Heart Fire

”‘What’s it all about? It’s about prayer, as always. What is prayer?’ So begins Johannes in the introduction to his story - a love story that on one level is a refreshingly ‘easy read’ yet at the same time is deeply profound. Wherever you are on your journey in prayer, this book will refresh, encourage, excite and yes, will challenge you to ‘go deeper’. He goes on to say: ‘I am convinced that the return to prayer, the rediscovery of prayer, is the most urgent and important concern in our 21st century world.’ There are many signs that the western Church is rediscovering a hunger for prayer, and God will use this book to accelerate that process - and impact the destinies our nations!“–Alistair Barton, Director, Pray for Scotland (8/2/2018 12:00:00 AM)“I so enjoyed reading this rich book - it stirred my soul. This is no ordinary book about prayer. Heart Fire takes you on a journey visiting different cultures, places and exploring Christian traditions where God is to be found. The stories are colourful, the insight profound and Johannes’ transparency invites us to keep searching for the more of God to be found in our broken world. A book to own, learn from and give away.”–Jane Holloway, National Prayer Director, World Prayer Centre (8/2/2018 12:00:00 AM)“Johannes Hartl welcomes us into the radical ride of a life dedicated to prayer. His honesty and creativity has illuminated my vision to what prayer can be and his thirst for beauty and brilliance draws up a new yearning in the heart of the reader. Heart Fire has convinced me not only of the power and splendour of living in God’s gaze, but the very necessity of it. Our lives make very little sense without it. This book will challenge you to live more courageously, risk your reputation for something that’s greater and bigger, and equip you with tools to keep the fire burning. I regularly found myself shouting ‘wow’ out loud.”–Pippa Baker, One Hope Project (8/2/2018 12:00:00 AM)“One of my favourite worship songs of all time is Misty Edwards “I Will Waste my Life.” I had a radical encounter with Jesus when I was 16 years old, and since that day, Jesus has fully captured my heart. I gladly give every moment of my life for God, and I will go anywhere and do anything with Him. In his book Heart Fire, Johannes Hartl captures a heart of love for Jesus that led him to birth the Augsburg House of Prayer. Johannes opens his very personal journey searching to know God intimately in this beautiful book about the pursuit of God through prayer. We can all learn from his devotion and passion for the One who is worthy of it all.“–Heidi G. Baker, Co-Founder and CEO of Iris Global (8/2/2018 12:00:00 AM)

Johannes Hartl is a passionate storyteller who loves to communicate the heart of God. In 2005, he and his wife founded the House of Prayer in Augsburg, Germany. He is the author of numerous books and an international conference speaker, renowned for bringing spiritual depth with humor and practicality. Johannes lives in Augsburg with his wife, Jutta, and their four children.