Pressing In To His Presence

Developing an intimate relationship with Christ through prayer.

The Practice of the Presence of God is a wonderful text, compiled by Father Joseph de Beaufort, of the teachings of Brother Lawrence (born Nicholas Herman), a Carmelite Monk. The beautiful compilation includes letters, as well as records of his conversations kept by Brother Lawrence's interlocutors.

This resource is a complete introduction to one of the most mysterious prayers of Eastern Christianity, The Jesus Prayer. A conversational question-and-answer format takes the reader through practical steps for adopting this profound practice in everyday life.

The Friday Masowe apostolics of Zimbabwe refer to themselves as "the Christians who don’t read the Bible." They claim they do not need the Bible because they receive the Word of God "live and direct" from the Holy Spirit. In this insightful and sensitive historical ethnography, Matthew Engelke documents how this rejection of scripture speaks to longstanding concerns within Christianity over mediation and authority. The Bible, of course, has been a key medium through which Christians have recognized God’s presence. But the apostolics perceive scripture as an unnecessary, even dangerous, mediator. For them, the materiality of the Bible marks a distance from the divine and prohibits the realization of a live and direct faith. Situating the Masowe case within a broad comparative framework, Engelke shows how their rejection of textual authority poses a problem of presence—which is to say, how the religious subject defines, and claims to construct, a relationship with the spiritual world through the semiotic potentials of language, actions, and objects. Written in a lively and accessible style, A Problem of Presence makes important contributions to the anthropology of Christianity, the history of religions in Africa, semiotics, and material culture studies.

Running to God is about responding to His character. Instead of a crossing things off my list, it's a counter move. I'm in a dance with my Savior. He is leading; I choose to follow. I don't have to figure out what's next - how and where to run. I simply choose to stay close enough to Him to feel the cadence of His movement, and follow where He leads. Running to God means pressing into His presence and responding to His lead. In our "Run to Him" study, we go on a 6-week journey through the Psalms looking at various characteristics of God and the implications His character has upon our individual lives. His faithfulness gives us hope. His strength moves us with endurance. His love empowers us to keep running, one step and then the next.

Living in today's world can be challenging as well as draining. Are you feeling troubled with the fast pace of life? Are you overwhelmed with constant demands? You can get more, and be more, by spending every day abiding in the presence of our Lord. Living more deliberately in His presence is attainable. While the cares of the world seem pressing now, we are not alone--we have lasting hope and peace in Him. Every Day in His Presence by Charles Stanley invites readers to step into the presence of an eternal God who is bidding them to find serenity and security in Him. This uplifting 365-day devotional includes: Scripture with a meaningful application A short prayer that serves as a peaceful reminder that God is part of your life An "In His Presence" takeaway for thought and reflection Charles Stanley encourages others to identify sincere contentment and gratitude and discover the reasoning for their existence. Every Day in His Presence is perfect: As a self-purchase or gift for anyone wanting a deeper relationship with the Lord For individuals searching for a positive way to start their day As a resource to identify daily challenges with a fresh perspective

Offering a few moments of quiet before a busy day begins, this 365-day devotional has journaling space for every day of the year. With its deluxe slipcase, it is ready for any gift-giving occasion. Warm, authentic meditations encourage you to quiet your soul and recognize God's presence each day. The encouraging and thought-provoking reflections reassure you that God has entered your reality and walks through it with you. Use these quiet moments, and the writing lines provided, to create a sacred space where you can hear the voice of God and sense His nearness.

He Speaks in the Silence is about Diane Comer’s search for the kind of intimacy with God every woman longs for. It is a story of trying to be a good girl, of following the rules, of longing for a satisfaction that eludes us. Disappointed with all Diane had been told was supposed to fulfill her, she begged God in desperation to give her more. And He did. But first He took her through a trial so debilitating it almost destroyed what little faith she had. He let her go deaf. Using vivid parallels between her deafness and every woman’s struggle to hear God, this book shows women not only how Diane, as a deaf woman, hears in everyday life, but also how she can learn to listen to God in the midst of her own loud life, finding intimacy with God and the deep soul satisfaction she longs for.