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The Treasures of a Family Vacation Meditations. Surprises. Realizations. Interactions. Graces. Blessings. Triumphs. Challenges. Delight. Provision. Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. — Ephesians 3:20

Take Communion Every Day for a Month? Two typical responses: “Wow, that sounds really powerful!” Or, “Wow! That sounds really controversial!” When Paul wrote about the Table of the Lord, he said, “For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.” That word “proclaim,” in the Greek, is katangello. Katangello means declare, preach, make known, proclaim publicly. When you eat this bread and drink this cup, you declare, preach, make known, proclaim publicly. The Table of the Lord is not a quiet, introspective moment, but a loud ...

The Simplicity of Praying As You Walk Talk to God and transform your community every day as you walk. In this short read, you’ll learn the purpose of prayerwalking, how to listen to God, and how to use environmental cues for prayer topics. With over four decades of experience walking and praying, Bob taught A.J. how he prepares, what he does as he goes, and how he recovers afterward. Whether you pray as you walk around your school, office, or neighborhood, or whether you want to pray more intensively for a location, you’ll find actionable insights, enriched with real-life stories that ...

In 1983, an itinerant evangelist told the young Bob Perry, a student of prayer and eager to learn, to pray I Chronicles 4:10 every day for the rest of his life. "Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, 'Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.' And God granted his request." Bob began. In 2000, Bruce Wilkinson published a famous book about this verse: The Prayer of Jabez. Twenty years after that, when Bob started mentoring Amy, he kept mentioning this prayer. And she fell in love with its power and ...

A Collection of Three Books of Business People Prayers Business People Pray the Scriptures Business People Pray About Everything Business People Pray and Expect Results Enjoy the 36 prayers and stories, and find prayers for encouragement, breakthrough, increase, newness, focus, weariness, the presence of God, and many more. Gorgeous, powerful prayers. As the Lord says in Isaiah 55:11: “So shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.” We invite you, too, to ...

Growing Boys and Growing in Grace Scripture says that Mary pondered certain moments In her heart. Some of these I pondered, too— The little memories I would otherwise forget, But now I can return to, Again and again, In joy.

Joy in God’s House of Prayer? YES! Think of a time you eagerly anticipated a party—this is how fun prayer can be. You have an invitation to a party that begins now and goes on into eternity. Accept the invitation!

A Lifeline in a Hostile Work Environment Whether an executive facing narcissists in the C-suite, or co-owners at each other’s throats; whether dealing with a hostile takeover or undesirable corporate politics … how can we pray to shift the situation? Navigate workplace hostility while holding on to hope. Discover how to wield the power of Scripture-based prayer to dismantle the enemy's plans, restrain evil, and unleash the good. Turn your battle into a testament of triumph. Come see the goodness of God restored in your workplace. Previously published as Enemy in the Camp by A.J. Lykosh ...

A Precise, Intimate God “O LORD, you have examined my heart and know everything about me.” ~ Psalm 139:1 God knows each of us intimately, and can speak to us through the details of our lives … if we’re willing to listen. Bring your curiosity to seven places in your life, and see how the Lord will speak to you. How I'm LOVING these instructions about developing my vocabulary with the Lord! It's so beautiful to me, how He uses seemingly ordinary things and blows my socks off! This is exactly what my heart has been yearning for in this season of my walk. ~Alyssa O. Previously published...

A Model for Christian Gatherings of All Sizes and Types Need a midweek devotional for a virtual church service? Looking for a low-key but meaningful way to connect as believers in a work environment over lunch? Wondering what early church gatherings might have looked like? This framework works for Zoom calls and public gatherings, small and midsize. Enjoy rich fellowship with minimal planning. Bring shalom to your community. Previously published as Corporate Devotions by A.J. Lykosh and Bob Perry.

Your Work Environment Matters Your physical workspace has spiritual significance. You carry the presence of God into your workplace. So how can you pray effectively over that space? Learn to pray effectively against spiritual oppression. Bless your space with scriptural declarations. Consider how everyday tasks, like cleaning up trash, can lead to spiritual breakthrough. With a blend of scriptural insights, real-life testimonies, and practical action items, Your Workspace Matters serves as a helpful resource as you seek to bring the Kingdom of God into your professional workspace. Come pray...

We All Have Cancer Stories After an unwanted diagnosis, how do we respond in prayer? Jesus taught us to pray, “Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” We know that there is no cancer in heaven. So we can pray for God’s solutions here on earth. How can we pray effectively? This book begins with the importance of our thoughts, then moves into a basic introduction to healing prayer. After that, find a range of possible prayers. Come learn practical prayers to put into practice today, and for the rest of your life. Previously published as Contend by A.J. Lykosh.

When the Pain Strikes Suddenly Some headaches are obvious: barometric pressure, allergens, time of the month. But what about those sudden flashes of pain? Those instantaneous transitions from feeling fine to wanting to scream or cry or dash one’s head against the wall? What causes those? And what about sudden sinus pain? Or sudden nausea? Get some clear, life-changing answers in this short read. Previously published as Sudden Onset Headaches by A.J. Lykosh.

Meditate and Muse The author James Joyce wrote a passage, then wrote it again, more obscurely, then wrote it a third time to obscure the meaning even more. How much of poetry reading can feel like that. This is not that. Enjoy these single meditations of specific moments and thoughts. Concise, clear, clever, kind. Come, friend, and welcome. Previously published as Ruminating Poems by A.J. Lykosh.

In a Season of Waiting for the Arrival The original Poetry Journal Advent Celebration. In this collection of 25 Advent poems, come think new thoughts about gold, frankincense, and myrrh … as well as mourning, beauty, waiting, silence, and almost a score more. Previously published as Advent Poems by A.J. Lykosh.

A Collection of Poems, Mostly on the Theme of Hospitality God and man at table are sat down. The challenges of welcoming guests. The joy of unexpected interaction. God invites us to be with him; we invite others to be with us. Fifty-two short, readily understood, thoughtful poems. Previously published as Ruminating Poems IV by A.J. Lykosh.

Reflect and Ruminate In the midst of a swirl of trifling, superficial thoughts, do you appreciate the occasional idea that warrants a second thought? Something to think about, to hold as a jewel in the mind, something to laugh about, something to ponder and celebrate. This book has those kinds of ideas. Witty, wonderful, warmhearted, wise. Come, friend, and welcome. Previously published as Ruminating Poems II by A.J. Lykosh.

The Challenge of Coming Down Off the Mountain After a workshop, a conference, a church service, or any joyful gathering, reentry often proves bumpy. Is there a prayer to pray? A mindset to adopt? How can we navigate that in-between, liminal space, with a minimal amount of grumpiness and frustration? Previously published as Taming the Reentry Monster by A.J. Lykosh.

Beautiful Meditations on the King and His Kingdom Fifty-two short poems, easy to understand. Think and consider. Celebrate beauty. Enter more fully into grace. In a holy pause, stand amazed at the God we serve. How good is our God. Previously published as Ruminating Poems III by A.J. Lykosh.

Speaking in Tongues Demystified Stories, testimonies, teaching, Q&A. Scientific reasons to speak in tongues. And non-scientific reasons. This is a gift to the body of Christ. If you’re not sure what it is or how it works … Come get some clarity. “This writing! An actual how-to. Without pressure or intimidation. An invitation to practice. Changed my life.” ~ Timbrel Previously published as Speaking in Tongues by A.J. Lykosh and Bob Perry.