This collection of prayers by noted Hebrew Bible scholar Walter Brueggemann can be used in both public worship and private devotion. These prayers run the gamut from particular days in the church year to special moments in the lives of worshiping communities to events playing out on the world stage. In all cases, the prayers spur us toward acts of justice and peacemaking and call on God to heal and restore God's hurting and broken people.

Communicating with God can sometimes be difficult and even unsatisfying. In "Let's Talk," Bill Crowder presents fresh viewpoints that remind readers of what an extraordinary privilege it is to enter into the throne room of God. Crowder encourages readers to enlarge their view of and appreciation for prayer and find a renewed sense of dependency on the Sovereign God. This easy-to-read book . . . - Examines the Significance of Prayer in the Lives of Believers - Honestly Wrestles with Some of the Frustrations Associated with Prayer - Encourages an Ongoing Pursuit of a Closer Walk with God Offering biblical insights into who God is and why prayer matters, "Let's Talk" motivates readers to make prayer a priority in their everyday living.