Life-Changing Prayers is a 192-page inspirational book that contains nearly 100 prayers, each followed by a thoughtful essay about the prayer. Many of the prayers in the collection are taken from the Bible. Others were written by noted spiritual leaders, both traditional and contemporary, such as the apostle Paul, St. Augustine, Francis of Assisi, Mother Teresa, Reinhold Niebuhr, and Amy Carmichael.

Today's Christian reader can use Life-Changing Prayers for the following:

• Discover the power of prayer.
• Welcome God into their life.
• Jump-start a stalled relationship with God.
• Break new ground in their communication with God.
• Become even closer to the Lord they love.

The prayers are divided into sections geared toward these specific times in our lives:

• When in need of help or growth.
• When we wish to give thanks.
• Times of questioning or repentance.

Life-Changing Prayers makes a thoughtful gift for anyone who wants to welcome God into his or her life on a regular basis.