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Book SynopsisGroundbreaking Book Now Revised and UpdatedA witch''s coven in Argentina became a lighthouse of prayer in less than 60 minutes. A prodigal son returned to the Lord in California. An adopted son and the father who had cast him out years before were reunited in Christ. These are real stories of real lives and cities being transformed through the power of prayer evangelism.In this revised and updated edition of a watershed book, bestselling author Ed Silvoso shows that when you change a city''s spiritual climate, everything--and everybody--is transformed. It was something the early church knew innately, and here Ed shares a proven, biblical, and practical plan to help you change the spiritual climate of your city. Fulfilling the Great Commission is no longer a distant hope; it is a fast-approaching reality that we may see in our own lifetime. What better time to join the effort?

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Book SynopsisThe spiritual exercise of making decrees is one of the most vital forms of intercession. Decreeing builds our faith and transforms our lives. In this powerful book, bestselling author Patricia King helps readers counter problems with God's Word, speak truth into reality, and more. Accept the challenge to pray the words of Scripture boldly!

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Book SynopsisInspired by the Kendrick Brothers? new movie, War Room, this exciting new resource from the #1 best-selling author team behindThe Love DareandThe Resolution for Menis designed to help anyone learn how to become a powerful person of prayer.The Battle Plan for Prayerbegins with prayer?s core purpose, its biblical design, and its impact throughout history.Readers will be guided scripturally through the fundamentals of how effective prayer works, inspired towards a closer, more intimate relationship with God, and shown how to develop specific prayer strategies for each area of life.Prayer can accomplish what a willing God can accomplish. It should be your first plan of attack in all of life?s battles, not your last resort. If you want to experience the joy of mightily answered prayer, then it?s time to engage with God at another level.

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Book SynopsisA daily guide to prayer in our everyday lives.In Say it to God Luigi Gioia provides a welcome encouragement to all those who feel the need to freshen their practice of prayer. For Gioia, prayer is not about methods or techniques, but trusting that God is truly interested in everything that happens to us and wants to hear about it. The book leads the reader into the theological aspects of prayer and how it relates to Christ, to the Holy Spirit and to the Church. This is done without using complex theological concepts but simply through scriptural quotations. Chapters are kept brief intentionally to make the book suitable for daily reading over the Lenten period.With a foreword by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Say it to God demonstrates that the everyday, even the most mundane of tasks and situations, can be applied in deepening our practice of prayer.Trade ReviewSay it to God will take the reader on a prayer journey that lasts way beyond the 40 days of Lent ... This book is an ideal companion and study book for Lent but it’s far more than that, it could well be a book for life as you return to it again and again as you go deeper into your prayer journey. -- Kath Cope * Together *Table of ContentsForeword Any scrap of wood Blessed crisis Closing the door A presence we discover in us Saving time Meaning words Something mysterious Unexpected glimpses Fine-tuning An ever-flowing river A room not of our making The right posture Overcoming suspicion A larger picture Reclaiming our freedom A new day A new heart As for me, I trust in you Throwing mountains in the sea Delays The wings of a dove A whisper The shepherd’s whistle Afraid of disappointment These words I could not say Say it to God Afterword

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Book SynopsisWhen we seek God''s voice, God is far from silent.In this profound spiritual testimony, Joyce Huggett draws on many years'' experience of prayerfully listening to God to offer practical guidance and advice for anyone seeking a new dimension of prayer.Offering encouragement to start out on the journey, she tackles common difficulties honestly, and points towards a thrilling new relationship with God.This book, described as ''a spiritual classic'' has over thirty years provided invaluable help to many thousands of people seeking greater depth in their spiritual life. This edition contains a chapter looking at what we can learn from the different streams of Christian spirituality.Trade ReviewA classic... full of wisdom, humility and honesty. * Families First *

