Maybe you've known Christians who fast, but don't know what it's all about. Maybe you've thought about fasting yourself, but aren't sure where to start. This introduction to fasting gives you biblical answers to common questions: What is fasting? Does Jesus say we have to fast? What's the "Daniel fast?" What is "prayer and fasting?" Includes key Bible verses on fasting and a chart of examples of fasting in the Bible.

An outstanding book on prayer and the spiritual life written by one of the best spiritual directors of our time. Dubay synthesizes the teachings on prayer of the two great Doctors of the Church--St. John of the Cross and St. Teresa of Avila--and the teaching of Sacred Scripture.

If the future is creative, is it any wonder that sometimes the church seems stuck in the past? Now is the time for the church to reclaim its role as a center of creativity. Among your members are artists, musicians and other creatives whose gifts can enhance your worship, inform your theology and impact your community. Christian arts advocate J. Scott McElroy gives a comprehensive vision and manual for unleashing creativity in your congregation so you can connect with the more visual, aural, participatory and expressive generation that is rising up within the church today. In this handbook you'll find clear direction for: Mobilizing and managing artists and other creatives in your congregation Establishing structures and parameters for arts ministry Leading and supporting staff and church members in creative changes Enhancing the worship service Adding creative elements to your sermons Engaging the broader community Activate your church in every avenue of worship with this practical guide for arts ministry.

Infuse Your World--and Your Heart--with God's Life-Giving Power Amid our packed schedules and life's curveballs, our hearts long for more. We want to live and love well; we want to be a source of joy and life. The good news is that you can--and the secret is found in the simple act of prayer. Prayer was never meant to be a recitation of requests, but rather a drawing close to the heart of God. When you learn to exchange the obstacles of life for the promises of God, you will pray with passion and confidence rather than fear or insecurity. From this place of surrender and intimacy, you will discover what it means to become a powerful, effective woman of prayer--a woman whose life overflows with springs of living water that transform not only her own life, but the world around her. With study questions and journaling exercises included, this is the perfect book to go deeper either on your own or with a group.

Christianity Today Book Award Winner One of Worship Leader Magazine's Editor's Picks Current discussions about worship are often driven by pragmatics and personal preferences rather than by the teaching of Scripture. True worship, however, is our response to God's gracious revelation; in order to be acceptable to God, worship must be experienced on God's terms. Respected Old Testament scholar Daniel Block examines worship in the Bible, offering a comprehensive biblical foundation and illuminating Old Testament worship practices and principles. He develops a theology of worship that is consistent with the teachings of Scripture and is applicable for the church today. He also introduces readers to a wide range of issues related to worship. The book, illustrated with diagrams, charts, and pictures, will benefit professors and students in worship and Bible courses, pastors, and church leaders.

Pauline and Dan Campanelli's classic companion to Wheel of the Year is back for a new generation of readers to enjoy Celebrate the seasons of the year according to the ancient Pagan traditions. Ancient Ways shows how to prepare for and conduct the Sabbat rites, and helps you harness the magickal energy for weeks afterward. The wealth of seasonal rituals and charms within are drawn from ancient sources but are easily performed with readily available materials. Learn how to look into your previous lives at Yule. At Beltane, discover the places where you are most likely to see faeries. Make special jewelry to wear for your Lammas celebrations. For the special animals in your life, paint a charm of protection at Midsummer. Most Pagans feel that the Sabbat rituals are all too brief and wish for the magick to continue. Ancient Ways can help you reclaim your own traditions and heighten the feeling of magick all year long. Praise: "A delightful, joyous guide to celebrating the seasons and festivals with homespun magic." --Scott Cunningham, author of Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs "A delightful book that beautifully complements the authors' Wheel of the Year." --Ray Buckland, author of Practical Candleburning Rituals

"Let's put aside any false humility or pride," author John Snyder says, "and come before God with boldness, asking for the moon." He reminds us that the Bible says we are to ask and then ask again. Over and over. Day in. Day out.

When the need is so great, so seemingly impossible that only God's direct intervention will ever bring it about, it takes a different kind of prayer. "Your 100 Day Prayer" is designed to take you straight to the heart and will of God by seeking him for a specific need. This book includes:

A dedicated page to express your need before God on the day you start your 100 day of prayer, 100 entries to help you focus your prayer through the truth of God's Word and character, Leading prayers to give you a jump start, Writing space to capture your conversations with the Father and the spiritual transformation you experience day by day, andA concluding page to memorialize how God answered your prayer and transformed you through the process."Your 100 Day Prayer" will help you access the power of sustained petitioning prayer. You will find advice and encouragement for pleading one specific need. And you will discover that God does respond.
A powerful witness to the place of prayer in the Christian life with a user friendly daily discipline to introduce you to it. Highly recommended.

--Thomas W. Gillespie, President Emeritus, Princeton Theological Seminary, New Jersey

The concept of "Your 100 Days of Prayer" is inspired, and can only accomplish great things for our nation and the Kingdom of God if we'll all cooperate and implement it. The Lord is waiting to see if we have the courage and the desire. He is able.

--Pat Boone, singer, actor, producer, author, and motivational speaker

Conversing with our Father in prayer is critical to spiritual growth. In "Your 100 Day Prayer," John Snyder provides very practical and diverse meditations that will most certainly enhance the reader's prayer life and set the tone for daily living that is focused on God.

