https://store.upperroom.org:443/contributors/l-roger-owensL. Roger Owens is professor of Christian spirituality and ministry at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. He is the author of several books, including <em>Praying Their Way: 24 Prayer Practices for Kids and the Adults Who Love Them</em>, <em>Everyday Contemplative: The Way of Prayerful Living</em>, and <em>What We Need Is Here: Practicing the Heart of Christian Spirituality</em>. Owens holds a PhD and MDiv from Duke University and a BA from Anderson University. An ordained United Methodist minister, he has pastored urban and rural congregations in North Carolina. Owens is married to Rev. Ginger Thomas, and they are the parents of three children. He loves to read, sing, listen to his children make music, and take quiet walks.https://store.upperroom.org:443/product/praying-their-way-2<p><strong>Help kids develop an authentic relationship with God.</strong></p> <p>Children have a natural curiosity about God and an innate draw towards mystery. As they grow, kids ask bigger, more complex spiritual questions, and they need guides to help them explore their budding faith lives. Frustratingly, many of us lack the confidence or skills to talk to kids about prayer. We need resources to help us help them pray, in their own words and on their terms.</p> <p>In <em>Praying Their Way</em>, seminary professor, pastor, and dad Roger Owens partners with his 15-year-old daughter Mary Clare to offer a unique guidebook for introducing kids to a lifelong journey with prayer. Filled with an abundance of tools to engage kids between the ages of 10-14 on the topic of prayer, this book provides support for that awkward time as kids grow from young children into teenagers and their faith grows and evolves too.</p> <p>In this new resource for adults and the "tweens" they care for, you'll discover a new vocabulary for talking about prayer, specific prompts for conversation, and two dozen prayer practices in six different categories (scripture, silence, body, nature, together, and justice) to explore with kids in grades 5-8. <em>Praying Their Way</em> is easily adaptable for younger kids and kids through 9th grade, as well as the spiritual-but-not-religious audience.</p> <p>Written for parents, grandparents, godparents, pastors, children's ministers, and Sunday school teachers, <em>Praying Their Way</em> is the book we have all been longing for. With Roger and Mary Clare as your wise guides, you will embark on a joyful journey of discovery and holy connection with the kids you love. And, as you share these practices with these young people, you may find that your own relationship with God is deepened and enriched as well.</p>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:52:09 GMThttps://store.upperroom.org:443/product/praying-their-way-2https://store.upperroom.org:443/product/praying-their-way<p><strong>Help kids develop an authentic relationship with God.</strong></p> <p>Children have a natural curiosity about God and an innate draw towards mystery. As they grow, kids ask bigger, more complex spiritual questions, and they need guides to help them explore their budding faith lives. Frustratingly, many of us lack the confidence or skills to talk to kids about prayer. We need resources to help us help them pray, in their own words and on their terms.</p> <p>In <em>Praying Their Way</em>, seminary professor, pastor, and dad Roger Owens partners with his 15-year-old daughter Mary Clare to offer a unique guidebook for introducing kids to a lifelong journey with prayer. Filled with an abundance of tools to engage kids between the ages of 10-14 on the topic of prayer, this book provides support for that awkward time as kids grow from young children into teenagers and their faith grows and evolves too.</p> <p>In this new resource for adults and the "tweens" they care for, you'll discover a new vocabulary for talking about prayer, specific prompts for conversation, and two dozen prayer practices in six different categories (scripture, silence, body, nature, together, and justice) to explore with kids in grades 5-8. <em>Praying Their Way</em> is easily adaptable for younger kids and kids through 9th grade, as well as the spiritual-but-not-religious audience.</p> <p>Written for parents, grandparents, godparents, pastors, children's ministers, and Sunday school teachers, <em>Praying Their Way</em> is the book we have all been longing for. With Roger and Mary Clare as your wise guides, you will embark on a joyful journey of discovery and holy connection with the kids you love. And, as you share these practices with these young people, you may find that your own relationship with God is deepened and enriched as well.