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Heaven on Earth: Timeless Prayers of Wisdom and Love
Winner of the 2014 Nautilus Award represents “Better Books for a Better World”—the Gold Award (Best Book of the Year) in the category of Religion/ Other Traditions & Practices.
Here is a prayer book that offers you the wisest, most comforting of prayers, while also guiding you on how to pray. Whatever your experience of prayer, you will find a new depth of inspiration and support in these pages. From the most ancient heartfelt prayers to those newly written by the author herself, this is a collection that meets us where we are—and takes us where we most want to go.
As a writer and spiritual leader who has supported and guided many thousands of people to live more hopefully, Stephanie Dowrick has a rare understanding of what prayer is and how faithfully it can support you, whatever your faith background or journey. Some of the world’s most beautiful words are gathered here—as are many of the most uplifting and consoling. From prayers to be shared with family, friends or community, to prayers that take you within to your own soul’s depths, this is a collection to be used and cherished.
Here is a prayer book that offers you the wisest, most comforting of prayers, while also guiding you on how to pray. Whatever your experience of prayer, you will find a new depth of inspiration and support in these pages. From the most ancient heartfelt prayers to those newly written by the author herself, this is a collection that meets us where we are—and takes us where we most want to go.
As a writer and spiritual leader who has supported and guided many thousands of people to live more hopefully, Stephanie Dowrick has a rare understanding of what prayer is and how faithfully it can support you, whatever your faith background or journey. Some of the world’s most beautiful words are gathered here—as are many of the most uplifting and consoling. From prayers to be shared with family, friends or community, to prayers that take you within to your own soul’s depths, this is a collection to be used and cherished.
- GenresSpiritualityNonfiction
256 pages, Paperback
First published September 26, 2013
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July 8, 2013
Won this book on Good Reads Giveaway.
Heaven on Earth (Timeless Prayers of Wisdom and Love) by Stephanie Dowrick is a good book about how, where, when and why praying is such a great way to keep your spirits lifted. It encourages prayer life no matter what your religion and suggests new ideas on how praying can work for anyone. I haven't read all of the prayers as I didn't want to just rush through them just to finish the book. I recommend this book to everyone to help lighten the tension and stress of everyday life. The Author writes the book in a way that you can pick it up and find what you are looking for in a few minutes so you won’t get discouraged looking for a certain prayer. I especially like the Chapter on Prayers of Gratitude. I’m sure I will find many favorites in this Chapter that I will have to bookmark or highlight. The Author writes that there are many forms of praying and that whatever one a person chooses can renew their way of thinking about prayer and a way of uplifting their daily life.
I was given prayers from a young age to recite at bedtime, mealtimes but how to pray from the heart and soul is what most people want to learn. After a while those prayers get boring and so reading this book and learning there is more to prayers than just words can renew anyone's prayer life.
Heaven on Earth (Timeless Prayers of Wisdom and Love) by Stephanie Dowrick is a good book about how, where, when and why praying is such a great way to keep your spirits lifted. It encourages prayer life no matter what your religion and suggests new ideas on how praying can work for anyone. I haven't read all of the prayers as I didn't want to just rush through them just to finish the book. I recommend this book to everyone to help lighten the tension and stress of everyday life. The Author writes the book in a way that you can pick it up and find what you are looking for in a few minutes so you won’t get discouraged looking for a certain prayer. I especially like the Chapter on Prayers of Gratitude. I’m sure I will find many favorites in this Chapter that I will have to bookmark or highlight. The Author writes that there are many forms of praying and that whatever one a person chooses can renew their way of thinking about prayer and a way of uplifting their daily life.
I was given prayers from a young age to recite at bedtime, mealtimes but how to pray from the heart and soul is what most people want to learn. After a while those prayers get boring and so reading this book and learning there is more to prayers than just words can renew anyone's prayer life.
August 1, 2013
I won this book from a Good Reads giveaway.
This is a good book on prayer and what it can mean in your life. She talks about the many different ways there are to pray from many faiths. I like that she discussed prayer from the perspective of different faiths and used prayers examples from different faiths. I have enjoyed reading this book and the many prayers. I am sure I will pick this book up often to read a prayer, or two, for years to come.
This is a good book on prayer and what it can mean in your life. She talks about the many different ways there are to pray from many faiths. I like that she discussed prayer from the perspective of different faiths and used prayers examples from different faiths. I have enjoyed reading this book and the many prayers. I am sure I will pick this book up often to read a prayer, or two, for years to come.
July 29, 2013
This book is referred to as non-denominational. The definition of denominational as defined by dictionary.com is, "founded, sponsored, or controlled by a particular religious denomination or sect: denominational schools." Therefore, non-denominational means NO particular religion. However, this prayer book refers to several religions and should be considered an inter-denominational book.
Another issue I have with the book is that the prayers may not be correct for their religion. I don't know about other 'religions,' but I have studied Christianity. The prayers in this book are not scriptural. For instance, the author refers to 'Our Father' in the Lord's Prayer as "Our Father, Our Mother..." I can only assume if she messed up the Christian prayers that she also messed up other prayers.
Another issue I have with the book is that the prayers may not be correct for their religion. I don't know about other 'religions,' but I have studied Christianity. The prayers in this book are not scriptural. For instance, the author refers to 'Our Father' in the Lord's Prayer as "Our Father, Our Mother..." I can only assume if she messed up the Christian prayers that she also messed up other prayers.
July 1, 2013
This is a beautiful book. I got this book and thought I'd give it to my mother but I cant seem to part with it!
June 17, 2016
This is a dip into every day book and find a seed of god and inspiration to colour your day. I highly recommend it as soul food.
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