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Book SynopsisIf Todd''s first book, Heaven Is for Real, was about the then and there of heaven, GOD IS FOR REAL is about the here and now on earth:Why are there are so many hypocritical church people? Why do Christians make such a big deal about the cross? Why doesn''t God seem to answer our biggest prayers?People are tired of pat answers offered up in churchy language explaining away their questions; we want the down-and-dirty truth. What bothers us about life and faith is real and gritty. We need a plain-spoken voice to offer God''s answers to difficult struggles and painful doubts.Todd charges into these subjects with a fireman''s courage, a small-town friend''s vulnerability, and a local pastor''s compassion. He helps articulate the questions people have, then gives them relevant biblical wisdom for taking their next steps in faith.God is ready to meet you! Are you ready to meet Him?

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Book SynopsisOutreach 2022 Recommended Resource (Spiritual Growth) All fruitful doing must begin with being. For many Christians, it's easy to be swept up into the fast pace of modern life, desiring to do much for God. But we struggle to slow down and be with God. According to pastor, Enneagram teacher, and author AJ Sherrill, being with God is what empowers doing for God. Sherrill shares his own journey from "busy" Christianity to the ancient paths of contemplative practices. He equips readers to integrate rhythms of stillness, silence, and solitude, offering step-by-step guidance and examples of finding solitude both personally and on retreats. Sherrill warns that making these changes appears absurd in a society where time is money, productivity is central, and hurry is a way of life. He guides readers gently through the beginning and often confusing stages of contemplative practice. Citing timely insights from the world of neurology and mental health, he shows that solitude is crucial not only for Christian growth but also for holistic flourishing. Foreword by Rich Villodas. Readers will emerge, centered in Christ, well on their way to this goal: slow down, pay attention, be still, and be loved.Table of ContentsContentsForeword by Rich VillodasIntroduction: Read MePart 1: Absurdity1. Weird2. Tech3. HearPart 2: Necessity4. Noise5. Room6. Still7. Groans8. Dive9. GazePart 3: Neurology10. Breath11. Stress12. SleepConclusion: Benefits of Contemplative PrayerAppendix A: Designing a Contemplative RetreatAppendix B: Additional Resources

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Book SynopsisChristianity Today 2023 Book Award Finalist (Bible & Devotional) Sheltering Mercy helps us rediscover the rich treasures of the Psalms--through free-verse prayer renderings of their poems and hymns--as a guide to personal devotion and meditation. The church has always used the Psalms as part of its prayer life, and they have inspired countless other prayers. This book contains 75 prayers drawn from Psalms 1-75, providing lyrical sketches of what authors Ryan Whitaker Smith and Dan Wilt have seen, heard, and felt while sojourning in the Psalms. While each prayer corresponds to a particular psalm and touches on its themes and ideas, it is not a new translation of the Psalms or an attempt to modernize or contextualize their content or language. Rather, the prayers are responses to the Psalms written in harmony with Scripture. These prayers help us quiet our hearts before God and welcome us into a safe place amid the storms of life. This artful, poetic, and classic devotional book features compelling custom illustrations and beautiful hardcover binding, offering a fresh way to reflect on and pray the Psalms.Table of ContentsContentsIntroductionPsalm 1: River TreePsalm 2: Lord of NationsPsalm 3: Heralds of UngracePsalm 4: Architect of SalvationPsalm 5: The House of GodPsalm 6: God of the LivingPsalm 7: Shield and ShadowPsalm 8: Fashioned from ChaosPsalm 9: Native TonguePsalm 10: Until Evil EndsPsalm 11: The Path to JoyPsalm 12: The Story of MercyPsalm 13: A Voice in the DarkPsalm 14: The Side of the RedeemedPsalm 15: A Hill of the HeartPsalm 16: God of the FeastPsalm 17: Justice PleaPsalm 18: The Dawning of the DayPsalm 19: Night and DayPsalm 20: The Blessing of ChristPsalm 21: Heir of GodPsalm 22: Stripped of GloryPsalm 23: Further Up and Further InPsalm 24: A Fountain Running OverPsalm 25: A Hypocrite HymnPsalm 26: Cloaked in GracePsalm 27: Light and LifePsalm 28: Wind and WordPsalm 29: Living WordPsalm 30: Drawn from Death's DoorPsalm 31: Covenant KeeperPsalm 32: The Face of MercyPsalm 33: The Sound of JoyPsalm 34: Illumined by LifePsalm 35: Strong LordPsalm 36: Patient ChrysalisPsalm 37: You Are WisdomPsalm 38: Shattered PortraitPsalm 39: Saved by GracePsalm 40: A Testimony to SalvationPsalm 41: You See the PoorPsalm 42: Seized by LongingPsalm 43: Christ Who SavesPsalm 44: Broken FamilyPsalm 45: In UnionPsalm 46: The One Safe PlacePsalm 47: Blessed TrinityPsalm 48: King of New JerusalemPsalm 49: Your TruthPsalm 50: Grounded by GratitudePsalm 51: Restorer of Broken ThingsPsalm 52: How Long?Psalm 53: Any One of UsPsalm 54: Living SacrificePsalm 55: Open HeartPsalm 56: When Strength FailsPsalm 57: These Rival PowersPsalm 58: Marketplace of IdolsPsalm 59: Deliver Me from EvilPsalm 60: Rebuilder of RuinsPsalm 61: Journey HomePsalm 62: Quiet WhisperPsalm 63: Good and Sustaining GodPsalm 64: God Will JudgePsalm 65: UnrestrainedPsalm 66: God of All ThingsPsalm 67: Praise, Praise, PraisePsalm 68: At Last!Psalm 69: The Name That SavesPsalm 70: Lord over Death and DarknessPsalm 71: Always an EdenPsalm 72: A Prayer for Those in PowerPsalm 73: This Place We MeetPsalm 74: Remember UsPsalm 75: The Times of Your Knowing

