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Pray in This Way: Sermons on the Lord's Prayer (Protestant Pulpit Exchange Series) (Protestant Pulpit Exchange Ser.)
by John StromanPray in This Way: Line by line imaginative, literary and social-commentary sermons on the Our Father. Each chapter contains framed call-outs in lieu of subheads and as a means to providing customers with key ideas that lead to the construction of their own sermons.
Pray with Me: Help Your Children Engage in Authentic and Powerful Prayer
by Erica RenaudThis grace-filled, practical book on praying with your kids empowers you to teach children how they can develop a personal relationship with God through prayer. As parents, our deep longing is for our children to not just know about Jesus but to love Him. In Pray with Me, parent and ministry leader Erica Renaud shows us how inviting kids into the joy of intentional prayer—on their level—nurtures authentic relationship with God that can last a lifetime. Through relatable stories, biblical insight, and practical tips for involving the whole family in prayer, Erica equips us to: Overcome the challenges of praying with kids by learning how to engage their hearts.Encourage prayer in response to everyday joys and struggles.Get creative about when, how, and what to pray.Express the theology of prayer in age-appropriate language, for preschoolers to tweens.Let go of the insecurity that keeps us from praying with our kids. As our children grow spiritually, we can too—and together, love Jesus more every day.
Pray with Purpose, Live with Passion: How Praising God A to Z Will Transform Your Life
by Debbie WilliamsIn this reflective guide, Debbie Williams walks you through the discipline and relationship of prayer—a new life of passion and purpose awaits you.With an enthusiastic invitation to use her book as an interactive guide to deepen the reader's prayer, Debbie Williams sets out to redirect the focus from us to God, who is divine, and who can accomplish all things. Using the acronym PRAY for Praise, Repent, Ask, and Yield, she encourages a study of God's attributes with an A-Z exploration which ranges from Almighty to Zealous God. Each chapter reveals more of who God is and how He alone is capable to meet our every need as we recognize who He truly is.
Pray without Ceasing: Revitalizing Pastoral Care
by Deborah van HunsingerTaking seriously Paul’s exhortation in 1 Thessalonians to “pray without ceasing,” Deborah van Deusen Hunsinger challenges pastors and congregations to put prayer at the center of their Christian practice and theological reflection. In this thought-provoking book Hunsinger reclaims spiritual practices from token use and unites them in a dynamic network of interdependent caring traditions. The book begins with the three foundational disciplines of spiritual reading, careful listening, and self-reflection. Hunsinger then explores prayers of petition, intercession, confession, lament, and thanksgiving. Finally she offers practical, workable suggestions for developing pastoral care groups and teaching care-giving skills at the congregational level. Clergy and laity alike will reap the benefits of this revitalizing look at the spiritual disciplines as dynamic forces in the life of the church.
Pray. Trust. Ride: Lessons on Surrender from a Cowgirl and a King
by Lisa BoucherPray. Trust. Ride: encourages you to stay in the saddle and ride through life with a looser rein. We live more fully when we can let go— even when all looks bleak and our brains scream, Hang on and do something! Do anything! Fix this! Stop that! The truth is, those problems that strangle our hearts are the sort of problems that we can’t fix. King Jehoshaphat understood that when he was boxed in by his enemy; at his most vulnerable moment, he leaned on God and let go of the outcome. Using this approach as her guiding principle, Lisa Boucher shares in this helpful guide how to lean on spiritual principles to help people live with less anxiety and strife, and how letting go allows us to accept that we can’t solve all our problems; we can’t save others from themselves; we can’t stop the inevitable from happening. What we can do is let go and trust that God has our backs.
