Ragamuffin Prayers

Book excerpt: Ragamuffin Prayers is a new collection of honest and searching personal thoughts on prayer by some of Christian musics most reflective artists and authors. Readers will be encouraged in their own prayer journeys by the Ragamuffin Band, Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Brennan Manning, Kevin Smith of DC Talk, and other popular musicians and writers as they share insights on prayer and how God uses our weaknesses and imperfections to accomplish His will.This beautifully designed book, a complement to the album of the same name, is enriched by the stunning photograph of Ragamuffin Band member Jimmy. Whether given as a gift or kept as a personal treasure, Ragamuffin Prayers is sure to lead readers further along the pathway to the heart of God.The Ragamuffin Band, the backup band of late singer/songwriter Rich Mullins, recorded a collection of Richs songs under the title of The Jesus Record with guest vocalists Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Phil Keaggy, and others. This record has sold 240,000 copies in less than a year. Since then, the Ragamuffins, with special guests, have toured widely.