How Do I Pray

Author : James Martin
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 395 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2021-02-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780062643254

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Learning to Pray by James Martin Pdf

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 : Andrew Wommack
Publisher : Harrison House Publishers
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781577948346

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A Better Way to Pray by Andrew Wommack Pdf

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 : Pete Greig
Publisher : NavPress
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781641581905

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How to Pray by Pete Greig Pdf

Pete Greig is a worldwide authority and the face of a generation when it comes to prayer. One of the founders of the 24-7 prayer movement, he has seen, experienced, and chronicled amazing works of God in the world. While you might imagine him to be puffed up, Pete Greig is entirely the opposite. He is enchanting, down-to-earth, friendly, and most of all, very normal–and yet he tells preposterous tales about prayer (and they’re true). He is basically a regular dude who loves to talk with God. How to Pray is written to evoke a passion for prayer in everyone—the committed follower of Jesus as well as the skeptic and the scared. The enormous blessing of How to Pray is that it is accessible, full of surprising stories of answered prayer, and tremendously engaging. The basic idea is that prayer is a conversation between you and God. Pete Greig demystifies and reenchants prayer, helping you to find prayer achievable and enjoyable, and ultimately life-giving and life-changing. How to Pray is designed to be used together with The Prayer Course (a free video curriculum associated with the Alpha course), making it useful for personal and group or church-wide reading.

Author : Philip Yancey
Publisher : Convergent Books
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2023-03-14
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780593238523

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Where the Light Fell by Philip Yancey Pdf

In this searing meditation on the bonds of family and the allure of extremist faith, one of today’s most celebrated Christian writers recounts his unexpected journey from a strict fundamentalist upbringing to a life of compassion and grace—a revelatory memoir that “invites comparison to Hillbilly Elegy” (Publishers Weekly, starred review). “Searing, heartrending . . . This stunning tale reminds us that the only way to keep living is to ask God for the impossible: love, forgiveness, and hope.”—Kate Bowler, New York Times bestselling author of Everything Happens for a Reason Raised by an impoverished widow who earned room and board as a Bible teacher in 1950s Atlanta, Philip Yancey and his brother, Marshall, found ways to venture out beyond the confines of their eight-foot-wide trailer. But when Yancey was in college, he uncovered a shocking secret about his father’s death—a secret that began to illuminate the motivations that drove his mother to extreme, often hostile religious convictions and a belief that her sons had been ordained for a divine cause. Searching for answers, Yancey dives into his family origins, taking us on an evocative journey from the backwoods of the Bible Belt to the bustling streets of Philadelphia; from trailer parks to church sanctuaries; from family oddballs to fire-and-brimstone preachers and childhood awakenings through nature, music, and literature. In time, the weight of religious and family pressure sent both sons on opposite paths—one toward healing from the impact of what he calls a “toxic faith,” the other into a self-destructive spiral. Where the Light Fell is a gripping family narrative set against a turbulent time in post–World War II America, shaped by the collision of Southern fundamentalism with the mounting pressures of the civil rights movement and Sixties-era forces of social change. In piecing together his fragmented personal history and his search for redemption, Yancey gives testament to the enduring power of our hunger for truth and the possibility of faith rooted in grace instead of fear. “I truly believe this is the one book I was put on earth to write,” says Yancey. “So many of the strands from my childhood—racial hostility, political division, culture wars—have resurfaced in modern form. Looking back points me forward.”

Author : Celeste Yacoboni
Publisher : Monkfish Book Publishing
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2014-06-23
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781939681188

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How Do You Pray? by Celeste Yacoboni Pdf

As we evolve, so do our prayers; as our prayers evolve, so do we. This is the evolution of illumination, the collective voice of the soul of the world. How Do You Pray? was born from a vision in which Celeste Yacoboni was told to ask the world, "How Do You Pray?" She reached out to leading spiritual, shamanic, scientific teachers, guides, and activists and asked for their response. Culled from those responses is an original and deeply personal collection of essays. Talking intimately and candidly about how they pray, these personalities encourage the reader to contemplate the intention of prayer in their own life. This collection speaks to the reader's heart and asks What is your soul's expression? How do you dance in ecstasy, bare your soul to the divine? Bow in gratitude? Merge with nature? Cry out for guidance? How do you pray? This groundbreaking and moving book gathers responses from leaders of diverse spiritual and religious traditions ranging from Buddhism to Islam to Christianity, as well as those who do not claim one or any particular walk of faith. Contributors include Brother David Steindl-Rast, Matthew Fox, James O'Dea, Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee, Tessa Bielecki, Lama Surya Das, Hank Wesselman, Father Bede Griffiths, Byron Katie, Joan Halifax, Normandi Ellis, Andrew Harvey, Dan Millman, Kristena Prater, Nicki Scully, Mirabai Starr, and more. This book is a beautiful gift package with matte laminate cover and red ribbon.

Author : Ruben Torrey
Publisher : Cosimo, Inc.
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2007-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781602064232

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How to Pray by Ruben Torrey Pdf

The question of what prayer is and how exactly one goes about praying has been vexing Christians for centuries. For this reason, R.A. Torrey's How to Pray is as relevant now as it was when first published in 1900. This slim volume, filled with analogies, parables, and relevant Biblical passages, contains step-by-step guidelines for anyone looking to develop a closer relationship with God. Learn the ten reasons why prayer is important, the three secrets of effective praying, the seven hindrances to prayer, the seven ways to determine when to pray, and more. Clear, succinct, and written with the lay reader in mind, How to Pray is a book the devout Christian can turn to again and again.American pastor and writer REUBEN ARCHER TORREY (1856-1928) traveled worldwide, evangelizing and winning converts to Christianity. A prolific writer, his works include Baptism with the Holy Spirit (1895), What the Bible Teaches (1898), and How to Bring Them to Christ (1893).

