North Carolina artist Stephen Shoemaker and writer Janet Pittard have teamed up to present a selection of Shoemaker's paintings and drawings and the stories behind them. Known for his dramatic railroad paintings and scenes of life in the Blue Ridge mountains, Shoemaker shares the thought processes involved in creating his artwork, reveals his sources of inspiration (which often include events in local history or personal experiences) and points out clues and symbols appearing in his art. T...

In this brief but substantive examination of the prayers Jesus prayed, Stephen Shoemaker offers helpful applications of Jesus’ prayers as both a way to better understand Jesus and as a way to use his prayers as a model for our own prayer lives. The book addresses our twin hungers for spirituality and for a deeper grasp of who Jesus was. The author takes seriously the way Jesus prayed and how his prayers open a window to our own experience of God. Included are discussions of: the Lord’s Pra...

One of the most personal and powerful acts a Christian can engage in is prayer. Yet many believers struggle with their prayer lives, wondering whether they are really making a difference and how they can be more effective. Delving deep into the biblical understanding of prayer, beloved author and leader Derek Prince shows readers the secret to leading a dynamic prayer life, how to receive what they ask for, and how to align themselves with the heart of God. Practical strategies like fastin...

The Great Train Robbery of 1963 is one of the most infamous crimes in British history. The bulk of the money stolen (equivalent to over £40 million today) has never been recovered, and there has not been a single year since 1963 when one aspect of the crime or its participants has not been featured in the media. Despite the wealth and extent of this coverage, a host of questions have remained unanswered: Who was behind the robbery? Was it an inside job? And who go...

A Powerful Call to Restore Your Soul Through PrayerWhen an excruciating bout of depression led Dr. Mark Rutland to more deeply explore prayer, he came to understand its miraculous power for soul restoration. Prayer is a declaration of our Father's compassiontoward us, a confession of our own inadequacy, and a reminder that he meets our daily needs.As it turns out, these are the elements of prayer Jesus taught his disciples. Praying and meditating on ...

Becky Tirabassi, bestselling author of Let Prayer Change Your Life, shares that it really is possible to hear from God. Most Christians long for a closer connection with God--to talk to Him and hear His voice. They believe He wants to guide their lives, but get discouraged when He seems far away and silent. Becky Tirabassi encourages readers that God wants to talk to them, and shows them how to recognize His voice. She invites readers to connect with God in a two-way conversation that will...

Inspiring devotional reading from two classic writersBoth Andrew Murray and C. H. Spurgeon wrote and taught about the immeasurable value of intercessory prayer in the life of every believer and the entire church. They believed that persistent, fervent prayer is, perhaps, the greatest work that every Christian can do by the grace of God and in the power of the Holy Spirit. Spurgeon told his congregation, "No one can do me a truer kindness in this world than to pray for me."E...

From Norman Foster's remarkable station at Canary Wharf to the Yellow-brick vaults of Baker street to the Art Deco exuberance of Arnos Grove, London's tube stations are among its most distinctive and iconic buildings. This beautiful hardback edition is a fantastic gift-book, publishing in the run up to Christmas, and sales will be boosted even further by the much-loved network's 150th anniversary in 2013.

Do you have a desire to experience closer communication with your heavenly Father? Prayers with Purpose for Women will help you pray about meaningful topics with specific prayer starters for 21 key areas of your life. Sections address subjects such as marriage, family, friends, career, health, finances, stresses—even  fears—and include relevant scripture. This practical but powerful prayer guide will stre...

Are you living in defeat? Have circumstances in your life stolen your joy? Are you wondering why your prayers are going unanswered? Victory in Prayer brings you Biblical principles to encourage you to put faith into action in order to strengthen your prayer life. Examine historical accounts of prayer within Scripture and see how they apply to your Christian walk today. Discover the hindrances to answered prayer while learning how to overcome these obstacles and enjoy a closer walk with the...

Many things can hinder our prayers from being answered, but often a major hindrance is a lack of understanding of the those who long for more power in their prayer life. Barbara Wentroble provides insight and understanding in this area of the believer's authority--activating the authority Jesus has given us--in the spiritual realm to give commands, take action, and cooperate with what God is doing. This book will help intercessors pray in a more effective way in this new season of a worldw...

End each day of the year peacefully by turning to God with a prayer and a Bible passage.We want to turn to God at the end of each day, but often don’t find the words to express our deepest feelings and longing. This collection of prayers is one of the few daily devotionals especially intended for use in the evening.Blumhardt’s words bespeak a certainty in God’s nearness. The peace that flows from them comes from an unshakeable conviction th...