Dead Ends, Detours, and a World of Wonders: The Fascinating, Bewildering Practice of Prayer

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I have heard prayer described as our soul’s native language or our native tongue.
Why then does it feel so foreign?

Since my previous writing, I have longed to further explore the idea of prayer. This is not because of any expertise I have, but solely due to the importance of the topic. And though many would acknowledge its importance, I believe most feel inadequate regarding prayer. I certainly do. Though I have been a follower of Christ for fifty years and acknowledge his passion for and his practice of prayer, I find it difficult to follow in his footsteps in prayer.

“With a poet’s soul and a fellow traveler’s honesty, Danny compares prayer to an excavation—messy, slow, yet sacred. This book is filled with the gentle ache to experience God more deeply. Instead of offering quick solutions or formulas, Danny provides companionship and a reassuring voice that gently guides the heart back to prayer. This book is a gracious reminder of its beauty and importance for anyone who has ever felt confused or weary in their practice of prayer.”
—Fil Anderson, Spiritual director, conference speaker, retreat leader, and author

“With gentle humility and profound insight, Dead Ends, Detours, and a World of Wonders will help you rediscover prayer not as a task—but as a place where you belong.”
—John Mason, Author of An Enemy Called Average and other best-selling books

“Dead Ends, Detours, and a World of Wonders offers wisdom and peace for the soul that is waiting, wondering, or weary. A truly needed guide for our hurried and uncertain times.”
—Aaron B. Ware, Chef, Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology