In this book, a physician, well-known for praying with his patients, and an award-winning professor of theology share their insights on how religious faith can provide help in the healing processes of today's health care ministry. The authors avoid rehashing analytical theories on suffering and the "miracles" of healing they may have seen, instead examining how personal faith can enhance the immune system, how a spiritual outlook can help bear the burden of suffering and grief, and how forbearance and forgiveness are crucial in maintaining a healthy attitude toward life.

The power of prayer in the health care ministries -- Faith: its nature and its work among the sick and needy -- Learning prayer -- Jesus' healing ministry and sufferings related to personal experiences -- Suffering, terminal illness, and the healing ministry -- Forgiveness and reconciliation in the healing process -- Listening from the heart in health care -- Social responsibility, compassion, and spirituality at the national and international level -- Healing services: miracles, cures, and hope -- Conclusion: health care in the power of the spirit.