A More Excellent Way Book Review & Give Away!

My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.
Because you have rejected knowledge,
I also will reject you from being priest for Me;
Because you have forgotten the law of your God,
I also will forget your children.
(Hosea 4:6)

Therefore my people have gone into captivity,
Because they have no knowledge;
Their honorable men are famished,
And their multitude dried up with thirst

(Isaiah 5:13)

I am probably not the most biased person to give a review of this book. ;-) God used it in a huge way to bring deliverance and healing to my life. I have read many books on healing over the years, but none quite like this one. This book is full of knowledge, spiritual and medical.

The whole premise behind the book is the fact that there are spiritual roots behind nearly 80 percent of all diseases. I did not do much reading before I was convicted and convinced of this truth.

The book is full of scripture. I liked that even when the author was referring to a scripture, the actual scripture was then put in print for you to read.

I must say, though, that this book is actually a compilation of many of Pastor Henry Wright's teachings. Therefore, it does not 'flow' like a well written book. This did not bother me, though I do like nice tidy books. It seemed each time I picked it up it ministered to me right where I was at. I would guess that was in part due to the wonderful amount of scripture throughout. It really did feel like I was reading many good sermons as I read through the book.

There is a huge section on many diseases that are rooted in fear, stress and anxiety. The book would list a certain disease and then explain how fear, stress and anxiety plays a role in that disease.

There is also another section that discusses specific diseases. Diseases covered range from Depression to Cancer to Heart Disease to Hypothyroidism and many, many others.

Pastor Henry Wright makes it clear that he is NOT saying that ALL diseases have spiritual roots. He also makes clear the point that his vision is not just healing but disease prevention.

The medical knowledge and research from this ministry is very thorough, it seems.

I personally found the information in the book to be very valuable and practical in nature. I really like the practical section on the 8 R's to Freedom. Recognize (the sin), Responsibility (take responsibility for your part), Repent, Renounce, Remove it, Resist, Rejoice, and Restore (others). It is in no way a 'formula' for healing! Just a very practical way to walk out our lives when we are convicted of sin. I especially liked being able to teach this to the children.

There is a section entitled Spiritual Blocks to Healing near the end of the book. There are 33 blocks listed in the book that all have scriptural foundations. These could stand alone as things to examine your heart about, whether you are sick or not!

The last section is 120 pages of testimonies from real people who were healed or delivered in some way. I was so encouraged as I read through this. It is so awesome to read stories of people's lives who have been touched by God.

There are so many sections of this book that are just plain old awesome truth every Christian should know about. I was surprise by how much I had not known or really thought of that way while I was reading the book. Even if you are not sick and nobody you love is, (what are the chances of that ;-) I really do think this book is a keeper. You might not have the same passion to read it as someone who is really struggling with their health right now, but it is very good!

I would like to give a copy of this book away to one of you ladies. Leave me a comment telling me that you would like to be entered in the drawing. Anyone can enter, but I would really like to give it someone who is struggling with health issues or has a loved one who is. You understand right? If it is something you have a mild interest in and can afford, maybe save the opportunity for someone less fortunate. ;-) I will draw a winner on Friday, May 28, 2010.