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Synopsis from the back of the book: 

You're no idiot of course. You can recite the Lord's Prayer - and you understand that mere recital once in a while isn't enough to establish a fulfilling relationship with God, based on faith, honesty and humility.

Don't lose faith just yet. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Prayer will show you exactly how to develop a prayer routine that will bring peace to your life no matter how chaotic it may seem. In this updated edition, you get:

• Advice on listening for and interpreting the answers to your prayers
• Worship gatherings found outside the church, including retreats, pilgrimages and even those on the Internet.
• Specific prayers for women, men, couples and children.
• An exploration of the different prayers, including meditative, healing, fasting, singing, holiday and many more.

About the Author:

Mark Galli is the managing editor of Christianity Today. He has worked as a Presbyterian pastor and is the author of a several books including Francis of Assisi and His World. James S. Bell Jr. is the owner of Whitestone Communications and has served as executive editor of Moody Press and director of religious publishing at Doubleday. He is co-author of The Complete Idiot’s Guides to the Bible, the Book of Revelation, and the Reformation and Protestantism. He also serves as editor of the Christian Family Guide series from Alpha Books.