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BE PART OF THE MOVEMENTTHAT REACHES HEAVENBefore its foundation America first flew the Appeal to Heaven flag. Itwas the banner George Washington used on his navy ships to signalthat their only hope against British rule and religious persecutionwas an appeal to heaven. The crusade continues today. Sparked in part by a revelation Dutch Sheets received over thecourse of twelve years, the nation is being called back to prayer fora Third Great Awakening. As a result, pockets of revival are breakingout across the nation. Through in-depth interviews, eye-witness accounts, transcribedspeeches, and prophetic visions from noted leaders such as BillyGraham, Reinhard Bonnke, the late Steve Hill, and others, The NextGreat Move of God serves as a means to not only fan the fires ofrevival unto this awakening but also equip you to sustain it.
About the Author
I'm Jennifer LeClaire. You might know me as an editor at Charisma magazine or as the author of books like "The Heart of the Prophetic," "Breakthrough," and "Fervent Faith."
If you are anything like me you have experienced some major challenges in your life. Looking back, I am very thankful for the challenges I have overcome. I learned a great deal from them and they have ultimately made me a better person. I'm getting ahead of myself though!
You might be surprised to learn that I didn't grow up in the church. I was born in Winter Garden, just outside of Orlando, Florida. As a youth, I visited Catholic churches with my neighbors on Easter and Christmas. I remember visiting a Presbyterian church on a military base once.
I always believed in Jesus, but I didn't come to the Lord until I was 30 years old. I've been sold out to God ever since.
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The Challenge: Facing the Trials of Life Alone
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Growing up was a long and sometimes painful road. As a teenager, I got involved in drugs and alcohol. I watched some of my friends go off the deep end in my early 20s, but managed not to follow down that road.
Instead, I went to journalism school in Orlando and ended up getting married to a Mormon missionary. One day, when my daughter was two years old, he got on a plane, went to Central America and never came back. I was angry with God and remember screaming out, "Why did you let this happen? "
I prayed a lot during those times and I am sure that God, in His mercy, did help me. But things in my life got worse before they got better. I ended up landing in jail for a crime I didn't commit. I spent 40 days there before I was released. I also lost every penny I had defending myself in court. And my business went belly-up in the dot-com bubble.
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The Solution: Walking by Faith
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Thank God, a well-known evangelistic group was touring with sports stars and actors who were giving their testimonies of Jesus. I gave my heart to the Lord and was prepared for whatever I might face. It's interesting...The first time I was exposed to a true prophet was in jail. I was in the Christian ward and a prophet came once a month and prophesied over people. The prophetic words he spoke came true. I was amazed.
Today, life is very good. I am active in a local church in Fort Lauderdale. I have traveled to nine nations. I have produced Christian television broadcasts and documentaries. I'm a contributing writer for Charisma magazine I serve as a community chaplain for South Florida Jail Ministries. re-entry program in the Miami-Dade County jail system. And I've written several books along the way.
