Adventures in Prayer: Praying Your Way to a God You Can Trust

A non-denominational network of congregations, the Association of Unity Churches espouses a faith in prayer and the power of positive thinking that they call""practical Christianity."" A senior minister at the Unity World Headquarters in suburban Kansas City, Connors is a skilled exponent for the belief system of this optimistic movement; she is never pedantic or even overtly apologetic. Laying a foundation by discussing Unity's principles for effective prayer, Connors asserts that it is crucial to""work on finding a God you can love and trust with everything."" Unity practitioners assert that thoughts have intelligent life of their own: change the thoughts and you can transform your attitude and often alter your circumstances. Connors anchors her perspective on the power of prayer in the New Testament, but her suggestions for spiritual practice are based in the teachings of her organization. As she progresses through chapters on prayer for healing, change, prosperity and fulfillment, non-Unity readers may question whether elements of Unity doctrine, such as the emphasis on the human mind's ability to create harmony and change, are compatible with traditional Christianity. But Connor's engaging and anecdotal style may very well make the practice of prayer more accessible and palatable to readers who find themselves either in a spiritual crisis, or alienated from the faith of their childhood.