Includes study guide. 384 pages

    Weaving a narrative about his experiences while seeking a prayerful life, he demonstrates how prayer can enter the fabric of one's existence so that life itself becomes prayer. In the manner of Madeleine L'Engle and Kathleen Norris, Benson makes the ordinary events of life seem mystical and the mystical seem ordinary. He illustrates the full power of prayer, illuminates the reasons we are drawn to pray, and bears witness to the grace of leading a life attuned to the voice of God.

    For the growing number of people who feel that life should be more than grim-faced religion, this book offers a glorious alternative--the truth that sets us free. Swindoll is the bestselling author of Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life.

    He is considered a candidate for sainthood by many. Orthodox believers and seekers from all about the globe streamed to his little hermitage on the Holy Mountain, i.e., Mount Athos in Greece, the spiritual center of the Orthodox Church. They sought spiritual guidance and prayers from this humble monk who astounded many with his God-given ability to read hearts and prescribe true medicines for the soul. The author, a fellow Athonite monk, has recorded his own memories of Elder Paisios, along with those told him by other acquaintances of the elder. Includes several photos of the elder and the places where he lived. Large format 9 3/8 x 6 5/8 inches. Sold over 100,000 copies in Greece.

    C. Ryle (1816-1900) was the first Anglican Bishop of Liverpool. He is famous for his writings on the Gospels and is the author of numerous books and booklets. This book is a fresh presentation of Ryles classic Daily Readings which sold out of its last printing within twelve months.

    It is about shaping the whole of our church life and activities by the content of and imperatives of the gospel. It is about ensuring that our church or group is motivated by and focused on the gospel, as opposed to our traditions, or the scores of other worthy causes and needs that could fill our time. The principles contained in this workbook are an attempt to articulate what a true gospel ministry might look like. They are principles that can be worked out in a range of situations, from Sunday school or youth work to a whole congregation. This workbook is not a recipe for success, but is rather designed to help clarify our thinking about how to be more faithful to God's saving message - not only in what we say, but in how we live our lives as the people of God.Steve Timmis and Dr Tim Chester have years of experience behind them in churches large and small. Currently, they are part of the leadership team of The Crowded House - a church planting initiative in Sheffield, UK.

    A teller of tales and a teacher. An artist and an apologist. In this collector's edition of three of his books, his unique gifts are interwoven in three unique portraits of Jesus.d

    principles for developing a radical faith.

    Details nine church-centered principles for reaching others for Christ through networks of family and friends.

    . . . They will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you and will rescue you, " declares the Lord. --Jeremiah 1:17, 19 When the world around you has turned its back on God, can you still effectively live for Him? With western civilization now standing at a crossroads, God is beckoning His people to do as the prophet Jeremiah did.To stand up for Him.To speak the truths of His Word.And to influence the culture for Christ.In the prophet's day--a time much like our own--public life was increasingly dominated by pagan ideas and practices. Jeremiah's courage, passion, preaching, even his sufferings, show us how to live for God in today's difficult times. In the story of his life and ministry you'll find down-to-earth help and fresh examples on how to live, think, and feel in a godless culture, plus much encouragement to proclaim the truth of God's Word--regardless of the cost. Your stand may lead to opposition, hostility, and even persecution, as it did for Jeremiah. But God promises that in the end the victory will be yours as you glorify Him with your courage and your devotion.No one can read this book without being instructed, encouraged, and possibly even rebuked and redirected by it. --James M. Boice