Author: James Martin
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062643258
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 395
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “A smart, wise, often side-splittingly funny master class in seeking God. Any spiritual seeker—from atheist to professional religious—will cherish this bravura tome from one of our great spiritual guides, in the lineage of C. S. Lewis, Henri Nouwen, Thomas Merton, Gandhi, and Mother Teresa. Hallelujah & amen!”—Mary Karr, author of Lit and The Liar’s Club One of America’s most beloved spiritual leaders and the New York Times bestselling author of The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything and Jesus: A Pilgrimage teaches anyone to converse with God in this comprehensive guide to prayer. In The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything, Father James Martin included a chapter on communicating with God. Now, he expands those thoughts in this profound and practical handbook. Learning to Pray explains what prayer is, what to expect from praying, how to do it, and how it can transform us when we make it a regular practice in our lives. A trusted guide walking beside us as we navigate our unique spiritual paths, Martin lays out the different styles and traditions of prayer throughout Christian history and invites us to experiment and discover which works best to feed our soul and build intimacy with our Creator. Father Martin makes clear there is not one secret formula for praying. But like any relationship, each person can discover the best style for building an intimate relationship with God, regardless of religion or denomination. Prayer, he teaches us, is open and accessible to anyone willing to open their heart.
Author: James Martin
Publisher: HarperOne
ISBN: 9780062643247
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 416
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "A smart, wise, often side-splittingly funny master class in seeking God. Any spiritual seeker--from atheist to professional religious--will cherish this bravura tome from one of our great spiritual guides, in the lineage of C. S. Lewis, Henri Nouwen, Thomas Merton, Gandhi, and Mother Teresa. Hallelujah & amen!"--Mary Karr, author of Lit and The Liar's Club One of America's most beloved spiritual leaders and the New York Times bestselling author of The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything and Jesus: A Pilgrimage teaches anyone to converse with God in this comprehensive guide to prayer. In The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything, Father James Martin included a chapter on communicating with God. Now, he expands those thoughts in this profound and practical handbook. Learning to Pray explains what prayer is, what to expect from praying, how to do it, and how it can transform us when we make it a regular practice in our lives. A trusted guide walking beside us as we navigate our unique spiritual paths, Martin lays out the different styles and traditions of prayer throughout Christian history and invites us to experiment and discover which works best to feed our soul and build intimacy with our Creator. Father Martin makes clear there is not one secret formula for praying. But like any relationship, each person can discover the best style for building an intimate relationship with God, regardless of religion or denomination. Prayer, he teaches us, is open and accessible to anyone willing to open their heart.
Author: James Martin
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008447063
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 400
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‘A brilliant introduction to prayer’ Richard Rohr, Author of Everything Belongs
Author: Holly Hawkins Shivers
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 140023722X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
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Help your children develop a closer relationship with God through prayer. The more we talk with God in prayer—bringing Him thanks, praise, joys, hurts, confessions, and requests—the stronger our faith becomes. We’re not always sure how to pray . . . but Jesus says that prayer is something to be learned. And what better time to learn how to pray than during childhood, when habits that will last a lifetime are formed? This 52-week experience is a terrific guide for families to understand prayer. From “Wow!” and “Thank you!” prayers to “I’m sorry!” and “Help!” prayers, children will learn what it means to draw near to God and to be changed by Him. Holly Hawkins Shivers, a mother gifted at connecting with kids, makes every discussion engaging and relatable, and helps young believers grow leaps and bounds in their faith. Give your children a gift that will stay with them forever—the power of prayer.
Author: Alistair Begg
Publisher: The Good Book Company
ISBN: 1784983373
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 83
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Inspiration from the Apostle Paul on how to pray bold, exciting prayers. Inspiration from the Apostle Paul on how to pray bold, exciting prayers. So many of us struggle with prayer. Many books have been written on the subject and there’s a reason for that. Prayer comes hard to most of us, in most seasons. And when we do pray, we often don't know what to say. What is it that my Father loves to hear about? What are the best things I could pray for my family, my church, and myself? This short book by renowned Bible teacher Alistair Begg combines warmth, clarity, humour, and practicality as he examines Paul’s prayers for his friends in the church in Ephesus. Paul clearly enjoyed prayer, and was excited about it. He expected his Father in heaven to hear what he said, and to act in other people’s lives accordingly. The truths that underpin and shape his prayers will motivate us to pray and set us an example. So be inspired by the Apostle Paul to pray bigger and better prayers as we look to our heavenly Father to do more than all we ask or imagine!
Author: Andrew Wommack
Publisher: Harrison House Publishers
ISBN: 1577948343
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 193
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After nearly four decades of ministry, Andrew Wommack has discovered some important truths about prayer. His prayer life is much different than it was thirty years ago and the results have dramatically improved! You may be asking many of the same questions Andrew once did. Is prayer my Christian duty? Is prayer primarily about asking God to meet my needs and the needs of others? Is God's answer to my prayer based on the degree of my humility and sincerity? Is answered prayer a sovereign decision of God or do I have the ability to influence Him? Clear, scriptural answers to these questions and more could significantly change the way you pray. These principles may not be the only way to pray, but if you're not getting the results you desire, consider changing directions; maybe there is A Better Way to Pray.
Author: Robert M. West
Publisher: Barbour Publishing
ISBN: 9781643527185
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 96
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A Powerful Companion to the 3-Million-Copy Bestseller Know Your Bible Here's a book that should accompany every copy of God's Word! It's small but packed with helpful information on prayer--our communication with God--promising insight for believers and seekers of any age or background. For each of 66 key prayer passages in scripture, this book provides a summary "In Ten Words or Less" more detailed explanation listing of related verses thought-provoking quotation "So What?" application Get to know prayer better. . .deepen your relationship with the heavenly Father!
Author: David I. Smith
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN: 1467450642
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 235
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Christian teachers have long been thinking about what content to teach, but little scholarship has been devoted to how faith forms the actual process of teaching. Is there a way to go beyond Christian perspectives on the subject matter and think about the teaching itself as Christian? In this book David I. Smith shows how faith can and should play a critical role in shaping pedagogy and the learning experience.
Author: Andrew Murray
Publisher: Barbour Publishing
ISBN: 160742407X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 327
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If you enjoy a book of substance, you’ll love Teach Me to Pray—a collection of carefully-excerpted devotionals from the writings of Andrew Murray. One of the world’s foremost authorities on the deeper Christian life, Murray wrote scores of insightful books through the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Teach Me to Pray brings together 180 selections from Murray’s writings, addressing issues like the Holy Spirit, faith, obedience, love, and more. Text is lightly updated for ease of reading. For a substantial yet never overwhelming devotional experience, turn to Teach Me to Pray—and enjoy the refreshing truths of God from a giant of the Christian faith.
Author: Martin Luther
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN: 9780664222734
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 76
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When asked by his barber and good friend, Peter Beskendorf, for some practical guidance on how to prepare oneself for prayer, Luther responded by writing this brief treatise, first published in the spring of 1535. After 500 years, his instruction continues to offer words of spiritual nurture for us today.
