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Written by a Catholic priest and author of eight other books, this is an accessible, thoughtful treatment of the common spiritual practice of fasting. For an era characterized by obesity and overindulgence, this study offers a refreshing reminder that religion invites us to temperance; as Ryan puts it, "the body tolerates a fast far better than a feast." This is a much-needed treatise that will attract believers from all faiths.

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The greatest strength of the book is Scot’s picture of fasting as a response, never an instrumental practice in which we try to receive something. We go without food because of what has taken place in our hearts. The book lays out the different ways that fasting serves a response. It can be an expression of repentance, a response to a moment in which we feel we must earnestly seek God, a response to grief.

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In one of the best available books on the topic, Franklin explains the spiritual power of fasting and offers a deeper understanding of God's plan for fasting and the benefits available to those who participate. Those who seek God through fasting can expect tremendous rewards both for their personal lives and the church. They will see breakthroughs in many areas, such as healing, finances, bondages broken, and children set free.

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In The Transforming Power of Fasting and Prayer: Personal Accounts of Spiritual Renewal, Bill Bright includes stirring accounts of Christians who have been a part of the fasting and prayer movement - both individual and corporate - that is erupting across our country. Through their stories, you can see how God is transforming America through fasting and prayer.

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Cynthia Moe felt God directing her to deepen her relationship with Him through fasting. Hunger Pains marks her daily account of the highs and lows, the challenges and the breakthroughs, she experienced during this endeavor. Cynthia's story may inspire you to discover this important spiritual discipline for yourself. The book is divided into 40 short chapters, one for each day of her fast.

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According to Bible teacher Marilyn Hickey, the combination of prayer and fasting forms a powerful tool and provides both physical and spiritual benefits. Hickey claims that fasting not only inspires spiritual cleansing, it creates energy and tightens focus, promotes physical healing, breaks spiritual yokes of bondage, and revives the spirit. Fasting, argues Hickey, is an integral Christian discipline that has been neglected in our time.

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Most believers know about fasting, but few really understand the wonderful benefits that come when we fast with purpose and direction. Fasting for Spiritual Breakthrough gives the why of fasting, rather than just the how. Towns avoids a glut of techniques and schedules; instead he provides a probing look at Isaiah 58, often called "the fasting passage," and introduces nine biblical fasts---each designed for a specific physical and spiritual outcome.