With all of the information available about prayer, people wonder how to sort through it all. How do we learn to pray? When should we pray? What do we pray about? In"Twelve Keys to Prayer" Abbot Jerome Kodell gathers down-to-earth points about prayer from the experience of holy Christians through the centuries and shows how they can be used by anyone who desires to grow closer to God. Abbot Kodell's keys range from true prayer, like true love, is a decision not a feeling," to *prayer is not a matter of thinking but of loving; to *no one with a prayer life says that prayer doesn't work. - Supportive and practical, they remind us that we will learn to pray "well" only after we "begin" to pray. Jerome Kodell, OSB, is Abbot of Subiaco Abbey in Arkansas. He has written on biblical and monastic topics and is author of "The Eucharist in the New Testament" from the Zacchaeus Studies: New Testament series, and "The Gospel According to Luke" from "The Collegeville Bible Commentary" series of books, published by The Liturgical Press."

Since it was published in 1983, the first edition of the original Twelve Keys to an Effective Church has benefited thousands of congregations around the world. The thoroughly revised and updated Twelve Keys Leaders' Guide, designed to accompany Twelve Keys to an Effective Church, offers leaders an indispensable, step-by-step resource for creating and implementing their long-range plans. It clearly shows how to examine a church's strengths and move the congregation toward action, accomplishment, and achievement. This valuable guide thoroughly explains the basic principles of the planning process and gives helpful insights into the dynamics of memory, change, conflict, and hope in congregations. You will discover possibilities to build the momentum, deepen the resources, and advance the strengths of your congregation. This important resource can also be used to help build an effective, successful business, develop a strong, healthy non-profit grouping, advance an effective, healthy college or university, and create a strong, healthy family.

Can You Know for Certain God Hears Your Prayers? Do you sometimes wonder if God hears–let alone answers–your prayers? Do you ask yourself, What’s the point of praying? Do you long to experience the power of prayer in your daily life? Find the keys to an effective prayer life in this compelling study that explores both God’s expectations of you and His promises to you when it comes to prayer. Through a detailed examination of the Lord’s Prayer and other examples of prayer throughout the Bible, you’ll discover a model for talking with God. You’ll also learn key principles of prayer and gain a deeper understanding of how prayer can draw you closer to His heart.

The Twelve Keys Bible Study offers a companion volume to the best-selling book, Twelve Keys to an Effective Church. The Bible Study helps readers put the Twelve Keys for strong healthy congregations in biblical perspective and gives clergy and church leaders biblical resources for each of the twelve keys. It includes reflections on the scriptures as well as suggestions and questions for study and conversation. This helpful resource can be used as a guide with individuals, groups, congregations, worship services and retreats.

God is not a respecter of persons. What He does for one person, He will do for every person....we have His promise on that. So, why doesn't He answer the prayers of every person...? It is up to each one of us to get our Faith "tuned into" His Word. Have you ever wondered if God really "hears" your prayers? I mean, how many times have you prayed and wondered if you said the "right" thing? You have heard preachers say, "ask according to God's will." So, if you do not get the answer you are looking for, does that mean you asked "out of God's will?" Can you go to God and ask Him to save your loved ones? What about healing? Is it possible to pray for healing? Will God answer your prayer? Can you ask God to Bless your finances? Will He Bless your finances? Is asking for money or prosperity "wrong?" Why does it appear that others get their prayers answered, but you don't? Are they doing something different? Do they have "greater Faith" than you do? Does God love them more than He loves you? This book is going to help you find the answer to these plaguing questions. I have found that God does answer prayer. Sometimes, we just need a little help in seeing "how" He answers our prayers. Sometimes we need a little help in "formalizing" our prayers. That is not to say there is a specific formula that guarantees results. But, if we can get our thoughts lined up with God's Word, then that allows our Faith to activate. And when we activate our Faith in God's Word, to do what it says....we are on our way to getting our prayers answered. I have experienced profound breakthroughs in getting my prayers answered. I want to share these things with you through this book. I believe, with all of my heart and soul, that these "7 Keys to Answered Prayer" will help to "tune you in" to God and unlock the Blessing in your life. You will be in a position to receive the answers you are believing for. You will KNOW that God hears your prayers. And, we have the promise of God, that if "we know He hears us, then we know we have the petitions we desire of Him."

It's easy to pray for others' needs. If God takes a long time in answering--or answers with a no--it's easier to take. Far more difficult is focusing on your own needs, when sometimes you don't get the answers you want. What do you pray when life gets hard or even unbearable? When you lose a spouse or a child? When your health deteriorates? When your spiritual life seems barren? Linda Evans Shepherd knows what it's like to pray in the most dire of circumstances. She shows readers the how, what, and when of praying for themselves. As she takes readers through her own prayer journey and the stories of others, they will be encouraged and equipped to pray for themselves in any circumstance. They'll also find that whether or not God changes their circumstances, he will use prayer to change them.

Handle With Prayer is a definitive guide to the power and practice of prayer. This modern-day classic is a must-read for anyone craving a rich, intimate prayer life that produces results. God longs to communicate with His children. He desires to move in our lives, help us through difficulties, and unveil the unseen. Yet few of us would claim to have a satisfying prayer life. So why is it that so many Christians struggle to open God’s precious gift of prayer? This revised and refreshed edition features new artwork, an enhanced study guide, and updated content to connect with today’s readers. With over 250,000 copies sold, Handle With Prayer continues to inspire believers of all backgrounds to revive their time of prayer with God.