Confessions of a Prayer Wimp: My Fumbling, Faltering Foibles in Faith

by Mary Pierce

Is your spiritual life more like a fast-food run than an intimate dinner for two?Whether it’s the busy mother’s wish to be Wonder Woman―minus the metal bra―or battles with an exploding hot water heater, or fighting the “Resolutionary War” of New Year’s Day, Mary Pierce understands the dilemmas of being a woman in today’s 24/7 world. From disorganized misery to extreme organizational mania (she used to refer to her children by their household Cat Box Boy, Dishwasher Girl, and Garbage Can Baby), Pierce deals with our fumbling attempts to grow closer to God, encouraging us as she invites us to laugh, cry, love, embrace life, and pray!In her humorous, conversational style, Pierce laughs at her mistakes and her prayers that seem more like advertising jingles (Lord, I need a break today, and Can you hear me now, Lord?). In Confessions of a Prayer Wimp, you’ll come to understand that faith is less about what you are or do or say, and more about who God is―someone who loves you no matter what you do.

Genres: Christian, Religion

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Patti · Rating 5 out of 5]

I will be re-reading this book again and taking the time to do the "Points to Ponder". The book, even though full of humor, makes you really think about your life.

[Deana · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun book that tugs at some issues of the heart in a new perspective...humor. Loved it.

[Annette · Rating 4 out of 5]

Worth the read just hearing about the weatherman…lol.

[Carey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okay, I confess: I didn't get very far in this book before I stopped reading. Too much self-deprication - I couldn't read any more "I'm not deep" and other comments that seemed to undercut the author's intelligence and insight. I think that we are also WAY too different, theologically and ideologically, for me to want to dwell in this book. Having said that, I can think of a handful of people I know who would love this read (which is why I gave it 3 stars instead of 1).

[Ameerah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. I remember reading this in 2009 it was on sale at christian bookstore and I couldn't put the book down. It was full of humour but really was a great book on spiritural growth. I would recommend this book to anyone into christian reading :)

[Crystal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pierce's honesty in her own struggle to trust God in everything, as well as tell the reader some pretty 'heavy' personal history, gives this book an A+ in my mind. I have returned to this book several times and continue to find inspiration.

[Valerie Harkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book

Very thought provoking . I would recommend this to women of all ages. Great sense of humour and a very down to earth read . God Bless you Mary Pierce!