2 comments about Pentecostal Experience: The Writings of Donald Gee : Settling the Question of Doctrine Versus Experience.

1. David Womac does a wonderful job of editing Donald Gee's works. He puts together some of Gee's best writings in one book. Donald Gee had an amazing ability of explaining in words the pentecostal movement. This is a great book for anyone interested in learning more about the pentecostal movement and pentecostal expiriences.



2. Womack is to be thanked for re-presenting some of the writings of one of the most important early Pentecostal leaders and thinkers. However, Womack's hand as an editor is too heavy. In the end, he gives us a picture of Donald Gee which is short-sighted. Donald Gee wrote about and discussed subjects that contemporary Pentecostal pastors and leaders have yet to touch upon. For example, Gee critiqued World War II and the nationalistic impulses which drove much of it. He regularly, and with prophetic insight, critiqued the secular culture of his day. And, in a way that put him spiritually and intellectually far beyond both his own contemporaries and those of today, Gee regularly called for church unity in his Pentecostal publications. Womack, by and large, allows us to re-explore Gee's teachings on Pentecostal doctrine and spirituality. But he does little to help the reader understand what a cultural and ecclesial prophet Gee truly was. In the end, Womack wants us to believe that Donald Gee looked like any old contemporary North American Pentecostal official, when in fact, he was far more complex, far more courageous, and far more astute, than that. Get Womack's edition if you want a narrow focus, but read Gee himself--especially his denominational magazine articles--if you want a more inclusive understanding of this unique man.

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1 comments about In perils of: Brethren.

1. C. M. Ward says his favorite Bible verse is Psalm 16:11, "Thou wilt show me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore." From that stance he describes the abundant life God has given him as a man of God seeking to follow Jesus Christ.
   
   His journey begins in his parents' house during the early days of penetcost, the era in which my grandmother Maude Harris lived. He discusses how the movement was grappling with issues of doctrine in the formative stages. Chronologically we're moved along to his years as a student at Central Bible Institute in Springfield, Missouri. Then the early years of ministry are described. I related to the closed doors he experienced, and how that when one door would close, God would open a better opporunity for him.
   
   I also related to what he went through in the field of communication and travel, two arenas I thoroughly enjoy. The World War II era presented some particularly difficult challenges in travel, but God made a way. Brother Ward loved the medium of radio, which was in its heyday when "Revival Time" was being developed.
   
   One error in makes in discussing the Jim Bakker/Jimmy Swaggart matters is Jimmy Swaggart is NOT a cajun. Whomever he talked to in that New Orleans restaurant was incorrect. The culture of Louisiana is more complex that the overview he presents. Brother Swaggart is originally from Ferriday, Louisiana. That is NOT cajun country.

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2 comments about Portal in Pensacola: The Real Thing Hits Brownsville.

1. Renee Deloriea's book is an authentic account of one young lady's experience with God at the Brownsville Revival. She is totally believable; her book shares how her children's own experiences with God have brought about positive change within their schools--something America desperately needs. Her book thrilled my heart; and her reference to another book, GLORY, by Ruth Ward Heflin has brought untold blessings to me and fellow teacher friends who shared the book. Thank you Renee! God bless you!



2. Renee Deloria has given the world an in-depth look into the early years of the now internationally known Brownsville revival in Pensacola, FL. She shares her experience, and the lasting fruit of this movement.

1 comments about Heart Talks With Mother God (Children).

1. In our society, God is typically portrayed as male. What we tend to ignore is that God is indefinable, a mystery, and not a specific gender. "Heart Talks..." gives us another viewpoint of God- the feminine, nurturing side of God that loves us no matter what-like a mother or grandmother. Beautifully illustrated, the book has 10 Bible-Based prayer stories: "God Birthing the World" (Genesis1:1); "Mother God Watches Over You" (not even one sparrow will fall without God knowing it. Matthew 6:26); "Grandmother God" (Psalm 128:5-6). The adults' preparation guide gives suggestions for making these stories more meaningful for childen- related play activities, questions for reflection and sharing of feelings. Children are invited to jump up in Mother God's lap as she tells them a story from her wonderful book the Bible. As the story and reflection come to a close, they are invited to give Mother God a hug and whisper "I'll be back" as they slide off Her lap. This is a nurturing and comforting book for adults as well. "I'll be back, too".

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