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Book SynopsisHonor, glorify, and love God by learning to dwell in His presence. R. T. Kendall invites you to discover what it means to be in the presence of God. In this fresh, new look at God''s presence Kendall explores everything from the omnipresence of God to the tangible manifestation of His presence. You will discover why God might at times withhol...

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Book Synopsis'Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.'Rudolf Steiner once called the Lord's Prayer the 'greatest initiation prayer', and he spoke about it many times, also referring to it as the central prayer of Christian experience.This book is, however, the first time that all of Steiner's comments, accounts and perspectives have been brought together in one place, presenting the full scope and depth of his ideas. Along the way, Peter Selg reveals some surprising insights into the spiritual history and mission of Christianity.Trade Review'This book, which is a gem, has the potential to become a companion for every human being, who is interested in the central prayer of Christianity and wants to open heart, spirit and mind for it.'-- Perspectives

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Book SynopsisPrayer is powerful. It's life changing and world shaking. Admitting you need help from God is not weakness – it's the strongest thing you can do.Carl Beech walks you through some of the real-life, gut-wrenching, painstaking, all-out weird encounters with God in his own life, all across the world. God is doing big stuff now – He never stopped. But how do we make time in our busy modern lives to invite God to work?In Carl's own words, this book is the culmination of '26 years of ups and downs, triumphs of faith and soul searching after apparent disasters'. Punchy, incisive and written to spur men into a dynamic life of prayer, Man Prayer is full of real-life stories and practical tips from Carl Beech. Coupled with Carl's wisdom and down to earth style, it's a must read for guys of all ages.Trade ReviewHonest, practical, inspirational and possibly the answer to your prayers. -- Steve LeggI'm so glad that Carl Beech has written this helpful guide to prayer. This book comes with Carl's trademark blend of no-nonsense, down-to-earth, tell-it-like-it-is advice and loads of inspiration. -- Pete Greig

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Book SynopsisPack of 10: 16-page easy-to-read booklet introducing everyone to the importance of prayer in our daily lives. What is prayer really all about? Have you ever wondered what prayer is about and why people bother? Maybe at times you've wanted to connect with God - but didn't know how? Everyone can pray. It's simply a conversation with God. So why not take a look at how prayer can be a part of your daily life?

