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Chair Time
We have over-complicated prayer! In its purest form, it is talking with and listening to God. Most of us have the talking part down. The listening part – not so much!Chairtime is the story of learning to listen to God. It is a simple story of a simple man learning a life changing truth. God wants to speak to us! He will if we get in the chair!
35 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 15, 2013
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June 25, 2018
Listening for God’s voice
I didn’t think I could learn a new technique for prayer time. But this short book has given me food for thought I time to renew my thoughts on prayer time.
I didn’t think I could learn a new technique for prayer time. But this short book has given me food for thought I time to renew my thoughts on prayer time.
November 29, 2018
The idea of this book is simple and worthwhile, but I just don't think there is enough here for a book. The idea of the book is pretty close to centering prayer without using the language of centering prayer. Maybe that's to avoid scaring people off, but the idea is the same. I can appreciate the idea of this book, but I felt like it was really stretched into a book when it could have really been several average sized blog post.
October 4, 2016
If you have found that your spiritual life has been more about doing for God and not being with God, this is a great little read to reconnect you to what matters. THE RELATIONSHIP! Listening to God is actually more important than talking to God. I encourage you to try it.
April 24, 2024
I have read this book twice now, and it has helped me learn to listen to God in a consistent way. This quick read will allow you to practice listening to God so you can truly understand what He is telling you so that you can follow His direction and seek Him more! A life changer!
January 6, 2025
It's a good book on listening to God in prayer not just talking to God.
Someone in a discussion on Centering Prayer for people not familiar with centering prayer (like me) suggested this book and said it will change your praying and your life. My faith has suffered the slings and arrows of a church that seems to have left the red letter words of the Bible behind in it's sell out to politics (of all kinds). I longed to get back to a life of grace, love, mystery and faith. Chair time is about praying that is mostly listening after setting ourselves up to hear from God in the silence. I've just read the book and can't wait to try it. Meditation has been very helpful for me in a health and mental health way. I want to use some of that silence to listen for/to God, the universe, the higher power - whatever your beliefs, faith tradition, or program call it. I don't need to name it given the grain of sand I am in all of it but I want to be open to guidance. I believe this will be very helpful.
Someone in a discussion on Centering Prayer for people not familiar with centering prayer (like me) suggested this book and said it will change your praying and your life. My faith has suffered the slings and arrows of a church that seems to have left the red letter words of the Bible behind in it's sell out to politics (of all kinds). I longed to get back to a life of grace, love, mystery and faith. Chair time is about praying that is mostly listening after setting ourselves up to hear from God in the silence. I've just read the book and can't wait to try it. Meditation has been very helpful for me in a health and mental health way. I want to use some of that silence to listen for/to God, the universe, the higher power - whatever your beliefs, faith tradition, or program call it. I don't need to name it given the grain of sand I am in all of it but I want to be open to guidance. I believe this will be very helpful.
June 14, 2022
God has more !
Yes, we don’t take time to listen to God, who is our creator and obviously knows what is best for us. This book is short and very practical. Implementing it should change your life from hectic to focused on listening to God not just during “Chair time” but all day long.
Yes, we don’t take time to listen to God, who is our creator and obviously knows what is best for us. This book is short and very practical. Implementing it should change your life from hectic to focused on listening to God not just during “Chair time” but all day long.
July 24, 2019
Short and to the point
Great little book by a great Pastor. I attend Westside Family Church, and I was there for Dan’s last 3 years. I have heard him talk about chair time many times, and this book is a great “how to” of this tool to listening to God. Thank you Dan for sharing
Great little book by a great Pastor. I attend Westside Family Church, and I was there for Dan’s last 3 years. I have heard him talk about chair time many times, and this book is a great “how to” of this tool to listening to God. Thank you Dan for sharing
July 27, 2021
Prayer changing!!
Why is spending time with our heavenly Father so tricky? This book makes what should be so simple sound and feel so achievable. I am motivated and inspired. Thank you
Why is spending time with our heavenly Father so tricky? This book makes what should be so simple sound and feel so achievable. I am motivated and inspired. Thank you
September 2, 2021
Good Practice
Simplistic in its approach but a challenge to executive for those who don’t have a set schedule. I’m looking forward to trying it even though everyday could be a different chair at a different time.
Simplistic in its approach but a challenge to executive for those who don’t have a set schedule. I’m looking forward to trying it even though everyday could be a different chair at a different time.
February 2, 2022
For the follower of Christ
This book was so timely for me. I must admit I also do all the talking during my prayer time. I thoroughly enjoyed the simplicity of the message of ‘Chair Time’. I am ready, in fact, I need to do the same. Thank you for this powerful admonishment.
