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Between Heaven and Earth : Prayers and Reflections that Celebrate an Intimate God

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ISBN-10: 0060630469

ISBN-13: 9780060630461

Edition: N/A

Authors: Ken Gire

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"From the comforting familiarity of traditional prayers and the simple sincerity of the prayers of children to the profound insights of Christianity's most eloquent writers and thinkers - including C. S. Lewis, Frederick Buechner, Henri Nouwen, Oswald Chambers, George MacDonald, John Baillie, and Richard Foster - Gire explores why and how we pray. These wise and varied readings, framed by Gire's own graceful commentary, honor the mysterious power and eloquent passion with which humanity's universal longing for God is articulated - and answered." "Also providing practical advice on the struggles we encounter in prayer, Between Heaven and Earth both inspires our practice and deepens our…    
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List price: $22.00
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Binding: Hardcover
Size: 6.25" wide x 8.75" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 1.232
Language: English

Ken Gire is the author of numerous books, including the Moments with the Savior series andWindows of the Soul.

Acknowledgments
Prefacep. 1
What is Prayer?p. 3
What Do Others Say About Prayer?p. 21
Who Prays?p. 35
Believers
Seekers from All Walks of Life
Seekers from Across the Centuries
People of All Ages
People from Around the World
People from Across the Centuries
Why Do We Pray?p. 77
Because We Need Help - Petition
Because Others Need Help - Intercession
Because We Need Forgiveness - Confession
Because We Are Grateful - Thanksgiving
Because of Who God Is - Worship
Because Christ Is Lord - Consecration
Because We Desire Him - Above All Else
How Do We Pray?p. 153
Personal Examples
Practical Advice
Proven Methods
What Struggles Do We Encounter When We Pray?p. 229
The Struggle of Learning to Pray
The Struggle of Praying through Suffering
The Struggle of Enduring God's Hiddenness
The Struggle of Dealing with Unanswered Prayer
The Struggle of Wrestling with Our Humanity
What Difference Does Prayer Make in Our Lives?p. 325
Recommended Readingp. 361
Permissionsp. 363
Reader's Referencep. 367
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