read this book after a recommendation from friends, so i came in with pretty high expectations. i was expecting a book with more a more practical approach, but the stories of Jim Cymbala and his church and how they believed in and used the power of prayer to get God's work done really stood out to me. although i didn't realize as i was reading the book, a lot of things really stood out to me and have really inspired me to grow and learn to pray more fervently!