Something's On The Boil, A Discovery Of Prayer And Healing is written to help the reader understand Christian prayer and healing principles. The author has extensive training and practical experience in a health care setting. Because of this unique experience the reader is able to view health not only from a medical point of view but also from a practical , christian based perspective. Praying for health and healing is not as straight forward as it may seem. Healing from any illness may take time. Prayers for healing may also be delayed because of ones lack of understanding about the illness or the effects that their own attitudes may have in recovering. Certainly there are several aspects of our hearts, minds and attidudes that contribute to healing prayers. On The Boil will help the reader understand that health is multifaceted and yet encourage you to pray for healing of those who are ill. If you have wondered why prayers don't always seem to work or you have been dissapointed by suffering then On The Boil will certainly give you the incentive and encouragement to pray again.

A Book Review by Phoebe Lagerweij- Manuel Something's On The Boil, A Discovery Of Prayer And Healing Author: Josephus L. van den Hoek Have you ever wondered if prayer for healing really works? ‘Something’s On The Boil’ seeks to provide an answer to this intriguing question. Yet, there is much more that the author presents which can challenge his readers. For instance, he says, “Christian prayers for healing often dramatize the quest for truth because they either seem to work or they don’t, and we are sometimes willing to let the outcome determine our beliefs. When we focus only on the outcomes of our prayers, we may forget that there are many other factors that need to be considered such as our state of mind, the state of our heart, anger, fear, resentment, self interest, vanity, motivation, our state of sin, priorities, and jealousy. We should also realize that our prayers cannot be used as leverage against God.” I, personally, have enjoyed reading through this book. It’s not only spiritual but also practical and humorous. Because of the author’s evident sensitivity to God, founded relationship with Christ, extensive training and unique practical experiences in health care setting, I’ve received a better view on health not only from a medical point of view but also from a practical christian based perspective. He has, indeed, written his claims on Christian healing principles with careful insights and balanced perspectives. If you, in one way or the other have been disappointed by pain and suffering, the writings of Josephus offers hope and knowledge that can challenge you to look for answers about God and illness. He writes, “our first reaction as pain enters our lives is to get rid of it as fast as possible any way we can, but in doing so we may miss some of life’s greatest lessons. Except for love, we can say that there is no greater teacher than pain. Whether the pain is spiritual, emotional, or physical, it often leaves us crying out to God. You may have wondered about Christian healing and miracles. You may have questions and doubts but are willing to search for answers even knowing that there may be none.” If, on the other hand, you are someone who’s aspiring to serve in the ministry of prayer and healing or perhaps, who’s already involved in healing prayer for others, but, see little fruit or vain results, Josephus provides a wealth of wisdom and practical, scriptural guidelines that if applied, will not only sharpen the effectiveness of your ministry but more so, the depths of your foundation in Christ. However, if this subject on ‘prayer and healing’ sounds completely strange and new to you, I encourage you to begin exploring on it and start with this book. I believe that this book will take you into an exciting journey in life that is both rewarding and fulfilling. Josephus proudly presents our Lord, Jesus Christ, who greatly values every person’s soul no matter how broken and damaged it is because of sin. He may not choose to heal all physical illnesses. Yet, He promises peace and eternal life to those who believe in Him. But if you’re one with a scientific mind who may question the credibility of the author’s writings, you may find that after thorough research and thoughtful consideration on the matter, you may eventually believe and find his claims as life changing. I challenge you to read his book and learn more.