How Prayer Impacts Lives: 41 Christians and their Conversations with God

by Catherine MacKenzie

Overview

Forty–one different people from various stages and walks of life summarise what prayer means to them, how it has been their life strength and a direct communication with their Creator, Lord and Saviour. Contributors include: David Robertson, Dorothy Paterson, John Piper, Steve Brady and Wallace Benn

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781781911310
Publisher:	Christian Focus Publications
Publication date:	05/20/2013
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Catherine MacKenzie comes from Scotland and has written several biographies for young teens in the Trailblazers series as well as other titles for younger children. She is Editor for Christian Focus’ children’s imprint, CF4Kids.

Table of Contents

Adrian Reynolds 7

Alasdair and Hilary Cameron 9

Allan M Harman 13

Andrew Quigley 15

Andy and Jennifer Gill 19

Ann Benton 23

Barbara Giarratana 27

Cameron Tallach 31

Carine Mackenzie 35

Catherine Mackenzie 37

David Joy 41

David Robertson 43

David C. Searle 47

Dayspring Macleod 51

Dorothy Patterson 55

Esther Harding 59

Heather Holdsworth 63

Heather Thompson 67

Ishbel Murray 69

Jessie McFarlane 73

Joanna Black 77

John Ferguson 81

John Piper 85

John van Eyk 87

Katie Maclean 91

Kenneth Mackenzie 93

Lucille Travis 97

Magdolna McAlister 101

Maureen Ross 105

Nancy Messner 109

Nicole Watson 113

Patrick Sookhdes 117

Penny Reeve 121

Rebecca VanDoodewaard 125

Robin Sydserff 129

Roger Carswell 135

Rona Matheson 139

Ruth Box 143

Stephen Barton 147

Steve Brady 151

Wallace Been 155

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"When God hungers for some special satisfaction, he seeks out a prayer to answer. Our prayer is the sweet aroma from the kitchen ascending up into the King's chambers making him hungry for the meal."

John Piper ~ teacher, chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

One day I will die until then I will live on this earth thankful to God that I am living proof that prayer does indeed impact lives.

David Robertson, Pastor of St Peter's Free Church of Scotland, Dundee

Yes, He does meet needs and answer our petitions; and prayer is the tool for responding to that provision with a heart of gratitude. Dorothy Kelley Patterson, Professor of Theology in Women's Studies, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Forth Worth, Texas.

"Whether I am having a great day, whatever that means, or a bad hair one and feeling about as spiritual as a plate of spam sandwiches, I need to remind myself that because of Jesus I may always come to my Father, inspired and energised by the Holy Spirit."

Steve Brady, Principal of Moorlands College, Christchurch, Dorset

Editorial Reviews

"Whether I am having 'a great day', whatever that means, or a 'bad hair' one and feeling about as spiritual as a plate of spam sandwiches, I need to remind myself that because of Jesus I may always come to my Father, inspired and energised by the Holy Spirit."

Steve Brady(Senior Minister

"When God hungers for some special satisfaction, he seeks out a prayer to answer. Our prayer is the sweet aroma from the kitchen ascending up into the King's chambers making him hungry for the meal."

John Piper(Founder of Desiring God Ministries

"One day I will die - until then I will live on this earth thankful to God that I am living proof that prayer does indeed impact lives."

(Well–known pastor and apologist)

If you ever feel that your prayers are going no higher than the ceiling, then this book will encourage you to keep praying, and will answer some of the questions you have about prayer and how it works.

Free- Free Church of Scotland Youth Magazine

"When God hungers for some special satisfaction, he seeks out a prayer to answer. Our prayer is the sweet aroma from the kitchen ascending up into the King's chambers making him hungry for the meal."

John Piper

"Whether I am having 'a great day', whatever that means, or a 'bad hair' one and feeling about as spiritual as a plate of spam sandwiches, I need to remind myself that because of Jesus I may always come to my Father, inspired and energised by the Holy Spirit."

Steve Brady

... moving, challenging, personal, practical and real. A perfect present and an ideal read for a book group.

Evangelical Magazine of Wales

"One day I will die - until then I will live on this earth thankful to God that I am living proof that prayer does indeed impact lives."

David Robertson

"Yes, He does meet needs and answer our petitions; and prayer is the tool for responding to that provision with a heart of gratitude."

Dorothy K. Patterson

"Whether I am having 'a great day', whatever that means, or a 'bad hair' one and feeling about as spiritual as a plate of spam sandwiches, I need to remind myself that because of Jesus I may always come to my Father, inspired and energised by the Holy Spirit."

Steve Brady - Principal

"When God hungers for some special satisfaction, he seeks out a prayer to answer. Our prayer is the sweet aroma from the kitchen ascending up into the King's chambers making him hungry for the meal."

John Piper - Founder of Desiring God Ministries

"Yes, He does meet needs and answer our petitions; and prayer is the tool for responding to that provision with a heart of gratitude."

Dorothy K. Patterson - Professor of Theology in Women's Studies

"One day I will die - until then I will live on this earth thankful to God that I am living proof that prayer does indeed impact lives."

David Robertson - Pastor

"One day I will die - until then I will live on this earth thankful to God that I am living proof that prayer does indeed impact lives." ~ David Robertson(Pastor, St Peter's Free Church of Scotland, Dundee)

"When God hungers for some special satisfaction, he seeks out a prayer to answer. Our prayer is the sweet aroma from the kitchen ascending up into the King's chambers making him hungry for the meal."

John Piper ~ teacher, chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

One day I will die until then I will live on this earth thankful to God that I am living proof that prayer does indeed impact lives.

David Robertson, Pastor of St Peter's Free Church of Scotland, Dundee

Yes, He does meet needs and answer our petitions; and prayer is the tool for responding to that provision with a heart of gratitude. Dorothy Kelley Patterson, Professor of Theology in Women�s Studies, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Forth Worth, Texas.

"Whether I am having a great day, whatever that means, or a bad hair one and feeling about as spiritual as a plate of spam sandwiches, I need to remind myself that because of Jesus I may always come to my Father, inspired and energised by the Holy Spirit."

Steve Brady, Principal of Moorlands College, Christchurch, Dorset

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