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Why and how should one pray? Pray Without Ceasing is an attempt at answering this question in the most essential and direct way. The treasury of spiritual texts that have been, collected in this volume is focused on the way of the invocation of divine Names, or sacred formulae.
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A celebration of the voices of women of color in prayer
Women of color pray and have prayed out of necessity for survival, out of love for the Divine and because we believe in the power of prayer. Prayer has been the prevailing force behind the education of our children, protection and courage for our men, hope for our daughters and the balm that heals sorrows.
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Prayers by women around the world-from China and Japan, to Syria...
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A celebration of men's voices in prayer-through the ages from many faiths, cultures and traditions. This collection celebrates the profound variety of ways men around the world have called out to the Divine-with words of joy, praise, gratitude, wonder, petition and even anger-from the ancient world up to our own day. The prayers come from a broad spectrum of spiritual traditions-both East and West-including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism,...
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A celebration of Jewish men's voices in prayer-to strengthen, to heal, to comfort, to inspire from the ancient world up to our own day. This collection of prayers celebrates the variety of ways Jewish men engage in personal dialogue with God-with words of praise, petition, joy, gratitude, wonder and even anger-from the ancient world up to our own day.
Drawn from mystical, traditional, biblical, Talmudic, Hasidic and modern sources, these prayers will...
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Reaching back hundreds of years, this volume is the first major English edition to include all the prayers needed to read the Slavic Psalter at home in the Orthodox tradition. The contents include many texts traditionally printed in Orthodox Psalters and not easily found in English. With psalms and biblical canticles adapted from the classic Coverdale translation of the Book of Psalms and the King James Version of the Bible, this record has been carefully...
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This book, the fourth in The Upper Room's bestselling "Guide to Prayer" series, offers a simple pattern of daily prayer built around weekly themes and organized by the Christian church year. Each week follows this pattern: Affirmation, Psalm, Psalm Prayer, Daily Scripture Readings, Silence, Daily Reading, Reflection (Silent or Written), Prayers, Offering of Self to God, and Blessing. The daily readings are drawn from the history of Christian spirituality...
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This famous Novena guides the Catholic day by day in obtaining an increase of the priceless seven Gifts of the Holy Ghost. In seven different ways these Gifts make the Christian soul responsive to the daily inspirations of the Holy Spirit, leading him to a profound respect for the things of God (Fear), to joy in God s service (Piety), to realization of the nothingness of this earth (Knowledge), to supernatural courage (Fortitude), to sure direction...
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Good times. Bad times. In-between times. When your daily ordeals threaten to overwhelm you, the simple prayer "Jesus, I need You" offers peace and rest. Whether you're experiencing a season of heartache or a season of joy, a time of questioning or a time of deep gratitude, the vulnerable prayers featured throughout will meet you where you are. With space for journaling, Jesus, I Need You will quiet your mind and heart as you discover the Lord's faithfulness...
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Sometimes our prayers flow easily, and we talk to God just as naturally as we would to a dear friend. But sometimes we can't find words to express our thoughts, no matter how hard we try. What can you do when you can't pray, or when you need a prayer for a specific occasion but don't know where to begin? You can turn to the prayers of other Christians to carry you into God's presence. Prayers for Life's Ordinary and Extraordinary Moments is a unique...
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The readers of this book will find themselves both weeping and challenged, to grow in their lives of prayer, through testimonies and stories of answered prayer from individuals and churches that overcame brokenness and hardship that result in giving honor and glory to God.
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Think about it . . . you feel more alive, whole, and centered when you're firmly connected to God and anchored in his Word. You cling to him, give him your best moments, and talk with him nonstop. But then, there are times when you just don't know how to sincerely express yourself through prayer. You're at a loss for words, and a sense of helplessness takes hold of your heart. God desperately wants to hear from you! PrayerPoints lets you take what...
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An interfaith collection of prayers, blessings, and poems offering comfort and hope to the healthcare workers that give so much.
The COVID-19 pandemic has left few of us unaffected, but our healthcare workers have borne the brunt of its impact. Chaplains and clergy across all lines of faith have ministered to those caregivers through prayers and blessings.
This curated collection of interfaith prayers, blessings, and poems was written by those who...
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This edition is packaged for gifting, and is ideal for Bible study groups, as well as confirmation and graduation gifts. The affordable price and compact size makes it ideal for those who like to have a copy they can take to the office, or pack conveniently in their luggage when traveling; a trusted companion for both physical and spiritual journeys.
For more than 460 years, The Book of Common Prayer has been a treasured resource for those of the...
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This beautiful, full-color, large print Lenten devotional highlights readings from the gospel of Matthew with 46 entries, one for each day in Lent. Each reading is, accompanied by a photo, a quote to ponder, a reflection, and a prayer.
Wondrous Love explores Jesus' journey from baptism to the cross and the empty tomb, as depicted in Matthew (the gospel focus for 2020, year A in the Revised Common Lectionary).
15) Amish Prayers
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The Amish as well as other Anabaptist groups have used the same book of prayers for centuries. Now for the first time a selection of these prayers is readily available in English. This exclusive authentic translation from the original German--with an introduction by Beverly Lewis--will give readers insights into the spiritual foundations of the Plain people. Each prayer is paired with a Scripture passage to draw readers closer to God. This hardcover...
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Remarkable True Stories of Miraculous Answers to Prayer! Many people pray, but some don't really believe that God is listening. Answers to prayer can be so small and ordinary that they go unnoticed. But every so often we are powerfully reminded that God does indeed hear and answer prayer. What begins with simple faith and a basic prayer from an average Christian ends with an astounding gift from our loving heavenly Father. In this new collection,...
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This beautiful, full-color Lenten devotional explores the Psalms texts for Lent in year C of the Revised Common Lectionary with 40 entries, one for each day in Lent. Each reading is, accompanied by a photo, a quote to ponder, a reflection, and a prayer. This accessible and colorful format makes it easy to incorporate a simple Christian observance into your Lenten journey.
The book of Psalms gives us a realistic look at the journey of faith for individuals...
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This beautiful, full-color Lenten devotional highlights readings from the gospel of Mark with 46 entries, one for each day from Ash Wednesday to Easter. Each reading is, accompanied by a photo, a quote to ponder, a reflection, and a prayer. This accessible and colorful format makes it easy to incorporate a simple Christian observance into your Lenten journey.
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As we evolve, so do our prayers; as our prayers evolve, so do we. This is the evolution of illumination, the collective voice of the soul of the world. How Do You Pray? was born from a vision in which Celeste Yacoboni was told to ask the world, "How Do You Pray?" She reached out to leading spiritual, shamanic, scientific teachers, guides, and activists and asked for their response. Culled from those responses is an original and deeply personal collection...
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You are the fountain of life, light, and all grace and truth
The hearts of the first Christians beat with praise for Christ. The strength of their devotion is remarkable, considering the times of uncertainty and persecution in which they lived. Despite all of this, the early church flourished, sustained by the God to whom they prayed.
Christians today have a lot to learn from the devotional life of the early church. In Fount of Heaven, a collection...
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