Praying for Jennifer
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Injured in an automobile accident, Jennifer has been in a coma for three months. When her friends learn that she is near death, they search for a way of coping with the tragedy and finally turn to prayer. Their journey into the nature and mystery of intercessory prayer begins with their first anguished words, Dear God, please don't let Jennifer die. When Jennifer's condition improves for a time, then stops short of complete recovery, her friends begin to ask questions: What is intercessory prayer? Can we really influence God's actions? Why are some prayers answered and others seemingly ignored? Why does God allow evil to exist in the word? As Jennifer's friends continue their experience with intercessory prayer, they seek counsel from their pastor and others. In the process, they learn to assess different theological viewpoints. Praying for Jennifer is a fictional account centered around students and those to whom they turn for guidance: a church education leader, two pastors, a workshop leader, and a teacher. The probing questions the group deals with are common to all who search for an understanding of intercessory prayer.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1579105440
ISBN13:9781579105440
Release Date:May 2001
Publisher:Wipf & Stock Publishers
Length:96 Pages
Weight:0.25 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 5.5" x 7.9"
Customer Reviews
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A new answer to "Why doesn't God answer my Prayers?"
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
I particularly like Dr. Cobb's use of theology in story form in this text. He makes this a very usable book for anyone interesting in deepening their understanding of the significance of prayer in our Christian lives. Yet, this is a text that can be helpful to the most educated clergy who nonetheless, may still struggle with what prayer means. The journey of Jennifer's friends is a journey so many of us are on in our own lives of faith and prayer. Dr. Cobb's stratigic introduction of characters into the book helps uncover us "travel through" a understanding of prayer instead of being given someone's "finalized" lecture on what prayer really means. I also affirm strongly Dr. Cobb's use of science as an affirmation of the power of prayer instead of perpetuating the traditional division of spirituality and world. This is especially evident when he quotes the experiment on Brine Shrimp. I recommend this text to anyone who has asked the question, "Why hasn't God answered my prayers?"
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