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Christian Meditation: Filling a Quiet Mind with God
Author: Peaches Lukens

The practice laid out in this little book will help you to slow down, sit down and quiet down your mind so that God's voice might be heard within you. The spiritual walk is an inward one and we must come away to a quiet place within to hear with our "spiritual ears" what God would say to us. $6.95 Click here to learn more.
Highly recommend!

Experiencing God Day By Day Devotional
Authors: Blackaby, Henry and Blackaby, Richard

Brimming with insight and seasoned with grace, this 365-day devotional reader helps to start a daily routine by focusing the mind on the divine presence in each life. Whether selected as a thoughtful gift or as a personal resource, this book will inspire great changes while sustaining the essential habit of turning to God on a daily basis. $14.99
Highly recommend!

Give Me 40 Days For Healing An Investment In Wholeness
Author: Freeda Bowers

Do you need a manifestation of the healing power of God in your life? If so, Give me 40 Days for Healing could quite possibly be the tool the Lord will use to teach you how to bring forth what you already possess. Jesus did it all for you on Calvary. Healing in every area of your life - spirit, soul, and body, has already been bought and paid for by Jesus Christ. Total health is a part of your covenant in God, but it will not come to you automatically. You must learn how to appropriate what already belongs to you. $19.99
Highly recommend!

Dreams And Visions Understanding Your Dreams And How God Can Use Them to Speak To You Today
Author: Jane Hamon
What is God saying in your dreams? How do you know if a dream is from God? What should you do when a dream contains a warning? Jane Hamon cuts through psychological jargon and cultural mumbo-jumbo to give you a clear, biblical, understanding of the language of dreams-and how to discern the voice of the Lord as He communicates His purpose for your life. Drawing upon Scripture and her own personal experiences, Jane gives you a clear, concise guide to the meaning and purpose of dreams in your life. Can you expect God to talk to you? Absolutely. What's more, you can know what He is saying to you! $12.99

Be Still and Know God DVD
Author: 20th Century Fox
Be Still is an extraordinary film that demonstrates how contemplative, or "listening," prayer can be a vital way to find peace in the midst of a frenzied, fast-paced, modern world.
Featuring interviews with some of today's most highly respected authors, pastors, and educators, Be Still examines the importance of silence and reflective prayer as a way to receive God's guidance in everyday life.
Be Still also features a useful "how-to" section that shows how contemplative prayer can be used to return to a more simple life, and reaffirm that which is truly important. $14.98

Meditative Prayer: Entering God's Presence
Author: Richard Peace
In today's society we are often handicapped in our spiritual growth by too narrow a horizon when it comes to spiritual practices. Each generation suffers a kind of collective amnesia, forgetting the practices and perspectives that nourished countless followers of Christ in centuries past. Rediscovering these skills is one way to respond to our culture's—and our own—deep spiritual hunger.

In Meditative Prayer, you'll discover ways of prayer that make use of your mind and imagination, that address your needs as well as strengthen your spirit. By drawing from a number of different sources—Scripture, wise men and women who have gone before, and one another—this study guide will enable your soul to drink deeply from the inexhaustible well of prayer. (Though you can use this guide for a personal journey of prayer, it is ideally suited for exploration with a small group of like-minded friends.) $7.99

When the Soul Listens by Jan Johnson
DO YOU LONG FOR DEPTH AND AUTHENTICITY IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD?
Do you want purpose and daily direction but can't seem to find the "right" prayer to receive it? "If prayer has 'stopped working' for you or if you want to know the reality of God, I invite you now to explore contemplative prayer and a lifestyle that allows you to experience God's presence," says Jan Johnson.
When the Soul Listens will guide you away from formulas and step-by-step plans toward true contemplative prayer. Learn to find rest and guidance in God, opening yourself to God's presence and direction through this practical approach. If you are disillusioned, searching for something that makes sense, or experiencing spiritual dryness, When the Soul Listens offers a clear path to a fulfilling connection with God and helps you allow God to work change in your life through prayer. Isn't that what you want? $12.99
Highly recommend!

Hearing God by Dallas Willard
Developing a Conversational Relationship With God
How do we hear God's voice? How can we be sure that what we think we hear is not our own subconscious? What if what God says to us is not clear?

