Three books from the Required List must be read to meet the requirements for full membership in the Order of St. Luke.

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In Canada order your books from The Church Mouse: churchmouse@sasktel.net or call 1-306-522-3263
In the U.S. order your books with cash or check from the
OSL Resource Office: oslresourcecenter@satx.rr.com or
call 1-800-675-9228

The following 5 books are owned/printed by OSL and, therefore, are not available anywhere else:

1. Wilt Thou Be Made Whole? by Rufus J. Womble, D.D. - the author clearly teaches of God's love & generosity, mercy & kindness, & desire to see all persons come into wholeness & happiness through His love made manifest in Jesus Christ. His suggestions are theologically & psychologically sound in practical, being based on his many years of experiencing God's healing power in himself & other people. Price - $8.00 plus shipping/handling. :order:

Required Reading List titles not carried by OSL follows along with where you might purchase them:

TO PURCHASE THE FOLLOWING BOOKS FROM ONE LOCATION CONTACT www.goodbooksnewmexico.com OR CALL 505-955-8550. CANADIANS CONTACT churchmouse@sasktel.net.

6. The Healing Light by Agnes Sanford. This excellent book clearly instructs us in how to keep our spiritual channels open to receive God's healing power. Prayer, repentance, obedience, forgiveness, sacraments (including confession), meditation, corporate prayer & worship, sacrificial prayer, processing of grief, & support are all clearly addressed, using Scripture for reference throughout. Reading & rereading this excellent "handbook" is a healing experience in itself. To purchase, call your local Christian Bookstore.

7. How Can I Find Healing? by Jim Glennon. This book practically & clearly answers the question of its title. It gives concrete, biblically based directions for personal & community healing. The theme throughout the book is "focus on God's promises, not on the problems." The workings of the very successful healing ministry at the Cathedral in Sydney, Australia are described as a guide (not a blueprint) for success. See #7 for purchasing information. 8. Your Healing is Within You by Jim Glennon. "A masterly work by a masterly man" says Agnes Sanford. The consistent testimony of Scripture & the promise in James that the prayer of faith will raise up the sick man are our reasons for believing that healing is a continuing resource in the church & available in response to faith. Glennon gives us both Pastoral guidelines & Scriptural understanding for a ministry of healing. To purchase #6 & # 7, please call Bridge Logos Publishers at (877) 523-3805 or write them at P.O. Box 141630, Gainesville, FL. 32614 or go to: www.bridgelogosretail.com to place your order online. 9. The Practice of Christian Healing, A Guide for Beginners by Roy Lawrence. Mr. Lawrence believes that every church should have a healing ministry and the God wanted healing for everyone. He presents a method of group Bible study that is an excellent pattern for beginning a healing ministry in the church. To purchase, email spckonline@spck.org.uk or write Triangle, SPCK, Holy Trinity church, Maryleborne Rd., London NW1, UK. 10. Healing (Revised Edition) by Francis MacNutt. Insofar as there is a textbook on contemporary healing ministry, this is it. Francis MacNutt has been a towering figure in providing a theologically balanced discussion of healing for today's Christians. In a thoroughly organized but readable way, MacNutt discusses the basic facets of the practice of healing ministry for mainline church folk. He clears away the thicket of reasons people don't believe in healing, what Jesus was really doing ("Jesus did not heal people to prove that He was God; He healed them because He was God"), the role of faith & love, & the four basic types of healing. Excellent & irreplaceable resource for people learning about healing ministry. *Please see #11 for purchasing information on all MacNutt books.

13. The Power to Heal by Francis MacNutt. An invaluable resource for those who minister in faith to the sick. This is not a book for raw beginners. It is meant to give deeper understanding to folks who have been in the healing ministry for a while & have some experience of praying for people. It is especially helpful in describing the now common practice of "soaking prayer", the power of touch in laying-on of hands, discerning your healing gift, the need to say "no" sometimes, the connection of healing prayer & death, resting in the spirit, & large healing services.
To purchase #'s 6, 7& 13 call Christian Healing Ministries at (904) 765-3332, fax
(904) 765-4224 or write them at P.O. Box 9520, Jacksonville, FL. 32208.

14. In Search of a Miracle by Hugh and Khara Bromiley. This book is written in a simple and understandable way. It's question and answer style offers information and practical guidance and explores the connections between physical and spiritual health and the personal responsibility that each of us has to seek the healing which God desires for us. It is useful for daily meditation. To purchase, stop by www.goodbooksnewmexico.com.

15. God's Healing River by Jack Sheffield. This highly readable book is straight to the point, has humor and is a testimony to God's healing power. Eight signs are given to lead the reader into a practice of immersion in God's presence. Prophecy and spiritual barriers are addressed and OSL members can be helped to understand their place in the healing field. A list of questions for small group discussion is included at the end of each of the first eight chapters. To purchase, contact Deep River Ministries, P O Box 12615, San Antonio, TX 78212, or www.deepriverministries.com.

