The Helper [Paperback]

Catherine Marshall (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2001

After an intense study of the Holy Spirit, Catherine Marshall wrote The Helper, detailing lessons she learned by living them out. She offers forty inspirational "helps," or readings, that contain Scripture, a prayer, and insight into the provocative third person of the Godhead. Also included are the answers Marshall discovered to questions like:
Ž Who is the Helper?
Ž How do I experience the Helper's presence?
Ž How does the Helper meet everyday needs?
Ž What is the Helper's role and function in the Church?

The forty "helps" are ideal as a devotional guide for the forty days of Lent and for group or individual study. Just as the power of the Holy Spirit is needed every day to help us cope with the problems and complexities of life, so The Helper is a book for all seasons, with total sales of more than 1.2 million.

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From the Back Cover

In The Helper, Catherine Marshall gives you a revealing introduction to the Holy Spirit. She shares forty inspirational readings which contain pertinent Scripture, a prayer, and insight into this mysterious Person of the Godhead.

Marshall pulls from her intense study of the Holy Spirit and her life experiences to give you answers to questions such as:

• Who is the Helper?
• How do I experience the Helper's presence?
• What is the Helper's role and function in the Church?

The Helper is an ideal devotional guide for the forty days of Lent, for your personal study, or for group discussion. The classic readings will enable you to experience the energizing power of the Holy Spirit as you learn to depend continually on His guidance.


Catherine Marshall wrote more than twenty nonfiction books, including the best-selling A Man Called Peter and Something More. She is also the author of more than one hundred articles and two best-selling novels, Christy and Julie. Her love for God and love of writing were born at an early age and remained fervent until her death in 1983.

About the Author

Catherine Marshall wrote several best-selling books in her lifetime, including A Man Called Peter, Something More, and Christy. Her love for God and love of writing were born at an early age and remained fervent until her death in 1983.

Product Details

• Paperback: 239 pages
• Publisher: Chosen Books; Reprinted edition (October 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0800792971
• ISBN-13: 978-0800792978
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #72,637 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very practical &inspirational explanation of the Holy Sprit, June 24, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Helper (Paperback)

This easy to read book is a must for any Christian seeking more information on the Holy Spirit. Mrs. Marshall quotes scripture and gives practical information on the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and the necessity and efficacy of receiving the babtism of the Holy Spirit. She takes you through all aspects of the Holy Spirit in only 230 pages. It will bring you to a new level in your walk with Christ. My minister says it is the best practical book written on the Holy Spirit.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless yet Timely, July 25, 2005

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This review is from: The Helper (Catherine Marshall Library) (Paperback)

The Helper is a classic of Christian devotional and inspirational literature. It is one of those rare, "user friendly" works on the Holy Spirit and His work in today's world. With a small investment of fifteen minutes a day, the reader will find his or her life empowered and enriched. As a pastor and minister of more than twenty years at the same church, I have given away dozens of copies of this small gem...the results are always the same, people report a new sense of peace and a renewed sense of the Presence of the Holy Spirit. READ IT WHILE IT IS STILL AVAILABLE IN PRINT.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Helper, May 24, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: The Helper (Paperback)

The Helper is a wonderful book. I have read several books by Catherine Marshall in the past but had not seen The Helper until recently. I was browsing in a used book store when I was blessed to see it. It is the best book I have ever read on the subject, and it has lit a new desire within me to read and study the Bible. The same day I also bought Something More, also by Catherine Marshall. It would be my recommendation to read Something More followed by The Helper. They have both greatly enriched me and helped to add joy to my life.