If you want to have a conversation with God, then you need to do two things: pray and fast. In this primer focusing on these fundamental activities of faith, Rev. Dr. Lionel Stokes shares her transforming life experiences, exploring

what the Bible says about prayer;

why there are so many misconceptions about fasting; and

how fasting and praying interact with each other.

True prayer is a conversation with God, but many think of it as a monologue because of the way it occurs in church. It's often like a one-way telephone conversation, in which one person goes on endlessly without the slightest pause for even an "aha" from the other party-and then the caller hangs up before a response can be made. Whatever our circumstances or situations, there are times when we want or need to communicate with God or to hear from Him. The means by which we do this, therefore, must be simple and clear.

If you want to have a real conversation with God and develop a stronger relationship, with Him, then praying and fasting are the answers-but you need to do it right. Take a balanced approach that's safe and effective, and move closer to the Lord with Prayer and Fasting.

Prayer is essential to a vital Christian life. Prayer changes things, and prayer changes us There is no more dire need in the church today than for praying saints This book comprehensively covers such topics as the definition of prayer, why to pray, how to pray, intercessory prayer, hindrances to prayer, spiritual warfare and the power of prayer. Prayer makes the difference in a Christian's life.

No matter how long a person has struggled with illness, he faces a myriad of emotions when all treatment options have been exhausted. There are many books offering encouragement and advice on how to live. This one offers a perspective on how to die. The author wrote these prayers while undergoing her sixth and seventh regimens of chemotherapy for recurrent ovarian cancer. The writing resonates with her grief, anger, acceptance, and the comfort she found as God carried her through this phase of life.