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Christian Basics Bible Studies
Prayer: Too Busy Not to Pray
No longer available from publisher. Do you have trouble finding time to pray? So much clamors for your work, school, friends, family, church--the list goes on and on. Time for God and time to pray often seem impossible to fit into packed days and nights. Six studies based on Bill Hybels's Too Busy Not to Pray show you how to slow down, listen to God and find refreshment in his presence.
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60 pages, Paperback
First published May 31, 1994
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About the author
Bill Hybels
397 books220 followersBill Hybels is the founding and senior pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois, a non-denominational church with eight regional locations in the Chicago area. He is the bestselling author of more than twenty books, including Simplify, Axiom, Holy Discontent, Just Walk Across the Room, The Volunteer Revolution, Courageous Leadership, Too Busy Not to Pray, and Becoming a Contagious Christian.
Hybels launched Willow Creek Community Church in 1975 with his wife, Lynne (Berry), and a group of friends who gathered in rented space in a movie theater with a vision of helping people from any faith background (or no faith at all) become fully devoted followers of Jesus. Utilizing contemporary music, the arts, relevant teaching from the Bible, and a small-groups community focus that has revolutionized how people experience community in the local church, Willow Creek has grown to more than 25,000 attendees, one of the largest churches in North America—and one of the most influential.
In 1992, Hybels launched Willow Creek Association, a not-for-profit organization that equips, inspires, and empowers leaders around the world. In 1995, he convened WCA’s first Global Leadership Summit, an annual two-day event featuring top leaders from all perspectives and areas of expertise—both faith-based and secular (past speakers include Condoleezza Rice, Colin Powell, Bono, Melinda Gates, Andy Stanley, Jim Collins, Ed Catmull, Tyler Perry, Sheryl Sandberg, Nicholas Kristof, David Gergen, and Brené Brown). Telecast live from Willow Creek’s 7,000-seat South Barrington auditorium each August, more than 400,000 pastors and community leaders attend the Summit at hundreds of locations across North America, and around the world at 675+ sites in 130 countries and 60 different languages—making it the largest event of its kind on the planet. “Everyone wins when a leader gets better,” Hybels says.
Hybels holds a bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies and an honorary Doctorate of Divinity from Trinity College (now Trinity International University) in Deerfield, Illinois. He and his wife, Lynne, have two grown children and two grandsons.
Hybels launched Willow Creek Community Church in 1975 with his wife, Lynne (Berry), and a group of friends who gathered in rented space in a movie theater with a vision of helping people from any faith background (or no faith at all) become fully devoted followers of Jesus. Utilizing contemporary music, the arts, relevant teaching from the Bible, and a small-groups community focus that has revolutionized how people experience community in the local church, Willow Creek has grown to more than 25,000 attendees, one of the largest churches in North America—and one of the most influential.
In 1992, Hybels launched Willow Creek Association, a not-for-profit organization that equips, inspires, and empowers leaders around the world. In 1995, he convened WCA’s first Global Leadership Summit, an annual two-day event featuring top leaders from all perspectives and areas of expertise—both faith-based and secular (past speakers include Condoleezza Rice, Colin Powell, Bono, Melinda Gates, Andy Stanley, Jim Collins, Ed Catmull, Tyler Perry, Sheryl Sandberg, Nicholas Kristof, David Gergen, and Brené Brown). Telecast live from Willow Creek’s 7,000-seat South Barrington auditorium each August, more than 400,000 pastors and community leaders attend the Summit at hundreds of locations across North America, and around the world at 675+ sites in 130 countries and 60 different languages—making it the largest event of its kind on the planet. “Everyone wins when a leader gets better,” Hybels says.
Hybels holds a bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies and an honorary Doctorate of Divinity from Trinity College (now Trinity International University) in Deerfield, Illinois. He and his wife, Lynne, have two grown children and two grandsons.
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February 24, 2019
We used this study in our small group to learn more about prayer and to draw closer to God.
The initial review prior to purchasing was positive and after we went through the study we were mostly pleased with the content.
This study is a companion to the book of the same name which tends to be a bit sensational. I would not rate the book itself as high, but this study was more directly focused on scripture and asked very relevant questions that were beneficial towards the topic.
The content we were pleased with was, as I mentioned, that the questions directed us to think specifically about prayer and then going further to provide deeper thinking opportunities and engaging scripture within our own lives. The questions prompted us to dive deeper into God’s teaching on prayer.
Some of the introductions to the lessons were a little fast and vague, not supplying a deep enough context to the lesson, however the following scripture verses and subsequent questions would make up for any lacking content. It’s simply unfortunate that the devotion space wasn’t fully utilized for the sake of the readers.
In the end, we would give this study 4 stars. Our group finished the six lessons feeling accomplished and in deeper relationship with God as well as each other. I would say the primary goal of the study was achieved.
The initial review prior to purchasing was positive and after we went through the study we were mostly pleased with the content.
This study is a companion to the book of the same name which tends to be a bit sensational. I would not rate the book itself as high, but this study was more directly focused on scripture and asked very relevant questions that were beneficial towards the topic.
The content we were pleased with was, as I mentioned, that the questions directed us to think specifically about prayer and then going further to provide deeper thinking opportunities and engaging scripture within our own lives. The questions prompted us to dive deeper into God’s teaching on prayer.
Some of the introductions to the lessons were a little fast and vague, not supplying a deep enough context to the lesson, however the following scripture verses and subsequent questions would make up for any lacking content. It’s simply unfortunate that the devotion space wasn’t fully utilized for the sake of the readers.
In the end, we would give this study 4 stars. Our group finished the six lessons feeling accomplished and in deeper relationship with God as well as each other. I would say the primary goal of the study was achieved.
March 18, 2018
Like most in the this series, this is a Bible study booklet which prompts thought about practical issues that is accessible to most but is not simplistic. Given this is about prayer a 6 week series is only scratching the surface, and the partner book by Bill Hybels isn't the most profound on the subject but it isn't a bad place to start, drawing on a broader range of traditions and approaches than many previous studies on prayer from an evangelical perspective. It can be used as a personal study, but it is better in a group... though I did find the thematic order slightly odd.
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August 6, 2011Any of the IVP Character Bible studies with accompanying books are a blessing!
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