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Reviews and Endorsements
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[Bookshelf Review]
- Every now and then, you read a book that makes you think, “That’s what I need.” In the Spirit and Power was one such book for me. Written by Pavel Goia with Kelly Mowrer, this book uses stories from Pastor Goia’s own life and ministry to show what makes prayer such a necessity, such an adventure, such an avenue for power and change.
Each of the 11 short chapters is built around a story that clearly illustrates a simple but deep principle. The power of the stories is such that there is little need for exposition or theory and Pastor Goia does not labour his points. And though individual chapters deal with complex issues such as the purpose of miracles, spiritual warfare, the Holy Spirit, persistence, grace, faith and loving our enemies, the over-arching message is that God is worth trusting—and worth loving—more than ourselves.
Some stories are moving, like the experiences of Pastor Goia’s father smuggling Bibles into communist Romania and refusing to stop sharing his faith. Others are clarifying, like the story of a woman addicted to drugs who came to understand— and experience—salvation. Some stories show how prayer changes churches and their ministry, and others demonstrate God’s work in Pastor Goia’s own heart as a child, a man and a minister.
Despite the power of these experiences, Pastor Goia is not set up as a paragon. The stories reference his learning process, his weaknesses and—often humorously—his appetite and his youthful fondness for pranks. And in the process, God is lifted up as the One who loves us and loves to answer prayer.
I immediately began to think about what might change in my life and who I could share the book with. And I think that makes In the Spirit and Power worth a recommendation.
—Lauren Webb, assistant book editor, Signs Publishing
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[Endorsement]
- "Jesus calls each of us to experience the same amazing spiritual transformation and miracles as the early church believers. Reading Pavel and Daniela Goia's stories and life lessons is like discovering a new present-day chapter of the Book of Acts! If you seek a joyful, victorious walk of grace, read this book and let God change you, your family, your church, and the world by His power!"- Jerry and Janet Page, Ministerial Secretary and Associate Ministerial Secretary, General Conference Ministerial Association
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[Endorsement]
- "If you think miracles ended with the book of Acts... and prayer doesn't make that big a difference... do not read this book. But if you're ready for God to "do a new thing" in your life, your church, your world you can't afford to read it. Trust me you'll never be the same again."- Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church, Berrien Springs, Michigan
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[Endorsement]
- "Pavel Goia has lived a life of faith and prayer and writes out of a crucible of the deep experiences of God. His remarkable stories of God's miracles will inspire you with a deeper walk with the Lord. I highly recommend this book as an aid to your spiritual journey." - Mark A. Finley, Assistant to the President for Evangelism, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
