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In a world of three-day diets and game-show millionaires, we can easily lose sight of the importance of the spiritual disciplines the Lord has given us for victorious living in Christ. Jack Hayford invites readers to rediscover the power and the blessing that come from such disciplines as prayer and fasting, feeding on God's Word, submission to His will, daily worship and experiencing the release of repentance and forgiveness. Pastor Jack examines and celebrates what it really means to be an effective disciple of Christ in modern times.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #23914 in Books
• Published on: 2001-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 298 pages

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• ISBN13: 9780830727674
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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About the Author
Jack W. Hayford is founding pastor of The Church On The Way in Los Angeles, and is chancellor of The King's College and Seminary. His ministry reaches around the world through television, radio, his books and music he has written. His books with Regal include I'll Hold You In Heaven, Worship His Majesty The Christmas Miracle and Living the Spirit-Formed Life. Pastor Hayford is the general editor of The Spirit-Filled Life Bible and an advisory editor for Ministries Today magazine.

Customer Reviews

Quality description of Christian disciplines
Having read many of Jack Hayford's books I must say that this one is more direct than some of his earlier works. In it, he takes a no-nonsense approach to explaining Christian disciplines.

His purpose for writing the book is to give readers a biblically based approach to Christian living. Basically he tries to answer the question "Now that I am a Christian, what do I do?" Or "Being a Christian seems so difficult, how do I do it?". As expected, he gives a very detailed outline of how "Spirit filled" Christians approach and apply their faith in practical terms. He covers most topics of importance to one's walk with Jesus to include prayer (the second half of the book is all about prayer), worship, bible reading/studying, daily devotions, and many others. I really like the fact that he includes many scriptures to explain the Biblical foundation for it, and why each is important.

Dr. Hayford does come from a pentecostal denomination, so readers should expect to learn a lot about the Holy Spirit's role in Christian living. For those who are not Christian's don't worry. He does not view Christianity as a purely emotional or experience oriented religion. Instead, he gives a very balanced explanation of how Christians should try to live out their life for God.

I recommend this book for anyone looking to strenghten their faith in God. If you are a new believer, this book will help provide you a roadmap for life. If you are a more mature Christian, this book will help remind you of what God expects of us as Christians, and practical ways to deepen our faith in Him.

What a Tremendous Book!
Pastor Jack Hayford (known to many of us as the writer of "Majesty") clearly explains many of the vital disciplines of what it means to be transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit. Having pastored the same church for almost half a century, Pastor Jack knows intimately of what he speaks/writes.

The chapters on giving, forgiving, and fasting are some of the best ever written anywhere by anyone. The theme of discipleship using the Twelve chosen by the Lord Himself only magnifies how much the Father loves His children, and how committed He is to our growth.

This wonderful book makes a magnificent gift for ALL CHRISTIANS! Yes, Pastor Hayford is indeed a "thinking man's Pentecostal preacher"--but he is so much more. He is a warm, gracious shepherd reflecting the heart of the Great Shepherd..our Lord Jesus!

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Phil Hoover
Chicago

Very Readable Book on a Very Important Topic
Discipleship is a "hot" topic in the evangelical church. In this book, Charismatic/Pentecostal pastor Jack Hayford gives what he sees as ten disciplines that are indespensible to Christian growth. This followed by ten chapters on the discipline of prayer and the role of faith.

As a writer, Hayford is very readable. It seems he is most strong when he is sharing his own struggles and points of growth. He is balanced and always interesting. He always stresses the role of the holy Spirit, and how that interacts with the rsponsibility of the disciple. This is very needed today and fill an important void in the literature over this topic.

My only problem is that the books content is spotty. Some chapters are wonderful ("Committing to hear God's Voice," "Living in the Spirit of Forgiveness"). Others are somewhat shallow ("Feeding on the Word of God"). The chapters on prayer are stronger than the chapters on the ten disciplines. Still, never is it a wasted read. In reading this book you will only be encouraged to "grow by and in the Spirit.""

A worthy book with some real strengths, but there are also some well known books that cover some of this material at a deeper level.