25 Keys to Life-Changing Prayer

by Terry W. Glaspey

Though small in size, this primer on prayer is big on information and inspiration. Aimed at those who struggle to spend time in prayer or have questions about its relevance to their lives, 25 Keys to Life-Changing Prayer covers the is prayer?Why is it so hard to pray?Why doesn’t God answer?What does it mean to “pray without ceasing”?How do I know I’m praying in God’s will?Readers will encounter not only clear biblical teaching on prayer, but also practical insight from classic and contemporary writers. For anyone whose prayer life could stand a boost, 25 Keys to Life-Changing Prayer is an invaluable aid.

146 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 1, 2010

About the author

Terry Glaspey is the award-winning author of numerous books, including 75 Masterpieces Every Christian Should Know, which won a 2017 Christianity Today Book Award and a 2017 ECPA Gold Medallion Award, as well as The Prayers of Jane Austen, Bible Basics for Everyone, Not a Tame Lion: The Spiritual Legacy of C.S. Lewis, and The Book Lover’s Guide to Great Reading. Terry is in demand as a speaker and has spoken at the C.S. Lewis World Conference in Oxford and Cambridge, Cedarville University, Veritas Seminary, New Hope College, Kilns College, The Proverbs 31 Conference, and the Seasons Conference. He has taught courses for Veritas Seminary, New Hope College, and Kilns College. Terry is a senior acquisitions editor for Harvest House Publishers and lives in Oregon. His areas of interest include writing, the arts, literature, theology, the Bible, and apologetics and enjoys sharing on such topics at a level with which everyone can engage.

Website: https://www.terryglaspey.com/

Reviews

[Carol Bakker · Rating 3 out of 5]

How to you evaluate a book like this? It was helpful in parts and a bit too facile in others. I need help in my prayer life, and I am always up for another book on prayer. And Glaspey himself might say that is the problem. The best way to learn to pray is by praying. ahem Not by reading.

Some great quotes from a wide range of Christian thinkers.

[Aimee Bhatia · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a great primer on prayer. I was also happy to see that I have already adopted a lot of the suggested prayer habits since becoming a believer, but there were also some additional insights in the book that were awesome. I found that the book deepened my understanding of prayer as it relates to our relationship with God and how he views and values our prayers. I would recommend this book to anyone new in the faith and even to a more seasoned believer as they may find some fresh insights for their prayer life. I especially liked the index that the author included at the end of written prayers. Very inspiring :).

[Jun Gonzales · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful and Well Written
I enjoyed reading. It is helpful and well written. I could agree with most of the suggestions presented, but most importantly it provided the much needed urge and inspiration to give oneself to prayer. It does not sound intimidating as you read it, even for one who may not have much of a prayer life, while written by one who seems to be more than the average person, devoted to prayer. I would heartily recommend this to anyone who wants to have a serious but delightful prayer life.

[Debra Ham · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great tidbits on how to develop your prayer life. I was very pleased to find that I do or have done many of the keys mentioned, but never really considered it as part of "legitimate" prayer time. Prayer, like everything else, is what you make it and you get out what you put in. Great little book for those wanting to explore other ways to practice prayer.