Readings for Advent: Selections from A Guide to Prayer for All Who Walk with God

John S. Mogabgab · Rueben P. Job · Norman Shawchuck

Nov 2012 · Upper Room Books

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What does the birth of the Christ child mean for us today? Experience the message of Advent as never before with the fourth edition in the "Guide to Prayer" series. The selections in this digital sampler (chapters 1–4) from "A Guide to Prayer for All Who Walk with God" give you a simple pattern for daily prayer throughout Advent. All chapters will be available when the complete book releases in Fall 2013. Each day incorporates an affirmation daily scripture readings excerpts from classical and contemporary spiritual writings time to pray for the world, others, and yourself a closing blessing The weekly themes are Active Waiting Hope in God Prepare the Way of the Lord Welcome the Stranger Writers include Rueben Job, Pamela Hawkins, Martin Luther, Deborah Smith Douglas, Bernard of Clairvaux, and others. Spend time with the prayers and readings in this sampler, and allow your heart, mind, and spirit to be prepared for the coming of the Christ child.

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John S. Mogabgab, special projects editor at Upper Room Books, is the founding editor of Weavings: A Journal of the Christian Spiritual Life. From 1975 to 1980 John served as Henri Nouwen's teaching, research, and editorial assistant at Yale Divinity School.

Rueben P. Job, a retired United Methodist bishop, is one of the outstanding leaders in spiritual formation within the church. He is the coauthor (with Norman Shawchuck) of A Guide to Prayer for Ministers and Other Servants and other books in the "Guide to Prayer" series. Job is the author of numerous books, including Three Simple Rules and Three Simple Questions.

Norman Shawchuck (1935""2012) was a United Methodist pastor who received a special appointment that allowed him to teach, write, and consult. He was adjunct professor at numerous universiies and seminiaries, including McCormick Theological Seminary and Trinity Evangelical Divinitiy School. He also served as full-time professor at Vanguard University in Costa Mesa, California. The author of numerous books, Dr. Shawchuck coauthored with Rueben Job A Guide to Prayer for Ministers and Other Servants and other books in the "Guide to Prayer" series.

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