A rich collection of prayers for all occasions, written by, and uniquely tailored for, husbands and wives to use together. In their engaging foreword, Walt and Ruthanne Wangerin describe their practice of prayer—and the important role prayer has played in their relationship. In addition, a brief introduction suggests helpful, creative ways spouses can use the book together. With a wealth of read-aloud, read-together prayers for husbands and wives, this unique collection aims to make prayer a powerful joint activity that will weave strong relationships between the readers themselves and between the readers and God. TABLE OF CONTENTS Prayers Daily Living as Husband and Wife Love and Loving Times of Suffering For the Faith of My Spouse Roles as Children and Parents Traveling Litanies for Special Occasions A Yearly Retreat for Renewal Prayer Index AUGSBURG FORTRESS 8.5 x 5.5 inches 128 pages
	WALTER WANGERIN JR. is the National Book Award-winning author of The Book of the Dun Cow. He is a nationally known storyteller and the bestselling author of books for children and adults, including Probity Jones and the Fear Not Angel (a Publisher's Weekly “Best Book of the Year”).
	RUTHANNE WANGERIN is a former special education teacher who is completing a master's degree at Valparaiso University. She grew up as one of fourteen children on a farm in central Illinois. Ruthanne and Walt are the parents of four grown children, all of whom now live away from home.