A Prayer of Faith

I have read some posts on prayer lately, and heard some amazing talks on the subject, and while it was on my brain, I thought I would share again this review because the insights in this book meant so much to me. The book really helped me gain a greater appreciation for how prayer works, and how a spiritual perspective can help me through hard times. I hope it might be helpful to someone else as well.

I’m sure you know how it feels when you hear or read something that is exactly what you needed at that point in your life. That’s what S. Michael Wilcox’s talk-made-into-a-book, entitled When Your Prayers Seem Unanswered, was for me. One of my dear friends had heard Brother Wilcox speak, and she shared some insights she had received in a Relief Society lesson. Shortly thereafter, I found a talk he had given where he discussed the concept of unanswered prayers. And my life was changed. Forever. Read the rest of this entry »

Let me begin by saying that there is so much in this inspiring book that it almost seems impossible that it should all fit into such a small binding. Do not let the size of the volume fool you; it has a surprising amount to offer. Sister Dew, in her delightfully articulate yet relaxed voice moves steadily through layers of comfort, advice, admonition, celebration, and stunning personal, social, and spiritual realization.

Her central assertion is that “[t]his life was designed to be a test–a test to determine if we want to be part of the kingdom of God more than we want anything else.” (page 5) She goes on to address many of the various ‘anything elses’ that are so present and can pull so hard at our resolve. Read the rest of this entry »