TY  - BOOK
AU  - Towns,Elmer L.
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TI  - Fasting for spiritual breakthrough: a guide to nine biblical fasts 
SN  - 9780764215988
AV  - BV5055.T747.F378 2014 
PY  - 1996///
CY  - Minneapolis, Minnesota
PB  - Bethany House a divison of Baker Publishing Group
KW  - Spirituality
KW  - Christian Spiritual Growth
KW  - Nutrition
N1  - Minimal Level Cataloging Plus; Includes bibliographical reference (page 251); A SERIOUS CaliforniaLL FOR A DelawareVOUT RETURN TO THE DISCIPLINE OF FASTING --; The Fasts God Chooses: The biblical base, varieties, benefits and background of the kind of fasting that pleases God --; The Disciple's Fast: Fasting for freedom from addiction (see Matt. 17:20,21). If we fast, we can break the besetting sins that limit a life of freedom in Christ --; The Ezra Fast: Fasting to solve problems (see Ezra 8:21-23). If we fast for a specific purpose, we may solve a debilitating problem --; The Samuel Fast: Fasting to win people to Christ (see 1 Sam. 7:1-8). If we fast and pray for revival, God will pour Himself on His people --; The Elijah Fast: Fasting to break crippling fears and others mental problems (see 1 kings 19:2-18). Through fasting, God will show us how to overcome negative emotional and personal habits --; The Widow's Fast: Fasting to provide for the needy (see 1 Kings 17:12). When we sacrifice our own physical needs, God enables us to focus on and provide for the needs of others --; The Saint Paul Fast: Fasting for insight and decision making (see Acts 9:9-19). If we fast to subject our will to God's, He will reveal His will to us --; The Daniel Fast: Fasting for health and physical healing (see Dan. 1:12-20). When we fast for physical well-being, God will touch our bodies and enrich our souls --; The John the Baptist Fast: Fasting for an influential testimony (see Matt. 3:4; Luke 1:15). If we fast for the influence of our testimonies, God will use us --; The Ether Fast: Fasting for protection from the evil one (see Esther 4:16). If we fast for protection and deliverance from Satan, God will deliver us from evil; 2
N2  - Learn how fasting can strengthen your faith and draw you closer to God, helping you to be a true overcomer in Christ. This book gives you the biblical reasons for fasting, and introduces you to nine biblical fasts--each designed for a specific physical and spiritual outcome
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