Can You Stand to be Blessed? by T.D. Jakes.
Bishop Jakes offers biblical insight into understanding God’s plan. Expresses belief that through prayer individuals can survive the peaks and valleys of life and gain the patience needed to be prepared to serve God. RC 61385.
Enjoy the Lord: A Guide to Contemplation by John T. Catoir.
The director of the Christophers examines mental and emotional obstacles to prayer and outlines ways of practicing the presence of God. He demonstrates how prayer can contribute to a sense of self-worth, inner happiness and joy in life. RC 16232.
God and You: Prayer As a Personal Relationship by William A. Barry.
Barry presents prayer as a conscious, dynamic, personal relationship with God. He suggests ways in which we can develop an intimate relationship with God, and methods of prayer that will deepen and strengthen that relationship. RC 28364.
The Great House of God: A Home for Your Heart by Max Lucado.
A meditation on the Lord’s Prayer, using its words as a model for living and a "floor plan to our spiritual house." Using this metaphor, the author uses each room to present a spiritual lesson for understanding and following God’s teachings. RC 46460.
Healing Words: The Power of Prayer and the Practice of Medicine by Larry Dossey.
A physician describes his search for scientific proof of the healing effects of prayer. Citing the results of numerous case studies and experiments, the author discusses why he believes prayer enhances good medicine and speculates on the possibility of adverse side effects. RC 39215, BR 9761.
Hush! Hush!: It’s Time to Pray--But How? by Jill Briscoe.
Based on the author’s experiences with a workshop on prayer, this study explores the problems Christians have with prayer and suggests ways to pray more meaningfully and effectively. Includes selected reading and advice for both individuals and group meetings. RC 14557.
The Meaning of Prayer by Harry Emerson Fosdick.
Gives daily readings with biblical support for the power of prayer. Questions appear at the end of each chapter for individual or group use. RC 47339.
The Power of a Praying Husband by Stormie Omartian.
Bestselling author presents advice, personal anecdotes of Christian men, prayers, and scriptural passages to help husbands implement meaningful changes in marriage. Topics include a wife’s emotions, sexuality, ways of protecting a spouse, and the future.RC 59516.
The Power of a Praying Wife by Stormie Omartian.
Bestselling Christian author suggests ways a woman’s prayer can strengthen marriage and help husbands cope with work, finances, sexuality, health, fatherhood, and faith. Includes prayers, "power tools," and real-life examples of marital growth, renewal, and restoration. RC 59518.
Powerful Prayers by Larry King, with Rabbi Irwin Katsof.
Probes politicians, preachers, artists, doctors, patients, businessmen, athletes, and soldiers about prayer and their relationships with God. Includes discussions with ex-U.S. presidents Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter, Senator John McCain, and former world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali. Presents their concepts of the human spirit and expressions of faith and hope. RC 49165.
Prayer: Finding the Heart’s True Home by Richard J. Foster.
Foster, who believes that many do not recognize that they pray, hopes to increase understanding of prayer so it will become more "intentional in practice." He divides prayer into the three movements he believes address human needs: inward, seeking transformation; upward, seeking intimacy; and outward, seeking ministry. RC 37634.
Prayer: A History by Philip Zaleski and Carol Zaleski.
A research associate and a professor from Smith College analyze the theories, classification, and complexities of human prayer through time and culture. Examines the rituals of societies from prehistoric times to the scientific late-twentieth century. Highlights lives changed by prayer and works of art and literature inspired by it. RC 62921.
The Rosary: Prayer Comes Round by Garry Wills.
The author of Why I Am a Catholic (RC 54804) traces the history of the rosary as prayer beads and analyzes each of its elements including the four prayers and the mysteries associated with it. Discusses the biblical scriptures behind the rosary and the human need for contemplation. RC 62121.
We Dare to Say Our Father by Louis Evely.
In twelve sermons of the Lord’s Prayer, Abbe Evely discusses the meaning of words and phrases, pointing out the effect their literal interpretation would have on Christian doctrine and practice. RC 11016.
What Happens When Women Pray by Evelyn Christenson with Viola Blake.
The 1968 national women’s chairman for the Baptist General Conference shares her experiences in leading women in prayer. She offers the "Six Ss" rules for prayer groups: subject by subject, short prayers, simple prayers, specific prayer requests, silent periods, and small groups. Supports text with Bible passages and relates results obtained by many prayer groups. RC 42532,
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When God Doesn’t Answer Your Prayer by Jerry Sittser.
Religion professor who lost his daughter, wife, and mother in a car accident explores the phenomenon of unfulfilled prayers. Addresses the spiritual crises that can result from an apparent failure of faith but urges readers to trust in God and persist in prayer. Includes scripture references and discussion questions. RC 62664.