Stories in History and Literature on Prayer

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  • February 9, 2016 at 3:54 pm
    Sara Hagerty
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    We are creating a family creed/manual of sorts (for lack of a better name!) — where we’re summarizing all of the traits that mark our family. One is prayer and I am looking for stories from history and literature that illustrate the power and beauty of prayer. Do any come to mind?

    I’m hoping for shorter stories — not necessarily long books — that we could read in one sitting.

    February 9, 2016 at 4:12 pm
    Monica
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    The story of Saint Augustine’s mother Monica is a great example of the power of prayer.

    http://www.family-prayer.org/saint-monica.html

    February 9, 2016 at 4:17 pm
    psreitmom
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    Hero Tales: A Family Treasury of True Stories from the Lives of Christian Heroes, by Dave & Neta Jackson

    There are at least 3 volumes. I was thinking of a story about George Mueller, which may be included in one of these books. These stories you could read in one setting.

    February 10, 2016 at 4:08 am
    Hope to Learn
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    Prayers that Change History by Tricia Gover has been greatly enjoyed by our family and we are able to read one chapter in one sitting.  Each chapter has the individual’s story (and their prayer), but also a short Bible story and challenging life questions.  There is a sample of the book on Christianbook.com to give you a better idea of it:

    http://www.christianbook.com/prayers-that-changed-history/tricia-goyer/9780310748014/pd/748014

    February 10, 2016 at 9:27 am
    Psalm31
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    Reformation Heroes is excellent!
    http://www.ligonier.org/store/reformation-heroes-hardcover/

    The Children’s Book of Heroes by William Bennett
    http://www.amazon.com/Childrens-Book-Heroes-William-Bennett/dp/0684834456

    February 10, 2016 at 8:37 pm
    Sara Hagerty
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    These are great — thank you for the input (and keep it coming if you have others)!

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