Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 248.32
EAN num: 9781592572458
ISBN number: 1592572456
Label: Alpha
Manufacturer: Alpha
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 384
Printing Date: June 01, 2004
Publishing house: Alpha
Release Date: June 01, 2004
Sale Popularity Level: 887693
Studio: Alpha
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Product Description:
Keep the faith.
This updated and expanded guide offers Christians everything they need to thoroughly understand the use of prayer in their worship regimen, and how to listen for and interpret an answer to a prayer for more effective ways of connecting with themselves, their family, and God.
Amazon.com Review:
The Complete Idiot's Guide series that has taught us how to do everything from making beer, playing bridge, and fishing to gambling, and living with a cat now ventures into the arena of prayer. Although this may seem like a crass and commercial undertaking, it is certainly true that many people feel unworthy or inadequate when trying to give voice to a prayer. As a primer on Christian prayer, this could be the boost that helps a beginner or a doubter take the leap of faith and start a dialogue with God.
Typical of the Complete Idiot's Guide style, the format uses plenty of cartoon-like illustrations, loads of informative tidbits, and most importantly a warm, reassuring voice that takes a complicated issue and breaks it down into manageable bites. Chapter 1 explores 'What Prayer Isn't (and Is).' For example, it is not 'Self-Help,' a 'Cosmic Shrink,' 'Wishin' and Hopin',' or 'Hyperspiritualizing.' According to authors Galli and Bell, prayer is a conversation with God. 'Prayer is less like making a speech and more like talking to a friend.' This kind of relaxed yet highly respectful approach toward prayer characterizes much of the book's wisdom. Readers who aren't interested in exploring prayer through a Christian lens probably won't find this guidebook useful. Others, even aficionados, will probably appreciate the down-to-earth discussions on 'Suffering,' 'Praying the Gospels,' and 'Dealing with Doubts: No Answers.' --Gail Hudson
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Thanks to this book I have honed my prayer skills to a laser precision! I can pray faster and with less effort, but to greater effect than ever before! I have prayed for and received food, clothing, vacations, discounts at restaurants and service stations, and I have partially disabled legions of America's enemies in foreign lands! Coffee tastes better, sleep is more restful, and my television reception is crisper and clearer, without costly HDTV add-ons! Prayer does it all-- but you must do it RIGHT! Read this book and reap the BLESSINGS!!! Note: I am NOT insane!
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This book is a keeper. Easy to read and full of insight. I just recently returned to my Christain roots and the Complete Idiot's Guide to Prayer helped answer a question that many of us are afraid to ask; "How do you pray?" I've seen it done hundreds of times but it's all so mysterious. This book explains a variety of options to mix it so that prayer doesn't become a chore. As with all Complete Idiot's Guides, this book contains all the information that most of us want without the dull details.
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by SMFran@aol.com
It had to happen sooner or later, I suppose. Just about every topic is getting its Complete Idiot's Guide. I have one on Angels, another on Internet. My niece has one on cooking. And now they've (the publisher) sent me one - on prayer - The Complete Idiot's Guide to Prayer, by Mark Galli and James S. Bell, Jr. (Alpha Books / Macmillan USA, Ltd., 1999, softcover) In 33 chapters spread over six parts, the book takes the reader through ideas about prayer as talking with God and into prayers like the Our Father and the Jesus Prayer and using the Psalms and the Gospels for prayer. With a very readable style and format, the book provides those little blurbs common to the "Idiot's Guide" - in this case - Prayer Pearls from the Good Book, When You Haven't Got a Prayer, Meanings and Gleanings, and Prayer Hotline. Drawing content mostly from Jewish / Christian traditions and sources, the book's authors also delve into mystical prayer, liturgical prayer, singing prayer, and praying with others. These authors give suggestions for distractions, doubts, even "dark night of the soul" in prayer. Two appendixes offer formulated prayers for many situations. Meant as a primer, the book can assist anyone at any prayer level toward meaningful meditation and a prayer-integrated life.
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Have reviewed a number of books on prayer and they usually get too complicated and bogged down. This Idiot's Guide to Prayer is a refreshing look at a very old subject. I loved the simplicity without compromising integrity to the authority of Scripture.
Starting with a few basics, Galli and Bell then go on to look at The Lord's Prayer as a model but also an instruction on what prayer is really all about. The book includes several prayers for different occasions, takes a look at the Episcopal "Book of Common Prayer," and using the Psalms as part of our prayers.
I've chosen this book for an Adult Bible School Class on prayer, hoping to attract a number of people who think of themselves as novices or "idiots" on the subject of prayer. I'll also invite some people known for their prayer lives to participate in the class to help with the discusion and to possibly mentor people who are really struggling with prayer.
The central point I have so greatly appreciated is the authors' firm view that prayer is really only a part of our relationship with God.
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