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Knowing god through fasting is the first book that i have read by dr. Read fasting with the lords prayer experience a deeper and more powerful relationship with god by elmer l. Health reasons are cited, but the real reason is to infuse our prayers with gods power. Towns is a gold medallion awardwinning author and his books include fasting for spiritual breakthrough and how to pray when you dont know what to say. You you will need a copy of that book to fully benefit from the studies which follow. Fasting for spiritual breakthrough gives the why of fasting, rather than just the how.
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Elmer towns is vice president and dean of the school of religion at liberty university, which he cofounded in 1971 with jerry falwell. A practical guide to nine biblical fasts revised ebook 9781493411924 by elmer l. Elmer towns introduces you to nine biblical fasts aimed at specific physical and spiritual outcomes, including. Towns has written many bestselling books, including fasting for spiritual breakthrough, the ultimate guide to the names of god, fasting for financial breakthrough, and the daniel fast. Towns s bestselling book fasting for spiritual breakthrough. Towns avoids a glut of techniques and schedules, and instead provides a probing look at isaiah 58, often called the fasting passage. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read fasting for spiritual breakthrough. Free shipping on due to covid19, orders may be delayed. If we fast, we can break the besetting sins that limit a life of freedom in christ. Fasting and prayer for revival sermon by elmer towns, isaiah. Dr towns offers a broad overview of fasting, with each described in brief. Fasting for spiritual breakthrough study guide ebook. Fasting for spiritual breakthrough study guide digitalcommons.
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