Philip Yancey serves as editor-at-large for Christianity Today magazine. The author of twelve Gold Medallion Award-winning books and two Kip Jordan ECPA Books of the Year, he lives with his wife in Colorado. Philip Yancey es editor regional de la revista Christianity Today. Ha escrito once libros premiados con la medalla de oro, entre los que figuran: La Biblia que leyo Jesus y El don del dolor. Sus libros El Jesus que nunca conoci y Gracia divina vs. condena humana tambien recibieron premio como libro cristiano del ano. Ademas, es autor de Alcanzando al Dios invisible entre otros.
'He knows that the main purpose of prayer is not to make life
easier, but to know God.' -- Christian Science Sentinal
.,."a reader-friendly book...subtle, elusive, and evanescent,
inviting readers to discern their own meaning....'Prayer' can help
reinvigorate a prayer life. It invites us to believe that God is
listening. -- The Cleveland Plain Dealer
.,."offers readers' compelling insights about the topic of prayer,
exploring the mysterious intersection where God and humans meet and
relate...." -- Homecoming (Bill and Gloria Gaither)
.,."one of the many small evidences of this book's forcefulness is
the number of times I did put it down -- the number of times I
interrupted my reading because I was inspired to pray....[This] is
the rare book about prayer that, rather than inadvertently
distracting me from the pursuit of a praying life, actually prompts
me to pray...." -- Books and Culture
.,."the author's exploration of the topic includes a candid
assessment of his own sense of failure, along with his growing
sense of wonder at the possibliities of conversation with God...."
-- Today's Christian Woman
.,."the experience of reading 'Prayer' is similar to the experience
of prayer itself: a meandering journey with streaks of brillance,
communion, illumination, and satisfaction....'Prayer' is a
reader-friendly book, peppered with vignettes and sidebars from
people attesting to the power of prayer....[It] is subtle, elusive,
and evanescent, inviting readers to discern their own
meaning....'Prayer' can help reinvigorate a prayer life. It invites
us to believe that God is listening." -- The Plain Dealer
.,."theological substance, quality of biblical reflection, and
readability...make it accessible even to those coming to faith,
Bible reading, or prayer for the first time....Yancey writes more
as a journalist, with a sharp eye for detail and an investigative
unwillingness to force conclusions....One of the chief benefits of
Philip Yancey's work is that he'll go where the evidence leads...."
-- Christianity Today
.,."Yancey writes...as a journalist, with a sharp eye for detail
and an investigative unwillingness to force conclusions. Chapters
are short, but brimming with juice. Stories abound. Part of the
time, Yancey just wonders about prayer. And Yancey...is a mighty
fine wonderer.... -- Christianity Today
.,"a new and powerful effort....Philip Yancey asks the tough
questions about prayer that many are afraid to ask....Yancey writes
as a friend and fellow-struggler, giving voice to the questions we
may ponder but never bring up....This questioning
process...inspires us to pursue prayer more earnestly....[This
book] will encourage you as you meet with God daily and bring the
details of your life before Him. You'll develop a stronger prayer
vocabulary and a richer sense of the mystery and joy of prayer....
-- Presidential Prayer Team
"[Prayer] is well researched, captivating, and meets the reader
right where he/she is at in the moment....If you are like me and
have difficulties in praying then this book is a must for you." --
1340MAG.com
"Gently and with intelligence and compassion, Yancey works toward a
vision of prayer as a kind of 'awkward rehersal' and, ultimately,
toward the kind of conversation humankind had with God at the
beginning of creation." -- Library Journal
"He knows that the main purpose of prayer is not to make life
easier, but to know God." -- Christian Science Sentinal
"Philip Yancey approaches the mysteries of communicating with God
in this thoroughly researched yet highly accessible book....[He]
skillfully interweaves Scripture with insights from Christian
thinkers of many traditions, cultures, and eras....Fresh anecdotes
and relevant testimonies of ordinary people give the book a
compelling quality." -- The Banner
"Philip Yancey has done it again: taken a much-written-about topic
and infused it with freshness and deeply mined relevancy....This is
a valuable read for anyone: youth worker, pastor, parent, mature
teen -- anyone." -- YouthWorker Journal
"Philip Yancey is that rare example of a self-proclaimed recovering
fundamentalists who is actually a spiritually healthy human being."
