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101 Most Powerful Prayers in the Bible, by Claire Cloninger

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Brief Synopsis:

In today's fast-paced world, our lives are full of ceaseless change.

Long Synopsis:

In today's fast-paced world, our lives are full of ceaseless change. Whether it is a child going off to college, a loved one stricken with an illness, or conflict between friends or family members, many moments -- both joyful and sorrowful -- demand more from us than we can give. At those times, prayer can be the answer, if only we can find the right words. Now with this collection of beautiful prayers drawn directly from the Bible and eloquently interpreted for our lives today, we can take strength from the... From the Song of Solomon to the lamentations of Job to the Magnificat of Mary, this book shows how these sacred passages reflect actual human experience and can guide us to the right prayer at the right time. With every verse, the author compares the lives and times of biblical characters to real-life people today, revealing how each prayer can be applied to our lives. She also offers new, contemporary prayers along with each scriptural citation to help us find the wisdom and truth in these timeless words of supplication, adoration, thanksgiving, and celebration. Entertaining and enriching, full of insight into both biblical text and the spiritual challenge of modern life, 101 Most Powerful Prayers in the Bible has the warmth and insight of a fireside chat with a deep and trusted friend. At the same time, it is a guide to the true effectiveness of prayer and to the greatest human achievement of all: to be able to speak directly to God, and to hear Him speak back to us. Book jacket.

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

128 Pages

ISBN-10:

N/A

ISBN-13:

9780759509146

Publisher:

Warner Books

Date of Addition:

06/10/09

Copyright Date:

2003

Copyrighted By:

Claire Cloninger

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Categories:

Self-Help, Religion and Spirituality

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

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