The Rhythm of God's Grace: Uncovering Morning and Evening Hours of Prayer
by Arthur Paul Boers
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About This Book
ISBN13: 9781557253255 |
Synopses & Reviews
Publisher Comments:
REMOVING THE STRESS FROM PRAYER. Drawing from Scripture, theology, and long-time personal experience, Arthur Paul Boers introduces readers to the classic Christian practice of regular morning and evening prayer, one of the greatest treasures of the Christian faith. Full of practical wisdom and hard-won truth, this lively and engaging book will be welcomed by all who wish to deepen and renew their prayer and worship.
Synopsis:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 151-165).
Synopsis:
Blending travelogue, biblical reflection, current experience and theology, Boers introduces readers to the ancient Christian practice of fixed-hour prayer. Unique features include appendices, tips for praying the Office, structure and content of the Office, and practical suggestions for preparing a corporate Office celebration.
Table of Contents
Finding a lost treasure : uncovering morning and evening prayer — Uncommon prayer : morning and evening prayer in diverse communities — Ancient rhythms of prayer : biblical roots of morning and evening prayer — Where have all the hours gone? : how the office was lost — Take our moments and our days : a theology of morning and evening prayer — The freedom of disciplines : the primary paradox of prayer — Wrestling for a blessing : challenges of morning and evening prayer — Giving at the office : blessings and benefits of morning and evening prayer — Testing the waters : experiments in praying morning and evening prayer --Appendix A : Tips for praying morning and evening prayer — Appendix B : Structure and content of morning and evening prayer — Appendix C :Preparing a space for corporate celebration — Appendix D : Choosing a prayer book.
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Product Details
- ISBN:
- 9781557253255
- Foreword:
- Webber, Robert
- Publisher:
- Paraclete Press (MA)
- Foreword:
- Webber, Robert
- Foreword:
- Webber, Robert E.
- Author:
- Location:
- Brewster, Mass.
- Subject:
- Prayer
- Subject:
- Vespers.
- Subject:
- Morning prayer
- Subject:
- Institutions & Organizations
- Subject:
- Christianity - Christian Life - General
- Subject:
- Morning prayer (Divine office)
- Subject:
- Christian Life - General
- Edition Description:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Series Volume:
- no. 96-4
- Publication Date:
- April 2003
- Binding:
- Paperback
- Language:
- English
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 8.14x5.36x.45 in. .56 lbs.











