In his classic Surprised by the Power of the Spirit, Jack Deere looked at the reason why many Christians (including himself at the time) struggle to believe in miraculous gifts, and he provided a groundbreaking biblical defense of the Holy Spirit's speaking and healing activities today. In Why I Am Still Surprised by the Power of the Spirit, the former Dallas Seminary professor revisits his earlier subject matter with fresh insight and even stronger conviction: the Scriptures teach that God is healing and speaking today just as he did 2,000 years ago. Having almost entirely rewritten Surprised by the Power of the Spirit, this new edition comes at a time when the theological landscape has dramatically changed, and most evangelicals do believe in all the gifts of the Spirit. But many of us are still unsure how to understand those gifts, and there is much confusion today on what it means to be filled with the Spirit. This book is for those familiar with Deere's work and for newcomers alike. In it, he: Explains the nature of spiritual gifts, defining each of them. Offers sound advice on discovering and using spiritual gifts in church. Tells documented stories of modern miracles and encounters with demonic powers. Examines the New Testament use of the phrase "filled with the Spirit" to show why and how God still fills his servants with the Holy Spirit. Introduces the newest literature defending and explaining the gifts of the Spirit. With the care of a scholar and the passion of personal experience, this new edition builds upon the legacy of Surprised by the Power of the Spirit and the profound impact it's had among Christians of many traditions.

In Say it to God Luigi Gioia provides a welcome encouragement to all those who feel the need to freshen their practice of prayer. For Gioia, prayer is not about methods or techniques, but trusting that God is truly interested in everything that happens to us and wants to hear about it. The book leads the reader into the theological aspects of prayer and how it relates to Christ, to the Holy Spirit and to the Church. This is done without using complex theological concepts but simply through scriptural quotations. Chapters are kept brief intentionally to make the book suitable for daily reading over the Lenten period. With a foreword by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Say it to God demonstrates that the everyday, even the most mundane of tasks and situations, can be applied in deepening our practice of prayer.

Pilgrim is a major new teaching and discipleship resource from the Church of England. It will help enquirers and new Christians explore what it means to travel through life with Jesus Christ. A Christian course for the twenty-first century, Pilgrim offers an approach of participation, not persuasion. Enquirers are encouraged to practice the ancient disciplines of biblical reflection and prayer, exploring key texts that have helped people since the earliest days of the Christian faith. Believing that the Christian faith is primarily about relationship, Pilgrim aims to lay a foundation for a lifetime of learning more about God's love revealed in Jesus Christ and what it means to be his disciple. Assuming little or no knowledge of the Christian faith, Pilgrim can be used at any point on the journey of discipleship and by every tradition in the Church of England. Pilgrim is made up of two parts: Follow and Grow. Each consists of four short courses and a leaders' guide. Follow introduces the Christian faith for complete beginners, while Grow aims to develop a deeper level of discipleship in those who have turned to Christ. Each short course contains six-sessions, supported by online audio-visual resources. All sessions combine a simple framework prayer, reflection on the Bible in the lectio divina style, an article by a modern writer, and time for questions and reflection. The first book in the Follow Stage, Turning to Christ, explores the questions candidates are asked when they decide to become followers of Jesus.

This edition contains: Men of Prayer Needed - Our Sufficiency is of God - The Letter Killeth - Tendencies to be Avoided - Prayer, the Great Essential - A Praying Ministry Successful - Much Time Should be given to Prayer - Examples of Praying Men - Begin the Day with Prayer - Prayer & Devotion United - An Example of Devotion - Heart Preparation Necessary - Grace from the Heart Rather Than the Head - Unction a Necessity - Unction, the Mark of True Gospel Preaching - Much Prayer the Price of Unction - Prayer Marks Spiritual Leadership - Preachers Need the Prayers of the People - Deliberation Necessary to Largest Results from Prayer - A Praying Pulpit Begets a Praying Pew -

Irene Nowell's work would be both impressive and important if she were only" a masterful Scripture scholar or a gifted spiritual guide or a compelling teacher. The fact that she is al three makes her an extraordinary resource for Christians today. In "Pleading, Cursing, Praising," Nowell puts al of these gifts to use to offer a guide to praying with the psalms.

Nowell maintains that the psalms teach us to tell our story, to cry out our pain, and to give praise to God. They also teach us to listen - to the voice of God, the voice of Christ, the voices of the people around us, and the voice of al creation. This book includes questions and exercises for personal reflection, brief prayers for praying along the way, and suggestions for composing one's own psalm-prayers. It promises to enrich the spiritual life of everyone who reads it.

