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Here's what folks are saying about XDAILY PRAYER: “In this masterful little book with its accompanying DVD and CD, Benson has brought together for Christians, regardless of denominational background, the tools and concepts needed for observing the daily offices. Here in one package is a great gift to the Church.” PHYLLIS TICKLE ~ Compiler of The Divine Hours and Religion Editor at Publishers Weekly X X X "Here is the complete package for anyone who wishes to join in the ancient prayer patterns of the church. Everything is accessible: a DVD with gentle encouragement, humor and wisdom; a CD to guide us as we pray; a "Little Book" so that we can say our prayers anywhere. With Robert Benson's guidance, the pilgrimage to a life of daily prayer is encouraged, enhancing the Mystery of the Ever-Living God." REV. JERRY P. HAAS ~ Director, The Academy For Spiritual Formation And Emerging Ministries, Upper Room Ministries, General Board Of Discipleship, Nashville, Tennessee X X X “The words of the liturgy are gifts to us as we seek to pray, offering us words that we would have chosen had we been wise, insightful, and articulate enough to select them. The words of the liturgy take us to spiritual depth, raise us to spiritual height, and broaden our sense of the expanse of God’s care and calling. XDAILY PRAYER is a helpful resource for all who want to be taught of God to pray.” BISHOP HOPE MORGAN WARD ~ X X X “The video is a wonderful resource for those who are interested in and unfamiliar with the Daily Office. It is a great way to become familiar with this ancient tradition. The CD is wonderful for use in your car.” JIM X X X “To have Robert praying for me while I’m traveling is so wonderful. Robert is the prayer storyteller. He has such a gift. He puts flesh on this kind of praying.” BARBARA RIDDLE ~ Academy for Spiritual Formation X X X “To have a liturgy, an all encompassing prayer, brings so much to our prayers, and is very, very powerful. XDAILY PRAYER adds a new and much deeper dimension.” BRAD BROWN ~ Presbyterian Lay Leader X X X “What a wonderful way to recover the power of The Daily Office! Most of us need the guidance of the Saints in order to pray faithfully. This is a wonderful resource for the enlivening and recovery of daily prayer. BISHOP WILLIAM H. WILLIMON ~ X X X “XDAILY PRAYER is a great way to educate people in The Daily Office. If you find the Book of Common Prayer confusing, try this. It is a great introduction to praying the Office.” TOM GRAF ~ The Threshold, A Place of Prayer and Associate of Order of Holy Cross, TN X X X “XDAILY PRAYER has added a whole new dimension to my spiritual life and spiritual disciplines. It offers me a way to give God praise throughout the day instead of always asking for something – it truly speaks to the heart.” LINDA BEASLEY ~ CPA and former Finance Administrator at Mercer University, GA X X X “I have immensely enjoyed XDAILY PRAYER. It has allowed me to enter into the prayers of the church even in the midst of a busy schedule. The portability of the prayer book itself makes it possible for me to say my prayers wherever I may be – always calling me back to attention throughout the day.” JIM BRANCH ~ Area Director of Young Life, X X X “XDAILY PRAYER is an excellent and much needed tool for small group ministry in churches. Saying The Daily Office is like eating – you have to do it regularly for nourishment and growth; it feeds the spirit.” REBA COBB ~ X X X “Robert admonishes us to prepare ourselves to meet God on a daily basis. My prayer life had gotten into a more egocentric rather than Theo centric mode. Using XDAILY PRAYER helps me focus on and worship God — ‘to be still and know.’” FRANK GRAVES ~ X X X
“The DVD is wonderful. Robert does a good job of explaining why we need to use The Daily Office and how it is structured.” “XDAILY PRAYER is a great tool for anyone interested in The Daily Office. Regardless of experience, everyone will be blessed by this set. It is a way to experience the feeling of a community of prayer whenever and wherever you pray. It is like having a companion on your spiritual journey!” PAT LUNA ~ Retreat Leader, Academy for Spiritual Formation #25 X X X
“This is a wonderful new resource. XDAILY PRAYER should be used by any small group that wants to go deeper into their faith journey. I recommend it for those from 9th grade to 90!” DR. JIM ROBEY ~United Methodist Clergy and Life Coach, Attentional Growth, Inc., X X X “XDAILY PRAYER is great for days when I can’t trust my own prayers. It is a good tool for those who have indicted themselves for not praying enough, correctly, or effectively. Robert’s teaching is done with great passion and is so important in today’s world where there is an incredible number of people who don’t know how to pray.” DR. HAROLD IVAN SMITH ~ Grief Educator, Author, Adjunct Professor at Northern Baptist Seminary, MO X X X
“XDAILY PRAYER is a great travel size. It fits right down in one’s purse or briefcase. I find that it is a great starting place for those who are interested in learning The Daily Office.” DENICE FOOSE ~ Lay Ministry/Bereavement Services Manager, The X X X “I love the ecumenical nature of this. This is something that brings the universal Church together every day at every moment around the world.” MARY BETH FRAMPTON X X X “XDAILY PRAYER has the possibility of energizing congregations in prayer in much the same way the Disciple series energized them in scripture. This study is awesome and desperately needed.” REV. W G HENRY ~ Assistant to the District Superintendent for Spiritual Formation, Northwest Alabama Conference of the United X X X “From the moment I met Robert Benson I knew him to be a true man of God. His faith, humble wisdom, and walk with the Lord are testament to a life in relationship with God. Robert's books are impressively reflective of one who spends time in prayer and of one who understands the power and importance of prayer. XDAILY PRAYER will be a blessing to those who hear it and practice it.” EVA MARIE EVERSON ~ Author & Speaker, www.EvaMarieEverson.com X X X “Robert Benson calls us to join the saints, past and present, in XDAILY PRAYER. Benson reminds us that these prayers praising God, the One who made us, are the prayers Jesus offered up. As the Morning Prayer pleads, "Deliver us, Almighty God, from the service of self alone," we join the Body of Christ in offering ourselves for God's work in the world. Benson gently leads us to faithful observance of God's grace throughout the day.” DR. NANCY BURRIS ~ Academy for Spiritual Formation #25 X X X
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