Cries of Faith, Songs of Hope

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Prayers for All Times and Seasons of Life

Originally written in 2004 by the Rev. John R. Gugel, a Lutheran pastor and Stephen Leader, Cries of Faith, Songs of Hope: Prayers for the Times of Our Life is a vibrant, varied collection of stories, reflections, Scripture, hymns, and heartfelt prayers.

In this revised and expanded edition, Janine L. Ushe, M.Div., updates and augments the classic foundation of Rev. Gugel’s beloved book to bring its spiritual wisdom, encouragement, and enrichment to readers new and old.

About the Book

The four parts of Cries of Faith, Songs of Hope bring together a number of prayers, each accompanied by a short story, reflection, Scripture passage, or hymn stanza.

• Part 1: Prayers during Tough Times

• Part 2: Prayers from the Heart

• Part 3: Times and Seasons

• Part 4: Prayers from throughout the Centuries and around the World

Most of the prayers in the first three parts were written by Rev. Gugel himself, drawing on his decades of experience as a pastor and his struggles with Parkinson’s disease. They touch on the gamut of life’s triumphs and challenges, giving words to the joys and sufferings of the human heart. The fourth part, composed by Janine Ushe, reaches across continents and centuries to immerse readers in the richness of the Christian tradition.

Over the years, Cries of Faith, Songs of Hope has been used by individuals, families, volunteers, pastors, deacons, chaplains, prayer groups, Stephen Ministry teams, and more. It continues to help people around the world find the words to express themselves in prayer.

To Order Cries of Faith, Songs of Hope

Cries of Faith, Songs of Hope is available directly from Stephen Ministries. To order the book:

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2. Call us at (314) 428-2600.