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Many of us feel intimidated about our prayer life-we look at other Christians, and prayer seems to come naturally to them. But somehow we feel that we just don't ""get it."" Author Mary Lou Redding reminds us that the disciples were with Jesus continually, and still they had to ask him for help in learning how to pray. That should reassure us, she says. Because the Lord's Prayer is so familiar, we run the risk of praying it by rote without really thinking about the meaning of the words. Redding explores this ancient prayer phrase by phrase and helps us see how it can be a model for all of our praying. This insightful, practical study of the Lord's Prayer features six brief chapters that can be read in 10 to 15 minutes brief daily scripture passages reflection questions for each chapter suggestions for weekly group meetings Rather than approaching scripture from a scholarly standpoint, Redding invites us to consider passages with our hearts. She encourages us to make connections between the scriptures and our daily lives. As an added benefit, Redding leads us through several classic Christian spiritual practices, such as examen, journaling, and reflective reading of scripture. This book is a great resource for a congregational study on the Lord's Prayer. It will help anyone enrich their faith and deepen their relationship with God. 6 weeks - Includes Leader's Guide

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This book helps us discover new depths of our own souls as we allow Jesus to teach us to pray. Mary Lou Redding invites us to experience the most familiar prayer in the world in a fresh way by linking biblical study of the prayer with some of the ancient (and yet new) forms of spiritual discipline. The daily readings invite us to enter into the Lord's Prayer at a personal level, while the small-group guide leads us in sharing our journey with others. James A. Harnish, senior pastor Hyde Park United Methodist Church, Tampa, FL Mary Lou Redding's prose is always comfort food for the soul. Her down-to-earth style is both reassuring and biblically sound. Thoroughly grounding her study of Jesus' words in the world of Jewish prayer he inhabited, she invites us to benefit from understanding our forebears as well as listening to the experiences of our small-group partners. Frank Ramirez, author and pastor Everett Church of the Brethren, Everett, PA Approaching the Lord's Prayer as an invitation to true discipleship, Redding's heartfelt insight into the taken-for-granted meaning in this beloved prayer challenges readers to become more reflective about the words they are praying. Study groups will appreciate discovering classic Christian practices that enhance their prayer life and deepen their walk with God. Ruth Givens, associate professor, School of Education Azusa Pacific University

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Mary Lou Redding is interested in many disciplines-art, literature, music, science, philosophy, religion, politics. She is a writer, thinker, feminist, loving mother and grandmother, as well as an outspoken and direct person. One of seven children, Mary Lou is the mother of an adult daughter and grandmother of two nearly perfect granddaughters. Before becoming an editor and writer, she taught basic and advanced prose writing and business communication on the college level. Teaching about writing and the Bible is one of her great loves. Mary Lou has a master of arts degree in rhetoric and writing and worked professionally as a writer and editor for many years, retiring as editorial director of The Upper Room daily devotional guide in 2012.

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