Are you an intercessor? Are you an intercessor warrior? I believe that the truly faithful and powerful intercessors are warriors who draw the battle lines against an stand with Him to save mankind. "capstone, '" (1 Peter 2:7, NIV) teach seminars around the world, and mentor many spiritual IMPORTANT: PLEASE REVIEW AND PROOFREAD YOUR COVER. Email your Author Service Representative if you find text errors. You are the proofreader. EMAIL YOUR AUTHOR SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. Let your Support person know if your cover is okay as is. Try to complete this in 1-2 days to keep your book on schedule. CHANGES? Your front cover design is complete, so cover changes will incur a fee. Contact your Author Service Representative if you would like to get more information about changes. BOOKS WITH LESS THAN 80 PAGES will not have text on the spine (text includes: author name and book title) ancient enemy in the greatest battle ever fought on and for planet earth. If you are an intercessor warrior you are part of an elite force called by the Lord to take your ARE YOU STANDING ON A SOLID FOUNTATION? Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, 'The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone James Durham: After serving as a pastor for more than 44 years, including 13 years as a pastor and church planter and almost 30 years as an active duty army Chaplain, James retired from the military at the rank of Colonel. In 2010, James and his wife, Gloria, retired from the pastoral ministry and moved to Columbia, South Carolina in order to write, sons and daughters. James is a graduate of Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology; Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas with a Master's degree in Theology.

I was born into a Royal family in Ibadan, Nigeria, but the Lord opened my spiritual eyes of understanding by accepting Jesus Christ as my Lord and savior at a tender age of 19 years. I attended the Elementary Methodist Primary School, Akeetan, Oyo, Nigeria from 1961 till 1966 and Oranyan Grammar School, Oyo, from 1967 till 1971 and graduated with many distinctions and gained several awards. I gained an admission to the famous and prestigious Medical School, University of Ibadan in 1974 and graduated in 1980. I had my internship at the Baptist Hospital, Ogbomoso, Nigeria. I joined the University College Hospital, Ibadan, for my residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology. I was at the University College Hospital, Ibadan for residency training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from September of 1983 till August of 1985. I left for the United Kingdom and trained in various centers under the Universities of Manchester, Sheffield and London. While I was in England for my residency training, I sat and passed the membership examination of the Royal College Examination with distinction and had a gold medal viva at first attempt which was an uncommon feat in those days. I was employed as the Consultant and Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Burin Peninsular Health Center in 1993 before I left the hospital for the Royal University Hospital, University of Saskatchewan from 1994 to 1996 for the Canadian Fellowship Training as an Obstetrician and Gynecologist. I was later employed in Regina, University of Saskatchewan, Canada after I had completed my residency training and I have been practising there up till today. I pray for all my patients prior to any surgical procedure in Canada.

Draw near to God today Reach out to God with praise and thanksgiving using these thoughtful and insightful prayers. This delightful collection of one-minute talks with God will help you share your heart's desire to walk with Jesus, grow spiritually strong, reach out to others, and find comfort. Whether you start your morning with God, find strength in the middle of the afternoon, or close your day with Him, you'll experience His peace, embrace His grace, and find joy in His presence. Cause my faith to grow, Lord. Each day that I come to meet with You, may I know You better. Replace my ignorance with Your knowledge. Help me be strong in my commitment to You.

For All Christians Eager to Break Through to a Deeper, More Effective Prayer Life
Here, for the first time in trade paper, Cindy Jacobs, bestselling author and recognized leader in the worldwide prayer movement, brings her passionate message to all Christians who struggle with prayer or desire to be more effective prayer warriors. This powerful guide includes questions like "Why does it take so long to receive answers to my prayers?" and "How can I take my prayer life to the next level?" Jacobs addresses these and many more concerns and provides solid biblical answers.
Written out of the crucible of her own deep prayer life, Jacobs starts with basic teaching and builds up to in-depth topics, including fasting and spiritual warfare.

Lectio divina, which means sacred reading, is an ancient contemplative practice of listening deeply to the voice of God in sacred texts. In recent years there has been a reclaiming of the riches of contemplative prayer forms of Western traditions. Through the practice of lectio divina you become present to each moment in a heart-centred way. Gradually, the practice of lectio expands your capacity to sense God's presence until all of life becomes a cascade of prayer. Drawing on her own experience as a monk in the world, Christine Valters Paintner breaks open the movements of this spiritual practice. She makes them accessible to the contemporary reader who longs for a more pervasive experience of the holy in the everyday but lives far away from the sanctuary of a monastery.

These helpful guides in the Cover to Cover series are ideal for group and individual study. Experience the reality of Bible events like never before and live through the inspiring lives of key characters in Scripture. Learn how to apply God's Word to your life as you explore seven compelling sessions and gain a new depth in your Bible knowledge. Strengthen your prayer life with a deeper understanding of how Jesus prayed Jesus was a man of prayer. Again and again we read of Him praying, from the moment of His baptism to His last, loud cry on the cross. But only six or so prayers of Jesus appear in the New Testament. Take a closer look at Jesus' prayers and you'll be surprised at the depth and breadth of what He prayed - and how He prayed. These seven sessions will help you to: Draw closer to the Father Pray Jesus' prayers effectively for yourself and others Pray the Jesus way in pain and in joy Icebreakers, Bible readings, eye openers, discussion starters, personal application make this a rich resource for group or individual study.

A 6-week exploration of the Lord's Prayer (traditional version) that shows readers how this ancient prayer can serve as a model for their prayers today.

