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Even Greater: 12 Real-life Stories That Inspire You to Do Great Things for God
Our dreams, liek a child's innocence are in essence very fragile-beautiful to behold but easily broken, Yet God is larger than a dream, stronger than a fear and higher than an expectation. Even Greater delivers dramatic, faith-building true stories about ordinary people from around the world. People just like you, with whom God did extraordinary works despite broken dreams, failure and weakness. His grace is freely given...
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192 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2004
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Reinhard Bonnke
140 books129 followersReinhard Bonnke (born April 19, 1940) is a German Pentecostal evangelist, principally known for his gospel missions throughout Africa. Bonnke has been an evangelist and missionary in Africa since 1967. Bonnke has overseen 75 million recorded conversions to Christ.
Excerpted from: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reinhar...]
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June 24, 2017
Even Greater has some spectacular stories of the miracles that have occurred in Reinhard Bonnke's ministry. I had actually not heard of the evangelist Reinhard Bonnke before reading this book, and after some of the stories were referencing crusades of hundreds of thousands of people, I was shocked how I had not! But once I realized he was the head of Christ for All Nations, I realized I have heard of his work, just not him personally.
In regards to the stories he shares though, he has seen and experienced so many amazing miracles. It was neat to see how the stories of the people weave in and out of his life. He would make an impact on someone without even knowing it, and then he would not even learn of this impact or how changed a person's life until many years later when the person pops back up in his life. How many people have we impacted without knowing? A question like that should add to our reliance on God's plan for our life because it is complex and one that we can only see as making sense once we look back on our life and see all the connections, interconnections, and reasons why. Not until a person pops up 10 years later and shares a story from the past do we see why we had that interaction.
The first story Bonnke shares in the book almost put me off from the rest of the book. I believe in the power of God and his ability to perform miracles, but I think that Bonnke needs to clean up the details in the first story (and in some of the others). There was one specific instance in the first story that made me question if Bonnke was hyperbolizing his story and unfairly magnifying certain aspects of God's work. He relates how he healed a woman and she was thrown back 60 feet where she landed in a heap, unconscious. He then relates how she did not regain consciousness for multiple minutes, during which time he continue preaching. First, 60 feet is a large distance! And he was preaching in a normal sized church, not some mega church. Yet he says that she was thrown back 60 feet from the stage to the first row of chairs. You are not going to find a normal sized church where there is 60 feet between the stage and first row of chairs. So I think he exaggerated the distance there. Also, if a woman is thrown back and lands unconscious and unmoving, people are going to gather around her and help her, but Bonnke related it as if everything and everyone went on as normal. By starting out with this story, I almost closed the book as it seemed Bonnke was exaggerating his stories and I didn't know if I could trust his word. I know that the actions of God can be unbelievable, but the actions of man are often more predictable, and the first story did not show that.
However, the remaining stories did show some amazing examples of God's miracles and what a thing it would be too experience!
In regards to the stories he shares though, he has seen and experienced so many amazing miracles. It was neat to see how the stories of the people weave in and out of his life. He would make an impact on someone without even knowing it, and then he would not even learn of this impact or how changed a person's life until many years later when the person pops back up in his life. How many people have we impacted without knowing? A question like that should add to our reliance on God's plan for our life because it is complex and one that we can only see as making sense once we look back on our life and see all the connections, interconnections, and reasons why. Not until a person pops up 10 years later and shares a story from the past do we see why we had that interaction.
The first story Bonnke shares in the book almost put me off from the rest of the book. I believe in the power of God and his ability to perform miracles, but I think that Bonnke needs to clean up the details in the first story (and in some of the others). There was one specific instance in the first story that made me question if Bonnke was hyperbolizing his story and unfairly magnifying certain aspects of God's work. He relates how he healed a woman and she was thrown back 60 feet where she landed in a heap, unconscious. He then relates how she did not regain consciousness for multiple minutes, during which time he continue preaching. First, 60 feet is a large distance! And he was preaching in a normal sized church, not some mega church. Yet he says that she was thrown back 60 feet from the stage to the first row of chairs. You are not going to find a normal sized church where there is 60 feet between the stage and first row of chairs. So I think he exaggerated the distance there. Also, if a woman is thrown back and lands unconscious and unmoving, people are going to gather around her and help her, but Bonnke related it as if everything and everyone went on as normal. By starting out with this story, I almost closed the book as it seemed Bonnke was exaggerating his stories and I didn't know if I could trust his word. I know that the actions of God can be unbelievable, but the actions of man are often more predictable, and the first story did not show that.
