the secularisation

He answered the call to salvation and received Christ. It was not to be an easy journey. One of the most difficult and elusive understandings he encountered was the knowledge that the path of God’s journey forced him to travel his true walk. Many preachers have admitted that not long after their salvation they

All of his lessons contribute to our understanding of Heaven, the 9 Spiritual Realms, the purpose of life, the creation of souls, the physical world, and the Laws of the mind and universe. His small study sessions soon turned into a global missionary