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Spiritual Java
Selecting 40 invigorating excerpts from their exciting and popular books, Pastor Bill Johnson and his Bethel Church associates have created an excellent blend of rich, generous, fortifying spiritual inspiration.
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Take a deep whiff of what Bill, his wife Beni, and their friends Kris Vallotton, Danny Silk, Kevin Dedmon, and Banning Liebscher have brewed specially for you.
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Step 1: Select an espresso-size chapter.
Step 2: Sit back and relax in God’s presence.
Step 3: Learn to listen to His voice.
Step 4: Follow His directions.
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God will take you into supernatural new territory, and your explorations will not end until you are fully walking in His perfect plan for your life.
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Each time you enjoy a few more sips, you will be warmed and energized to step out into your world with renewed Kingdom effectiveness. May each sip of every chapter be spiritual java for your soul.
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Take a deep whiff of what Bill, his wife Beni, and their friends Kris Vallotton, Danny Silk, Kevin Dedmon, and Banning Liebscher have brewed specially for you.
Ìý
Step 1: Select an espresso-size chapter.
Step 2: Sit back and relax in God’s presence.
Step 3: Learn to listen to His voice.
Step 4: Follow His directions.
Ìý
God will take you into supernatural new territory, and your explorations will not end until you are fully walking in His perfect plan for your life.
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Each time you enjoy a few more sips, you will be warmed and energized to step out into your world with renewed Kingdom effectiveness. May each sip of every chapter be spiritual java for your soul.
258 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 21, 2010
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About the author
Bill Johnson
735Ìýbooks527ÌýfollowersBill Johnson and his wife Brenda (Beni) Johnson are the Senior Pastors of Bethel Church in Redding, California. Johnson is a fifth generation pastor.
Johnson was born in Minnesota in 1951 and became a Christian as a young child. Soon after, Johnson read seven books on prayer, which significantly affected his perspective and subsequent ministry.
Bill Johnson and his wife have three children: Eric, Brian and Leah.
Johnson speaking at a conference
Bill Johnson and Beni (Brenda) began as singles pastors under his father at Bethel. In 1979, they became senior pastors of Mountain Chapel in Weaverville, California.
While pastoring in Weaverville, Johnson attended a 1987 conference led by John Wimber, founder of the Vineyard Church Movement. According to Johnson "A number of healings and manifestations broke out and I didn't know what to do with it. I didn't object to it, I wasn't opposed to it; I just didn't know how to pastor it in a way that it would continue and increase".
In 1995, Johnson attended the Toronto Blessing revival at the Toronto Airport Vineyard church. Johnson relates: "In Toronto I said, 'Lord, if You touch me again I will never change the subject.' So I went up for prayer every time it was offered. I didn't have anything dramatic happen, but I came home and said, 'I am going to give the rest of my life to this.'"
In February 1996, after 17 years of leading the Weaverville church, the Johnsons were invited to become senior pastors of Bethel. Today Johnson describes Bethel as a church where "everything we do either fuels revival or is fueled by revival." Under his leadership, Bethel left the Assemblies of God in 2006 to become a nondenominational charismatic church.
According to a recent book written by Johnson, "Face to Face with God", Bethel is "a church where supernatural encounters with God happen regularly, miracles are common, and the congregation has an infectious passion for spiritual growth." The church has approximately 1,500 members, and a School of Supernatural Ministry.
Their Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry has 1,200 students enrolled with over 370 from other countries. Johnson leads a network of churches dedicated to global, multi-generational revival, Global Legacy. Johnson has written a number of books and travels extensively as a featured revival conference speaker. Johnson is also involved with the Northern California Revival Fellowship, a group of north Californian pastors committed to revival.
Source: Wikipedia
Johnson was born in Minnesota in 1951 and became a Christian as a young child. Soon after, Johnson read seven books on prayer, which significantly affected his perspective and subsequent ministry.
Bill Johnson and his wife have three children: Eric, Brian and Leah.
Johnson speaking at a conference
Bill Johnson and Beni (Brenda) began as singles pastors under his father at Bethel. In 1979, they became senior pastors of Mountain Chapel in Weaverville, California.
While pastoring in Weaverville, Johnson attended a 1987 conference led by John Wimber, founder of the Vineyard Church Movement. According to Johnson "A number of healings and manifestations broke out and I didn't know what to do with it. I didn't object to it, I wasn't opposed to it; I just didn't know how to pastor it in a way that it would continue and increase".
