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Through a collection of various topics, Heartfelt Posture directs you towards a richer understanding of prayer as a pathway to walking hand in hand with Christ Himself. Whether you yearn for guidance, solace, or a deeper connection with God, this book will lead you to an awakened heart, where your prayers become a heartfelt dialogue with the Almighty (also includes a one-year Bible reading plan).

Reflections: Poems of Faith is a fulfilling collection of poetry about faith, life, and life lessons. The poems have a simplicity in their words and how they powerfully convey meaningful truths relevant to American life. There are poems that meet you where you are, others that will remind you of your past, others that will shine insight to what you have experienced, and others that will inspire you to push forward. It is a timeless compilation of wisdom. Readers will be inspired to keep walking on, the forgotten will feel less alone, those grieving will find comfort and smiles, and the youth will become more wiser.

E E. Byrum's The Secret of Prayer is an inspiring and illuminating exploration of the power of prayer in our daily lives. With practical advice and spiritual insights, Byrum shows us how to unlock the full potential of prayer, helping us to deepen our connection with the divine and find greater peace and purpose in our lives.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

What is your first reaction when you think of prayer? The prophet Isaiah makes a stunning claim that God invites His people to find joy in His house of prayer. But for many Christians, prayer is not joyful, but boring or frustrating. Where is the disconnect? Enjoying Prayer exposes roadblocks on the path to this joy and provides biblical insight and direction for a thriving prayer life. You can discover the joyful prayer that is promised to every believer. It's time to start enjoying prayer! "Scripture tells us, 'In [God's] presence is the fullness of joy' (Psalm 16:11), and the essence of prayer is to engage with God's presence. Matthew Lilley makes this reality come wonderfully alive in his excellent and timely book."Dr. Dick Eastman, President of America's National Prayer Committee "The book title says it all. Matthew peels back the complexities that religion has taught us about prayer and helps us rediscover the beauty of prayer and relationship with God."Aaron Kennedy, Pastor of Opendoor Church

Prayer Power - Changing the World and You will leave you challenged, stirred and inspired for it clearly shows how prayer is the key which unlocks the vaults of heaven. It is filled with extraordinary stories drawn from years of the author's and others' personal experience. Each chapter takes you on a journey of prayer that culminates in our hope for Glory - the desperate need for Revival. Prayer Power - Changing the World and You is a tour de force across history, the globe, the Bible and the author's personal experiences that will challenge your prayer life. If this book does not drive you to prayer, it can only be because you did not read it thoroughly - Karl Faase, CEO, Olive Tree Media, Australia. Prayer Power - Changing the World and You is the best book I have read so far about prayer and its powerful effects. It is convincing and challenging. It will change your life - Georg Taubmann, International Director, Shelter Now International, Germany. Prayer Power - Changing the World and You is a refreshing, stimulating, faith building and at times deeply challenging book. I would strongly recommend you read it carefully and prayerfully - Ian Cole, Founder, World Prayer Centre, England. An easy-to-read book with stories which bring the power and experience of prayer to life. If ever you doubted the power of prayer this book will convince you of its reality - Brian Pickering, National Coordinator, Australian Prayer Network. This book is about the power of prayer, the explosive power which demands our utmost efforts to experience it. It inspired me and at the same time humbled me, as I heard Jesus speaking to me - Dr Liu Xuanqing, Pastor, Shanghai Church, China.

Sharing stories of inspiration that highlight our common humanity and the ways we all influence and learn from one another, the authors address topics of intergenerational trauma and healing, self-betrayal, shame, adoption, addiction, rediscovering spirituality, and showing up authentically for life.

Listen is part psychological journey and part spiritual quest. It is a guide for how to listen to your intuitive wisdom. It offers instructions for how to solve any problem while taking you on a journey to the wild edges of human experience. The common thread on every page is that the best way to love yourself is by authentically and courageously listening to yourself.Listen teaches a method of connecting to your intuitive wisdom called The Transformational Path. This practice is based on the virtues of love, wisdom, and integrity. Learning to walk this path will lead to a deeper, more authentic, and lasting inner peace.

"This gorgeous, transformative, welcoming book is for anyone who longs to feel more present, more alive, more joyful and aware of the holiness of daily life."--Anne Lamott, author of Dusk, Night, Dawn and Help, Thanks, WowWelcome to the temple of your regular life.So begins beloved spiritual guide Mirabai Starr's stunning exploration of finding the extraordinary in the everyday. In Ordinary Mysticism, she helps readers discover their own inner mystic and let go of the limiting belief that spiritual life exists only in traditional places of worship. Mysticism, she explains, is a direct experience of the sacred--no church or clergy required. Our everyday life can be an encounter with the sacred if we pay attention. Starr explores the magic of mundane life, from weeding in our humble gardens to a slow evening walk with a friend to a full kitchen table surrounded by family. Embracing mysticism in our everyday is a way of being more alive in the world, an awakening to the interconnectedness between all things. You can visit an ashram in the Himalayas or kneel in a church pew to connect to the spirit or examine life's big questions--but these aren't the only opportunities to discover the sacred. Life, Starr reminds us, is holy ground. Lyrical and tender, filled with profound wisdom and mind-opening insights, Ordinary Mysticism is about finding wonder in regular life, grounded in lessons from spiritual teachers across the centuries--from Julian of Norwich to Ram Dass. Starr combines their ancient wisdom with the story of her own personal and spiritual journey--from surviving the heartbreak of her fourteen-year-old daughter's death to growing up amid the 1960s counterculture that introduced her to mysticism to her self-made spiritual practice of today. Alongside storytelling and age-old teachings, Starr offers practices and writing prompts for help our souls seek holy ground.When you decide to walk the path of the mystic, the mundane shows up as miraculous, the boring becomes fascinating, and your own shortcomings turn out to be your greatest gifts. May we all find meaning and wonder in our most ordinary moments.

