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Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian worship > Christian prayer
Is Christian 'tradition' to be maintained as the absolute body of
truth? Can it be used selectively depending on the preferences of
individual believers? What can 'religious truth' possibly mean in
our age of opinions and overwhelming cultural diversity? These are
unsettling questions for Christians, their effect aggravated by our
daily encounter with non-western cultures and non-Christian
religions, and by the increasing presentation of secularism and
atheism as the 'normal' way of life. In Never-Ending Prayer, Bert
Hoedemaker outlines the continuing importance of tradition, while
showing that in facing these challenges our understanding of
tradition needs a 'reset'. Drawing on his own experiences of world
Christianity, he reconstructs the Christian tradition in such a way
that it no longer defines and defends itself as a specific body of
concepts and practices over against 'the world' but as a living
community originating in and remaining in interaction with
humanity's permanent struggles. It is presented as a system of
religious imagination in which prayer is the driving force and
reconciliation is seen as the destination of humankind.
"God, I need you to do something in my children!" Have those words
found their way into your desperate prayers? Do you feel helpless
to know how to equip your children for this world and all it throws
at them? If so, you're not alone. When Brooke McGlothlin realized
her best efforts were falling woefully short of her goal to produce
godly children, she discovered the joy and power of praying
Scripture over her family. Her life and her children's lives were
transformed. Yours can be too. Complete with prayers for specific
situations, this encouraging book is perfect for times when you *
feel too busy to pray, * don't know what or how to pray, * don't
know if your prayers really matter. Nothing is more powerful and
faith-building than praying God's Word for those you love. Become a
mom full of hope in the God who can, even if you can't. "Praying
Mom is the prayer mentor you've always wanted from a mom who
absolutely lives this message on her knees."--STACEY THACKER,
author of Threadbare Prayer
Have you ever felt that your devotional life falls short of the
ideal? Have you ever wondered how you can have an intimate,
meaningful relationship with God when the demands of modern life
make it all but impossible? Do you feel trapped and frustrated by a
pattern of daily devotions which you find unfulfilling? The Nearest
sets out to tackle these questions by challenging many of the
preconceptions which have become entangled with the popular
understanding of spirituality in western Christianity. By looking
at prayer and devotion from a different perspective, Tim Ross shows
how a fulfilling relationship with God is both realistic and
achievable within the confines of your life right now.
Rev. James A. Solomon is the President of Jesus People's Revival
Ministries Inc., as well as the General Overseer and Senior Pastor
of Jesus Family Chapel, with 28 branches in Nigeria, the United
Kingdom and several other countries. The international headquarters
for both ministries is based in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United
States of America. Rev. Solomon is a man who is truly gifted with
an extraordinary anointing on the subject of Spiritual Warfare,
Healing and Deliverance. In his efforts to serve the body of Christ
beyond his own ministries, he also serves as director for the West
African Regional Directorate of the International Accelerated
Missions (I.A.M.), a network of missionary churches based in New
York. Rev. Solomon started from very humble beginnings in his
native country of Nigeria, West Africa, way back in the 1980s. With
his team of ministers and due to popular demand, he has taken the
revelation of Spiritual Warfare and Deliverance to massive venues
such as the stadium domes in the major cities of Nigeria. He has
also conducted a series of conferences, and organizes quarterly
Deliverance Night Services in the United Kingdom, Europe, Canada,
Japan and all over the United States. Many have received freedom
from satanic bondage and oppression at these quarterly deliverance
services. He is in high demand as a guest minister in many crusades
and conferences. He currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia with his
family. He is married to Rev. Mrs. Florence A. James and they are
blessed with 4 children
Andrew Murray is the master of devotional literature. His books are
short, easy to read and profoundly challenging. These five books
would be a great addition to any bookcase, providing a great source
of Christian insight. With added Biblical Index.
The Jesus Prayer Rosary will be welcomed by the growing number of
people who are discovering that praying with beads can be a
spiritually enriching and therapeutic experience. It will further
enrich the spirituality of the many Christians who have found
meditative repetition of the ancient Jesus Prayer to be a valuable
devotional aid. This unique book brings together these two popular
approaches to prayer and worship. It offers a Jesus-centred way of
praying with beads. Ideal for complete beginners, it includes basic
instruction on how to pray the rosary, using the Jesus Prayer. It
comprises four sets of meditations which focus on the infancy
narratives in Matthew and Luke, scenes from the ministry of Jesus,
his passion and death. These include readings from the various
Gospel writers. Finally, we are given insight into our experience
of him as the Risen One who gradually transforms our lives. Each
meditation concludes with a prayer mostly taken from the liturgy,
and biblical canticles are provided as centrepiece prayers. A
complete resource for praying privately or in groups, this will
open up the riches of Eastern and Catholic spirituality for all.
Michael Cleary SVD is parish priest of the Church of St Mary- on-
the- Quay, Bristol.
Do you want a richer, more robust prayer life? Your prayers are
powerful! Learn how to pray with confidence, faith, and an
awareness of the Holy Spirit as you draw from world-changing
prayers from Scripture in this inspiring guide to a transformed
spiritual life. The Prayer Code is the latest addition to O. S.
Hawkins's bestselling series that includes The Joshua Code and The
Jesus Code. David prayed for protection from his enemies. Jesus
prayed for all believers. The early Church prayed for courage. The
most powerful prayers of Scripture have one thing in common: they
reflect the promises of God in His Word, promises that are
available to you today, just as they were to people in the Bible.
In The Prayer Code, Hawkins explores biblical prayers to equip you
to pray effectively for: peace in times of change courage to
overcome your fears healing for yourself and others Each of the
entries includes a prayer, life-guiding principles you can draw
from that prayer, and a code word to help you apply those truths to
your life. With its presentation page and ribbon marker, The Prayer
Code makes a beautiful gift for: high school and college
graduations Christmas Father's Day and Mother's Day birthdays men
and women looking for fresh energy for their prayer life Whether
you offer a prayer of confession, thanksgiving, praise,
intercession, petition, or communion, you can be confident that
you're praying as the Bible teaches. Transform your prayer life as
you learn to pray with passion to a loving Father who longs for you
to draw near.
Every Moment Holy, Volume II: Death, Grief, and Hope, is a book of liturgies for seasons of dying and grieving -- liturgies such as "A Liturgy for the Scattering of Ashes" or "A Liturgy for the Loss of a Spouse" or "A Liturgy for the Wake of a National Tragedy."
These are ways of reminding us that our lives are shot through with sacred purpose and eternal hopes even when, especially when, suffering and pain threaten to overwhelm us.
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