Understanding Prayer: Its Purpose, Its Power, Its Potential
Prayer doesn & rsquo;t have to be mysterious & mdash;and Understanding Prayer will clearly explain the purpose, power, and potential of regular conversation with God. This brand-new compilation from the writings of E. M. Bounds & mdash;a noted authority on prayer from the nineteenth-century & mdash;will show you the elements of effective, God-pleasing prayer. Whether he & rsquo;s discussing the proper mindset for prayer, the prayer lives of Bible characters, or the role of the Holy Spirit in our prayers, Bounds makes practical application to every believer today. Text has been lightly updated for ease of reading, and space is provided for readers to record their own thoughts and observations.
The Church Must Send Or It Willend by Dag Heward-mills
and then shall the end come. Matthew 24:14 What can end life as you know it? What has the power to cause the end of all things in your life? What will be the sign of the end of your ministry on this earth? What will bring an end to the church? The end of everything is death! Through this enlightening book, by author and pastor, Dag Heward-Mills, you will see that pride, disobedience, hatred, perversion, rebellion and dishonour are some of the unfortunate things that can end your life and your ministry.
Large Church Pastor and Bestselling Author Offers Keys to a God-Centered LifeAfter several bestselling books and more than 25 years of ministry in Hawaii, Wayne Cordeiro knows how to touch the hearts of Christians. Too often people can get distracted by various programs and unimportant details of the faith, but in this book Wayne places the focus directly on drawing near to Jesus. And from that core focus, all other aspects of life will fall into place.Filled with encouragement, stories, and practical guidelines, this book will help believers simplify their walks with the Lord a welcome message for readers looking for simplicity and peace in their anxious, overscheduled lives. Includes a built-in study guide for individuals and small groups.
Follow God's process for growth and find hope in life's darkest moments with Bishop T.D. Jakes's uplifting stories and advice from his own faith journey. In this insightful book, #1 New York Times bestselling author T.D. Jakes wrestles with age-old questions: Why do the righteous suffer? Where is God in all the injustice? Bishop Jakes tells crushing personal stories from his own journey -- the painful experience of learning his young teenage daughter was pregnant, the agony of watching his mother succumb to Alzheimer's, and the shock and helplessness he felt when his son had a heart attack. Bishop Jakes wants to show you how God uses difficult, crushing experiences to prepare you for unexpected blessings. If you are faithful through suffering, you will be surprised by God's joy, comforted by His peace, and fulfilled with His purpose. Crushing will inspire you to have hope, even in your most difficult moments. If you trust in God and lean on Him during setbacks, He will lead you through.