I see a lot of books and articles on what prayer is, types of prayers, different ways to pray, how prayers are answered, etcetera. I have heard tales of prayers being answered is extraordinary ways. However, in these instances the answer to prayer was always yes. What happens when the answer is no? Many people pray with the expectation of having their request fulfilled. Whether it be for health, happiness, financial needs to be met, the perfect mate, or even that mansion

It is April 15th. After keeping excellent track of all your expenses, receipts and charitable giving all year - after the countless questions from your tax person and several hours of waiting in hot airless offices, you learn that you owe thousands of dollars again this year. You somehow manage to resist the urge to throw your head right into the sand or crawl under your covers until the stress, worry, anxiety and debt go away. In the morning, you manage to get up, shower a