A Call to Spiritual Reformation: Priorities from Paul and His Prayer
By Dr. Don Carson
God doesn't demand hectic church programs and frenetic schedules; he only wants his people to know him more intimately, says D. A. Carson. The apostle Paul found that spiritual closeness in his own fellowship with the Father. A Call to Spiritual Reformation investigates the Epistles to see what lessons Paul taught in his "school of prayer." Christians today can still achieve the confidence Paul enjoyed by following his life-shaping principles and searching for a deeper devotional experience. "[This book] provides a . . . pointed argument that the greatest need for churches today is not education, evangelism, or programs, but a deeper knowledge of God. It contributes to filling that need by assisting those who read it to a fuller life of prayer." Review and Expositor "The reader is guided, gently yet persuasively, towards a reformation in personal dealings with God. This excellent and timely book can be heartily commended." The Banner of Truth D. A. Carson is professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, Illinois. He is the author of How Long, O Lord? and editor of Teach Us to Pray and Right with God.
The Heart of a Servant and the Life of Prayer
What does it look like to have a servant's heart at home? At work? In the church? In the world? Pastor Abe Miller teaches us about what makes the heart of a servant and outlines practical ways to make an impact for Christ through serving others. And in the second half of this module, Pastor Chuck De Cleene and others will equip you practically to develop a life of dependent prayer. Teaching from both Biblical principles and personal example, they will instruct you on the life of prayer.
This class meets Sunday nights at 5:30 in the fellowship hall and is taught by Abe Miller & Chuck De Cleene.
A Simple Way to Pray - Martin Luther
Early in the year 1535, Peter Beskendorf, a barber and an old friend of Luther's, asked Dr. Martin Luther for suggestions concerning prayer. Luther responded with an open letter titled, How One Should Pray, for Master Peter the Barber. This letter fills the following pages.
Download Martin Luther's "A Simple Way to Pray"
A Praying Life
Paul Miller
Foreword by David Powlison
"This is as fine a book on prayer that you will ever read, but it is so much more. It is the story of our struggle to actually live like we believe that our Heavenly father really does love us. If we did, nothing could keep us from being committed to the day by day hard work of prayer. Paul exegetes our struggle in a way that is convicting, insight giving and encouraging. This is a book on prayer that actually makes you want to pray!"
- Paul David Tripp
About the Author: Paul Miller is director of seeJesus.net, a discipling mission that develops interactive Bible studies. The PrayerLife Study and Seminar, which form the basis for the book A Praying Life, is the second curriculum released by seeJesus.net. The first curriculum, called The Person of Jesus Study, centers on what Jesus is like as a person and is equally effective with both Christians and non-Christians. Paul's book Love Walked Among Us is based on The Person of Jesus Study and, similarly, is written for both Christians and non-Christians. Paul also teaches seminars that train people to lead the study with friends and neighbors.