Real Prayers

Spiritual formation experts Kyle Strobel and John Coe want to show you what you've been missing when it comes to prayer. In this down-to-earth book, they show you how to fearlessly draw near to a holy God, pray without ceasing (and without posturing), and delight in the experience of being fully known and fully loved. Each chapter ends with prayer projects or practices to help you see a difference in your prayer life, starting now.

The best and surest way to pursue such wholeness is through prayer. Not the semimindless I-just-ask-God-for-stuff-then-listen-to-the-deafening-silence kind of prayer you've tried before. That's not working. What you need is authentic connection that leads to harmony with God, yourself, and others. That kind of prayer is what Words with God is all about. In this thoughtful book, Addison Bevere breaks prayer out of its religious box and places it at the center of your everyday life, the place where God longs to make himself real to you.

After a particularly exhausting year with the Yada Yada Prayer Group, all Jodi Baxter wants is a break. She even asks God for a little “dull and boring” in the new year. Instead she finds that when you’re open to His plans, life is unpredictable—in the best and hardest ways. Jodi’s life is suddenly full of changes, and they can be described as anything but boring.

Hey God, Can We Talk? is a practical book designed to transform your conversations with God from distant and religious into meaningful and authentic dialogues. Deeply rooted in Scripture, this book gives hands-on tools for interacting with God through the everyday stuff of life. Each chapter contains “Conversation Starters” - simple biblical application and a roadmap for dialogue - to jumpstart your talks with God.

Sheila Walsh, best-selling author, popular Women of Faith speaker, and gifted recording artist, has a God-given passion for reaching out to women who are privately carrying around broken hearts. She knows what they are going through because she used to be one of them. You're invited to join her on a prayer-filled, God-seeking journey to understand how to live in this world, with all its potential for hurt, pain, and fear, and still experience a deep healing that you are able to hold on to, no matter what life throws at you.

God Is for Real addresses the questions: What is God like? Why are things the way they are in spite of who God is? If Todd's first book, Heaven Is for Real, was about the then and there of heaven, God Is for Real is about the here and now on earth: Why are there are so many hypocritical church people? Why do Christians make such a big deal about the cross? Why doesn't God seem to answer our biggest prayers?

By delving into the prayers of Jesus Christ - the cornerstone of the Christian faith - listeners will learn Jesus' sevenfold secret of prayer. Listeners will embark upon a truly exhilarating expedition that could radically change their prayer lives forever.

A practical prayer is a one that is answered. It works for anyone, regardless of their religious background or experience. The clearly defined sequence of steps for practical prayer described in this book is distilled from a common thread found in the spiritual practices of religions and disciplines all over the world. It's anchored in the rich history of prayer yet free of the dogma and personality of any particular religion or belief system.

Christians today live in an unsettling reality that is defined by a steady cultural drift toward blatant immorality and disregard for the truth. The economic and social instability of the past couple of years—not to mention the fear and confusion brought on by the global pandemic—have only added to the atmosphere of uncertainty and anxiety. But Jackson has a message of hope to share: God's kingdom is unshakeable. If we take hold of the fundamental truths of the gospel and decipher the gathering storm clouds through the lens of Scripture, the church will be empowered to prevail.

Delve into the powerful and transformative prayers of the Apostle Paul with "Courageous Prayers, Volume 2." This inspiring collection focuses on Paul's heartfelt prayers from his epistles, offering believers a guide to deepening their relationship with God. Each prayer is a testament to Paul's faith, emphasizing themes of redemption, thanksgiving, love, and the supremacy of Christ. Pastor Fields provides thoughtful commentary and personal reflections, encouraging listeners to embrace these prayers as a source of spiritual strength and guidance.

Courageous Prayers, by Pastor Phillip Fields, offers seven deeply moving prayers rooted in scripture. Through passages like Psalm 27 and Acts 4:29, Fields guides listeners on a journey of spiritual resilience and divine communion. Each prayer resonates with the timeless themes of courage, redemption, and unwavering faith, inspiring listeners to stand firm in the face of adversity. With poignant reflections and earnest petitions, Courageous Prayers serves as a beacon of hope and a testament to the transformative power of prayer.

As well-known Christians announce a newfound loss of faith, other believers face increasing pressure or doubt. We feel let down, ashamed to question God's goodness, and in need of assurance of our faith and answers to our pain. From a leading voice on issues facing Christians today comes a frank and insightful discussion about whether it's okay to doubt God and what to do about it.

Join Dr. Hawkins and his wife Susan in this intimate setting as they delve into the topic of "How to Live Your Life Like A Prayer". Dr. Hawkins discusses this inspiring subject from many different angles in this very informative interview, such as how to pray, what outlining is, surrendering to God's Will, the value of blessing your food, forgiveness, the proper attitude to have when praying, the beneficial effects of prayer, how to start your day with prayer and much, much more!

Bills pile up, relationships fall apart, kids go wild, and coworkers are sometimes completely nuts. The struggle is truly real, but God's grace is amazingly life-changing. No struggle can overpower his love. Encourage yourself with daily prayers, devotionals, and Bible stories for adults struggling in faith. Build up your most holy faith.

Believe is a memoir of incredible real-life miracle stories of everyday ordinary living, through the life of Pastor Evangelist Terry Hilgen. Believe is a model of living the supernatural lifestyle; all Christians should experience daily. Believe is also a daily devotional and prayer journal which helps you develop an intimate relationship with God, activating your faith. Believe teaches what faith is and how to walk in faith with boldness and without fear.

Believing Is Real is about a struggling family from the South who thought that life was exactly what they were experiencing. This family was led by parents whose faith was phenomenal. When the young adults’ parents died, God began speaking to them as a family and they heard the Voice of God to do his will.

People are searching for safe places. Many people searching for a safe space or a safe place don't think to turn to God the Father. Childhood father and mother wounds can misrepresent our view of God. We may never have heard our Dad say "I love you". Mark Preissner shows us a Father (God) who is very different than we thought. He is your first Father and longs to see your dreams fulfilled and your heart satisfied. Discover the one who loves you.

Prayer is one of the most vital keys to the Church and individual believers moving into the dimension of the spirit that God is calling her and them into! Unless we pray, we are going to stay where we have been! James, the half-brother of Jesus and author of the New Testament book of James, said that fervent and effectual prayer availeth much! So, saints of God, for this cause, let us pray!

God shares his heart with the author in a way that is raw, honest, and candid. Hear how God speaks to his friend, who is interested in hearing from him. Listen in on these conversations as God gets personal and even emotional about the things that matter to him and that should ultimately matter to everyone.

Do you struggle with your prayer life? Are you distracted or anxious when you pray? Do you not know what to pray for? Do you ever wonder if love and contentment will define your life of prayer, instead of restlessness or worry? Let God and the scriptures assist you in unlocking the emotional and spiritual power of meditative prayer. Spiritual life involves prayer. Most of us have committed time to prayer at some point in our lives. Many of us achieve spiritual victories in prayer. But prayer is more than a ritual and more than asking God for “something” in a time of crisis.