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Book SynopsisWhen a Pagan prays, there are many uncertainties - who we pray to, what we pray for, and what might happen to us as a consequence. Not having the same structures as other religions, Pagans can't frame prayer in the same ways, and our experiences are likely to be wilder and more personal. This book is both a wide ranging exploration of what prayer means in different faith and cultures, and a personal journey into a spiritual practice.

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Book SynopsisThis prayer guide was commissioned by God. "Write a book and show people how to speak to Me," He told author Teresa O'Driscoll. This is her work of obedience. Do you speak to God from your heart, listen for His reply and do what He asks? By sharing experiences of Christ and Bible-based private prayers, Teresa O'Driscoll shows how you too can have enlightening conversations with God. Through simple meditations, confide your troubles, listen expectantly for answers and overcome fear and doubt by allowing Christ to guide you through the tests of daily life, boosting self-confidence and resilience.

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Book Synopsis'This is a sacred treasury, a spiritual notebook which is very special to me, and which has touched and inspired me at different times over the years.'In To Live from the Heart: Mindful Paths to the Sacred, Sister Stan reveals how prayer can play an important part in all our lives, lifting our spirits and offering us hope and support in good times and bad.This comforting treasury of mindful meditations, prayers, proverbs and essays has helped to sustain Sister Stan through the years. In sharing them with us, she hopes they will nourish our souls, bring us peace on our journey through life, and inspire us to live from the heart.