Prayer
by Timothy Jones Jill ZookWant More for Your Prayer Life!Few areas of the Christian life inspire more resolutions--or create more guilt--than prayer. Most of us share the longing expressed by Jesus' disciples, "Lord, teach us to pray." Like them, we see a depth and reality in Jesus' relationship with the Father that makes us restless for something more. The wonderful news is that Scripture is filled with guidance for talking with God. As we study and apply its teaching, our own prayer life will become intimate and fruitful, daily growing more like the prayers of Jesus. 12 Sessions for Individuals or GroupsFisherman Bible Studyguides include: . Penetrating questions that generate discussion. . Flexible format for groups or individual needs. . Helpful leader's notes.. Emphasis on daily application of Bible truth.
Prayer
by Philip YanceyMulti-award winning spirituality writer Philip Yancey is loved throughout the world for his honest, insightful and inspirational writing. PRAYER: DOES IT MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE? carries all the hallmarks of classic Yancey, a journalist by training. His quest to unravel the mysteries of prayer reads as the journal of a fellow traveller: questioning, challenging, lamenting the unexplainable and rejoicing in the discovery of awesome insights. His journey is beautifully illustrated with moving true stories drawn from around the world.PRAYER: DOES IT MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE? tackles the following questions: What is prayer? What difference does it make? Why and how should we pray? What about unanswered prayer? How should we understand prayer for physical healing?Focusing on such a universal theme, this is potentially Yancey's biggest book yet. To date, his books have sold over 14 million copies, and have been translated into 25 languages. His first book with Hodder, SOUL SURVIVOR, sold over 90,000 copies in just five years.(P) 2006 Zondervan
Prayer & Community: The Havurah in American Judaism
by Riv-Ellen PrellRiv-Ellen Prell spent eighteen months of participant observation field research studying a countercultural havurah to determine why these groups emerged in the United States during the 1970s. In her book, she explores the central questions posed by the early havurot and their founders. She also examines the havurah as a development of American Judaism, continuing-rather than rejecting-many of the previous generations' ideas about religion. Combining history and ethnography, Prell uses current theories about ritual and prayer to understand men's and women's struggles with their religious tradition and their desire to create community.
Prayer - 10th Anniversary Edition: Finding the Heart's True Home
by Richard J. FosterWinner of numerous honors, including Christianity Today's Book of the Year and the Evangelical Christian Publishers' Association Gold Medallion Award, this life-changing book shows how each of the various forms of prayer can move us inward into personal transformation, upward toward intimacy with God, and outward to minister to others.
Prayer 101
by Warren W. WiersbeThe disciples once asked Jesus, "Teach us to pray." Like us, they had questions about why and how God calls us to pray. In Prayer 101, Dr. Warren Wiersbe addresses our deepest questions about prayer and gives us practical tools for incorporating prayer into our lives. He explores God's will, how our relationships with God and others affect our prayers, and what it means to pray for our enemies. Throughout this deeply spiritual book, Dr. Wiersbe points us away from legalism and toward joy as we practice the daily rhythm of conversation with God.
Prayer And Healing In Islam
by Salih YucelPraying for health is a significant Islamic custom alongside seeking medical treatment, and has become a vital part of Muslim culture. There are two areas of focus in this book: the methodology and criteria of praying for health, and the results of a study on the effect of prayer on Muslim patients' well-being. This study was conducted at Brigham and Women's Hospital, a Harvard Medical School teaching affiliate in Boston, MA. Twenty-Five Remedies, a work by prominent contemporary Muslim scholar Said Nursi, included in this book, further enriches the scope of the subject of prayer and healing.