In 1995, Johnson attended the Toronto Blessing revival at the Toronto Airport Vineyard church. Johnson relates: "In Toronto I said, 'Lord, if You touch me again I will never change the subject.' So I went up for prayer every time it was offered. I didn't have anything dramatic happen, but I came home and said, 'I am going to give the rest of my life to this.'"
In February 1996, after 17 years of leading the Weaverville church, the Johnsons were invited to become senior pastors of Bethel. Today Johnson describes Bethel as a church where "everything we do either fuels revival or is fueled by revival." Under his leadership, Bethel left the Assemblies of God in 2006 to become a nondenominational charismatic church.
According to a recent book written by Johnson, "Face to Face with God", Bethel is "a church where supernatural encounters with God happen regularly, miracles are common, and the congregation has an infectious passion for spiritual growth." The church has approximately 1,500 members, and a School of Supernatural Ministry.
Their Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry has 1,200 students enrolled with over 370 from other countries. Johnson leads a network of churches dedicated to global, multi-generational revival, Global Legacy. Johnson has written a number of books and travels extensively as a featured revival conference speaker. Johnson is also involved with the Northern California Revival Fellowship, a group of north Californian pastors committed to revival.
Source: Wikipedia
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January 29, 2018
Illuminating
I was introduced to Bethel by good friends of mine who knew I needed more then the nourishment I was getting. So in the hospital listening to worship from a great many groups I read “Triumph Over Trauma.� I had not realized I had had trauma in my life. Parents never fought or divorced. Never abused. I did however spend a good many weeks in the hospital alone and still do. So knowing that my friends said give these guys a listen and let us know what you think. So I watched Bill Johnson on YouTube and that was the end or should I say beginning. I am so hungry for God and our Jesus and his love and works I can’t get enough. I went looking for books to read and naturally I wanted something that came fellow believers. I found it. I will pass it on. It’s enlightening and encouraging.
I was introduced to Bethel by good friends of mine who knew I needed more then the nourishment I was getting. So in the hospital listening to worship from a great many groups I read “Triumph Over Trauma.� I had not realized I had had trauma in my life. Parents never fought or divorced. Never abused. I did however spend a good many weeks in the hospital alone and still do. So knowing that my friends said give these guys a listen and let us know what you think. So I watched Bill Johnson on YouTube and that was the end or should I say beginning. I am so hungry for God and our Jesus and his love and works I can’t get enough. I went looking for books to read and naturally I wanted something that came fellow believers. I found it. I will pass it on. It’s enlightening and encouraging.
November 27, 2018
Empowering
Excellent book to challenge and equip . Thought provoking and definitely not for the faint hearted because it challenges mediocrity which is excellent wants to move you on in your walk . The sections complement each other and the ponder sections aid the impact of the passage read highly Recommend .
Excellent book to challenge and equip . Thought provoking and definitely not for the faint hearted because it challenges mediocrity which is excellent wants to move you on in your walk . The sections complement each other and the ponder sections aid the impact of the passage read highly Recommend .
March 24, 2019
I struggled with many of the claims of this book. Because I have not seen the supernatural healing described in several of the devotionals, I do not find them to be something I can fully comprehend.
February 14, 2022
I didn't finish this one. I had questions early on about the authors' interpretation of Christianity. But when one of the authors' claimed that God told him to call someone by the wrong name just to see if he'd obey, that was enough. Read the Bible instead.
September 25, 2019
This is one of my all time favorites! I have already re-read it!
February 22, 2021
The title says it all
Like the morning cup of coffee and the afternoon pick-me-up, Spiritual Java energizes a Christian’s walk. I am encouraged to continue to draw close to God.
Like the morning cup of coffee and the afternoon pick-me-up, Spiritual Java energizes a Christian’s walk. I am encouraged to continue to draw close to God.
December 20, 2022
If you're looking for a great morning devotional that gives life, look no further. Several different authors giving quick 2-3 page devotionals.
April 4, 2023
Excellent. So full of Biblical truths!
February 4, 2015
Nice short meditations on powerful truths. Every meditation ends with some call-to-actions to let it sink into your daily life. I especially like the practical exercises to train the spiritual gifts.
In the past, I never knew spiritual gifts could be trained. All teaching I heard always stayed at some vague level like: "it's moving in the anointing", "it's when the glory falls" and all that kind of vague talk. I have no doubt that there are people who know how and why it works, but there is a difference between doing it and training others to do it.
The people from BSSM (by whom these writings originate from) made moving in the supernatural practical and helped me change my thinking. I now see the gifts as underdeveloped muscles that can be trained.