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Book SynopsisTrue prayer comes from the heart, so why do we need a method? The great devotional commentator and pastor shows here that Christians benefit from discipline just as much as talking freely with God. You will discover the methods Jesus taught, look at styles of prayer, and see helpful examples. Duncan has incorporated some of Henry’s other work on prayer.Trade ReviewWhether the reader is looking for a guide to public prayer or an encouragement to private prayer, Henry's work is a key text, drawing the mind again and again to Scripture as it seeks to shape our prayer life by the forms and priorities of God's own revelation of Himself. -- Carl R. Trueman (Professor of Biblical and Religious Studies, Grove City College, Pennsylvania)It's good to see this classic on prayer in an accessible edition. Ligon Duncan has done brilliant work, adapting Matthew Henry for twenty-first century readers without sacrificing any of the depth and devotional value of the original Puritan work. -- John MacArthur (Chancellor Emeritus, The Master’s University and Seminary and Pastor–Teacher, Grace Community Church, Sun Valley, California)When a tool that has helped teach Christians to pray with biblical fidelity and spiritual integrity, across a span of three centuries, is being distributed again and in fresh ways, thoughtful believers can only applaud and give thanks to God for the grace that has brought forth this fruit. -- D. A. Carson (Emeritus Professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, Illinois)The great and nearly unique benefit of Henry's Method for Prayer is that it flows so directly from the biblical text. His approach enables the believer not only to read the Bible and study the Bible, but also to pray the Bible -- Philip G. Ryken (President, Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois)This is an reprint of an old classic Matthew Henry of Commentary Fame. It is two books in one...For Henry, as for other puritan nonconformists, prayer was not simply a Sunday activity. He presupposes the earnest Christian would engage in public prayer, private prayer and family prayer. He regrets that it is to spend so many hour in sleep! The value of this publication is shown by the fact that it has required three editions in recent years. -- British Churchman NewspaperPrayer is an amazing privilege, but it's also a discipline for which we need direction and instruction. Like a trellis, Henry's Method for Prayer helps us to grow up in a Godward direction, not only to think more biblically, but to pray more biblically as well. -- Michael HortonMatthew Henry sets out a specific plan for prayer - a reminder that prayer should be ordered and not haphazard and the Lord's prayer is a pattern to which we ought to pay more attention...good biblical teaching which, if followed and worked at, would enrich both private and public prayer. -- Evangelical TimesIf I were to recommend one book for those who are to lead in public prayer, this would be it. Can we pray 'according to Scripture'? Two hundred astonishing pages into Matthew Henry's A Method for Prayer and you will realize the answer is an emphatic YES! Henry's Method, which is really just traditional Protestant public prayer, will revolutionize the prayer life of any individual or congregation that studies it. -- Terry L. JohnsonLigon Duncan's editorial work has given this valuable book a new lease of life. -- Banner of TruthPrayer is the breath of the believer's heart. It is a delight, a duty, and a discipline in which we desperately need the aid of godly pastors such as Matthew Henry. For more than a decade, A Method for Prayer has sat beside my desk where I can feed upon its timeless sustenance as it instructs me and bids me to gaze upon our Lord and feed upon His Word in public and private prayer. -- Burk ParsonsThis book is a classic resource for learning how to pray according to biblical priorities, and for being re-inspired to pray with a heart for God's purposes. The work is timeless because Henry's words are so resonant with the heavenly themes that enable us to face earthly trials. -- Bryan ChapellReading this book elicited a twofold response, ranging from a sense of guilt and shame as it exposed many shortcomings in this important duty, to inculcating an earnest desire for fervency, and to add considerably to the petitions normally brought before God. This book is highly recommended. -- Monthly Record"Matthew Henry's A Method for Prayer is not simply a classic book in prayer. It is a marvelously relevant tool for assisting believers in shaping their prayers before God. I have found great help in Henry's method, but even more help in his passion for encouraging his readers in bringing their hearts to the God whose steadfas love has been manifested in Jesus. Highly recommended!" -- Sean Michael LucasWho of us hasn't had trouble with prayer at some time or another? And here is a God-sent solution: Matthew Henry's A Method for Prayer. This book is worth its weight in gold (platinum?). No one utilizing this book can fail to profit from it. -- Derek W. H. ThomasOur Sovereign Lord communed with the Father in prayer. His disciples wisely asked, 'Teach us to pray.' And that request has been answered through the centuries both through the word of God and through the example of praying saints. Matthew Henry's A Method of Prayer is itself an answer to prayer, an answer to the request, 'Teach us to pray.' Henry's life and ministry make it clear that he was a man of prayer. -- Thabiti AnyabwileMatthew Henry towers above the centuries as the undisputed king of devotional commentators, the premier verse-by-verse expositor of the English language. He is a treasured gift to the church, who speaks to all generations in all places. To sit at his feet is to be served a rich banquet. To study his Method for Prayer is to drink from a deep artesian well. Wise is the one who plunges themselves into this storehouse of truth. -- Steven J. LawsonMatthew Henry's work is a most helpful resource and safeguard for ministers, but it will also be of great use to all Christians who long for more structure in their prayers...Every prayer is not only grounded in Scripture, but bursting to the seams with the very words of the Bible; -- The Evangelical Magazine

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Book SynopsisWhat is prayer? How does it work? And does it even help at all? Where do we start and where will it lead? These are questions that Johannes Hartl has spent his life exploring. Questions that have found their answers through encounter, experience and often through travel - a journey of discovery that has taken Hartl into the very heart of true prayer. Weaving together stories of individuals, movements and moments he has encountered across the world, Hartl invites you to join him on an incredible adventure. Exploring different approaches to prayer, such as contemplative, intercessory, creative, powerful and revelatory prayer, Hartl encourages us to rediscover the true heart of prayer - a God who hears us and wants to speak to us. For those who want to experience the power of prayer or who are struggling to pray, this book is full of thoughtful insights and wisdom, combined with reflective applications which will inspire and challenge readers to catch the fire for a life of prayer themselves.

