For most people most of the time, prayer is hard. It is especially difficult--not to mention unsatisfying--when people experience it as formal, dry, and repetitious. But what might happen if you discovered a simple prayer that changed all that? What if you discovered a prayer that changed you? In "A Simple, Life-Changing Prayer," Jim Manney introduces Christians to a 500-year-old form of prayer that dramatically altered his perception of prayer and the way he prayed. The prayer is the examen, which St. Ignatius Loyola developed for the purpose of nurturing a reflective habit of mind that is constantly attuned to God's presence. What makes the prayer so powerful is its capacity to dispel any notion that God is somewhere "up there," detached from our day-to-day tasks and concerns. Instead, the examen leads us into a relationship with a God who desires to be personally caught up in the lives of those whom he created. By following five simple yet powerful steps for praying the examen, we can encounter the God who, as Scripture tells us, "is not far from each one of us"--the God whose presence in our lives can make all the difference in the world.

Operation World, the definitive global prayer handbook, has been used by more than a million Christians to pray for the nations. Now in its 7th edition, it has been completely updated and revised by Jason Mandryk with a team of missionaries and researchers, and it covers the entire populated world. Included in this updated and revised 7th edition: All the countries of the world featured Maps of each country Geographic information People groups within each country Economic information Political information Religious make-up of each country Daily Prayer Calendar Answers to prayer Challenges for prayer Whether you are an intercessor praying behind the scenes for world change, a missionary abroad or simply curious about the world, Operation World will give you the information necessary to play a vital role in fulfilling the Great Commission.

ECPA Christian Book of the Year Christianity Today Book of the Year Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award Finalist IVP Readers' Choice Award How can we trust God in the dark? Framed around a nighttime prayer of Compline, Tish Harrison Warren, author of Liturgy of the Ordinary, explores themes of human vulnerability, suffering, and God's seeming absence. When she navigated a time of doubt and loss, the prayer was grounding for her. She writes that practices of prayer "gave words to my anxiety and grief and allowed me to reencounter the doctrines of the church not as tidy little antidotes for pain, but as a light in darkness, as good news." Where do we find comfort when we lie awake worrying or weeping in the night? This book offers a prayerful and frank approach to the difficulties in our ordinary lives at work, at home, and in a world filled with uncertainty.

Por que mis padres se divorcian? Es mi culpa? Dejaran de quererme? Como sobrevivir a la separacion de mis padres? Los jovenes tienen preguntas acerca del divorcio que dejan a padres y consejeros sin poder contestar. En este libro encontraras respuestas precisas y honestas para enfrentar esta dura realidad. Esteban Borghetti te ayudara a entender asuntos practicos de un escenario que mas y mas afecta a las familias de nuestro continente. De forma clara, el autor, te guiara a tomar decisiones sabias en este momento de crisis. Ya sea que estas en medio del conflicto o tus padres ya estan divorciados, este libro sera una apoyo y guia para avanzar sin perder de vista tus suenos y lo que Dios piensa de ti."

The circumstances of life may have you feeling discouraged, overwhelmed, frustrated, anxious, or even depressed. Isn't it encouraging to know that God's love is not dependent on your situation? Because his love for you is unchanging and his promises are true, you can choose to believe that today will be a good day. Find the hope, joy, and strength that is abundant in God as you reflect on these devotional entries, scriptures, and prayers. No matter what comes your way today, you can get through it with God at your side.

Everyone experiences difficult seasons in life. Loss, pain, anxiety, sickness, or frustration can lead to discouragement and sometimes a feeling of hopelessness. Fear Not: Prayers & Promises for Difficult Times is a topically organized collection that guides you through themes of assurance, compassion, inspiration, purpose, and more. Encouraging Scriptures, heartfelt prayers, and prompting questions give you an opportunity to think more deeply about the hope found in God's Word. By staying connected to God, and believing in his promises, you can live a fulfilling, blessed life. There is no place for fear in the calming peace of his presence. Take comfort in knowing that he cares deeply for you and he will always be with you.