Donna Gaines - Leaving Ordinary: Encounter God Through Extraordinary Prayer

Leaving Ordinary is a study well-suited for the disciple who is yearning for more than just the ordinary in prayer time. Drawing from the lessons of Donna Gaines own life journey, and using the tabernacle along with its articles, the reader will gain insight and knowledge of the intimate pursuit that our God has had for each of us since the beginning of time. Every disciple serious about an intimate relationship with our God needs to complete this study.

Diane Nix

Pastors Wife, Mom, Founder of ContagiousJoy4him.com, Author, Speaker/Teacher

Donna Gaines unveils the mysteries of the tabernacle to reveal the intimacy available to anyone who dares to approach the Holy of Holies. Through personal stories and detailed insights, what was once complex suddenly becomes a familiar journey alongside so great a Savior. Page by page, you will find yourself eager to enter in to His presence.

Diane Strack

Author, The Journals of Mary and Fresh Start for Single Moms

As you read this book on the tabernacle, God will use the principles and pictures to once again fan the flames of the Spirits fire that resides within you.

Johnny Hunt

Former President, Southern Baptist Convention

Pastor, First Baptist Church Woodstock, GA

Every believer knows the importance of prayer, however every believer has not experienced how prayer can transform a believers life. Donna Gaines is not content with going through the motions when it comes to prayer. In Leaving Ordinary, Donna uses the tabernacle and its articles as a guide to show believers how to experience true intimacy with God through prayer. I assure you that your prayer life will be transformed as you leave the ordinary!

Fred Luter Jr.

Pastor, Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, New Orleans, LA President, Southern Baptist Convention

If you desire to live a life wholly committed to prayer and worship, you need to read Donna Gaines newest book that was born out of her personal experience and pursuit of true worship. This book can serve as a template that will guide you to leave ordinary and experience the power and presence of God extraordinarily.

Jeana Floyd

Author, Uninvited Guest and 10 Things Every Ministers WifeNeeds to Know

With clarity and candor Donna Gaines walks us through the Old Testament tabernacle, the house of God, and a beautiful type of our Lord Jesus Christ in his Person and work. Join her as with personal insights, family illustrations, and genuine inspiration she leads you through the thrilling truths of Gods house. Your life will no longer be ordinary but will be transformed into the extraordinary.

Heather Olford

Widow of Dr. Stephen F. Olford and author of Together with God

Donna Gaines brings the reader with her as she journeys through the Tabernacle, discovering fresh insights into prayer and ones walk with God. When applied, these truths really do move the believer out of the ordinary and into an extraordinary prayer life. Your heart will be warmed as your find fresh intimacy with God through the study of the Tabernacle.

Susie Hawkins

Author, From One Ministry Wife to Another

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