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Book SynopsisIn the gospel of Luke, the disciples of Jesus ask Him, “Lord, teach us to pray.” They saw the great importance Jesus placed on having a daily rhythm of prayer and they wanted to learn how to have this same rhythm in their own lives. And so can we. In this refreshingly different look at prayer, Johannes Hartl explores twelve simple ways to build a thriving prayer life—twelve steps that have transformed his life. Hartl encourages readers to explore different forms of prayer, from embracing silence, to creating your own `inner garden’ in which to meet with Jesus wherever you are, to overcoming the scripts and traffic in our heads that prevent us from encountering God. With inspiring stories, spiritual exercises, and practical ideas, Simply Pray will help you develop daily rhythms of prayer, even in the hectic pace of day-to-day life. For those who long to meet with God in prayer, experience more depth, and discover God’s presence in the everyday, Simply Pray is an invitation to the biggest challenge and the loveliest secret—the adventure that will change your life.

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Book SynopsisDaily Prayer and Divine Office offers a simple introduction to a scripture-based form of prayer used by clergy, Religious and some lay people as part of their spiritual discipline. Many are unaware of this structured form of prayer, or think it is not intended for them, and it’s likely that few have received any instruction in its benefits. This book, based on no particular version of the Office, seeks to reveal the riches of this form of prayer for all.Trade Review‘This book brings deep reflections which can help all of us understand more of the prayer which is at the heart of the church and is a gift to those who seek to know God and follow our Lord Jesus Christ.’ -- The Very Revd Andrew Nunn

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Book SynopsisPrayer for the Day brings together 365 selected readings from the much loved, long-running series on BBC Radio 4. The programme, which has been broadcast daily at 5:43am for several decades, and continues to attract over half a million dedicated listeners, comprises a short 2-minute reflection to start your day. These artfully combine traditional forms of prayer and reflection, from a variety of religions and denominations, with contemporary issues and themes that are often relevant to the date on which the programme is broadcast. In keeping with the theme of Prayer for the Day, there are 365 reflections in the book, from a vast range of the eminent religious figures and broadcasters who have contributed to the programme over the years. There is a foreword by a prominent figure in the faith community, a short profile of each contributor and an index of contributors. To emphasise the point that the reflections can be used daily, they are ordered by date (i.e. 1st January, 2nd January etc), and each entry is selected on the basis of it being as date-specific as possible.The date of broadcast is underneath each entry, and dates are also marked at the top corners of each page so they can be found easily. The spacious design includes page openers for each month with simple line illustrations. Prayer for the Day is a beautiful and inspirational addition to any bedside table, with religious meditations that both participate in the ecumenical spirit of the 21st century and equip you perfectly for each day s journey."

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of Outrageous Openness and It''s Not Your Money, a new oracle deck to help you access abundance by letting go.Tosha Silver''s message about money is counterintuitive, fresh, and different from the norm. So many people push toward their goals, chase the means to meet their needs, and yearn for an ever-elusive feeling of security. Fear and worry are constant. Tosha takes a radical new approach: offer those desperate wishes and financial fears directly to Love, to the Divine itself--whatever that means to you. The result can bring freedom, spaciousness, and yes, even a sense of security unavailable any other way. Aligning with Divine Source as the foundation of All is the key.This beautiful deck offers a practical, soulful way to put Tosha''s teachings into practice. Drawing inspiration from her book It''s Not Your Money, the deck contains 51 quotes that will help you reflect on your relationship to money, career, and abundanc

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Book SynopsisEvery Christian longs to know greater fulfillment in his or her prayer life. This book by bestselling author John MacArthur is filled with weekly inspiration that will greatly enrich your prayer life. You’ll find your prayers becoming more focused, more powerful, more God-centered in ways that are truly life-changing.

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Book SynopsisThe new book from Pete Greig - his first since 2007 - which continues the story of 24-7, the global prayer movement he founded, as begun in Red Moon Rising.

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Book SynopsisThe booklet will help deepen love for Christ bringing him closer to the everyday needs, concerns and joys of all. Explaining the effects of devotion to the Sacred Heart over the centuries, the booklet is a practical and simple way for people to foster a devotional spirit and can be used individually or in parish groups.

