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An oak tree that is completely covered in moss can be discovered on the banks of the North Santee River. This tree is located in the area. The hopes and aspirations of three young girls were commemorated by this tree at one time. In order to ensure their safety, they glued their most important aspirations onto ribbons and placed them in the trunk of the tree. What was most significant among these hopes was the expectation that they would remain friends for the entirety of eternity, irrespective of the circumstances.

As a pastor in Manhattan, John Starke knows the bustle and busyness of our society. But he also knows that prayer is not just for spiritual giants. Prayer, he writes, is for each of us - not because we are full of spiritual wisdom and maturity, but because we are empty. Here is an invitation to discover, via the church's ancient rhythms and with Starke's clear, practical guidance, the possibility of prayer. Here is a book about prayer that is really a book about the whole Christian life.

Why do we feel like we are always performing? Where does this impulse come from? As John Starke shows in The Secret Place of Thunder, our modern world has internalized the idea that the markers of having an admirable and successful life are primarily visible. It leads us to believe that a sense of self-worth and identity are metrics to be displayed. The performance of the self has become more important than the reality.

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A Room Full Of Pros & Cons the podcast debuts a 3-episode interview hosted by John Askew & Tim Stark. This will be the ultimate experience for you to dive deep into John Askew's album.