Prayer Changes Teens: How to Parent from Your Knees
by Janet Holm MchenryGive control back to God and get back to what you enjoy most-loving your teen. Parenting teenagers isn't easy. No matter how much we love our kids and want to protect them, we cannot control them or their circumstances. But God is in control, and- particularly when we trust him-he can take care of our kids far better than we ever could. So what else can we do? We can pray. In fact, prayer should be our first response-because prayer is the most powerful tool at a parent's disposal. That is what this book is about: releasing our teens to God's control, learning to pray specifically and with confidence for their every need, and recovering the sense of humor that will help us face the situations that now cause us so much stress. This book includes:* lighthearted stories designed to help take the edge off of parenting your teenager* valuable insights on more than twenty areas of conflict you are likely to experience with your teen-from language, grades, and clothing to drugs, drinking, and smoking* specific prayer strategies to help you make a difference in your teen's life* perspectives on the "hot" issues, from real teens* what the Bible has to say on each subject* tips from parenting experts* specific prayers to get you started* discussion starters to help open up dialogue with your teenWhether parents have never prayed for their teens, have prayed sporadically, or have prayed every day, now is the time to pray even more and in whole new ways-and Prayer Changes Teens will show them how.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Prayer Fashions Man: Frithjof Schuon on the Spiritual Life
by James S. CutsingerIn this newly revised English translation from the French, including a comprehensive glossary, this volume surveys the enormous range of Schuon's writngs on prayer and spiritual life.
Prayer First Aid Kit: Prayers for Everyday Dilemmas, Decisions and Emergencies
by Victoria LorenzatoWhether you’re in need of advice, comfort or an outlet for joy in happy occasions, the world of prayer can offer a safe and reassuring place to express your feelings and search for answers. Let this collection of inspiring and illuminating prayers for every occasion help you resolve the dilemmas in your life.
Prayer For The Day on Peace
by Bbc Radio 4Prayer 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.From the Hardcover edition.
Prayer Has Spoiled Everything: Possession, Power, and Identity in an Islamic Town of Niger
by Adeline MasquelierBori, in the Mawri society of Niger, are mischievous and invisible beings that populate the bush. Bori is also the practice of taming these wild forces in the context of possession ceremonies. In Prayer Has Spoiled Everything Adeline Masquelier offers an account of how this phenomenon intervenes--sometimes subtly, sometimes dramatically--in human lives, providing a constantly renewed source of meaning for Mawri peasants confronted with cultural contradictions and socio-economic marginalization. To explore the role of bori possession in local definitions of history, power, and identity, Masquelier spent a total of two years in Niger, focusing on the diverse ways in which spirit mediums share, transform, and contest a rapidly changing reality, threatened by Muslim hegemony and financial hardship. She explains how the spread of Islam has provoked irreversible change in the area and how prayer--a conspicuous element of daily life that has become virtually synonymous with Islamic practice in this region of west Africa--has thus become equated with the loss of tradition. By focusing on some of the creative and complex ways that bori at once competes with and borrows from Islam, Masquelier reveals how possession nonetheless remains deeply embedded in Mawri culture, representing more than simple resistance to Islam, patriarchy, or the state. Despite a widening gap between former ways of life and the contradictions of the present, it maintains its place as a feature of daily life in which villagers participate with varying degrees of enthusiasm and approval. Specialists in African studies, in the anthropology of religion, and in the historical transformations of colonial and postcolonial societies will welcome this study.
Prayer Is Good Medicine: How to Reap the Healing Benefits of Prayer
by Larry DosseyPrayer moves into the center stage of Western medicine Prayer Is Good Medicine acts as a modern-day prayer book as well as an ethical touchstone for healers and seekers. Unlike medical practitioners in the East, many physicians in the West argue that the healing power of science is far superior to, and often incompatible with, the healing power of prayer. Yet, physician Dossey, attentive to the ways in which spiritual health affects bodily health, demonstrated in his Healing Words that the capacity of prayer to heal, combined with the capacity of science to heal, is far greater than the healing power of medicine alone. Using evidence from scientific studies regarding the beneficial effects of prayer on health, Dossey has here fashioned a kind of how-to manual for incorporating prayer into the process of healing. After first defining prayer as an attitude of the heart whose content is neither shaped by nor limited to a single religious tradition, Dossey then proceeds to explore the infinite variety of forms that prayer may take. Dossey's holistic vision challenges narrow religious views of prayer as well as conventional medical method of healing.