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Book SynopsisOVER 500,000 SOLD IN THE PRAYING THE SCRIPTURES SERIESThere is no need we will face in parenting--or that our kids will confront in their lives--that God hasn''t already thought of and provided for in his Word. But where do we even begin?Bible teacher and author Jodie Berndt has been there too. Drawing on the life-changing power of God''s Word, this expanded 20th anniversary edition of Jodie''s bestseller Praying the Scriptures for Your Children teaches you how to pray for all aspects of your child''s life, including: Your child''s identity Your child''s health and safety Your child''s use of technology Your child''s faith Your child''s future . . . and so much more  With her signature warmth and humor, Jodie reminds us that there can be no greater privilege than partnering with God through our prayers to accomplish hi

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Book SynopsisMostly written between 1070 and 1080, before he became Archbishop of Canterbury, the prayers and meditations of Anselm of Aosta created a tradition of intimate, intensely personal devotional works written in subtle and theologically daring prose. While the Prayer to God is based on the Lord's Prayer, the Prayer to Christ is inspired by ardent private emotion and other prayers invest saints with individual attributes, with John the Baptist as the friend, Peter as the shepherd and Mary Magdalene as the forgiving lover, among many others. The meditations include a searching exploration of the state of the soul and a lament on the loss of purity, and the Proslogion discusses the mysteries of faith. With their bright imagery, beautiful language and highly original thought, the works of Anselm have secured a lasting place in both religious and secular literature.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. WiTable of ContentsThe Prayers and Meditations of Saint Anselm with the Proslogion ForewordPrefaceAbbreviationsIntroduction1. Background to the Prayers and Meditations1. The Liturgy: The Divine Office, The Kalendar and the Mass2. The "Preces Privatae"3. "Meditari aut legere"4. John of Fécamp2. The Prayers and Meditations1. The Anselmian Pattern of Prayer: "In cubiculum meum," "Excite Mentem," "Compunctio Cordis," "In Caelis"2. The Content of the Prayers3. The Prayers4. Meditations 1 and 25. Meditation on Human Redemption and Proslogion6. ConclusionNotesThe Prayers and MeditationsPrefaceLetters to the Countess Mathilda1. Prayer to God2. Prayer to Christ3. Prayer before Receiving the Body and Blood of Christ4. Prayer to Holy CrossA Letter to Gundolf5. Prayer to St. Mary (1)6. Prayer to St. Mary (2)7. Prayer to St. Mary (3)8. Prayer to St. John the Baptist9. Prayer to St. Peter10. Prayer to St. Paul11. Prayer to St. John the Evangelist (1)12. Prayer to St. John the Evangelist (2)13. Prayer to St. StephenA Letter to Prior Baldric14. Prayer to St. Nicholas15. Prayer to St. Benedict16. Prayer to St. Mary Magdalene17. Prayer by a Bishop or Abbot to the Patron Saint of his Church18. Prayer for Friends19. Prayer for EnemiesA Letter from DurandusMeditation 1Meditation 2Meditation on Human RedemptionProslogionNotesAppendix - The Development of the Prayers1. The Circulation and Influence of the Prayers2. Early Additions to the Collection: Ralph of Battle, Elmer of CanterburyNotes to the Appendix