  16. The Healing Touch, A Guide to Healing Prayer by Norma Dearing. This book stresses the need for our own healing and the ministry each of us have to others. Norma includes subjects such as emotional healing, the occult, unhealthy relationships and Satanic influences. A personal relationship with Jesus is the basis of the healing and prayers are included to enhance the Christian's life. To purchase, contact www.healingtouchministries.com, Chosen Books, P O Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 43516.

17. Spirit Walk, Meditations on Living Each Day in the Spirit of God, by Joseph K Acton and Mary K. Curran-Downey. The book begins where a lot of Christian people find themselves: a position of being lost, or in a muddle, and looking to God for direction and healing. The author invites the reader to think and discuss the dilemmas we find ourselves in and offers practical solutions. The chapters are short with anecdotes that show a progression to trust and commitment to God, an obedience to Jesus Christ, and a reliance on the Holy Spirit. The path leads from brokenness to fulfillment in Christ. The written prayers are excellent and there is a space for journaling that gives the reader ownership. The book encourages growth in the spiritual walk of the reader and serves as an excellent daily devotional for individuals or study by chapters. To purchase, contact www.whiter.verpress.com, White River Press, San Diego, CA 92129, 619-316-3138.

18. Christian Healing by Mark A. Pearson. For some Christians, this will be a joyful reminder of the extraordinary healing power of Jesus Christ in our lives today. For other Christians, this will come as a thrilling discovery of the reality of this power. This is a practical & comprehensive guide in healing. To purchase, call The Institute for Christian Renewal at (603) 382-0273, Mon-Wed, fax (603) 382-0291, or write them at 148 Plaistow Rd., Plaistow, N.H. 03865.

19. Yes, Virginia, There Is a God Who Heals Today by The Rev. Don Bartow. Rev. Bartow writes his book in the form of e-mails between the author and Virginia. The use of the King James Bible Version detracts from the modern style of communication. Otherwise it has biblically based wisdom, spiritual encouragement, and direction, presented in a homey style. He answers Virginia's questions such as, "What is prayer?", "Which is more important: being healed or being 'saved'?", "Why is Laying on of Hands important"?, "Why aren't all healed?" Bartow suggests that when one looks for a church to attend, the question to be asked is, "Do you have a healing ministry and a ministry to the poor?" To Purchase, call Wholeness Pub., 330-455-3663
20. Hope for the Wounded Heart Deborah Kalinyak.
This Biblically based book is deep, sensitive and provocative. The author described how very painful incidents in her life made her aware of a very life-saving connection to Our Creator and Savior. After the initial steps of her spiritual journey, there were many starts, stops, detours and distractions. Mercifully, the Lord never let her off the hook, and, she did not want to be off the hook. She began to realize that there were no coincidences in life, but only God-incidences. Each spiritual/emotional mountain she was forced to climb brought her closer in contact with The Lord. As the author grew spiritually and emotionally, she was put in contact with people who were in deep need for spiritual and emotional help and direction. She felt a deep urge to acquire the credentials needed to enable her to offer the help needed for emotional and spiritual healing. As the book unfolds important developments in Deborah's life, she intertwines prayers and exercises she now uses (based on her personal experiences). The prayers are authentic, and the suggested exercises in each chapter are excellent for spiritual growth. To Purchase: Please go to http://www.orderofstluke.org/booksale.htm.
21. Learning to do What Jesus Did Michael Evans.
Michael Evans begins by clarifying the Biblical basis for healing prayer. He then discusses various physical, emotional and spiritual conditions that call for healing prayer. The author then gets into the "how to" of Healing Prayer. Procedures and forms for selecting and training teams, interviewing persons coming for healing, and holding Healing Conferences are provided. The author has provided the structure needed for a functioning Healing Ministry. To Purchase: Please go to http://www.orderofstluke.org/booksale.htm.
22. Deadly Emotions Don Colbert, M.D.
Dr. Colbert does an excellent job of relating, in great detail, the state of our health to the kinds of emotions we experience and entertain. After many chapters of the bad news concerning negative emotions, the author gives us the Good New of how to heal (or prevent) these deadly emotions. Love, joy, peace, and forgiveness are available to all of us. And, of course, "the greatest of these is love". To Purchase: Please go to http://www.orderofstluke.org/booksale.htm.

GENERAL READING LIST:

1. Dare to Believe The Rev. Ruth Taylor. This portion of an autobiography is an easy, inspirational book. Its examples of healing are by people who are often surprised that the gift of healing is so easily given and that they are part of the process. The principles of healing are connected to Scriptural references. Her Introduction to Spiritual Warfare is an excellent and clear explanation of what that means. She also mentions inner healing, the Schools of Pastoral Care, OSL, music and deliverance ministries. To purchase, phone 306-693-4543 or email churchmouse@sasktel.net.

U.S.A. Resource Center - Books

Required Reading Advanced Reading Recommended further reading

Click here for the 2006 OSL Book Committee Report To contact the U.S. Resource center: 1-800-675-9228 San Antonio, Texas and countries other than Canada 210-698-7141 Canada 306-522-3263 Fax: USA 210-698-7858 Canada 306-352-6808 By mail: The International Order of St. Luke the Physician PO Box 780909, San Antonio, TX 78278-0909