Prayer Is a Place: America's Religious Landscape Observed
by Phyllis TickleA leading authority on religion and spirituality in America recounts the changes she witnessed from 1992–2004, a period she compares to the tumultuous years of the Reformation and Peri-Reformation in Europe. As the founding editor of the religion department ofPublishers Weekly, Phyllis Tickle was a key figure in bringing discussions about religion into the nation’s cultural and intellectual mainstream. Prayer Is a Placeis her insightful first-person account of the people she has met and the trends she has observed over twelve crucial years of change in American religion. Tickle writes about her face-to-face meetings with such luminaries as the Dalai Lama, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Chief Mullah of Jerusalem; describes speeches and conferences that redefined traditional religions; and chronicles the birth of new approaches to religion and spirituality. The result is a fascinating overview of the reconfiguration of religion in America and its impact on our culture. In charting the changes, passions and innovations that have occurred, Tickle remains a clear-eyed, unbiased and sympathetic observer. From her lively reminiscences of the 1003 Parliament of the World’s Religions—a seminal gathering of Christians, Jews, Muslims and Buddhists—to an intriguing look at the rise of Gnosticism in the country to a cogent analysis of the spirituality movements that swept through America during the last decades of the twentieth century,Prayer Is a Placereminds readers that reverence can be expressed in many different forms and in many different settings.
Prayer Journal for Teen Girls: 52-Week Scripture, Devotional, & Guided Prayer Journal
by Shannon RobertsThis 52-week devotional and guided prayer journal includes Scripture verses, reflections on the Word, and journaling prompts that will help teen girls feel more confident navigating life's challenges and remember that God is with them every step of the way.From bestselling author Shannon Roberts, author of Prayer Journal for Women (more than 750,000 copies sold), comes this new devotional and prayer journal. As the mom to a young woman herself, Shannon has witnessed firsthand the challenges teen girls face these days, from insecurities and self-doubt caused by social media to peer pressure from friends and at school. Growing up today isn't easy, but Prayer Journal for Teen Girls gives young women a spiritual compass so that they can lean on the Bible for whatever they are facing each week and know God's Truth will guide them every step of the way.A perfect companion for individual worship or for group Bible study, this undated 12-month journal features:• A generous 8x10 trim size with plenty of space to write• Four full pages for each week of the year• Original illustrations on each page by author and artist Shannon RobertsEach week includes four sections:• Scripture: An inspiring Bible verse to reflect on throughout your week, giving you time to memorize the verse and ingrain it into your heart and soul.• Reflect: Thoughts and questions prompted by the weekly Scripture verse, along with space to record your own thoughts and responses.• Journal: Two full pages to journal your praise for God, your prayer requests, the things on your heart, and how you wish to be taught and guided, as well as a Bible verse about the power of prayer.• Answered Prayers: A tracker with space to record your prayers, so you can see how God moves in your life throughout the course of a year.Bible verses are organized thematically to provide lessons for all aspects of teen life:Love & Inner Beauty • Provision & Faithfulness • God&’s Love • Adversity & Trials • Awe & Sovereignty • Strength Through Faith • Fear • Grace & Forgiveness
Prayer Participant's Guide: Six Sessions on Our Relationship with God
by Philip YanceyIn this six-session study, award-winning author Philip Yancey probes the very heartbeat—the most fundamental, challenging, perplexing, and deeply rewarding aspect—of our relationship with God: prayer. What is prayer? How does it work? And more importantly, does it work? In theory, prayer is the essential human act, a priceless point of contact between us and the God of the universe. In practice, prayer is often frustrating, confusing, and fraught with mystery. Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference? is an exploration of the mysterious intersection where God and humans meet and relate. Designed for use with the video.
