Nancy Ravenhill - Touched by Heaven: Inspiring True Stories of One Womans Encounters with Jesus

2015 by Nancy Ravenhill

Published by Chosen Books

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ISBN 978-1-4412-6529-6

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What a delight to hold in your hands a book from a woman of God who loves and lives the Word of God. This is solid work that will relate to people from many walks of life. Want to be touched by heaven? Read this book!

Dr. James Goll, founder, Encounters Network, Prayer Storm and GET eSchool; author, The Seer , The Lifestyle of a Prophet , Praying for Israel s Destiny and many more

This is truly a remarkable book. God shows up supernaturally in the life of a helpless, emotionally wounded and scarred child; also to adults who are completely sold out to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. He will become more alive and real to you as you follow Nancy on her fascinating, enlightening journey.

Mrs. Joy Dawson, international Bible teacher and bestselling author

Touched by Heaven by Nancy Ravenhill is captivating and kept my attention from the moment I began to read it. I found myself not wanting to put it down. The book had me teary-eyed at times, especially in regard to her earthly father. At one point I had to put the book down, and went to my preteen daughter to remind her of how very much she is loved, valued and cherished. Nancy, with such vulnerability, candor and honesty, shows us the amazing grace, redemption and healing of God for our liveseven through the crucibles of our experiences. Her stories are not only inspiring, but deeply heart touching and a constant reminder to us of the reality of the manifest presence and destiny of God. I personally was reminded of my own life journey, and the divine encounters and landmarks with Jesus along the way. This book will bring life and raise a renewed expectation in the Lord and His providential plans for each of us.

Doug Stringer, founder and president, Turning Point Ministries International, Somebody Cares International

Rare is the book that balances supernatural experiences with the ebb and flow of living life on earth, especially during the times when life seems to be harsh and severe. I highly recommend Nancy Ravenhills book, Touched by Heaven . No matter where you are in life, there is always hope that God and all He has created is there to help you.

John Paul Jackson, Streams Ministries International

To the Praise and Glory of God, my Father, and Jesus Christ who gave His life for me and called me to fulfill His purpose that I might serve Him with love in His Kingdom. I thank Him for guiding me to David, my wonderful husband, and for giving us our three beautiful daughters, whom we named Lisa, Tina and Debra; our very special treasures. For with God nothing shall be impossible.

Luke 1:37 KJV

I waited patiently for the L ORD ; and He inclined to me and heard my cry. He brought me up out of the pit of destruction, out of the miry clay, and He set my feet upon a rock making my footsteps firm. He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God.

Psalm 40:13