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In this companion volume to the popular When You Pray, L. Joseph Letendre explores the underpinnings of the Church's practice of fasting and of ascetic discipline in general. Rather than being preoccupied with the details of food regulations, he helps the listener understand the purpose of fasting and how to enter into it more willingly and fully.

Most people find it easy to start out on their goals but find it difficult to finish and follow through. Chasing big dreams is more like running a marathon than a sprint. It is the ability to muster daily self-discipline and not momentary bursts of energy that determine whether one achieves his goal. The key to building success in any field is mastering the art of self-discipline. All winners and successful individuals are experts in self-discipline.

Bible study teacher Colleen O'Steen's From Will to Power offers listeners a collection of tips and stories that help them align their lives more closely with God and his teachings. Each of the seven chapters examines the challenges today's Christians commonly face and the most impactful strategies for triumph.