--Rick Dempsey, Sr. Vice President, The Walt Disney Studios

In today's Internet age of instant gratification, it's all too easy for Christians to "want it now" and expect the Lord to instantly honor Matthew 7:7: "Ask and it will be given to you . . ." John Snyder's excellent book provides a beautiful pathway to journal our 100 days of focused prayer as we are transformed in the process.

--David Pack, Saddleback Church/ Orange County, Calif. Grammy winning Recording Artist & Music Producer

In this 100 day pilgrimage, Dr. Snyder has woven four great Christian traditions together--daily scripture reading, devotional insight, prayer, and journaling. You cannot practice these disciplines faithfully and emerge unchanged. I think that you will find when the journey has ended, that God has been your guide and your destination."

--Dr. Ed Ewart, MOO Church, Mission Viejo, CA

If you already enjoy a daily, satisfying prayer life, don't read this book. But if you're looking for something to stimulate you to become more faithful and systematic, John Snyder's "Your 100 Day Prayer" offers you an opportunity to focus on talking to God daily and making it an ongoing habit.

--Cecil Murphey, author or co-author of more than 100 books including "90 Minutes in Heaven" and "Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story"

John Snyder has taken a chapter out of his own life and made it available to all of us..."Your 100 Day Prayer" is an incredibly practical and powerful tool for any individual or family who desires to develop and strengthen their prayer life.

--Matt Kees, Director, Christian Musician Summit conferences, and Music Producer

When you're faced with a mountain you can't climb alone, you need more than friendly advice In this amazing and transforming book, John Snyder takes you on a life-changing journey through 100 days of personal prayer as you follow Jesus' command to ask, seek, and knock. Whether you have a special need or you want a more consistent, meaningful prayer time with God, "Your 100 Day Prayer "gives you daily practical guidance, hope, and encouragement. This is definitely a must-read for ALL Christians

--Gregg Bissonette, Grammy winning musician, drummer

La innovadora serie "Guerrero en oracion" culmina con el mas personal discernimiento de lo que es la dinamica de la oracion y la guerra espiritual.

Con mas de un cuarto de millon de libros en circulacion, la siere Guerrero en oracion del Dr. Wagner ha bosquejado los comos y los porques de la oracion. En "Oremos con poder," aborda varias cuestiones fundamentales de hablar con Dios.

Celebrate A Season of Renewal and Reflection The theme of bitterness runs through the Bible as a sour reminder of sin's presence in our world-yet it's because of this bitterness that Jesus' grace is so sweet and satisfying. As we learn to turn from our vices and crave real beauty, goodness, and truth through the pursuit of virtues, we grow nearer to God and become more like who He made us to be. From Tsh Oxenreider, bestselling author of Shadow and Light: A Journey into Advent, arrives a devotional to help you meditate and rejoice in the transcendent miracle of Easter. You will... uncover what it means to participate in the liturgical traditions of Lent, from fasting to almsgiving experience artwork and music that illuminate the impact-both personal and global-of Jesus's death and resurrection contemplate the wonder of Christ's redemption of all humankind, especially as this time of introspection reveals your human limitations Starting on Ash Wednesday and leading you all the way through Holy Week, Bitter and Sweet is an invitation to better understand Jesus's sacrifice as you delight in His ultimate love for you.

'Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.' Rudolf Steiner once called the Lord's Prayer the 'greatest initiation prayer', and he spoke about it many times, also referring to it as the central prayer of Christian experience. This book is, however, the first time that all of Steiner's comments, accounts and perspectives have been brought together in one place, presenting the full scope and depth of his ideas. Along the way, Peter Selg reveals some surprising insights into the spiritual history and mission of Christianity.

What do you do when your whole spiritual life falls apart? It is in these heart-hungry moments--when we feel overwhelmed or alone, struggle with unanswered prayers, aren't sure what to do, or are crying out for God's help--that we are surprisingly poised to pray the most effective kinds of prayers possible. "Extreme Prayer" taps into that longing for connection with God when we need it most by teaching us to pray the kinds of prayers Jesus promised to answer with unlimited power. It's not about how to pray "more" . . . it's about praying "differently," and intentionally tapping into all of Jesus's open-ended promises in a way that achieves maximum Kingdom impact. In "Extreme Prayer," Greg Pruett searches the Scriptures to discover the kinds of prayers that God has promised to answer, challenging you to access their power and see His immeasurable glory unleashed in your prayer life.

Forme parte de la escuela de la oracion intercesora de Andrew Murray En este extraordinario y practico libro, Andrew Murray comparte con usted un caudal de ensenanzas biblicas sobre el ministerio de la intercesion. Ademas de ser una mina de oro en cuanto a conocimientos biblicos, "El Ministerio de la Oracion Intercesora" es unico en su genero, ya que provee un magnifico estudio para realizarse en treinta dias, sobre la practica de la oracion intercesora.

Un tesoro de oracion. El reverendo E. M. Bounds estuvo dedicado totalmente al servicio de su amado Senor. Constantemente oraba y escribia acerca de la oracion y de Cristo. Muy pocos le han sobrepasado en la profundidad de su maravillosa busqueda en la vida de oracion.