However, the remaining stories did show some amazing examples of God's miracles and what a thing it would be too experience!
December 29, 2021
Amazing, inspiring, faith-filled testimonies that points to God's great power and love.
January 16, 2022
must read :)
January 2, 2023
elképesztően tetszett, a csodák és tanúságtételek is annyira hitelesek, sokszor megérintettek és nagyon könnyen is olvasható a stílusa miatt
December 8, 2023
Think every Christian should read and encourage themselves with what God has done and what He wants to do in each one of His children.
March 21, 2024
The stories contained in this book are heartwarming and clearly demonstrates that Jesus Chris is still the same today as he was yesterday.
Reinhard's excellent story telling style gives an additional flavor to the stories recited.
I highly recommend it.
Reinhard's excellent story telling style gives an additional flavor to the stories recited.
I highly recommend it.
September 11, 2015
Wonderful, moving testimonies of God's love for people!
Reinhard Bonnke's ministry has spawned the globe, and especially the continent of Africa, for four decades with more than 100 million registered decisions for Jesus so far.
But this book isn't about impressive big numbers. It shows the remarkable love of God for each precious soul, through 12 wonderful stories of how God's love and compassion entered their lives.
Normally I like to read books which contain a lot of information in the smallest amount of pages as possible, because I think way too many books contain dull stories before getting to the core of what the author is trying to say.
But these stories are so amazing and heartwarming they frequently made me cry. I actually can't remember another book whose stories touched me so deeply.
Bonnke is a remarkable storyteller and, having heard him many times, It was like hearing him telling me these stories personally (complete with funny German accent :-)
The way he describes the atmosphere of the places he visited, the people he met and the conditions they were in, are truly captivating.
While telling these stories, Bonnke also gives insight in some of the precious things he learned throughout the years.
God's love for people goes to unthinkable extents and reading these stories will once again make you realise what a wonderful God we serve.
I absolutely love it.
Reinhard Bonnke's ministry has spawned the globe, and especially the continent of Africa, for four decades with more than 100 million registered decisions for Jesus so far.
But this book isn't about impressive big numbers. It shows the remarkable love of God for each precious soul, through 12 wonderful stories of how God's love and compassion entered their lives.
Normally I like to read books which contain a lot of information in the smallest amount of pages as possible, because I think way too many books contain dull stories before getting to the core of what the author is trying to say.
But these stories are so amazing and heartwarming they frequently made me cry. I actually can't remember another book whose stories touched me so deeply.
Bonnke is a remarkable storyteller and, having heard him many times, It was like hearing him telling me these stories personally (complete with funny German accent :-)
The way he describes the atmosphere of the places he visited, the people he met and the conditions they were in, are truly captivating.
While telling these stories, Bonnke also gives insight in some of the precious things he learned throughout the years.
God's love for people goes to unthinkable extents and reading these stories will once again make you realise what a wonderful God we serve.
I absolutely love it.
July 28, 2011
This is not a book for cynical people, because after reading this you either have to say "God is amazing and I need to get closer to Him and His power" or "These people are completely delusional and I can't believe another word of any of this!" I did a little bit of research on some of the stories told in this book and I've found that they appear to be true. Given such a ministry, I am surprised that I haven't heard about Reinhard Bonnke before. Great book!
April 9, 2012
Very inspiring and faith building read. True stories of how God has worked in the lives of ordinary people to do extrodinary things.
June 4, 2012
I learn a lot from the experiences written in the book. It also got me to think more about mission. Some of my point of views were changed and sharpened. I'm blessed to read this.
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June 17, 2013Inspirational stories of miracles, faith and a God who is Even Greater...
March 24, 2014
Great book filled with inspiring stories. But if you have previously Bonnke's "Living a Life of Fire", you will find most of the stories repetitive!
July 29, 2014
Another great book on Miracles by God, several stories that you should read!
October 12, 2014
Inspiring. Most of the stories were in other Bonnke books. Still, I was pleased to come across them a second time and be amazed at the way Jesus is working in lives today.
September 8, 2008
Reading real life testimonies just builds faith and inspires. What a refreshing read.
January 2, 2014
Very inspiring and I am encouraged knowing all power belongs to God, just have faith.
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December 13, 2017The book speck volume of GODS love and unlimited desire for HIS people and KINGDOM. Particularly for me I see my potential in Christ JESUS. This Great FATHER, that specialize in Turning a Broken Vessel to A VESSEL OF HONOR. After reading this book, I fear GOD the more and desire to walk through FIRE till I reign with HIM in Glory
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