As an example, here are some great exercises from chapter 30:
- Asking words of knowledge for a waiter and then "interviewing" the person to check if you heard God right.
- Prophesying your day: asks God for some information about your day, write it down and check at the end of the day if it was right.
- Practice words of knowledge for healing: if you are in a group, ask God to reveal if someone needs healing and check if you feel something happening in your body at a specific place. Check if someone has a problem at that place and if yes, pray and see the Lord healing that person.
Worth the read
In the past, I never knew spiritual gifts could be trained. All teaching I heard always stayed at some vague level like: "it's moving in the anointing", "it's when the glory falls" and all that kind of vague talk. I have no doubt that there are people who know how and why it works, but there is a difference between doing it and training others to do it.
The people from BSSM (by whom these writings originate from) made moving in the supernatural practical and helped me change my thinking. I now see the gifts as underdeveloped muscles that can be trained.
As an example, here are some great exercises from chapter 30:
- Asking words of knowledge for a waiter and then "interviewing" the person to check if you heard God right.
- Prophesying your day: asks God for some information about your day, write it down and check at the end of the day if it was right.
- Practice words of knowledge for healing: if you are in a group, ask God to reveal if someone needs healing and check if you feel something happening in your body at a specific place. Check if someone has a problem at that place and if yes, pray and see the Lord healing that person.
Worth the read
July 15, 2014
Powerful truths
Powerful truths
This book is a great compilation of writers of the leaders in the Bethyl Movement. The short articles gave a short synopsis of specific Biblical truths. I have read most of Bill Johnson's books and his articles were reminders of his teaching. I was also introduced to writers I had not read before and was exposed to even more truth. This book is so good that I would recommend it for anyone who is serious about their faith and pursuing a deeper relationship with God and advancing the King's domain.
Powerful truths
This book is a great compilation of writers of the leaders in the Bethyl Movement. The short articles gave a short synopsis of specific Biblical truths. I have read most of Bill Johnson's books and his articles were reminders of his teaching. I was also introduced to writers I had not read before and was exposed to even more truth. This book is so good that I would recommend it for anyone who is serious about their faith and pursuing a deeper relationship with God and advancing the King's domain.
May 18, 2015
Some of what the authors discussed went straight over my head, I must admit. This may be caused by me being German and not having grown up with all of the different Christian groups/directions which exist in the U.S.A.
I still found this a very interesting read, with a lot of points to reflect on, and a lot of more information I have learnt.
I would recommend this read to any Christian interested in furthering their knowledge, even be it only on how other nationalities view and interpret the Bible.
I still found this a very interesting read, with a lot of points to reflect on, and a lot of more information I have learnt.
I would recommend this read to any Christian interested in furthering their knowledge, even be it only on how other nationalities view and interpret the Bible.
July 7, 2016
Best! My most favorite devotional
I am so grateful to the Johnson's and the team from Bethel. In daily reading this devotional book my passion for Jesus has been stirred. I so appreciate the way that God has used these writings to not only stir my affection for Him but to also reveal present truth to my heart. I'll review this book again and again.
I am so grateful to the Johnson's and the team from Bethel. In daily reading this devotional book my passion for Jesus has been stirred. I so appreciate the way that God has used these writings to not only stir my affection for Him but to also reveal present truth to my heart. I'll review this book again and again.
October 22, 2014
Amazing
I have learned so much! I know now that I can receive the same gifts that the apostles did because I am also God's disciple on earth. I am passionate for God and must always stay that way.
I have learned so much! I know now that I can receive the same gifts that the apostles did because I am also God's disciple on earth. I am passionate for God and must always stay that way.
February 9, 2012
I needed that!
February 18, 2012
Great to read in a lunch hour. great snippets and insights into the things of God.
May 26, 2013
It's hard to review a book like this. Read it and see. Or talk to me!
September 3, 2013
A great devotional! Tons of inspiriting faith building excerpts from many Bethel authors!
September 24, 2014
I thought parts of this book were excellent, however there were a lot of parts that I have a different doctrinal point of view. It was well written and easy to read though.
June 8, 2016
This is one of those books that you come back to again and again. Lots of wonderful nuggets hidden away in each chapter.
February 10, 2015
Such an encouraging daily devotional; really leads to a deeper place with Him, hungering for more.
September 1, 2015
This book is filled with wonderful wisdom from great men and women of God who enjoy His presence.
September 19, 2016
Thought provoking meditations that have inspired me in my spiritual life.
November 3, 2010
enjoyed this book very practical.
June 20, 2016
A freebie Kindle freebie. Nice devotional.
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