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A House of Prayer

A House of Prayer

The Power of Praying in Community  

by Thomas R. Steagald
Paperback
Prayer

A House of Prayer begins with a personal story: a moment of a deep sense of isolation and spiritual distress that gives way to a deep sense of abiding connectedness and community. That movement from isolation to serenity by means of praying together, spiritually or physically, is the emphasis of this book. Steagald believes that praying together allows the church to become "one," as Jesus intended, and the "body" St. Paul described. The author incorporates memoir, travelogue, reflection on scripture, church history, and psychology as he builds a compelling case for congregations to put more focus on praying as a community.

Format: Paperback
ISBN: 978-0-8358-1321-1
Publisher: The Upper Room
Imprint: Upper Room Books
Publication Date: 04/01/2014
Pages: 144
Dimensions: 8.5000 x 5.5000

Thomas R. Steagald is pastor of Hawthorne Lane United Methodist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. The author of 5 books, he has also contributed to many journals and commentaries. Steagald serves as the spiritual director for the Central Carolinas Emmaus Community. He is a regular blogger for The Christian Century at www.theolog.org.

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