The Prayer of Unwanting

Auteur

Rev. Dr. David Williams is the author of several books, including Our Angry Eden, The Prayer of Unwanting, and his critically acclaimed debut novel, When the English Fall. His work has also appeared in The Washington Post, WIRED, Religion News Service, and The Christian Century, among other outlets. He is a pastor in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and currently serves Poolesville Presbyterian Church, a small congregation in Maryland. Before becoming a pastor, Williams worked for ten years at the Aspen Institute. He and his family live in Annandale, Virginia.

Texte du rabat

Sometimes Christians try to pray our way toward success, safety, health, or love. But what if prayer is more about undoing our desires than indulging them? In these pages, David Williams leads us toward a new encounter with the Lordâ (TM)s Prayer. Questions and ideas for experiencing the Lordâ (TM)s Prayer can guide conversation and reflection.