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About the author
John Kramp earned degrees from Baylor University, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. He served as pastor and church planter in Texas and Oregon, was vice-president of Lifeway Christian Resources, co-founded The Riverstone Group, a business and life consulting firm based in Nashville, TN, and lead as SVP, Group Publish for HarperCollins Christian Publishing focusing on Bibles, Spanish, Academic and Reflective. Along the way he wrote four books, On Track Leadership, Out of Their Faces and Into Their Shoes (an ECPA Gold Medallion Award finalist), Getting Ahead by Staying Behind, and The Psalm 119 Experience. John also wrote the song, The Touch of the Master's Hand, adapting the words of an old poem. He and his wife, Lynn Marie, live in the mountains outside of Asheville, NC.
Summary
Struggling to find the right words to pray? Praying the Alphabet helps you rediscover the spiritually enriching prayer life you’ve been longing for. Break free from repetitive routines and discover a fresh, heartfelt way to talk with God—one letter at a time.
Imagine moving beyond empty phrases, and instead, engaging in genuine conversations with God that bring comfort and renewal to your soul. Inspired by the remarkable structure of Psalm 119, Praying the Alphabet offers a gentle, guided path for anyone longing to deepen their spiritual life—even when the right words feel out of reach.
In Praying the Alphabet, you are invited to
- Break the cycle of repetitive prayers with an innovative method, using each letter of the alphabet to bring fresh language and intention to your conversations with God.
- Expand your spiritual vocabulary and nurture deeper, more honest dialogues using Kramp’s encouraging framework.
- Engage with two sample prayers and a thoughtful collection of words for every letter to help you start confidently, even on days when your heart feels heavy or distracted.
Whether you’re a seasoned prayer warrior or just beginning your journey toward a deeper prayer life, the wise and thoughtful guidance in this book will meet you right where you are, helping you grow closer to God.
