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To Cross a River
Religious guidance, paperback.
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First published January 1, 1977
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Jimmy Swaggart
243 books41 followersJimmy Lee Swaggart was an American Pentecostal televangelist, pastor, media mogul, author and gospel music artist.
Swaggart was ordained as a pastor by the Assemblies of God. He went on to become one of the most well-known televangelists in America. During the 1980s, his crusades were a major part of his ministry—drawing large crowds and receiving significant media attention. Swaggart founded Jimmy Swaggart Ministries, which owns and operates the SonLife Broadcasting Network (SBN). He also founded the Jimmy Swaggart Bible College. Swaggart was the senior pastor of the Family Worship Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Swaggart was known for scandals involving prostitutes and revolutionary groups accused of war crimes in southern Africa. One prostitution scandal gave rise to a televised February 21, 1988, speech by Swaggart known as his "I have sinned" speech. After Swaggart was defrocked by the Assemblies of God due to sexual immorality, he moved on to become a non-denominational minister.
Swaggart wrote about 50 Christian books offered through his ministry. He sold over 15 million records worldwide as a gospel artist and he also received one Grammy Awards nomination.
Swaggart was ordained as a pastor by the Assemblies of God. He went on to become one of the most well-known televangelists in America. During the 1980s, his crusades were a major part of his ministry—drawing large crowds and receiving significant media attention. Swaggart founded Jimmy Swaggart Ministries, which owns and operates the SonLife Broadcasting Network (SBN). He also founded the Jimmy Swaggart Bible College. Swaggart was the senior pastor of the Family Worship Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Swaggart was known for scandals involving prostitutes and revolutionary groups accused of war crimes in southern Africa. One prostitution scandal gave rise to a televised February 21, 1988, speech by Swaggart known as his "I have sinned" speech. After Swaggart was defrocked by the Assemblies of God due to sexual immorality, he moved on to become a non-denominational minister.
Swaggart wrote about 50 Christian books offered through his ministry. He sold over 15 million records worldwide as a gospel artist and he also received one Grammy Awards nomination.
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March 6, 2020
Top 3 favorite Christian biography ever. 5 stars for me means Must Read. A beautiful journey from boyhood traveling through life, tragedy, salvation and the baptism of the spirit. I don’t agree with *everything theologically, but the spirit of it holds.
September 2, 2013
Wow wow wow! I was so young when I found this book or it found me. If you want to understand the holy spirit at work this is the book to read. If you have no understanding whatsoever about speaking in tongues - this is the book to read. I must warn you though - read it alone because people will not understand the amount of tears you'll be shedding throughout the book. Awesome read, a healer, you feel like you just got back from heaven after reading this one.
August 22, 2008
A wonderful biography written by Bro. Swaggart. Has a lot of wisdom to learn from his trials.
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January 6, 2011
Yup, I read it and enjoyed a lot of it at the time. I was even accepted to the Jimmy Swaggart Bible Institute, but thankfully didn't go :)
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