Larry Crabb - The Papa Prayer: The Prayer Youve Never Prayed

Larry Crabb once again proves himself to be the teacher of our inner life. I live more richly because of the PAPA prayer. You will too.

Bob Buford/Founder of Leadership Network

Spirituality is a hot topic right now, and Larry Crabb has addressed the essence of spirituality in this book. Prayer that negotiates intimacy with God is what spirituality is all about, and Larry helps us to do just that.

Tony Campolo/Professor Emeritus at Eastern University

In The PAPA Prayer, Larry gives us, not a formula, but a wonderfully biblical and intimate form for our prayer lives. It not only encourages us to come to the Father through prayer, it also opens the door to the staggering possibilities of receiving, not what we want, but what He longs to give.

Michael Card/Music Artist, Author, and Bible Teacher

Were too busy, too preoccupied, and certainly far too easily pleased when it comes to our relationship with God. If your prayers feel empty and God feels distant, and yet your heart still cries out to know Him, you have come to the right place. Larry takes you on an exhilarating, passionate ride to embrace and know God like you never have before.

Tim Clinton/President of the American Association of Christian Counselors

In The PAPA Prayer, Larry Crabb continues his journey to understand and enter into a real relationship with God. This time, he seeks to guide us into a truthful, candid way to pray and be with God who is neither silent nor stern but longing for us to lean into Him as our Papa.

John Coe/Director of the Institute for Spiritual Formation atTalbot School of Theology and Rosemead School of Psychology

Larry Crabb unlocks the key to genuine prayer, personal surrender, and a life-changing relationship with the living God. His insight about the state of the church and the needs of our hearts is right on target. Dont miss his soul-searching appeal in The PAPA Prayer. Get it... read it... live it!

The late Dr. Jerry Falwell/Founder of Liberty University

For as long as Ive been a Christian, let alone a pastor, Ive been frustrated with how I pray.... Although the PAPA approach is a radical shift away from how Ive always prayed, I believe it is much, much closer to how my heavenly Father longs for me to relate to Him.

Rev. Dr. Ken Fong/Evergreen Baptist Church of LA

Anything that gets us to praying is good. In The PAPA Prayer, Larry Crabb goes much further and outlines the right way to pray. Its a book that will turn praying right-side-up

Steve Green/Music Artist

Larry Crabb does more than anyone I know to help us accurately discern and sensitively apply the root principles of healthy relationships. Here, he points the way for all relational health to find its fountainhead in the ultimate relationshipwith our Eternal Papa.

Jack W. Hayford/President of the International Foursquare Church and Chancellor of The Kings College and Seminary

Im thankful for this book. I suspect that God is far more thankfulthankful like a tired father is thankful to get his preschoolers past the candy aisle at Wal-Mart. I suspect Hes thankful for someone who would help His children speak their deepest desire, forget the candy, and know their Father. Our Papa is sweeter, richer, better than any candy this world has to offer. With practical advice and helpful examples, Larry coaxes us into our Fathers lap, where we lose ourselves and find ourselves in Him.

Peter Hiett/Senior Pastor of Lookout Mountain Community Church

The disciples said to Jesus Christ, Lord, teach us to pray. And so we2,000 years lateralso would say, Lord, teach us to pray. This book helps to answer that prayer.

Dr. James Kennedy/Senior Minister of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church and Chancellor of Knox Theological Seminary

I generally read books to stimulate my mind, but I read this one for my soul, and it has left an imprint that I believe will be with me for the rest of my life. In these pages you will be introduced to a new way of praying that will, I guarantee, change the way you think about prayer; and, best of all, you will actually be motivated to pray continually, joyfully, and purposefully. This is a book for all of us who want to pray more but dont; for all of us who have been discouraged because our prayers have not been answered, and for those of us whose priorities in praying need to be redirected. It is also for those who have read many books on prayer and think they need not read another one! Read these pages and let God change your perspective and your heart.

Erwin Lutzer/Senior Pastor of The Moody Church

Weve come to expect that, with regularity, Larry Crabb will offer us all fresh insights on some core issue of our Christian journey. Now comes The PAPA Prayer with its refreshing, insightful approach to the core issue of connecting with God. Among the many books written on the subject of prayer, Larry offers us a standout contribution in our effort to strengthen our prayer lives and our ability to hear God speak into our daily experience.

Gordon MacDonald/Author

The movement in Larrys heart from I should pray to I want to pray is the revolutionary result of fidelity to The PAPA Prayer, an awesome gift and a sterling book.

Brennan Manning/Author

Are you tired of prayer formulas that dont fit real life? Have you grown disillusioned with prayer, and perhaps with God? In his new and perhaps most hopeful book yet, Larry Crabb introduces us to relational prayeran approach to prayer beyond formulas. These are seasoned insights from an honest man of faith.

Brian McLaren/Author and Activist (anewkindofchristian.com)

Larry Crabb has a gift of bringing new perspectives to time-honored concepts. Perhaps nothing is more time-honored than prayer, and once again Crabb inspires us to think anew, to engage in a living faith that bypasses clichs and formulas. This is a book for all who yearn to know and be known by God.

Mark R. McMinn/Professor and Author

While Larry humbly refers to himself as an ecstatic first grader in Gods school of prayer, he writes with his typically keen insight, synthesis, and wisdom and produces a book that will be for so many truly revolutionary. If your prayer life has become dull and confusing, dive into The PAPA Prayer. Youll learn that prayer is not about asking. Its about relationship, dialogue, and learning to fall in love with God. The true center of prayer is abiding in and experiencing corelationship with your real Papa.

Gary W. Moon/Author, Professor, and Vice President for Spiritual Development at the Psychological Studies Institute

Ive been perplexed, disappointed, angry, and at times nearly hopeless because of unanswered prayer. The PAPA Prayer has pointed me to a new way to pray and live, centered on listening to God before I make requests of God. If you have struggled with prayer as I have, you will want this book!

Evan Morgan/President of Christian University GlobalNet

Trust me, this is not just another book on prayer. Its a paradigm shift that just might change how you understand your relationship with Christ and the role of prayer in that relationship. Larrys distinction between a narcissistic, false prayer and Christ-centered, true prayer alone is worth the price of the book. This isnt just theory. Larry provides a practical and doable Four-Day Plan that will let you try the PAPA prayer on for size. This is one of the most practical books Larry has written. You may never look at prayer the same again.

Gary Oliver/Executive Director of The Center for Relationship Enrichment and Professor of Psychology and Practical Theology at John Brown University