Prayer Participant's Guide: Six Sessions on Our Relationship with God (Groupware Small Group Edition) (Paperback)

by Philip Yancey (Author)

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"…a new and powerful effort….Philip Yancey asks the tough questions about prayer that many are afraid to ask….Yancey writes as a friend and fellow-struggler, giving voice to the questions we may ponder but never bring up….This questioning process…inspires us to pursue prayer more earnestly….[This book] will encourage you as you meet with God daily and bring the details of your life before Him. You'll develop a stronger prayer vocabulary and a richer sense of the mystery and joy of prayer…" — Presidential Prayer Team

(Presidential Prayer Team )

"…theological substance, quality of biblical reflection, and readability…make it accessible even to those coming to faith, Bible reading, or prayer for the first time….Yancey writes more as a journalist, with a sharp eye for detail and an investigative unwillingness to force conclusions….One of the chief benefits of Philip Yancey's work is that he'll go where the evidence leads…." — Christianity Today

(Christianity Today )

"…one of the many small evidences of this book's forcefulness is the number of times I did put it down -- the number of times I interrupted my reading because I was inspired to pray….[This] is the rare book about prayer that, rather than inadvertently distracting me from the pursuit of a praying life, actually prompts me to pray…." — Books and Culture

(Books and Culture )

"Yancey strikes a moving chord with this book that is more full of yearning and wonder than it is of easy answers….[It's] suffused with a cautious hope….The book's strength lies in its balance, with Yancey holding equally important ideals in a beautiful tension…" — Publishers Weekly

(Publishers Weekly )

"Gently and with intelligence and compassion, Yancey works toward a vision of prayer as a kind of 'awkward rehersal' and, ultimately, toward the kind of conversation humankind had with God at the beginning of creation." — Library Journal

(Library Journal )

"…the author's exploration of the topic includes a candid assessment of his own sense of failure, along with his growing sense of wonder at the possibliities of conversation with God…." — Today's Christian Woman

(Today's Christian Woman )

"Yancey's combination of talent, research, and openness about his own struggles make 'Prayer' worth looking into if you…have ever felt frustrated with your prayer life." — Relevant Magazine

(Relevant Magazine )

"…offers readers' compelling insights about the topic of prayer, exploring the mysterious intersection where God and humans meet and relate…." — Homecoming (Bill and Gloria Gaither)

(Homecoming (Bill and Gloria Gaither) )

"Philip Yancey approaches the mysteries of communicating with God in this thoroughly researched yet highly accessible book….[He] skillfully interweaves Scripture with insights from Christian thinkers of many traditions, cultures, and eras….Fresh anecdotes and relevant testimonies of ordinary people give the book a compelling quality." — The Banner

(The Banner )

"Philip Yancey is that rare example of a self-proclaimed recovering fundamentalists who is actually a spiritually healthy human being." — Birmingham News

(Birmingham News )

"…the experience of reading 'Prayer' is similar to the experience of prayer itself: a meandering journey with streaks of brillance, communion, illumination, and satisfaction….'Prayer' is a reader-friendly book, peppered with vignettes and sidebars from people attesting to the power of prayer….[It] is subtle, elusive, and evanescent, inviting readers to discern their own meaning….'Prayer' can help reinvigorate a prayer life. It invites us to believe that God is listening." — The Plain Dealer

(The Plain Dealer )

"[Prayer] is well researched, captivating, and meets the reader right where he/she is at in the moment….If you are like me and have difficulties in praying then this book is a must for you." — 1340MAG.com

(1340MAG.com )

"He knows that the main purpose of prayer is not to make life easier, but to know God." — Christian Science Sentinal

(Christian Science Sentinal )

Product Description
In this six-session ZondervanGroupware™ video curriculum, award-winning author Philip Yancey probes the very heartbeat—the most fundamental, challenging, perplexing, and deeply rewarding aspect—of our relationship with God: prayer. What is prayer? How does it work? And more importantly, does it work?

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Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan (September 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 031027527X
• ISBN-13: 978-0310275275
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #98,214 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another thought-provoking book from Philip Yancey, January 16, 2008

By	Kenneth Guthrie "A Ken to all" (Atlanta, GA, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Good or bad, I'm probably biased because Philip and I were in school together. However, this book, like the many books Philip has written before, explores an aspect of belief normally left untouched or unanswered. Philip writes as most people think and expresses those thoughts carefully and logically. He does not give you answers but rather makes you realize the answers for yourself.

If you want a practical guide to the meaning and effect of prayer explored through Philip's eyes and those of others he uses as reference, this is the book you should read.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Study, April 25, 2008

By	Matthew A. Mobley "Matt" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I led this DVD study after completing '3:16 the Numbers of Hope'. There was no comparison. This study was so much deeper and better done. I highly recommend this study for a church or small group. Yancey has put time into this participant's guide/study to make it an excellent resource for learning to pray better.