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TYPES OF FAST

The type of fast you choose is between you and God. He will honor your best sacrifice. You may want to include a combination of fasts. For example, you may want to participate in a Full Fast for 1-3 days and then continue with a Daniel Fast for the remainder of your time of consecration. Before beginning any type of fast, consult your physician.

Full Fast
Drink only liquids (you establish the number of days).

The Daniel Fast
Eat no meat, no sweets and no bread. Drink water and juice. Eat fruits and vegetables. Learn More ť

3-Day Fast
This fast can be a Full Fast, Daniel Fast or give up at least one item of food.

Partial Fast
A partial fast is from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm or from sun up to sundown. This fast can be a Full Fast, Daniel Fast or give up at least one item of food.

Scripture references for Fasting:
Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 9:14-15, Luke 18:9-14

Relation to Prayer and Reading of the Word:
1 Samuel 1:6-8, 17-18, Nehemiah 1:4, Daniel 9:3, 20, Joel 2:12, Luke 2:37, Acts 10:30, Acts 13:2

Corporate Fasting:
1 Samuel 7:5-6, Ezra 8:21-23, Nehemiah 9:1-3, Joel 2:15-16, Jonah 3:5-10, Acts 27:33-37

Remember that it is the attitude of a heart sincerely seeking Him to which God responds with a blessing (Isaiah 58, Jeremiah 14:12, 1 Corinthians 8:8). May God greatly bless you as you fast!

This information was taken from Jentzen Franklin Ministries

What People are Saying About The Battered Preacher's Wife:

Good Afternoon Dr. Wiggins, I am forwarding you this message from Lady Bridget Hilliard ....

"I trust that all is well with you and that God continues to pour out His blessings into your life and ministry. Bishop and I extend our sincere congratulations to you for your book. We are in agreement with you for tremendous success and maximum sale volumes.

Have a Most Enjoyable and Very Happy Holiday Season!

Committed to a Healthy Lifestyle with "The Will to Win"

Lady Bridget Hilliard"

Lately we have seen domestic violence and divorce in Christian homes played out in the media in a very uncomfortable way. At Crux Magazine, we feel it is time for us in Christendom to take more responsibility to ensure the name of the Lord is glorified in and outside our homes. The November edition of Crux Magazine will prove to be an invaluable resource in understanding the dynamics of healthy family relationships.

As you can see on the cover this month is, "The Battered Preacher's Wife", a book feature by Dr. Avril Wiggins, pastor and author. A book in which she tells her story of a painful marriage which ended after about ten years. Her account is one of patience, forgiveness and an effort and desire to see her marriage work so as to keep the family together - a far cry from the current trend in Christendom to opt out of holy matrimony at the first instance of domestic violence.

Francis Obasogie, Crux Magazine Editor

I read and loved The Battered Preacher's Wife. It was a riveting personal account of one woman's battle to defeat the enemy and reach her God-given destiny. I recommend it highly to all Christians because there are victims of domestic violence that need to know that they can survive. Get you copy today!

Calvin Moore, Jr., PhD
"Little is better than nothing!" an African Proverb

Dr. Avril Wiggins has wrote a book that every women of God needs to read no matter the age.

I read her book in one night each page I was wanting to know more about her life. This book has taught me that not all preachers are what you think and they make mistakes. The message in this book should also reach out to a lot of your women who may have controlling men in their life's. The story about her survival shows how strong she is and her faith in the one man who is perfect "God". Reading her story also reminds me how thankful I am to have God in my life.

Thank you Dr. Avril Wiggins for writing "The Battered Preachers Wife".
Tonia Dargan