What if there was a key that made every prayer more effective--something that would bring all prayers into agreement with the heart of God every single time? This type of praying does exist, says bestselling author and prophetic leader James W. Goll, and it's called prophetic intercession. It is the humble act of holding the needs of people before God while leaning into God's heart for them. There is nothing mystical or elite about this kind of praying, and it's for the new Christian and the most seasoned prayer warrior. All you need is to learn to lean into your heavenly Father and pray what you see and hear in alignment with his heart, empowered by the Holy Spirit. God wants you to align your heart with his. He wants you to pray more effectively in these turbulent times, and he wants you to help usher in the fullness of his purposes on the earth. Are you ready?

The Sunrise of the Soul is the fruit of the last 24 years of an unexpected new life and a journey of transformation that took Gerry Straub from the glamour of Hollywood to the horror of the worst slums on earth. Straub's journey began in an empty church in Rome during a moment of grace in which the hard shell of his ardent atheism was penetrated by a spark of light, allowing him to see that God was real and loved him just as he was. Eventually, Straub felt God telling him to stop filming the poor and to go live among the poor. He now lives in a crowded slum in Haiti where he operates a home of hope and healing for 69 abandoned kids, 24 of whom are still in diapers. Straub says his journey is far from over and will never be finished. As Karl Rahner reminded us, "In the torment of the insufficiency of everything attainable we ultimately learn that here, in this life, all symphonies must remain unfinished." Living in a home with 69 kids in Haiti means that the stillness and silence needed for contemplation are virtually nonexistent. After more than four years of intense work in Haiti, Gerry began to commit himself to the rejuvenating power of authentic solitude in order to turn his attention to his own inner spiritual poverty. In the silent predawn darkness of each Haitian morning he waits, reflects, and prays. This book emerged slowly from those many lonely hours of silence.

Sing! has grown from Keith and Kristyn Getty's passion for congregational singing; it's been formed by their traveling and playing and listening and discussing and learning and teaching all over the world. And in writing it, they have five key aims: to discover why we sing and the overwhelming joy and holy privilege that comes with singing ; to consider how singing impacts our hearts and minds and all of our lives; to cultivate a culture of family singing in our daily home life; to equip our churches for wholeheartedly singing to the Lord and one another as an expression of unity; to inspire us to see congregational singing as a radical witness to the world. They have also added a few "bonus tracks" at the end with some more practical suggestions for different groups who are more deeply involved with church singing. God intends for this compelling vision of His people singing -- a people joyfully joining together in song with brothers and sisters around the world and around his heavenly throne -- to include you. He wants you,he wants us, to sing.

Escrito con el estilo de "Oraciones que derrotan a los demonios," este libro provee ensenanzas sobre el plan de Dios para establecer su reino en la tierra. Incluye ensenanzas sobre el Reino de Dios--un tiempo de gran gozo y regocijo?como lo anunciaron los profetas del Antiguo Testamento. Habla de la proclamacion biblica sobre la proximidad del reino y revela el plan de Dios para el establecimiento de la justicia en la tierra. La segunda seccion del libro contiene oraciones y decretos para aprender a establecer y promover el plan de Dios, todo en un formato identico al libro de mejor venta "Oraciones que derrotan a los demonios."

Many evangelicals paint fundamentalism with the same broad, negative brush. But we owe more to our pietist-revivalist roots than we realize. Richard Mouw s awareness of fundamentalism s problems hasn t robbed his appreciation for its strengths. The Smell of Sawdust sheds thoughtful and revealing light on the colorful parentage of contemporary evangelicalism. If you detect fondness, even a hint of nostalgia, you re right. From its history, to its ethos, to its mores and methods, Mouw takes you on a fascinating journey through the pros and cons of the 'sawdust trail.' Whatever your outlook on the revivalist tradition, whether favorable or not so favorable, these candid, thought-provoking insights will inspire your respect for fundamentalism s strong points, help you learn from its weaknesses, and above all, enrich your life as a Christian. Like the author, you ll find yourself singing the old gospel hymns with new understanding and depth. Filled with anecdotes from the amusing to the poignant, this book takes you back to the sawdust-covered earth of the early tent meetings . . . earlier, to the spiritual hunger that sparked the pietist movement . . . and later, into today, where we strive to effectively communicate the nonnegotiables of our faith to a needy world. The Smell of Sawdust is gentle and deeply personal. It is also wise--neither judgmental nor naive, but healing, furnishing redemptive insights into the character of our fundamentalist heritage. This book will broaden the perspective of thinking Christians who want to engage both their hearts and their intellects to reach the soul of our culture with the gospel."

