Greig’s intention, I think, is to provide encouragement for us in periods of doubt that even Jesus experienced the same; but this unorthodox view goes much too far and is wrongheaded.

Today we’re going to think about Good Friday and ask the more intellectual question: “Why am I suffering? My life with God has also been marked by heartrending instances of unanswered prayer, times when God remained silent, seemingly impassive to my longing for healing, reconciliation, restoration, or resurrection. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. A thoughtful, practical and honest look at prayer and how it affects us and the lives of those around us.Some prayers aren't answered the way we think because our expectations and understanding of God are wrong. The aim of discussions this time is, therefore, to help people open up emotionally in a way that builds trust and elicits prayer ministry. Pete Greig, as one of the founders of the 24-7 prayer movement has seen and experienced God answering many prayers in exciting ways.

Insightful, gripping and true to life, this book has the capacity to challenge, encourage, inspire, and comfort.Q. What did you find most helpful, inspiring or challenging in what Pete Greig, Gemma Hunt and Simon Thomas shared? During these video sessions and small group discussions, the aim is to share together from personal experience and learn from one another, seeking God and asking how, together, we can learn and grow. If you need encouragement, tools, patience, assurance, company, help, wisdom, and practical strategies, this book is written for you.

He wants the reader to recognize that we live in a fallen world, one where people have free will, and we need to look at our situations deeply if we're to understand them. He deals with it in a pastoral manner, since normally people with unanswered prayers are frustrated, despondent, depressed etc. Despite the seriousness of the subject matter, Greig’s self-deprecating and matter of fact approach keeps the tone light. Lectio for Families can be used wherever and whenever families are together: at the dinner table; in the car; out walking, or even at bedtime.But "God on Mute" is a different kind of book, one that I think is just as much needed as those wonderful encouragements to our faith in a glorious, miracle-working God. Not only was it engaging and well-written, but the deeply pastoral heart behind the words was palpable in my reading. Five free films based around the themes of Pete Greig’s best-selling book God on Mute, designed to provoke honest discussion around some of the hardest and most personal questions we all ask. One credit a month to pick any title from our entire premium selection — yours to keep (you'll use your first credit now). Some prayers aren’t answered because creation is “subjected to frustration” and hast not yet been fully “liberated from its bondage to decay” (Rom.

Even if you're reading this book alone, I strongly encourage you to do the exercises found there and to ponder the questions asked. Over the next five sessions we’re going to process some of the painful and disappointing things we’ve probably all experienced as Christians – which we’re not always good at sharing.With emotional vulnerability, autobiographical honesty, theological acuity, and the prophetic fire we've come to expect from one of the global church's most respected leaders, Pete Greig offers us a way forward when our prayers go dark. Suffice it to say that I highly recommend this book to any Christian who is interested in growing in their walk with God. Q. Pete Greig shares about the significance of developing spiritual muscle memory to carry us through the darker and more difficult times of life. Greig asks the timeless questions of what it means to suffer and to pray and to suffer through the silence because your prayers seem unanswered.