WARNING: If readers accept the author's challenge, they will
pray more deeply, effectively, and regularly than they ever have
before. Through powerful daily "dares" or challenges, Ron Kincaid,
pastor of Sunset Presbyterian Church in Portland, Oregon, guides
readers not just to think or talk or read about prayer . . . but to
actually pray. Individuals and small groups will gain confidence in
their prayer lives, strengthen their understanding of prayer's
purpose, and learn how to apply key scriptural principles of prayer
to their everyday lives.
The Prayer Dare is a practical, no-nonsense handbook that
demonstrates concepts with relatable illustrations and then invites
readers to engage in simple exercises to make the "dare" a personal
reality. Journaling space is also provided to record practice and
progress. Dares include "Don't Be Afraid to Ask," "Pray Like You
Mean It," "Take God Seriously," and "Be Transparent." Each dare
builds on the last, and as readers take the challenges one-by-one,
they will begin to do something incredible: pray.
“Martin Luther said, ‘Prayer is not overcoming God's reluctance, but laying hold of his willingness.’” (source)
“learn the first principle of prayer: Pray. We can't have our prayers answered if we don't pray and ask first.” (source)
“Prayer was more important to Jesus than gathering large crowds.” (source)
“They had figured out that Jesus was connected to God's power through prayer.” (source)
“Praise sends the powers of darkness scattering and releases the power of God in our lives.” (source)
Ron Kincaid is the pastor of Sunset Presbyterian Church, where he has served as the senior pastor for more than thirty years. The church began with 25 people in 1981 and has grown to a community of 5,000. Ron is the author of four previous books and a popular speaker at retreats and conferences. He and his wife, Jorie, live in Portland, Oregon.