This book was so timely for me. I must admit I also do all the talking during my prayer time. I thoroughly enjoyed the simplicity of the message of ‘Chair Time’. I am ready, in fact, I need to do the same. Thank you for this powerful admonishment.
February 12, 2024
God has more.
Prayer is not a new thing. We all pray for different reasons. What is really great about this book is praying by listening. I can’t want to see how and what I will hear when i let God speak vs. me speaking.
Prayer is not a new thing. We all pray for different reasons. What is really great about this book is praying by listening. I can’t want to see how and what I will hear when i let God speak vs. me speaking.
January 3, 2025
Short and effective
Books with instructions on prayer tend to be wordy and full of glorious examples of how to pray. This one is more about a simple method, with encouragement to keep at the method.
Books with instructions on prayer tend to be wordy and full of glorious examples of how to pray. This one is more about a simple method, with encouragement to keep at the method.
January 15, 2026
True understanding of Wow/How/Now
This was such an inspiring book of how to listen and sit still with God and learning to take time everyday with him to truly listen to what he is speaking to you, and practicing what he is speaking to you.
This was such an inspiring book of how to listen and sit still with God and learning to take time everyday with him to truly listen to what he is speaking to you, and practicing what he is speaking to you.
May 16, 2018
Great read!
Very concise, easy to read, and to the point. I am loving my chair time now! Thanks for this blessing!
Very concise, easy to read, and to the point. I am loving my chair time now! Thanks for this blessing!
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May 27, 2019Quick read for life changing habit.
Cant wait to get started! Very well written and easy to read.l book. You dont have to be a scholar to understand.
Cant wait to get started! Very well written and easy to read.l book. You dont have to be a scholar to understand.
June 29, 2019
Loved this book!
Thoughtful, inspiring. It was an easy read, yet filled with content. I’m working to apply it to my day to day.
Thoughtful, inspiring. It was an easy read, yet filled with content. I’m working to apply it to my day to day.
November 13, 2019
Awesome info
I am so grateful & excited to learn chair time. This is totally life changing. What I learn & share with my loved ones will change families for generations.
I am so grateful & excited to learn chair time. This is totally life changing. What I learn & share with my loved ones will change families for generations.
January 26, 2020
Learning Something New
Praying for many years, never thought to listen. Just sit still and listen. Thank you for sharing. I am looking forward to hearing God speak to me.
Praying for many years, never thought to listen. Just sit still and listen. Thank you for sharing. I am looking forward to hearing God speak to me.
February 18, 2020
Short thought provoking
February 21, 2021
Helpful
Simple, to the point, with illustrative examples and even a helpful outline to use as a supplementary resource when practicing “chair time.”
Simple, to the point, with illustrative examples and even a helpful outline to use as a supplementary resource when practicing “chair time.”
May 16, 2021
Profound and refocusing. However, between the font and over-repetition, they turned a 35 book into 52 pages which is unnecessary. Again, the content and message are on point.
January 20, 2022
The premise in this book seems obvious - spend some alone time with God. It was on the reading list for "Disciples Made". It was a short read.
December 8, 2022
Just what I was looking for
As a long time Christian I was feeling in a rut. This book is what I was looking for to renew my prayer life with God.
As a long time Christian I was feeling in a rut. This book is what I was looking for to renew my prayer life with God.
March 1, 2024
Excellent
January 10, 2025
Great, easy read
The principle of listening to God is one that I have started to practice and this book adds practical advice on how to do that. Hearing God speak is amazing…
The principle of listening to God is one that I have started to practice and this book adds practical advice on how to do that. Hearing God speak is amazing…
October 26, 2025
must read!
I loved this book. It is practical and realistic. Everyone who wants to hear from God should read this book!!!
I loved this book. It is practical and realistic. Everyone who wants to hear from God should read this book!!!
October 31, 2025
Very quick read. Super helpful when thinking about how to listen to God more v. doing all of the talking.
February 22, 2024
time with God literally redefined! a quick must read for every believer!
Short to the point and completely biblical. I can’t think of a more effective way of delivering this message. Love it!!!
Short to the point and completely biblical. I can’t think of a more effective way of delivering this message. Love it!!!
October 3, 2025
worth the read
Great perspective on prayer time and a humbling way to improve your relationship with Christ. Quick read and easy for anyone to understand and implement.
Great perspective on prayer time and a humbling way to improve your relationship with Christ. Quick read and easy for anyone to understand and implement.
December 31, 2021
Simple yet profound practice to align our hearts with God.
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