No Easy Road; Inspirational Thoughts on Prayer (Direction Books) [Paperback]

Dick Eastman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1973 | Series: Direction Books

Praying Christians are society's best revolutionaries. They engage in the most remarkable act a human can perform, and, in so doing, unleash God's sustaining power. In No Easy Road, Dick Eastman offers challenge, guidance, and encouragement to help believers on the sometimes difficult, though always rewarding, journey of prayer.
This best-selling classic, originally published by Baker in 1971, tracks a Pilgrim's Progress-like progression down the road of prayer. Using stories from biblical times to today, it walks readers through the Peak of Unbelief, the Plateau of Intercession, the Mountain of Self-will, and more. Designed for all believers who seek to revitalize their prayer lives, it is also a pertinent resource for pastors, prayer leaders, missionaries, and others who wish to mobilize others to pray.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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From the Back Cover

When you pray, you engage in the most remarkable act a human can perform and in so doing, unleash God's sustaining power. But prayer is an art requiring constant cultivation, says Dick Eastman. In No Easy Road he offers challenge, guidance and encouragement to help you on the sometimes difficult, though always rewarding, journey of prayer.

This best-selling classic tracks a Pilgrim's Progress-like progression down the road of prayer. Using stories and examples from biblical times to today, it walks you through:

* the Peak of Unbelief
* the Avalanche of Excuses
* the Plateau of Intercession
* the Mountain of Self-will
* the Cove of Holiness
* and more

No Easy Road also includes an appendix entitled "Practical Praying" that provides valuable hints on how and where to pray. Designed for all believers who seek to revitalize their prayer lives, it is also a pertinent resource for pastors, prayer leaders, missionaries and others who wish to mobilize people to pray.

"Christians need to master the discipline of prayer, and now you have the opportunity to learn at the feet of a true prayer warrior."
from the foreword by Dr. Bill Bright,
founder and chairman, Campus Crusade for Christ --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Dick Eastman is the international president of Every Home for Christ and president of America's National Prayer Committee. He is the originator of the Change the World School of Prayer that has taught prayer principles to more than two million Christians worldwide. Eastman has written more than a dozen books, including The Hour That Changes the World, with more than 500,000 copies in print. He lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with his wife, Dee. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 135 pages
• Publisher: Baker Book House (May 1973)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801032598
• ISBN-13: 978-0801032592
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,146,373 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dick Eastman is international president of Every Home for Christ, a global evangelism ministry that has planted over 2.3 billion gospel messages home by home in 194 nations. His books on prayer, evangelism, and Christian growth have sold more than 2.5 million copies worldwide. Dick also serves as president of America's National Prayer Committee.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No Easy Road, July 20, 2011

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This review is from: No Easy Road: Discover the Extraordinary Power of Personal Prayer (Paperback)

Hearts that yearn to pray more effectively and with greater depth will find this book stimulating, challenging and helpful. I made it required reading for my seminary students in a course on Evangelism and Church Growth. When the evaluations came back this text and the application got high marks. I distribute it to those in my church who have a "prayer bent" to encourage, inform, challenge and to say "thank you" for their intercessory role.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book! Lots of helpful quotes!, June 19, 2011

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Paul Worcester - See all my reviews

This review is from: No Easy Road: Discover the Extraordinary Power of Personal Prayer (Paperback)

This is one of my favorite books on prayer. One of the reasons is because he quotes so many wise people and motivates me to grow in my prayer life. Very motivational! If you if read this with a humble attitude to apply it you will be helped a ton! You should also read his other popular book on prayer Hour That Changes the World, The: A Practical Plan for Personal Prayer

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1.0 out of 5 stars Unsupported, January 17, 2010

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Kilogauss (Nashville) - See all my reviews

This review is from: No Easy Road: Discover the Extraordinary Power of Personal Prayer (Paperback)

While obviously well intended, the author fails to convey and adequately support the man points. The book is nearly completely written with quotes from other authors and even quotes of other authors quoting other authors. There are many times where I felt the author missed the opportunity to support his point with scripture when there were many obvious passages to choose from. If you want a great book on prayer, cut out the middle man and find a biography on George Mueller, of whom Eastman quotes numerous times.