At a time when divisions among the churches are subject to attack, both from within and from without, the author has felt led to write doxologies, essays, and thoughts. These words are a call to action to all true believers in the Word of God and can only create encouragement in the body of Christ. After sixteen years of praying, waiting, and listening, Mr. Bates has recently completed two manuscripts for books: God's Glory and the Exhortation and The Flames of God's Fire. These writings are a trumpet call to holiness in the personal lives of all Christian believers and may serve as the foundation upon which a spiritual balm may be established. The author's presentation of these sometimes-heartfelt and sometimes straightforward and controversial beliefs have one common theme running through them: they come straight from the author's heart. The book may have a highly provocative and penetrating approach and will help the reader to think, reflect, and maybe even weep.