Written by Ezra Taft Benson, President of the Council of the Twelve Apostles in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at the time, and former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.

    Some of them open our minds to the immense energy of Love in the universe. Others reveal the presence of Love in human tribulation and suffering, or illuminate the most commonplace actions of daily life. In all of them, tenderness toward each created being touches the real hunger and hope of our lives for a relationship of loving communion with God, for a journey with a transcendent destination.There are also meditations on the presence of Christ. Also considered one by one are the actions of our daily lives, which so often threaten to become a meaningless routine. Each is brought into the light of a related incident in the life of Christ. Each is considered as if carried out in His immediate presence. What for us has so often become dull or meaningless is shown to be capable of transfiguration, of being potentially the action of an heir of God, of someone who transmits the intention of God to this world.

    In this unique collection, some of the most important and inspirational writings about prayer from Church leaders, gospel scholars, and other beloved writers have been assembled. Each chapter increases our understanding with insights on the purposes of prayer, how and for what we pray, how to recognize answers to prayers, personal and family prayers, fasting and prayer, and the power of prayer. Many illustrations are drawn from the lives of the writers, from the scriptures, and from the experiences of others. Designed to share with family and friends, the pages of this book are filled with hope, reassurance, and peace. Prayer will encourage readers as they seek to develop a personal relationship with God and invoke the power of prayer in their lives. Contributing authors include: Ezra Taft Benson Mary Ellen Edmunds Vaughn J. Featherstone David B. Haight Marion D. Hanks Patricia Holland Howard W. Hunter Ardeth Greene Kapp Spencer W. Kimball Ann N. Madsen Truman G. Madsen Neal A. Maxwell Bruce R. McConkie Robert L. Millet H. Burke Peterson Carolyn J. Rasmus Marion G. Romney N. Eldon Tanner Wendy L. Watson S. Michael Wilcox

    Kimball could. From the heart, from the scriptures, from history he guides us through the answer to this question: Why do bad things happen to good people?

    

    Kimball, as a boy through his calling as an apostle.

    Now a new generation of preachers can learn from the master himself in this revised and expanded edition of Craddock's groundbreaking method.

    

    Spencer W. Kimball's section is considered the best instruction on prayer in all the LDS writings.

    But in the 21st century, there are new dangers-new teachers who threaten to do more damage than the last.pThese are not obscure teachers that Hanegraaff unmasks. We know their names. We have seen their faces, sat in their churches, and heard them shamelessly preach and promote the false pretexts of a give-to-get gospel. They are virtual rock stars who command the attention of presidential candidates and media moguls. Through make-believe miracles, urban legends, counterfeit Christs, and twisted theological reasoning, they peddle an occult brand of metaphysics that continues to shipwreck the faith of millions around the globe#58;p"God cannot do anything in this earthly realm unless we give Him permission."p"Keep saying it-'I have equality with God'-talk yourself into it."p"Being poor is a sin."p"The Jews were not rejecting Jesus as Messiah; it was Jesus who was refusing to be the Messiah to the Jews!"p"You create your own world the same way God creates His. He speaks, and things happen; you speak, and they happen."pIChristianity in Crisis#58; 21st Century/I exposes darkness to light, pointing us back to a Christianity centered in Christ.pIIFrom the Preface#58;/I/Ip"Having lost the ability to think biblically, postmodern Christians are being transformed from cultural change agents and initiators into cultural conformists and imitators. Pop culture beckons, and postmodern Christians have taken the bait. As a result, the biblical model of faith has given way to an increasingly bizarre array of fads and formulas."p

    Using insight gained from many years of Bible research, seminary teaching, and practical ministry, Dr. Earl Radmacher shows readers the truth of Proverbs 23:7: “As a man thinketh in his heart; so is he.” Changing our behavior begins with changing our thoughts, and changing our thoughts requires the renewal of our minds, and making every thought captive to Christ. In You & Your Thoughts Dr. Radmacher shows us how. If you want to change your thoughts, read this book today.