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Gray Matter

A Neurosurgeon Discovers the Power of Prayer…One Patient at a Time

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A perfect blend of medical drama and spiritual insight, Gray Matter is a fascinating account of Dr. David Levy's decision to begin asking his patients if he could pray for them before surgery. Some are thrilled. Some are skeptical. Some are hostile, and some are quite literally transformed by the request.

Each chapter focuses on a specific case, opening with a detailed description of the patient's diagnosis and the procedure that will need to be performed, followed by the prayer request. From there, listeners follow as Dr. Levy performs the operation, and then we wait - right alongside Dr. Levy, the patients, and their families - to see the final results.

Dr. Levy's musings on what successful and unsuccessful surgical results imply about God, faith, and the power of prayer are honest and insightful. As we see him come to his ultimate conclusion that, no matter what the results of the procedure are, "God is good," we cannot help but be truly moved and inspired.

©2017 David I. Levy, MD (P)2017 Two Words Publishing LLC Christian Living Christianity Medical Medicine & Health Care Industry Professionals & Academics Surgery Health Care Medicine Science Prayer
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Both a medical and spiritual text. To understand how faith and medicine work hand in hand from someone of Dr Levy’s standing is a privilege. It’s a great example for all of us on how we can use our gifts through our vocations to help others. The explanation of how to seek and also give forgiveness was particularly helpful. ThankYou!

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Reminded of the power of prayer. Not placing our professional skill or ability on a pedistal. But humbly honoring God with our skill since he has given it to us. This book is a practical testimony of how a small prayer can have everlasting effects.

Encouraged

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A brilliantly honest and deeply encouraging story of faith and compassion alongside incredibly competent medical skill. The power of forgiveness is so rarely presented in any form, but to hear these true stories of forgiveness offered and received are profoundly moving.

Excellent excellent excellent!

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Smart godly man. May he be blessed in all he does and continues this work

Wow

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Dr Levy has not been afraid to share the struggles faced by every Christian when living their faith. The medical explanations of brain surgery procedures are respectfully presented for laymen. I found encouragement for my own Christian life and witnessing.

Interesting and honest

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