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SILENCE & SOLITUDE

(Surrender)

The spiritual practice of removing myself from noise and activity in order to make myself available to the voice of God.


Key Practices


Silence and Solitude (pdf)
Vulnerability with God (pdf)
Casting Our Cares (pdf)

Retreat (pdf)

Scriptures


He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the Earth.”
Psalm 46:10


Very early in the morning, while it was dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where He prayed.
Mark 1:35


After He had dismissed them, He went up on a mountainside by Himself to pray. Later that night, He was there alone.
Matthew 14:23

Books

“Invitation to Solitude and Silence” 

by Ruth Haley Barton


This book is an invitation to you to meet God deeply and fully outside the demands and noise of daily life. 

“Celebration of Discipline” 

by Richard J. Foster


Explore the central spiritual practices of the Christian faith. See how these practices lead to a path of spiritual growth. 

Group Studies

“Solitude and Silence” 

by Jan Johnson


Learn how to hear God's voice and allow God to shape your times of quiet and your daily routine.

“Breathe” 

by Priscilla Shirer


A group DVD study.  Neglecting time for tranquility and serenity limits us. It is time to breathe and build margin in our lives for God.


TALKING WITH GOD

(Engage)

Weaving conversations with God into the fabric of my everyday life and schedule. Enjoying God’s continual presence.


Key Practices


Teach Us To Pray (
pdf)

Contemplative Prayer (pdf)

Intercessory Prayer (pdf)

Listening Prayer (pdf)

SCRIPTURES


One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When He finished, one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught His disciples.”

Luke 11:1


“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.”
Matthew 7:7-8


The LORD would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend.

Exodus 33:11

Books

“Enjoying the Presence of God” 

by Jan Johnson


An opportunity to surrender to God’s presence and enjoy just being with Him. Learn simple, tangible insights into practicing God’s presence in everyday life.

“Hearing God”

by Dallas Willard


Being close to God means communicating with Him - sharing our heart with Him and hearing what He is saying to us. How do we hear God’s voice?

“Transforming Prayer”

by Daniel Henderson


A profound study of the difference between seeking what God provides and seeking who He is in prayer, as well as the consequences of each.

Group Studies

“Hearing God”

by Dallas Willard


A group DVD study based upon Dallas Willard’s book “Hearing God”.  Discover together how to talk with God and hear and understand His response.

“Before Amen”

by Max Lucado


A group DVD study to help us discover the heart of biblical prayer, offering hope for doubters and confidence for beginners and experts.

“The Circle Maker”

by Mark Batterson


A group DVD study that teaches us about a man bold enough to draw a circle in the sand and not budge from inside it until God answered His impossible prayer. 

“Prayer and Listening”

by Jan Johnson


A group book study that helps us learn how to have real conversations with God, hear what God is saying, and converse with Him all day

Messages


Earnest Prayer / Twin Cities Church
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Practicing Prayer / Twin Cities Church

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Pray Expectantly / Twin Cities Church
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OTHER

“Pray As You Go” APP


Pray As You Go is a daily prayer session, designed to help you pray whenever you find time, but particularly whilst traveling to and from work, study, etc. You can find this APP in your smartphone’s APP Store. 

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