If you are longing for a deeper and more meaningful prayer life, one that is far more empowered by communion with God and far less dependent upon rules of discipline to sustain your devotion, then this could be the book for you. In Spirit-Empowered Prayer, Manny Carlos uses examples from the formative years of his spiritual life to make an inescapable point--regimens and resolutions to pray more faithfully, passionately, and effectively are alone insufficient to sustain spiritual disciplines. His initial efforts to follow various formulas of prayer echoed the apostle Paul's frustration in Romans 7--desiring to do one thing but lacking the power to accomplish it apart from the help of the Spirit. He builds on this theme of spiritual empowerment with a description of Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection, whose rule of discipline was a retreat from the heavy burden of monastic rules to a full-time contemplation of the love of God and a radically simplified approach to spiritual disciplines. Communion with God and the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit is the key--the only key--to genuine spiritual transformation. Spirit-Empowered Prayer serves as a practical guide to becoming a disciple fully engaged in Spirit-led prayer life. --- Manny Carlos serves as a bishop and the Chairman of Victory, Dean of Spiritual Life for Every Nation Seminary, and has been a pastor for over thirty years. He holds a doctor of ministry in Preaching and Leading from Asbury Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Mini, have four adult children, Jeremy, Daniel, Hannah, and Samuel.

Radio teacher Kroll seeks the source of power in prayer by learning from ten great prayers by Elisha, Daniel, Jonah, Jesus and others. Kroll effectively teaches the fundamental skills of praying, including how to prepare for serious conversations with God, feel relief and joy in God's forgiveness, and more.

"Is It a Child's Fault, Too?" is based on a true account of a woman sexually abused as a child, a teen, and as a young adult. Alyssa, the main character is deeply distraught as she discovers that her family refuses to believe her when she finally tells them the secret of the chilhood sexual abuse, a secret she has kept from them until she is well into adulthood. She knew something was wrong with her but she didn't know it had a name and could cause her the seeming unsurmoutable obstacles that it caused her. She tried to deal with the sense that something was wrong on her own, but the illness was too complex for her to deal with alone and she realizes this when she has an emotional breakdown and experiences her first hospitalization in a psychiatric facility. During that stay in the hospital, she engages in intensive therapy, is put on medications, and is educated concerning the effects of childhood sexual abuse which had led to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, severe Depression, suicidal ideations and attempts, bouts with Dissociative Identity Disorder (formerly called Multiple Personality Disorder), and other diagnoses which were yet to come. Alyssa's main struggle is with her family's rejection and lack of support for her as she is determined to sufficiently recover from her psychiatric maladies, but badly needing, and yearning for, their support. This short story will reveal the serious pathology of Alyssa and her self-destructive coping mechanisms. It will portray a very dysfunctional family that--over time--begins to rethink their strongly held beliefs concerning mental illness. In addition, Part Four allows readers to peek into Alyssa's mind during different stages of her recovery by her writings.

Feeling Inadequate? Be Empowered! Today's needs and tomorrow's uncertainties can bring us to our knees. We often don't feel up to the task of carrying out God's mission with strength and courage in our jobs, activities, and families. Let this 40-day devotional help empower you to be bold in all you do and to experience the joys of faithful prayer. Just like Jesus chose 12 ordinary men to be His disciples, God placed you right where you are—in the middle of an ordinary life that can have eternal impact. Follow the Moms in Prayer four-step prayer process day by day, and learn how to invite God's power into every area of your heart. It all starts with praise...

When asked by his barber and good friend, Peter Beskendorf, for some practical guidance on how to prepare oneself for prayer, Luther responded by writing this brief treatise, first published in the spring of 1535. After 500 years, his instruction continues to offer words of spiritual nurture for us today.

Daily prayer aid & mini-devotional which helps to provide a focused time of prayer that is effective and fervent.