"I delight to do Thy will." "Thy will be done." "I surrender to His will." ¿These are all common phrases on the lips of a real child of God, walking closely with Him on this pilgrimage. Jesus taught His disciples to pray this before His Gethsemane experience. But at the point of need, is it as easily said on those lips of ours? Was it as easy when Jesus was in the garden as when He taught His disciples? This book shared a personal experience in our contemporary time of when God will bring Gethsemane to us. It is where agonizing prayers need to be prayed to overcome the demand of self-will. Jesus prayed with much agony, surrendering to the will of His Father. He left us with an example that we should walk in His steps. The Gethsemane prayer is not a joke. It requires that we part ways with flesh and blood so that we can acknowledge and accept God's supreme will. We cannot pray the Gethsemane prayer without opening up to God on our fears, unbelief, and self-will. The Gethsemane prayer causes us to ascend unto the hills of consecration where we meet God's standard. This is what Jesus did by yielding the flesh to the will of God. The Gethsemane prayer is simply THY WILL BE DONE.

Melting Pot or Chef Salad - and What's your Spice? A SELF-CARE FAITH JOURNAL. Reflecting and finding blessings and purpose in the cultural fusion. Heartwarming! Deep and Inspiring! Hybrid Blessings provides a mental health self-care journal resource on biculturalism from author-lived experiences and a faith-based, biblical lens. It uses personal reflections on cultural identity to celebrate and value who we are in Christ, encouraging individual spiritual growth, as well as finding God-given passion, love, and purpose. Take a personal journey with the author for deep reflection to embrace and celebrate your heritage as you overcome obstacles, find your place in the American tapestry, and fulfill your special God-designed future. Hybrid Blessings reveals power, truth, and guiding steps to trace life blessings, pain, and God's faithfulness.

Advent, derived from the Latin word "adventus," meaning "coming," is a sacred season in the Christian calendar that heralds the arrival of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. It is a time when we, as believers, pause during the holiday rush to reflect, prepare, and anticipate the birth of our Savior. Over 24 days, we invite you to embark on a profound spiritual journey through the pages of Scripture, into the depths of your heart, and, ultimately, into the enduring story of God's boundless love for humanity.The heart of Advent is found in the promises of old and the fulfillment of those promises in the birth of Jesus. The prophets foretold His coming for centuries, and the world yearned for the Messiah's arrival. In these 24 Days of Advent Reflection, we will delve into the sacred verses that foretell His birth, explore the circumstances surrounding His arrival, and bask in the wonder of His humble Nativity. Each day, we will unwrap a treasure of Scripture, inviting you to ponder its significance and meaning in your life.This season is not merely a reenactment of the Nativity but a spiritual pilgrimage, a journey of the soul. It is an opportunity to pause amidst the twinkling lights and bustling festivities and find the quiet manger within your heart. It is an invitation to consider the profound implications of the Incarnation, the Word made flesh dwelling among us, and the everlasting impact it has on our lives.Advent is a time of preparation, and our reflections aim to be the compass guiding you on this journey. In addition to daily Scripture readings and prayers, we have included three reflection questions for each day. These questions serve as lanterns to illuminate your understanding, faith, and personal connection to the message of Advent. Feel free to use these questions for personal meditation, journaling, or discussions with loved ones. The journey is not just about knowledge but transformation - allowing the message of Advent to become a living reality in your life.May these reflections awaken a sense of wonder and awe in your heart this Advent season. May they lead you to rediscover the timeless truths of faith, hope, love, and peace. As we count down the days to Christmas, may your heart resonate with the melody of the angels' song, and may your life be a testimony to the light that shines in the darkness.Whether this is your first Advent or a cherished tradition, may this be a season of renewal, restoration, and reconnection with the true meaning of Christmas? Advent is a remembrance of a historical event and a celebration of God's ongoing presence in our lives - a reminder that Jesus is Emmanuel, "God with us," today and forever.As we embark on this sacred journey together, may your Advent be filled with hope, joy, and the transforming power of God's love. Let us eagerly anticipate the coming of our Savior, the Christ-child, who brings salvation, grace, and eternal life.May this Advent season be a blessing, revelation, and spiritual growth. Let us begin our journey with hearts open and spirits expectant as we prepare for the glorious celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • In his first devotional, Tim Tebow challenges you to find your mission and pursue a bolder, brighter, more fulfilling life—by building your faith every single day (previously published as Mission Possible One-Year Devotional).Tim Tebow knows a thing or two about living a mission-possible life. The two-time national champion, Heisman Trophy winner, first-round NFL draft pick, former professional baseball player, college football analyst, and New York Times bestselling author now shares what it takes to move toward your mission.  Tim reveals how you can find your mission and take a step each day to reach your purpose and your best future. Through 365 Bible-based readings, you’ll discover how to:• Align your responsibilities.• Identify your priorities.• Elevate your convictions.• Make decisive, wise choices.• Fuel your drive and passion.• Set your sights on eternity.The secret to a truly meaningful life doesn’t involve more comfort or ease. It requires a clear focus on who God made you to be and a proven guide to get you there. Tim is ready to help you live that mission-possible life.