</p>Fri, 02 May 2025 16:24:08 GMThttps://store.upperroom.org:443/product/praying-their-wayhttps://store.upperroom.org:443/product/everyday-contemplative-2<p>What does it mean to live a contemplative life? How does someone become contemplative? Does being contemplative mean sitting around thinking about God all day? Does it require living a simple or even austere life, like a monk or a nun?</p> <p>Roger Owens challenges readers to expand their definition of contemplative living to encompass all ways of seeking to be more open, available, and responsive to God. God may be found just as easily in an office cubicle, a donut shop, or a laundry room as in a monastic cell.</p> <p>In <em>Everyday Contemplative</em>, Owens presents seven characteristics of contemplative living: longing, attention, patience, playfulness, vulnerability, nonjudgment, and freedom. One ingredient he considers essential to the contemplative life is sharing it with others, and this book invites readers to discover the joys of contemplative living.</p>Fri, 10 Jun 2022 21:31:01 GMThttps://store.upperroom.org:443/product/everyday-contemplative-2https://store.upperroom.org:443/product/everyday-contemplative<p>What does it mean to live a contemplative life? How does someone become contemplative? Does being contemplative mean sitting around thinking about God all day? Does it require living a simple or even austere life, like a monk or a nun?</p> <p>Roger Owens challenges readers to expand their definition of contemplative living to encompass all ways of seeking to be more open, available, and responsive to God. God may be found just as easily in an office cubicle, a donut shop, or a laundry room as in a monastic cell.</p> <p>In <em>Everyday Contemplative</em>, Owens presents seven characteristics of contemplative living: longing, attention, patience, playfulness, vulnerability, nonjudgment, and freedom. One ingredient he considers essential to the contemplative life is sharing it with others, and this book invites readers to discover the joys of contemplative living.</p>Wed, 18 May 2022 20:38:01 GMThttps://store.upperroom.org:443/product/everyday-contemplativehttps://store.upperroom.org:443/product/what-we-need-is-here-3<p>Are you seeking a deeper, more authentic experience of God? Maybe you've attended retreats, read dozens of books on spirituality, or even consulted a spiritual director and found yourself still wanting more.</p> <p>Did you know that God has given you everything you need to live and flourish in a life with God? You can stop your restless searching and rediscover the gifts God has already given you.</p> <p>In <em>What We Need Is Here</em>, Roger Owens calls you to return to 7 basics of Christian spirituality:</p> <div style="margin: 5px 20px;"> <ul> <li>Reading the Gospels</li> <li>Praying the Psalms</li> <li>Making friends with silence</li> <li>Finding Jesus at church</li> <li>Meeting Jesus through Holy Communion</li> <li>Embodying your spirituality</li> <li>Being with the poor</li> </ul> </div> <p>Writing in a style that is honest, accessible, and at times humorous, Owens weaves his own stories of struggle with insights from the history of Christian spirituality to help you receive and open yourself to these 7 "givens."</p> <p>This book includes practical exercises and questions for reflection and discussion, making it ideal for individuals and groups.</p>Sat, 14 May 2022 01:07:52 GMThttps://store.upperroom.org:443/product/what-we-need-is-here-3https://store.upperroom.org:443/product/what-we-need-is-here<p>Are you seeking a deeper, more authentic experience of God? Maybe you've attended retreats, read dozens of books on spirituality, or even consulted a spiritual director and found yourself still wanting more.</p> <p>Did you know that God has given you everything you need to live and flourish in a life with God? You can stop your restless searching and rediscover the gifts God has already given you.</p> <p>In <em>What We Need Is Here</em>, Roger Owens calls you to return to 7 basics of Christian spirituality:</p> <div style="margin: 5px 20px;"> <ul> <li>Reading the Gospels</li> <li>Praying the Psalms</li> <li>Making friends with silence</li> <li>Finding Jesus at church</li> <li>Meeting Jesus through Holy Communion</li> <li>Embodying your spirituality</li> <li>Being with the poor</li> </ul> </div> <p>Writing in a style that is honest, accessible, and at times humorous, Owens weaves his own stories of struggle with insights from the history of Christian spirituality to help you receive and open yourself to these 7 "givens."</p> <p>This book includes practical exercises and questions for reflection and discussion, making it ideal for individuals and groups.</p>Thu, 05 May 2022 20:20:11 GMThttps://store.upperroom.org:443/product/what-we-need-is-here