Living the Lord's Prayer - by David Timms (Paperback)

About the Book

In the Lord's Prayer, Jesus gave us not only a model for speaking with God but also a guide to spiritual growth! These simple phrases point to Jesus' teachings on community, love, holiness, resisting temptation, and more. Join David Timms as he examines each familiar phrase, uncovering a profound framework for a meaningful Christian life.

Book Synopsis

As they examine each familiar phrase of the Lord's Prayer, readers will uncover a profound framework for spiritual growth. In a reader-friendly, memorable style, David Timms points to Jesus's teaching on community, love for the broken and isolated, holiness in an age of profanity, dealing with the evil within, resisting temptations, and much more. This critically acclaimed book will appeal to all who desire to go deeper into spiritual formation, helping them taste the life-giving water that only Jesus can provide. The new discussion guide makes it a great book for small groups as well as individuals.

From the Back Cover

Ultimately, the Lord's Prayer reveals more about how to live than how to pray.

In the Lord's Prayer, Jesus provided the greatest Christian teaching on spiritual growth. This brief prayer still speaks to those desiring genuine intimacy with God. Living the Lord's Prayer points to Jesus' teaching on community, love for the broken and isolated, holiness in an age of profanity, resisting temptations, and more. Join David Timms as he examines each familiar phrase, uncovering a profound framework for a meaningful Christian life. Use the study guide to learn even more from this life-changing book.

About the Author

David Timms teaches and chairs the Graduate Ministry Department at Hope International University in Fullerton, California. David has been a church planter, pastor, and trainer of pastors for twenty-five years. His e-zine, In Hope, shares his reflections on Christian leadership and spiritual formation. He and his wife, Kim, have three sons and live in Fullerton, California.