The inspiring, joyful story of how he returned is woven into his many beloved autobiographical and devotional books.Ī Canadian citizen, Phillip settled in British Columbia with his wife, Ursula, where they stayed until Phillip's death in 1997. In this moving book by an ordinary man and a child of God, Phillip Keller takes each phrase of the Lords Prayer one-by-one, unfolding it in wonderful detail. Phillip Keller shares his favorite passages with you - this book is about The Lords Prayer. A Layman’s Look at the Lord’s Prayer presents that luster in a fresh way to help you rediscover its incredible power.
Yet, in spite of so much use and familiarity it has never lost its luster. As he grew older, he withdrew far into himself.Īs an adult, he left Africa and wandered far from the God his father and mother had served. It has been repeated millions of times by countless individuals for nearly 20 centuries. It reassures our hearts, strengthens our resolve, and leads us into personal contact with God, our Father. There moves through it a beauty and a serenity which no mortal man can fully explain. Born in Kenya to missionary parents, Keller spent the early years of his childhood heartily enjoying what he calls "the rather rough, tough frontier world of East Africa." Then, at the age of 8, he was abruptly sent away to a strict, religious boarding school-250 miles away from his family.When his father died, Phillip (still a teenager) was devastated. There is inherent in this prayer all the strength and compassion of our Father in heaven. Phillip Keller (1920-1997) spent his life traveling the globe, marveling at God’s creation, and writing over thirty-five books on Christian subjects, the most famous of which is A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23. enriching your trust in and love for the Lord who watches closely over you.
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