Most people studying healing ministry wants books that are laid out topically, have an index, and preferably a checklist of things to do.

This book fails in all of the above, but succeeds in being a very insightful discussion of charismatic Christian healing ministry. The authors share their experiences and insights in healing ministries in a series of interviews with each other and, in these conversations, one slowly begins to grasp that healing is not a technique or check list of things to do but a relationship with the Great Physician that is shared with those who require healing. As the conversations make clear, healing must happen on God's time and in God's way; our task is to be attentive to what God is doing or wants to do and declare it.

I will caution readers that some of the healings described in this book defy belief, and your level of trust in the testimony of the authors - and subsequently your trust in God - will determine whether you learn anything from reading it. If you have trouble believing the stories of healing and resurrection in the bible, you will have trouble reading this. But if you believe that "with God, all things are possible", this will challenge your current level of expectation of God's healing power and take it to new heights.

The book assumes that you have studied and practiced charismatic Christian healing and hence is not recommended for novices. Rather than underpin the text with scripture, the authors assume you already have that foundation and hence do not use scriptural references, which will be an issue for some prospective readers. Those critical of charismatic "revivals" like the Vineyard or the Toronto Blessing will find the book difficult and controversial - possibly heretical as well. Others will object to the use of personal experience over theological/scientific argument with references. - despite such being the usual means of sharing the gospel with non-believers. The book does pose a danger if put in the hands of people who wish to gain fame and fortune in a healing ministry and care little for the people they minister to; likewise to those who do not "test the spirits", don't seek prayerful discernment with others not intimately involved in their ministry, or who are not willing to be held accountable for their actions to a local church or denomination.

But for those who want to be astonished and encouraged in ministry by stories that reveal the desire of the Lord to heal our diseases and injuries, this is highly recommended. ( )

The authors had much to say on their experiences of healing -- that is thought provoking and challenging. Having said that, it was also a book that was difficult to engage with and become submersed in. ( )

I have to say I didn't like this book. It did not add anything to my admittedly limited knowledge of healing, but I don't think it would even help beginners. It came across as self-congratulatory, whether or not that was the intent. If you are interested in learning about Christian healing, there are many other, much better books out there. Try Francis MacNutt for one. ( )

I just could not get through this book. I am physically disabled, and I found this to be another "feel good", "if you just believed God" type of books. If they were healing as they wrote, entire areas would be Christian & healthy. I think they may believe what they say, but I see no evidence that man does not suffer for Christ; in other words they say all pain is bad & God wants you happy & healthy, but I see no reason for this. Cannot recommend this book, especially for one who suffers. ( )

This book made me stop and think about the practice of prayer and healing in the church. There were times that I was hoping for a little more depth but the short interview format of the book kept the pace and the information moving along nicely. ( )