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In the book "MOVING IN THE PROPHETIC: ORDER IN THE CHURCH," author Michael Bacon emphasizes the critical importance of providing clear instruction to the church community regarding the appropriate and inappropriate methods of engaging in prophecy and how to maintain order in the church.The book underscores the necessity of discerning when to exercise restraint and when to offer correction within the context of prophecy. It highlights the potential pitfalls that can arise when individuals engage in prophetic activities without proper guidance and accountability. These pitfalls include the delivery of inaccurate prophecies, the presence of impure motives, the nurturing of critical attitudes, and the introduction of negative spiritual influences into the church.Rather than suppressing the prophetic gift within the church, Michael advocates for creating a safe and nurturing environment that allows the presence of God to flourish while maintaining order. The primary objective is to foster an atmosphere where genuine prophetic insights can be shared responsibly and where individuals can grow spiritually without compromising the overall unity and well-being of the congregation."Moving in the Prophetic: Order in the Church" serves as a valuable resource for church leaders, members, and those interested in understanding how to navigate the prophetic within a church setting. It offers practical wisdom and protocols to ensure that the prophetic gift is a source of spiritual enrichment rather than disruption, ultimately promoting a deeper connection with the divine among the church community.

"A Ballroom Called Life" is a powerful story that every reader can relate to. The story focuses on a woman who enters a ballroom called life for the first time. She is taking in the splendor and beauty of what the ballroom has to offer, when all the sudden the "World" taps her on the shoulder for a dance. The "World" is handsome and enticing, but has cruel intentions for each person. God has created each of us for a purpose in this life. We come into this world with innocent minds, and a thirst for life. Along the way, Satan uses the "World" to pull us away from God and His plan for each of us. Instead of being used by God to accomplish His will, many of us are pulled in all sorts of directions with the influence of many different demonic spirits such as abuse, hate, unforgiveness, death, murder, depression and others. Some people never make it past all these dance partners. Many will never find their way to God. Others, will see the love He has to offer them, and see their lives transformed. God is always there, even in our times of sin and pleasure. He knows the enemy is laying a trap for His people. When we get to the point where we are tired of the world, it is then that Jesus comes to redeem us from every curse. Through Jesus Christ we can be forgiven for our sins, and cleansed from our unrighteousness. He provides the deliverance that we need to get free and stay free from the demonic influences of this world.

* This is a comprehensive and contemporary introduction to the key figures and ideas which have defined the influential American philosophical tradition of Pragmatism. * Ranges from classical pragmatists such as Dewey, Peirce and James, through to the more recent contributions of Rorty, Bernstein and Brandom.

Michael Bacon gives a critical presentation of Rorty's writings on pragmatism and political theory, comparing and contrasting him with pragmatists such as Hilary Putnam and Susan Haack and liberals such as John Rawls and Brian Barry. The result is an imaginative presentation of one of contemporary philosophy's most innovative and important thinkers.