Light Up the Dark

"Doug calls us to close the reality gap between what we perceive and what is possible through Jesus as Kingdom people so that we live in transformational faith rather than cognitive-only religiosity. A must-read"

--Lisa Burchett, MD

"Light Up the Dark pulls back the curtains and shines a light on the vital role of deliverance in the church and spiritual formation. An informative, inspiring, and practical book"

--Rev. Kirk D Cowman, Lead Pastor, Living Hope Alliance Church, Regina, Saskatchewan

"Doug writes as a theologian, historian, academician, practitioner, and most importantly, as a transformed disciple who has been deeply impacted by inner healing and deliverance."

--Ingrid Davis, D.Min., Leadership Coaching International

"Doug has written a book that can help Christians access God's empowerment for accomplishing the mission of God. We desperately need Jesus's presence and power to turn around the downward trends of the church in the West."

--Rob Reimer, D.Min., Renewal Ministries International, Author of Soul Care and Spiritual Authority

"Balzer argues that ministries of healing and deliverance are the gospel experienced and are critical components of basic discipleship. This is a book that should be read by all non-charismatics who are interested in deepening their walk with Jesus and gaining credibility within a skeptical world. This book points to the antidote to the secularization of Christianity."

--David John Seel, Jr., Ph.D., Cultural analyst and author of The New Copernicans: Millennials and the Survival of the Church

"Doug Balzer takes us into zones which for many are discomforting, as he reminds the reader that healing and deliverance from evil influence are at the heart of the gospel. I invite you to read this book and be reminded how Christ is so utterly freeing and transforming. Light Up the Dark is instructive, inspirational, and rooted in the biblical narrative."

--Brian C Stiller, D.Min., Global Ambassador, World Evangelical Alliance

"Doug's book addresses that much-overlooked need. His cogent findings from scripture, history, and research are comprehensive and compelling. I offer a high five for Light Up the Dark."

--Roger Helland, D.Min., Prayer Ambassador, Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, Author of The Devout Life, Missional Spirituality and Magnificent Surrender

"With prophetic longing, Doug rekindles the appetite for healing and deliverance in the church and to impart a flame, dare I say, an unquenchable blaze, in the hearts of the next generation."

--Rev. David Hearn, D.Min., Chair, Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, President, Christian & Missionary Alliance in Canada