Prayer Patterns for Revival
by Mark I. BubeckWhen the World Needs Revival, How Do We Pray?Christians battle strongholds and addiction. Satan extends temptations. Truly revived lives can seem elusive. These are just a few of the realities Christians face, and knowing how to pray in the face of such sin and suffering is often as difficult as knowing what to pray. That's why Prayer Patterns for Revival presents seven prayers founded in biblical doctrine so Christians can powerfully cry out to God for revival in their own lives and in His church.Created by Mark I. Bubeck, this resource guides your prayers in topics like confessing sin, knowing God, and resisting the enemy. This convenient pamphlet is perfectly sized to slide into your Bible or notebook. Furthermore, these prayers are designed to be used individually or in a group so you can partner with your community to engage in God's redeeming work.
Prayer Patterns for Revival
by Mark I. BubeckWhen the World Needs Revival, How Do We Pray?Christians battle strongholds and addiction. Satan extends temptations. Truly revived lives can seem elusive. These are just a few of the realities Christians face, and knowing how to pray in the face of such sin and suffering is often as difficult as knowing what to pray. That's why Prayer Patterns for Revival presents seven prayers founded in biblical doctrine so Christians can powerfully cry out to God for revival in their own lives and in His church.Created by Mark I. Bubeck, this resource guides your prayers in topics like confessing sin, knowing God, and resisting the enemy. This convenient pamphlet is perfectly sized to slide into your Bible or notebook. Furthermore, these prayers are designed to be used individually or in a group so you can partner with your community to engage in God's redeeming work.
Prayer Revolution: Rebuilding Church and City Through Prayer
by John SmedAre you praying constricted prayers or disruptive ones?Most prayers are constricted ones. They&’re prayers that only focus on one part of the Lord&’s Prayer: &“give us our daily bread.&” They&’re usually focused on self and envision God as a heavenly caretaker. Disruptive prayers, on the other hand, are powerful, uncommon, and deeply biblical. They focus on God rather than self, seek to advance the kingdom, and submit all things to God. They are also prayed with a profound belief that prayer actually accomplishes something. When we pray disruptive prayers, that&’s when the revolution begins. This book shows you how to equip leaders, fuel kingdom movements, and do real damage to the powers of darkness in the here and now. But most of all, discover how your own heart will be transformed as you begin to see how much bigger prayer, and God, is than you ever thought possible.
Prayer Revolution: Rebuilding Church and City Through Prayer
by John SmedAre you praying constricted prayers or disruptive ones?Most prayers are constricted ones. They&’re prayers that only focus on one part of the Lord&’s Prayer: &“give us our daily bread.&” They&’re usually focused on self and envision God as a heavenly caretaker. Disruptive prayers, on the other hand, are powerful, uncommon, and deeply biblical. They focus on God rather than self, seek to advance the kingdom, and submit all things to God. They are also prayed with a profound belief that prayer actually accomplishes something. When we pray disruptive prayers, that&’s when the revolution begins. This book shows you how to equip leaders, fuel kingdom movements, and do real damage to the powers of darkness in the here and now. But most of all, discover how your own heart will be transformed as you begin to see how much bigger prayer, and God, is than you ever thought possible.
Prayer That Changes Everything: 5 Principles to Activate Your Faith
by Mary ColbertA revived faith starts with a revived prayer life. This book will help you develop the faith and prayer life that God desires for you. What if your communication with God became as vibrant as the interaction between you and your best friend? What if God literally responded to your praise, your worship, and your requests? This is absolutely God&’s will for your prayer life! For many, prayer is only a matter of blessing their food, asking for help during a crisis, or whispering a need when they feel they are at the end of their rope. Unfortunately, this barely scratches the surface of the prayer life God wants to share with us. In Prayer That Changes Everything, Mary Colbert unpacks five principles to revolutionize readers&’ faith and help them experience the full dimension of the relationship they can have with God through prayer. She challenges readers to: Recognize that faith is alive and must be in actionLive with a faith that excites GodRealize that faith is the substance of all thingsSee the thing they want God to do as done and begin to praise Him for it; and know that love is the fuel Whether a new believer or a longtime Christian, each reader will find accessible, fresh insights into prayer and practical wisdom that will revitalize his or her prayer life and transform his or her relationship with God.