Being close to God means communicating with him, and this communication is a two-way street—telling him what is on our hearts in prayer and hearing and understanding what he is saying to us. It is this second half of our conversation with God that is so important but can also be so difficult. How can you be sure God is speaking to you? The key is to focus not so much on individual actions and decisions as on building our personal relationship with our Creator. Hearing God is but one dimension of a richly interactive relationship, and obtaining guidance is but one facet of hearing God. Highly recommend!
$15.00

An Invitation to Silence and Solitude
Ruth Haley Barton describes how she has discovered the real presence of God---the God who is present through the practice of solitude and silence. Her book invites you to meet God deeply and fully outside the demands and noise of daily life. It is a call to the adventure of spiritual transformation---an adventure that will lead you to freedom and authenticity, allowing you to become the person God created you to be.
In Invitation to Solitude and Silence, Barton offers spiritual guidance for your journey, helping you to hear God's call more clearly and showing you concrete ways to say yes. Chapter by chapter, she combines teaching and reflection on different aspects of the journey with activities and disciplines that will help you to practice solitude and silence. Barton offers the prophet Elijah as a biblical guide for your journey. And she offers her own perspective to help you understand the ups and downs you might experience along the way. "Best Book on Spirituality for 2005"---Christianity Today. $16.00 Highly Recommend!

Spiritual Disciplines Handbook: Practices That Transform Us
by Adele Calhoun
Fasting. Solitude. Contemplative prayer. Lectio divina.
Have you heard about these practices and wanted to try them? Have you wandered from one practice to another not sure quite what to do? Are you overwhelmed by all the to-dos of your spiritual life?
We have good desires--for a more intimate prayer life, perhaps, or deeper insight from God's Word--but we don't know how to get there. So we give up our pursuit, tired from wandering aimlessly, and end up feeling guilty and more distant from God instead of closer.
In the Spiritual Disciplines Handbook Adele Calhoun gives us directions for our journey toward intimacy with Christ. While the word discipline may make us want to run and hide, the author shows how desires and discipline work together to lead us to the transformation we're longing for--the transformation only Christ can bring. Instead of just giving information about spiritual disciplines, this Handbook is full of practical, accessible guidance that helps you actually do them. Highly Recommend!
$18.00

Solo: An Uncommon Devotional by Eugene Pearson
National Bestseller!

Today's world is all about Now--a fast-moving, high-speed, on-demand lifestyle. But has this pace changed how we study the Bible? Our relationship with God is a journey, a walk where we grow closer to Him each day. So it makes sense that reading and understanding Scripture is a continual experience, not just a moment. This innovative devotional is designed to change how you interact with God's Word. The Message Remix: Solo revolves around lectio divina, or "divine reading," an ancient approach to exploring Scripture updated for today's students. Each devotion delivers a unique, contemplative study that will encourage you to: Read Uncover biblical wisdom and revelations as you learn to read without the typical limitations that often cut Bible reading short. Think Immerse yourself in the passage as you place yourself in the story or meditate on words and phrases. Pray Connect with God through prayer and praise as you encounter new ways to communicate with him. Live Take some time for rest, introspection, or even activity as you discover how to take the Word with you throughout the day. Features include: o An introduction to the lectio divina style of study o A topical index for finding issues that impact your life o Numbered devotions so you can start any day of the year o A time of rest and reflection for every seventh day
So don't just read the Bible. Get engaged with God's Word and let it revolutionize your life. $14.99 Out of Stock, On Back Order

Come Away with Me by Cynthia Hyle Bezek
A comprehensive guide to taking a prayer retreat.

Is spiritual refreshment a luxury or a necessity? Too often, we try to deliver a life-changing talk or a heart-healing prayer only to find ourselves depleted. God has more for us than working on empty. He longs to be our source of necessary refreshment. This practical, easy-to-follow guide shows the importance of prayer retreats, offering tips and instruction on how to create and organize effective ones. Jesus regularly took time to be alone with His Father in prayer. Follow His example and become refreshed. $7.99

Kid's Pray by NavPress
Contemplative Prayer
Help your kids learn how to quietly spend time together with God in prayer.
Contemplative prayer is a form of meditative prayer that focuses on communing with God. Although sometimes confused with its Eastern (and non-Christian) counterpart, true Christian meditation has been practiced since Bible times.
This issue of PrayKids!^® helps kids learn to slow down their fast-paced lives long enough to experience a meaningful relational encounter with their Heavenly Father. Drawing from Scripture and specifically from the life of David, it teaches children the importance of spending focused time with the Lord, and growing in intimacy with Him. Plus, an eight year-old’s story of how the Holy Spirit helps her know what to pray, and how the prayers of children can make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. 8-pages. $2.00

Turning Your Heart Towards God by Paul Thigpen with Sue Kline

Explore 10 different spiritual disciplines and how they can deepen your relationship with God.

For centuries the practice of spiritual disciplines has helped turn people’s hearts toward God. But what exactly are the spiritual disciplines? And how can they benefit believers today?
This guide offers a sampling of 10 spiritual disciplines, including meditation, worship, prayer, and simplicity. You’ll see what each one looks like in practice, learn how it can help you draw closer to Christ, and decide for yourself if you want to incorporate it into your Christian walk. Whether you’re using this study with a group or on your own, you’ll come away with some old and new ways to deepen your relationship with God. $8.00