Author : Church of England,Paul F. M. Zahl,C. Frederick Barbee
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2006-08-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802817594

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The Collects of Thomas Cranmer by Church of England,Paul F. M. Zahl,C. Frederick Barbee Pdf

Published on the occasion of the 450th anniversary of the Book of Common Prayer.

Author : Rick Warren
Publisher : Zonderkidz
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2011-03-22
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780310424055

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The Lord's Prayer by Rick Warren Pdf

The beautiful words of The Lord’s Prayer come to life with gorgeous illustrations by Richard Jesse Watson in this partner picture book to Psalm 23. Bestselling illustrator Richard Jesse Watson brings to life the iconic The Lord’s Prayer. Watson’s use of vibrant color and detailed imagery beautifully capture the essence of the loving words of Our Lord as he teaches us to pray to his Father and brings the King James Version of this prayer alive for readers young and old. The Lord’s Prayer: Features the psalm from the traditional King James Version of the Holy Bible Perfect for gift giving Stunning front cover with foil accents and embossing

Author : Charles F. Stanley
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2020-10-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781400219667

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God's Purpose for Your Life by Charles F. Stanley Pdf

How can you rest in the truth that God has a purpose for you, a purpose He promises to fulfill? How can you know you are following God's will? In this yearlong devotional, God's Purpose for Your Life, Dr. Charles F. Stanley shows you that God's plans for you are even more wonderful than you can imagine. Throughout this beautiful book, you will feel empowered to make godly goals and joyfully obey God's Word as Dr. Stanley gives you assurance, comfort, and boldness in your relationship with Christ. Each day offers: a Scripture reading a thoughtful application from Dr. Stanley a brief prayer God’s Purpose for Your Life is a perfect gift for men and women for: Graduation Christmas Father’s and Mother’s Day Birthdays Whether in a season of fruitfulness or a season of drought, you will love Dr. Stanley's wise, inspiring teaching as you discover day by day what it means to live a life of purpose.

Author : Martin Luther
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0664222730

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A Simple Way to Pray by Martin Luther Pdf

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.

Author : Joanne Fink
Publisher : Design Originals
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1497203821

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Pray Today by Joanne Fink Pdf

Seek the presence of God every day with this inspiring new guided journal. Pray Today is designed to help you develop a more intimate relationship with our loving heavenly Father, through prayers of comfort, courage, and hope. Each page presents thoughtful questions to stimulate reflective thinking and writing about your spiritual communion with God. Bestselling author and award-winning designer Joanne Fink provides beautiful color illustrations throughout the book, based on uplifting thoughts and Scripture passages. Attractively designed and made of the highest quality materials, this finely crafted journal offers plenty of lined space to write, as you focus your mind on living God's plan today.

Author : R. Albert Mohler
Publisher : HarperChristian + ORM
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2018-01-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780718099176

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The Prayer That Turns the World Upside Down by R. Albert Mohler Pdf

“Our Father, who art in heaven….” The opening words of the Lord’s Prayer have become so familiar that we often speak them without a thought, sometimes without any awareness that we are speaking at all. But to the disciples who first heard these words from Jesus, the prayer was a thunderbolt, a radical new way to pray that changed them and the course of history. Far from a safe series of comforting words, the Lord’s Prayer makes extraordinary claims, topples every earthly power, and announces God’s reign over all things in heaven and on earth. In this groundbreaking new book, R. Albert Mohler Jr. recaptures the urgency and transformational nature of the prayer, revealing once again its remarkable, world-upending power. Step by step, phrase by phrase, The Prayer That Turns the World Upside Down explains what these words mean and how we are to pray them. The Lord’s Prayer is the most powerful prayer in the Bible, taught by Jesus to those closest to him. We desperately need to relearn its power and practice. The Prayer That Turns the World Upside Down shows us how.

Author : Craig Groeschel
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020-02-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310343134

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Dangerous Prayers by Craig Groeschel Pdf

Be inspired to pray boldly, pray powerfully, pray with passion, and trade ineffective prayers and lukewarm faith for raw, daring prayers that will transform your daily life. Do you ever wonder if God answers your prayers? Do you wish you could see the evidence that prayer changes lives? Do you long for more than playing it safe in your faith? Join New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel as he helps you discover the power of authentically communicating with God, breaking out of the restrictive spiritual safety bubble, and expanding your ideas about what's possible with God. The Bible tells us that prayer has the power to move God's heart, but some prayers move him more than others. He wants more for us than a tepid faith and half-hearted routines at the dinner table. God called you to a life of courage, not comfort. In Dangerous Prayers, Groeschel will show you how to pray the prayers that search your soul, break your habits, and send you out to pursue the calling God has for you. But be warned: If you're fine with settling for what's easy, or if you're okay with staying on the sidelines, this book isn't for you. You'll be challenged. You'll be tested. You'll be moved to take a long, hard look at your heart. But you'll be inspired, too. Dangerous Prayers will give you the encouragement and tools you need to: Transform the patterns around your daily prayer life Truly embrace and believe in the power of intentional prayer Start to pray daring, faith-filled, God-honoring, life-changing, world-transforming prayers You'll discover the secret to overcoming fears of loss, rejection, failure, and the unknown, and you'll welcome the blessings God has for you on the other side. But best of all, you'll gain the courage it takes to pray dangerous prayers.

Author : C. S. Lewis
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780008307103

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How to Pray by C. S. Lewis Pdf

C. S. Lewis here offers wisdom and lessons that illuminate our private dialogue with God—prayer—in this collection drawn from the breadth of his writings.

Author : J. John
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 93 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2015-09
Category : Evangelistic work
ISBN : 0992839955

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The Natural Evangelism Course by J. John Pdf