This volume in the popular For Today series deals with one of the most central and important aspects of Christian living--the practice of prayer. Martha Moore-Keish provides fresh help for understanding and revitalizing prayer life, challenges readers to engage all the senses while in prayer, and invites them to use prayer as the chief exercise of faith. Both groups and individuals can use this deeply theological yet engaging book and its discussion questions to increase their understanding of prayer and to enrich their prayer practice.The For Today series was designed to provide reliable and accessible resources for the study and real life application of important biblical texts, theological documents, and Christian practices. The emphasis of the series is not only on the realization and appreciation of what these subjects have meant in the past, but also on their value in the present--'for today.'Thought-provoking questions are included at the end of each chapter, making the books ideal for personal study and group use.

Moore-Keish, Martha L.

Presbyterian Publishing Corporation

Geneva Press

For today series, 1st ed, Louisville, Ky, ©2009

United States, United States of America

Louisville, Ky, Kentucky, 2009

Includes bibliographical references.

This volume in the popular For Today series deals with one of the most central and important aspects of Christian livingthe practice of prayer. While we are familiar with prayer, numerous questions surround it. Theologian Martha Moore-Keish addresses questions such as, Who is the God we encounter in prayer?, Who are we who pray?, and What does prayer do? Her solid theological discussions and illustrations are wonderfully readable and helpful. Moore-Keish goes on to consider other issues, such as times, contexts, and modes of prayer. The book provides fresh help for understanding and revitalizing prayer life, challenges readers to engage all the senses while in prayer, and invites them to use prayer as the chief exercise of faith. Both groups and individuals can use this deeply theological yet engaging book and its discussion questions to increase their understanding of prayer and to enrich their prayer practice.

"This volume deals with one of the most central and important aspects of Christian living - the practice of prayer. While we are familiar with prayer, numerous questions surround it. Theologian Martha Moore-Keish addresses questions such as, "Who is the God we encounter in prayer?" "Who are we who pray?" and "What does prayer do?" Her solid theological discussions and illustrations are readable and helpful. Moore-Keish goes on to consider other issues, such as times, contexts, and modes of prayer." "The book provides fresh help for understanding and revitalizing prayer life, challenges readers to engage all the senses while in prayer, and invites them to use prayer as the chief exercise of faith. Both groups and individuals can use this deeply theological yet engaging book and its discussion questions to increase their understanding of prayer and to enrich their prayer practice." --Book Jacket

<p>this Volume Deals With One Of The Most Central And Important Aspects Of Christian Living - The Practice Of Prayer. While We Are Familiar With Prayer, Numerous Questions Surround It. Theologian Martha Moore-keish Addresses Questions Such As, Who Is The God We Encounter In Prayer? Who Are We Who Pray? And What Does Prayer Do? Her Solid Theological Discussions And Illustrations Are Readable And Helpful. Moore-keish Goes On To Consider Other Issues, Such As Times, Contexts, And Modes Of Prayer. The Book Provides Fresh Help For Understanding And Revitalizing Prayer Life, Challenges Readers To Engage All The Senses While In Prayer, And Invites Them To Use Prayer As The Chief Exercise Of Faith. Both Groups And Individuals Can Use This Deeply Theological Yet Engaging Book And Its Discussion Questions To Increase Their Understanding Of Prayer And To Enrich Their Prayer Practice.</p>

xii, 91 p. ; 22 cm
Includes bibliographical references (p. 87-91)
Who is the God we encounter in prayer? -- Who are we who pray? -- What then is prayer? -- What does prayer do? -- What makes prayer Christian? -- Times of prayer -- Contexts of prayer -- Modes of prayer -- Engaging all the senses in prayer -- Prayer as the chief exercise of faith

2023-06-28