Dietrich Bonhoeffer, one of the most influential Christian martyrs in history, bequeathed to humanity a legacy of theological creativity and spirituality that continues to intrigue people from a variety of backgrounds. Dietrich Bonhoeffer Works, a sixteen volume series, offers a fresh, critical translation of Bonhoeffer's writings, with introductions, an… Read more…
Based on the thought that prayer is not a technique but friendship with God, this topical guide to all the prayers of the Bible answers such questions as:
Why pray?
What should I pray about?
What about prayers that aren’t answered?
This book is not only an insightful resource for t… Read more…
This book offers a model of profound and accessible congregational prayer. At once inspirational and practical, it will empower and equip laypeople and clergy alike to offer heartfelt, informed, and appropriate prayers on behalf of the people of God. As Samuel Wells and Abigail Kocher say, "Interceding in public worship is a duty. This book is intended to ma… Read more…
Prayer is simply talking with God - yet even the disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray. Since then, godly men and women have elaborated on "the Lord's prayer" to help others find union and intimacy with God - and their most insightful comments are included in A 12-Month Guide to Better Prayer. Featuring the words of giants of the faith… Read more…
"God, if you have a will for my life, I need to know what it is and what to do about it." Even before she become a Christian, Stormie Omartian prayed those words. In the months that followed, God answered her in ways that she didn't believe possible. As God unfolded His plan for her life, she began to understand what it meant to live in … Read more…
The phrases of the Lord's Prayer are among the most treasured words of Jesus, and Living and Praying the Lord's Prayer, an eBook by Peter Graves, opens Jesus' prayer so that Christians can live it and pray it. In uncomplicated prose, Graves first places the Lord's Prayer in context and then systematically proceeds through the praye… Read more…
For decades, Operation World has been the world's leading resource for people who want to impact the nations for Christ through prayer. Its twofold purpose has been to inform for prayer and to mobilize for mission. Now the research team of Operation World offers this abridged version of the 7th edition called Pray for the World as an accessible resource … Read more…
God is the Creator of the heavens and the earth, the Alpha and the Omega, the all-loving, forgiving Father and the Great I Am. With such a big God, how can we understand His many facets? One way is through scripture, where God is described in more than 200 unique ways. Praying the Names of God takes these names and makes them personal through heartfelt praye… Read more…
Our appetites control much of what we do each day—whether it is the cravings of our stomachs, the desire for possessions or power, or the longings of our spirits for God. But for the Christian, the hunger for anything apart from God is ultimately detrimental to spiritual health and enduring joy. In this classic meditation on fasting, Jo… Read more…
The Million-Copy Bestseller Is Back in a Beautiful 20th Anniversary EditionWhen I’m on My Knees has blessed more than a million readers since its 1997 release. Now this inspiring devotional is available in a 20th anniversary edition in a beautiful new package. With themes like praise, forgiveness, healing, trials love, God's faithfulness, and worsh… Read more…
Praying is a problem for many people. Christians often go through the motions of prayer because it is expected of them, but they are often left wondering, "Did God hear me? Does he even care?"
In his book Praying the Lord's Prayer, an excerpt from Growing in Christ, J. I. Packer presents a powerful truth: prayer is… Read more…
“Do you wish you were a better prayer?”
Pose this question to any believer and the answer would likely be a resounding “yes!” While a strong prayer life is the desire of many believers, the reality is often difficult to come by.
In Prayer Coach, James L. Nicodem begins with a frank discussion about the obstacles… Read more…