There is a need in today's church to relate scripture and prayer in such a way as to enable us to speak God's words after him. This book takes a simple lectio divina approach developed in the sixteenth century by Martin Luther and offers practical guidance to pray in this way. Beginning each time of prayer with a Bible passage, Luther would meditate on it with four 'strands' in mind: teaching, thanksgiving, repentance and supplication. Then he would pray, having his thoughts shaped by his reading, praying God's words after him, confident of God's grace. Praying the Bible with Luther explains this method, demonstrates it and encourages readers to follow his example, helping us to turn scripture into prayer and to pray it into our own lives today.

This is a collection of readings for individual or group reflection throughout the four weeks of Advent. This book does not advocate a 'cosy' view of Christmas but rather urges people to use this season to address some of the most important issues of our time. To do so the author makes creative use of quotes from the other sources, interspersed with her own perspective on the subjects under consideration.

This booklet contains the order of the General Moleben (or Service of Intercession), which may be served in any occasion to invoke the aid of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Mother of God, or the saints; as well as the unique order of the Paschal Moleben, served during Bright Week. Also presented is the order of the Pannikhida (or Memorial Service) in which Orthodox Christians pray for the blessed repose and salvation of the departed. These texts were included in no-longer available editions of the Book for Commemoration of the Living and the Dead.

The original source book for information about covenanting in salt and its significance. Draws from the scriptural uses of covenants of salt and blood in the Bible. Why is Salt a substitute for Blood in making covenants? Why did Lot's wife become a pillar of Salt? Why does Jesus refer to his followers as 'Salt of the Earth'? Why did God give the kingdom to David and his sons forever by a Covenant of Salt? Find out, in a book by the author of the best selling Blood Covenant.

Chapters Include: The Characteristics of a Covenant, Covenanting in Salt, Bible References To The Rite, The Relationship Between Bread & Salt, Salt Representing Blood, Salt Representing Life, Salt & Sun as Life & Light, Salt in Sacrifices, Traces of the Rite, Life or Death, and more!

Try counting your blessings in color! There is now scientific evidence that that simple act of regularly counting your blessings (big and small) will help you to become a more content, healthy and happy person! This coloring book from bestselling author Sybil MacBeth is a perfect path to gratitude for individuals, families and groups. Includes quotes that will inspire your life from Henri Nouwen, Maya Angelou, Shauna Niequist, St. Teresa of Avila and more. "Readers of all ages, experience, and religions will find this a fresh, invigorating and even exhilarating way to spend time with themselves and their Creator." - Publisher's Weekly Starred Review

Carmelite spirituality is based on a deep relationship with God in prayer, focusing on the presence of God within us, and leading to a life permeated by closeness with God and concern for our neighbour. This beautifully written book, rich in reflection on the Bible, is a spiritual companion and guide for Lent, and indeed the rest of the year, that will introduce readers to the riches of Carmel. Prayer, in the Carmelite tradition, is friendship with God. It is being alone with God in a silent communion of love open to the Spirit. With our eyes fixed on the vulnerability of Jesus and on his unrequited love for us, we are transformed, and strengthened to give ourselves as he did. Our contemplation is the source of our practical action. The discussion questions at the end of each chapter facilitate this practical approach. 'To take up the treasures of Carmelite spirituality, and embark with Jesus on the Lenten experience of forty days in the desert, is a journey that can be enormously enriching and even life-changing.' From the Prologue.

A breakthrough design of a pocket-sized edition of Luke and Acts that's truly easy to read at any time or place. Freshly experience Jesus' arrival and the church's earliest days in this Luke-Acts Flipback Bible. Chapter guides will stimulate your personal contemplation, family devotions, or discussion with others, delivering a unique reading experience well-suited to Advent/New Year. This pocket-size edition is a convenient solution for those moments in your day when you can put your phone down and pick up God's Word. The European design innovation means you don't have to compromise the size of the volume for the size of the text. You'll be amazed that the Scripture text Testament is larger than what's found in many full-sized Bibles. Trusted by millions of believers around the world, the New King James Version is a bestselling modern "word-for-word" translation. It balances the literary beauty and familiarity of the King James tradition with an extraordinary commitment to preserving the grammar and structure of the underlying biblical languages. The result is a Bible translation that is both beautiful and uncompromising--perfect for serious study, devotional use, and reading aloud. Features include: The Gospel of Luke and Book of Acts from the beautiful NKJV Devotional guides for each chapter which can be used personally as a family or with a group to help uncover biblical truths European design and construction make this new testament easy to carry and use Durable hardcover to increase the longevity of use Words of Christ in red help you quickly identify Jesus' teachings and statements Flexible sewn binding for years of use Premium 30 gsm Bible paper for improved readability Clear and readable 9-point NKJV Comfort Print text