Gathered in this small volume are some of Mother Teresa's favorite personal prayers.

How often do we view the Our Father only as a series of petitions rather than as a way to the heart of our heavenly Father? Popular Catholic author Mark Hart says that the prayer Jesus gave us is a reactionary prayerone that calls for a response from us. As he reflects on each of the words and phrases of the Our Father, he emphasizes the intimate relationship that God desires to have with us. Each of the fourteen ways Hart suggests for responding to the Lords Prayer begins with the letter Rfrom remembrance to repentance to reliance to resolve. This book will give readers a new appreciation for this profound yet simple prayer as well as a deeper understanding of the love that our Father pours out on us, his children. Informal and engaging style will appeal to both younger and older Catholics. Makes a thoughtful Confirmation gift.

"Went to church and fasted all day."-GEORGE WASHINGTON, Diary Entry, June 1, 1774, day British blockaded Boston's harborFrom George Washington's orders for troops to attend divine services, to Abraham Lincoln's annual day of thanksgiving, to Harry S Truman's annual day of prayer, America's leaders of the past have a tradition of faith, especially in times of crises There is a chapter on every President of the past, from George Washington through George W. Bush, with excerpts from Proclamations, Addresses to Congress, Executive Orders, Personal Correspondence and Memoirs."Appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions..."-THOMAS JEFFERSON, Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776"That the citizens of these States, abstaining on that day from their customary worldly occupations...acknowledge before God the manifold sins and transgressions...as individuals and as a nation, beseeching Him...through the Redeemer of the World, freely to remit all our offenses, and to incline us by His Holy Spirit to that sincere repentance and reformation."-JOHN ADAMS, Day of Fasting declared during a threatened war with France, March 23, 1798"In the present time of public calamity and war a day may be recommended to be observed by the people of the United States as a day of...humble adoration to the Great Sovereign of the Universe, of confessing their sins and transgressions, and of strengthening their vows of repentance."-JAMES MADISON, Day of Fasting, November 16, 1814, after British burned the Capital"In a time of war humbly and devoutly to acknowledge our dependence on Almighty God and to implore His aid and protection...I, Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States of America, do hereby...exhort my fellow-citizens...to pray Almighty God that He may forgive our sins."-WOODROW WILSON, Day of Fasting May 11, 1918, during World War I"Almighty God: Our sons, pride of our nation, this day have set upon a mighty endeavor, a struggle to preserve our Republic, our religion and our civilization...Help us, Almighty God, to rededicate ourselves in renewed faith in Thee in this hour of great sacrifice."-FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, June 6, 1944, D-Day Prayer on Allied Invasion of Normandy, France"America needs God more than God needs America. If we ever forget that we are One Nation Under God, then we will be a Nation gone under."-RONALD REAGAN, August 23, 1984, at Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast, Dallas, TexasA great source of inspiration for any student of history, you will be uplifted and challenged by reading, "Prayers & Presidents-Inspiring Faith from Leaders of the Past."

'This book is brilliant, funny... spot on. It's the first time I've been able to get into A Course in Miracles.' - Dr Christiane Northrup, New York Times bestselling author of Goddesses Never Age If you've always wanted to read A Course in Miracles but feel daunted by its sheer size, you'll love this modern-day rewrite of the 365-lesson workbook. The lessons of A Course in Miracles are profound, deeply moving... and as boring to read as a legal textbook. Enter Pam Grout: #1 New York Times bestselling author of E-Squared, presenting to you ACIM, the Fun Version. In this book, you'll find: - daily lessons with titles like 'Transcending the Chatty Asshat in My Head' and 'The Ego Is Not My Amigo!' - the essential message of the original spiritual text explained in the context of everyday life - recaps to make the lessons from the Course really stick - personal stories that are both laugh-out-loud funny and deeply soul-stirring Pam's unique blend of eternal truths with pop culture and personal anecdotes makes this book a deeply relatable and, most importantly, fun text to help you on your spiritual path. It's user friendly, accessible, easy for everyone to understand - and it will change your life.

The first follow-up to Maxie Dunnam's wildly popular The Workbook of Living Prayer, which was published thirty-five years ago, and had sold over 1 million copies.

In the first of the two works included in this volume, Matthew Henry teaches the elements of prayer using exclusively Bible phrases. The reader will draw spiritual nourishment from the copious examples of prayer under the headings of adoration, confession, petition, thanksgiving, intercession, and the conclusion of prayer. The first work also includes a reflection on the Lord's Prayer, again drawing on Scriptural expressions, plus Biblical prayers for use on particular occasions. The second work reveals the importance of being with God throughout the day, from beginning to end. This edition features King James English with modern spellings and without footnotes. Prayers are printed in bold type for ease of use. Matthew Henry was born in Wales. After being admitted to Gray's Inn, he was ordained presbyterian minister of a church in Chester. His most famous work is his six-volume Commentary on the Whole Bible, work on which he interrupted to compile this volume of Bible-based prayers.