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Book Synopsis''There are no unsacred places,'' the poet Wendell Berry has written. ''There are only sacred places and desecrated places.''What might it mean to behold the world with such depth and feeling that it is no longer possible to imagine it as something separate from ourselves, or to live without regard for its well-being? To understand the work of seeing things as an utterly involving moral and spiritual act? Such questions have long occupied the center of contemplative spiritual traditions. In The Blue Sapphire of the Mind, Douglas E. Christie proposes a distinctively contemplative approach to ecological thought and practice that can help restore our sense of the earth as a sacred place. Drawing on the insights of the early Christian monastics as well as the ecological writings of Henry David Thoreau, Aldo Leopold, Annie Dillard, and many others, Christie argues that, at the most basic level, it is the quality of our attention to the natural world that must change if we are to learn how to live in a sustainable relationship with other living organisms and with one another. He notes that in this uniquely challenging historical moment, there is a deep and pervasive hunger for a less fragmented and more integrated way of apprehending and inhabiting the living world-and for a way of responding to the ecological crisis that expresses our deepest moral and spiritual values. Christie explores how the wisdom of ancient and modern contemplative traditions can inspire both an honest reckoning with the destructive patterns of thought and behavior that have contributed so much to our current crisis, and a greater sense of care and responsibility for all living beings. These traditions can help us cultivate the simple, spacious awareness of the enduring beauty and wholeness of the natural world that will be necessary if we are to live with greater purpose and meaning, and with less harm, to our planet.Trade ReviewThose who desire to live in touch with and to participate in the restoration of this luminous and possibly numinous earth will deeply appreciate The Blue Sapphire of the Mind * Paul T. Corrigan, Interdisciplinary Studies in Literature and the Environment *Douglas Christie has written a book that is at once beautiful and scholarly, both lyrical in its prose and impressive in its erudition. ... This text is highly recommended for use in a graduate courses in contemporary spirituality and/or ecotheology. * Colleen Mary Carpenter, Journal of the American Academy of Religion *Douglas Christie offers us a long and scholarly book that I have found both inspiring and challenging. * Peter Reason, Resurgence & Ecologist *In this remarkable book, Douglas Christie, a theologian and academic, sets out to explore the concept of contemplative ecology ... The writing is sparse and deep, clear and beckoning. * Jules Pretty, Times Higher Education *Table of ContentsCh. 1. Immersion in the Larger Whole: Toward a Contemplative Ecology ; Ch. 2. Contact, or the Blue Sapphire of the Mind ; Ch. 3. Penthos: The Gift of Tears ; Ch. 4. Topos: The Work of Place-Making ; Ch. 5. Prosoche: The Art of Attention ; Ch. 6. Logos: The Song of the World ; Ch. 7. Eros: Exchange, Intimacy, Reciprocity ; Ch. 8. Kenosis: Empty, Emptied ; Ch. 9. Telos: The Practice of Paradise

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Book SynopsisStormie Omartian is known for powerful prayers that encourage readers to embrace a close and personal relationship with God. Her daughter-in-law, Paige, has the same desire to speak to teens and young adults. Together, they provide specials prayers just suited for a young woman’s heart.Trade Review“Navigating young adulthood has never been more challenging. What Stormie and Paige Omartian have provided is the exact antidote to the ever changing society young women inhabit and deal with daily. Only an authentic interaction with God will provide the strength, wisdom and guidance required to both avoid and triumph over the bumps in the road toward mature Christian faith.“This book is a wise guide and springboard to a growing relationship with God and promises to fit right beside any woman’s Bible and diary. Buy it for yourself and give it to your friends. Stormie and Paige could not be better prayer companions!”—David Williams, President and Chief Executive Officer, Make-A-Wish America

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Book SynopsisIn The Power of a Praying® Husband, you’ll find the excitement and hope that come from inviting the God who hears and answers prayer into your marriage. Packed with real-life examples and refreshing honesty regarding her own marriage, Stormie encourages you to lovingly intercede for your wife.Trade Review"No writer has made so positive an impact on the prayer life of this generation of Christians as Stormie Omartian. God has used her profoundly and there is no one I would recommend more readily: she's biblical, practical, and best of all—she lives the life!" —Pastor Jack Hayford, Founder-Chancellor, The King's University"No writer has made so positive an impact on the prayer life of this generation of Christians as Stormie Omartian. God has used her profoundly and there is no one I would recommend more readily: she's biblical, practical, and best of all—she lives the life!" —Pastor Jack Hayford, Founder-Chancellor, The King's University

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Book SynopsisPrayer Starters is a creative, interactive invitation to help you pray right where you are. Discover lead-ins to 90 conversations with God about the season you're in, whether in your prayer time or in the middle of night when there are no words to be found. Allow this book to draw you into intimate conversations with a God who loves you like crazy.

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