Who Prays These Days? Almost all of us do. The practice of prayer is shared by an overwhelming majority across diverse beliefs and backgrounds. But, with the ongoing decline in the membership of institutional religion, it's apparent that many people don't go to church to pray. Many of us now turn to literature for spiritual guidance. This journal will help you to reconnect with your inner need for prayer. Prayers are extremely personal, an intimate conversation coming from a deep human desire to communicate with God. But too many of us are locked into a one- dimensional model of prayer. How do you pray with your whole heart if you are still relying on the prayers of early childhood that begin "Now I lay me down to sleep," or the official, formally-structured prayers of institutional religion? Tom Harpur invites readers to view prayer as an intimate conversation with a personal God, and to use the same language as they would use with a lover or a best friend. Harpur brings the broad theological perspective of prayer to the personal level by exploring the deep yearning that calls one to prayer. He includes suggestions which will help both the fully initiated and the bewildered novice experience more practically and deeply the spiritual benefits of prayer. He also includes, for personal adaptation, a chapter of prayers written for his own use. This is a truly down-to-earth, simple yet honest -- from the heart and from the gut -- book on prayer that will help you discover what prayer means to you.

Except for Bibles and hymnbooks, no other book has been read and appreciated by as many United Church people. From what to wear and where to sit at church to theology and ethics, Ralph Milton covers it all with his signature easygoing style. Updated with new statistics, and expanded to reflect a church that is reconciling the past and celebrating the future, this third edition is both informative and revealing, and just in time for The United Churchs 75th Anniversary celebrations. If you think you already know the church, you will be surprised at what you have taken for granted. If you are just beginning your faith journey, this book provides an opportunity to discover the rich, inclusive community that is The United Church of Canada. The new, in-bound 12-session study guide contains tips for starting a study group, discussion questions, and preaching ideas for pastors.

A biographical and bibliographical guide to current writers in all fields including poetry, fiction and nonfiction, journalism, drama, television and movies. Information is provided by the authors themselves or drawn from published interviews, feature stories, book reviews and other materials provided by the authors/publishers.

NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING AUTHOR OF THE HARBINGER, THE MYSTERY OF THE SHEMITAH, THE BOOK OF MYSTERIES, AND THE PARADIGM WITH OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD Practically apply the daily mission, Scriptures, and insights from The Book of Mysteries to your life. Created as a companion to The Book of Mysteries by Jonathan Cahn, this prayer journal enhances the reader experience through the amazing mysteries revealed. Record your thoughts and prayers on lined pages that correspond with the 365 mysteries, scriptures, and daily missions shared in the print book--with the most important keys of spiritual truth, end-time mysteries, and secrets of life.

Are you currently experiencing emptiness inside that you can't seem to fill no matter how hard you try? Do you sense a longing for more of God yet find yourself unsure how to draw closer to Him? Or perhaps you are seeking a devotional to use as a guide during your quiet time with God. if you answered yes to any of the above this devotional was designed strategically for you. Burn for Jesus is a 30 Day Guide to Ignite the Fire in Your Prayer Life that is sure to bridge the gap between where you currently are spiritually and where you desire to be.