Prayer Theology

Peterson's Tell It Slant promises to deepen our understanding of Jesus' words, strengthen our awareness of language as a gift of God, and nurture our efforts to make all of our speech convey a blessing to others.

Almost every religious tradition includes a form of prayer or meditation. That being the case, what exactly characterizes prayer as Jewish? Jewish prayer utilizes the idioms and expressions of the Hebrew Bible and the sages of Israel. In short, traditional Jewish prayer expresses the fundamental values and beliefs of Judaism.

Spiritual writer, theologian, and philosopher Jesuit Fr. Robert Spitzer tackles the topic of recognizing and overcoming spiritual evil. His focus is the human heart. His goal: our moral and spiritual transformation, which leads to true peace and genuine happiness. The book is divided into two main parts: the realities of God's goodness and of spiritual evil, and recognizing and overcoming diabolical tactics, which range from temptation and deception to the Deadly Sins.

Pastor Jim Cymbala believes that Jesus wants to renew his people - to call us back from spiritual dead ends, apathy, and lukewarm religion. In this compelling audio presentation, Cymbala tells the story of the Brooklyn Tabernacle, a struggling congretation of 20 - until they began to pray, and God began to move, and street-hardened lives by the hundreds were transformed by Christ's love.

Do you ever feel like your prayers are not effective? The secret to a thriving prayer life is not a formula - it is the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit. In Praying in the Holy Spirit, internationally recognized evangelist, teacher, and healing minister David Hernandez presents bold answers to tough questions about prayer and offers revelatory insights to help you commune with the Holy Spirit in powerful ways. This book will help you overcome common barriers to finally praying in tongues, cultivate a fiery desire to pray, and more.

Rodney Hogue didn’t believe that believers could be oppressed by demons. But one day, the Holy Spirit revealed that he was being oppressed by a demonic spirit. In disgust, Rodney commanded the demon to leave in Jesus’ name. To his surprise, it did! Since then, he’s been driven by a passion to see others set free from spiritual strongholds and brought into a powerful encounter with the love, freedom, and healing of Jesus!

One God in the Holy Trinity - Meditation Book is a deeply reflective and meditative exploration of the divine essence of God as three persons in one. This book invites readers to embark on a journey of faith exploration, drawing from Biblical teachings and theological contemplation to better understand the sacred mystery of the Triune nature of God. Through contemplative prayer and reflection on faith, readers will be guided into practices of Christian meditation that can lead to profound spiritual transformation. This book is a powerful tool for those seeking to understand God's complex ...

Restoring God's Watchmen: Modern-Day Jeremiah's Walking in the Authority and Power of His Glory" is more than just a book; it serves as a prophetic manifesto for believers seeking to embrace their calling as intercessors in today's Church. In a world rife with challenges and spiritual battles, this powerful text invites readers to explore the profound impact of strategic prayer, encouraging them to become vessels of divine change in their own lives and the broader community. At the heart of this transformative journey is the concept of prayer as a potent force for change. The phrase "The ...

Aquinas at Prayer draws attention to important aspects of Aquinas's life and work which have been all too often overlooked or forgotten. Today Aquinas is almost exclusively regarded as an outstanding scholastic philosopher and theologian. But what is little known is that Aquinas was, first and last, a teacher of the Bible - a Master of the Sacred Page. Moreover there is a distinctly mystical character to his theology. And, as a writer, he was not only a poet but, arguably, the greatest Latin poet of the Middle Ages.

In this compelling book, Jason Garwood unpacks the theological depth and practical application of the Disciples' Prayer, teaching believers how to pray with God's glory, kingdom, and will as the foundation. Rooted in Reformed theology and infused with pastoral insight, this book explores the richness of each petition—from daily dependence on God's provision to the transformative power of forgiveness and the ultimate victory over evil through Christ. Designed to inspire heartfelt worship and obedient living, The Disciples' Prayer invites readers to align their lives with God's purposes and...

From pastor and theologian Eugene Peterson, an inspiring and insightful guide to that most vital—but oft-elusive—spiritual practice: prayer.

An introduction to the science, history, and creative uses for prayer beads within Jewish life, suitable for any level of Jewish practice and belief (or not) in God. Contains ideas and templates for creating personal and group prayer bead practices within a Jewish context.

This critically acclaimed book explains the contents and meanings of the core Jewish prayers.

Is the gift of tongues for today? Does God want me to have the gift of tongues? Should I ask for the gift of tongues? Believers have asked these questions and many others about this debated and mysterious spiritual gift. Offering fresh biblical insight, Robert Henderson has written an essential guide that helps believers understand and discover the power of tongues to remove limits and establish a renewed relationship with God transcending the natural realm.

Decades before Vatican II called for the sanctification of the laity, St. Elizabeth of the Trinity prophetically claimed that holiness is not exclusively the domain of priests and nuns but is truly for everyone. God created the human soul to be a special channel of His grace on earth and to serve as a unique image of His love. Few saints have spoken to hearts as acutely as St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, who has helped even the busiest, weariest, and most distracted of us create an inner chamber within our souls where we can rest in God’s peace and love.

When her husband comes home with a farfetched story about eating dinner with someone he believes to be Jesus, Mattie Cominsky thinks this may signal the end of her shaky marriage. Convinced that Nick is, at best, turning into a religious nut, the self-described agnostic hopes that a quick business trip will give her time to think things through.

In Cleansing Your Home from Evil, renowned spiritual warfare expert Jennifer LeClaire reveals how demonic activity can enter your life through cursed objects, offering practical solutions to supernaturally cleanse the atmosphere! Don’t spend one more day unaware of the enemy’s schemes against you and your family! Follow these strategies and shut down the devil’s plan to terrorize your home!

In Devotions for a Sacred Marriage author Gary Thomas encourages you to build your marriage around God’s priorities and explores how God can reveal Himself to you through your marriage and help you grow closer to Him as well as to your spouse.

You are living in the last of the last days—a season where God is pouring out his Spirit upon believers, empowering them to walk in the greatest flood of prophetic power the earth has ever seen and usher in the end-time harvest. Are you prepared?

In Quiet Prayer, Marie Chapian - a lifelong student of reflective prayer - examines the benefits of meaningful meditation, both ancient and modern. Did you know the passionate early followers of Jesus regularly practiced meditation? It was the building block and very basis of their faith. Many of them chose to live apart from society, in cloistered cells and caves as hermits and recluses of the desert.