Called into Healing, Reclaiming our Judeo-Christian Legacy of Healing Touch

How many of us have wondered how to draw on our Judeo-Christian background and our faith, in order to bring comfort to those in need of physical and spiritual healing? I know I did. This book will give you the courage and basic tools to step out and minister. Linda Smith's book is grounded in scripture, tradition and her own wealth of experience as a healthcare provider and Christian healer. Here healthcare-givers will realize new spiritual dimensions and potential in what they do each day. Parish leaders and laypeople will find that their impulses to extend Jesus' healing ministry into their community are valid and worth heeding. Here are the tools to ground their efforts in Judeo-Christian tradition, unlocking their unrealized potential as healing ministers. I highly recommend this book. Linda is a marvelous teacher, an effective writer, and a unique spiritual leader in a long-awaited, much-needed renewal of Christian healing ministry.

Linda Smith gives us a firm foundation to begin parish healing teams through Called Into Healing. Her book is written to inform, direct and inspire those who wish to explore the deeper meaning of Christian healing. I have found the information invaluable in forming a healing team in my parish. As a Certified Healing Touch Practititioner the text gives me the scriptual knowledge and spiritual perspective to be a healing presence. It has become a very important addition to my library.

As we continue into an increasing awareness of complementary forms of medicine and hands-on healing, Linda Smith's book is a wonderful resource and guide. Very well researched, this work covers the history of hands-on healing from ancient through biblical to modern times and puts us back in realistic touch with our legacy and future possibilities for healing and being healed. It is an excellent guide and study tool for churches seeking to answer the biblical call to healing. For individuals as well as church groups, the section (III) on "Becoming Instruments of Healing" is an inspiring guide to the self-care and spiritual work necessary to become the channel of grace and healing Linda rightly insists we are all called to be. It has quickly become a well-read and valued part of my library.

For the student of the class, or for someone interested in finding out more about healing touch, this is an excellent text. The margins contain many references that enhance the material. As a student of healing touch and as a parish nurse, I would highly recommend this book to anyone considering introducing healing touch to their congregation.

As we enter the new millenium, Called Into Healing is both a clarion call to the church to reclaim its ministry of healing and a wonderful resource book for those who have already answered that call. A must for the library of all who are involved in healing ministry.