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But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. - Matthew 6:6 Prayer has always been something I struggle to do consistently. Private prayer. The kind of prayer spoken of in Matthew 6:6. I know… Continue reading One Word 365 (2021)
Prayer is an important part of the Christian life, but do you pray? In this short book, Ryle asks this question, and explains why it is important that the answer is "yes." Ryle gives warning to those who do not pray, encouragement to those who don't know where to begin, and advice to those who… Continue reading Do You Pray? by J. C. Ryle
The apostle Paul often spoke of prayer. In the openings of his letters, Paul told his readers how he prayed for them, and asked for prayers in return. Paul's focus on prayer should draw our attention. D. A. Carson lays out several prayers from Paul's letters. He breaks them down to reveal what Paul is… Continue reading Praying with Paul by D. A. Carson
We don't like the word "discipline." Spiritual disciplines have a way of sounding time consuming, strict, and boring. David Mathis, in an attempt to simplify and help us find joy in Christ through spiritual discipline, has given us this short book. In it, he explains that daily "habits of grace" such as Bible reading are disciplines that will draw… Continue reading Habits of Grace by David Mathis
Do you have trouble praying? Does your mind wander? Do you say the same prayers in the same way over and over to the point where you have become bored with prayer? Do you think this means something is wrong with you or that you must not be a good-enough Christian? You are not… Continue reading Praying the Bible by Donald S. Whitney
Friday Finds is hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just share the new-to-you books you found during the week — books you either want to add to your TBR (to be read) list, or that you just heard about that sounded interesting. If you’ve discovered them this week, share them… Continue reading Friday Finds (12/4/15)
Jess Boudreaux 