The essential meditation guide for the twenty-first century: renowned mindfulness teacher Henry Shukman replaces the concept of original sin with original love, teaching us to tap into the love that shapes our world and can transform who we are. An increasing number of people today feel disconnected, disengaged, and lonely. Many of us are seeking solace, beginning with ourselves. Original Love is the secular spiritual handbook we need to ease our troubles and find the highest possible happiness.Henry Shukman, spiritual director of Mountain Cloud Zen Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico, provides a way forward based on four paths--Mindfulness, Support, Absorption, and Awakening--that promote growth and healing through meditation for practitioners of any level. And it works! Shukman includes inspiring stories from the students of his Original Love program that reveal how it has transformed their lives.Urgently needed, Original Love helps us create peace for ourselves and our times byreducing stress, anxiety, and depression;relaxing the mind and body;easing feelings of worry, regret, anger, and irritation;and improving decision-making and executive functioning.Finding a sense of love is a critical purpose of meditation. Finding your way back to the loving peace that lives at the center of things is Original Love.

This series encompasses the life journey of the author's story as an African American woman who has had many ups and downs but yet kept her faith grounded in God. Book three brings us insight into her parenting journey. Unknown to many of us, we incorporate the same toxic, traumatic, and damaging behaviors we suffered throughout our lives into our parenting. And because we have never healed and still have open wounds from our past, we end up currently bleeding into our parenting. So, not only are we suffering from severe complications, but our children are as well. This cycle must end here and will end now with you, woman of God! You are called to be the Repairer and Restorer of the Breach! I pray this series ministers to your heart, mind, body, and soul as I share my parenting journey with you. It is time to heal, so that we can raise this generation and the next without the filter from our wounds. Hot oil treatment tip: Healing affects your speaking. Are you speaking from the wound or from the Word?

Those of us who pray often feel that our prayers could be better. We might wish we prayed more frequently, or that the words of our prayers were better (whatever that means to us). Maybe we wonder if we are praying correctly. (We should remember that, since God is our Father, He is pleased if we talk to Him at all-even if it is infrequently or shallow.) Most of us never had anyone teach us how to pray. We mimicked what we heard from others. So we find ourselves saying the same things in the same way. We yearn for a way to enrich our prayers and add variety and depth.This book can help. Scripture contains hundreds of passages about prayer, with much richness and variety. Studying them is an excellent way to enrich our own prayers. This volume contains a chapter for each of the 40+ prayers in Genesis through Joshua. Each chapter includes the text of the prayer passage, followed by a study of its background, an exploration of its meaning, and an application of what we learn. The introduction includes an exploration of studying the Bible and an overview of every type of prayer: praise, thanksgiving, petition, intercession, vow, confession, repentance, lament, blessing, and curse.Well-suited for either personal or group study and devotional."This book taught me more about prayer and grew my prayer life more than any single resource I have found." -Janet Severson (London)"A unique study and devotional book on prayer-McDowell's knowledge of the prayers and ability to apply them to the practice of prayer is unparalleled." -Jonathan Schneider (Tampa)

This compilation offers a unique perspective on encounters with God, both on an individual and collective level, as exemplified by the lives of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and the people of Israel. By delving into their personal journeys, we uncover the distinct facets of God's identity as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We explore direct and indirect forms of collective encounters by studying God's interactions with Israel.Our quest to understand what it means to experience God's tangible presence led us to Scripture. We wanted to know if such profound encounters were documented how individuals and communities prepared to meet and experience God, and what ensued thereafter.This daily journey unfolds during the 11th session of our annual 40-day Praise, Prayer, and Fasting Crusade. It captures the essence of our fervent prayers for a tangible encounter with the Almighty during the Third World Convention of Christian Missionary Fellowship International.As you immerse yourself in this life-changing moment, may the Lord abundantly bless your experience, leading you to relive a profound encounter with the Lord.

Cleaning our homes is so important! A good cleaning not only clears out dirt, dust, and germs, but it also brings about order. It gives us the chance to throw out the things we no longer have a use for and allows us to make room for the new things we need. Praying Through Your Home: Cleaning and Maintaining the Spiritual Environment in Your Home accomplishes the same thing, only from a spiritual perspective. This book is a guide that includes prayers for not only each room of the home but also provides prayers that cover the outside of the home, the people who live there, and more! Praying through your home could not be easier with this step-by-step handbook. Ready? Set? Clean!