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The Gift of Hard Things: Finding Grace in Unexpected Places

The Gift of Hard Things: Finding Grace in Unexpected Places

by Mark Yaconelli

In many ways society teaches us to try to have everything under our control. If we are honest, we tend to think that this can be true even of our spiritual lives. But Mark Yaconelli eloquently expresses the reality of our situation: 'We are small, sensitive creatures with short lifespans, in a world that is often chaotic, capricious, m… Read more…

Wonder, Fear, and Longing, eBook: A Book of Prayers

Wonder, Fear, and Longing, eBook: A Book of Prayers

by Mark Yaconelli

Every heart feels wonder. Every heart knows fear. Every heart aches with longing. Awed, we whisper, “Thank you.” Frightened, we cry, “Mercy.” Yearning we plead, “Show me the way.” Because the truth is, no matter who you are, every heart needs prayer.This is a prayer book. A book to seduce, cajole, entice, and encourage your heart into prayer. Mo… Read more…

Downtime: Helping Teenagers Pray

Downtime: Helping Teenagers Pray

by Mark Yaconelli

"You know the reality: teens don’t have much downtime in their lives. Between school, extra-curricular activities, jobs, friends (and youth group!), students these days barely have enough time to do all the things they need to do in a day. It’s no wonder that quiet, reflective time in prayer with God is not high on their priority list.With years of exper… Read more…

Downtime: Teaching Teens to Pray
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Downtime: Teaching Teens to Pray

by Mark Yaconelli and Fred Stella

Narrated by Fred Stella

A practical book for youth ministers, pastors, parents, and teachers who want to teach prayer to teenagers. The book will be written in short, meditative chapters that provide readers with the appropriate history, theology, pedagogy, and examples for introducing teens to the life of prayer.… Read more…