-- Birmingham News
"Yancey strikes a moving chord with this book that is more full of
yearning and wonder than it is of easy answers....[It's] suffused
with a cautious hope....The book's strength lies in its balance,
with Yancey holding equally important ideals in a beautiful
tension..." -- Publishers Weekly
"Yancey's combination of talent, research, and openness about his
own struggles make 'Prayer' worth looking into if you...have ever
felt frustrated with your prayer life." -- Relevant Magazine
"?offers readers' compelling insights about the topic of prayer,
exploring the mysterious intersection where God and humans meet and
relate?." -- Homecoming (Bill and Gloria Gaither)
"?one of the many small evidences of this book's forcefulness is
the number of times I did put it down -- the number of times I
interrupted my reading because I was inspired to pray?.[This] is
the rare book about prayer that, rather than inadvertently
distracting me from the pursuit of a praying life, actually prompts
me to pray?." -- Books and Culture
"?the author's exploration of the topic includes a candid
assessment of his own sense of failure, along with his growing
sense of wonder at the possibliities of conversation with God?." --
Today's Christian Woman
"?the experience of reading 'Prayer' is similar to the experience
of prayer itself: a meandering journey with streaks of brillance,
communion, illumination, and satisfaction?.'Prayer' is a
reader-friendly book, peppered with vignettes and sidebars from
people attesting to the power of prayer?.[It] is subtle, elusive,
and evanescent, inviting readers to discern their own
meaning?.'Prayer' can help reinvigorate a prayer life. It invites
us to believe that God is listening." -- The Plain Dealer
"?theological substance, quality of biblical reflection, and
readability?make it accessible even to those coming to faith, Bible
reading, or prayer for the first time?.Yancey writes more as a
journalist, with a sharp eye for detail and an investigative
unwillingness to force conclusions?.One of the chief benefits of
Philip Yancey's work is that he'll go where the evidence leads?."
-- Christianity Today
.,"a new and powerful effort?.Philip Yancey asks the tough
questions about prayer that many are afraid to ask?.Yancey writes
as a friend and fellow-struggler, giving voice to the questions we
may ponder but never bring up?.This questioning process?inspires us
to pursue prayer more earnestly?.[This book] will encourage you as
you meet with God daily and bring the details of your life before
Him. You'll develop a stronger prayer vocabulary and a richer sense
of the mystery and joy of prayer?. -- Presidential Prayer Team
"?a reader-friendly book?subtle, elusive, and evanescent, inviting
readers to discern their own meaning?.'Prayer' can help
reinvigorate a prayer life. It invites us to believe that God is
listening. -- The Cleveland Plain Dealer
"?Yancey writes?as a journalist, with a sharp eye for detail and an
investigative unwillingness to force conclusions. Chapters are
short, but brimming with juice. Stories abound. Part of the time,
Yancey just wonders about prayer. And Yancey?is a mighty fine
wonderer?. -- Christianity Today
, ."a new and powerful effort?.Philip Yancey asks the tough
questions about prayer that many are afraid to ask?.Yancey writes
as a friend and fellow-struggler, giving voice to the questions we
may ponder but never bring up?.This questioning process?inspires us
to pursue prayer more earnestly?.[This book] will encourage you as
you meet with God daily and bring the details of your life before
Him. You'll develop a stronger prayer vocabulary and a richer sense
of the mystery and joy of prayer?. & mdash; Presidential Prayer
Team
..."a reader-friendly book...subtle, elusive, and evanescent,
inviting readers to discern their own meaning....'Prayer' can help
reinvigorate a prayer life. It invites us to believe that God is
listening. — The Cleveland Plain Dealer
..."Yancey writes...as a journalist, with a sharp eye for detail
and an investigative unwillingness to force conclusions. Chapters
are short, but brimming with juice. Stories abound. Part of the
time, Yancey just wonders about prayer. And Yancey...is a mighty
fine wonderer.... — Christianity Today
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