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Deeper Christian Life by Murray, Andrew (1828-1917)
If you were put on trial for being a Christian, would you be convicted? Christians have asked themselves this question, or ones like it, for millennia. In his book, The Deeper Christian Life, Andrew Murray helps us come to grips with those nagging insecurities in our Christian walk.
Murray, Andrew (1828-1917)
South-African Dutch Reformed leader, author of devotional writings
Little Book of Eternal Wisdom by Suso, Henry (c. 1296-1366)
is among the best of the writings of Blessed Henry Suso, a priest of the Order of St. Dominic, who lived a life of wonderful labours and sufferings, and died in the Fourteenth century with a reputation for sanctity which the Church has solemnly confirmed..
Suso, Henry (c. 1296-1366)
German mystic and Dominican friar
Practice of Piety: Directing a Christian How to Walk, that He May Please God by Bayly, Lewis (1565-1631)
Written originally in 1611, The Practice of Piety is a powerful work on Christian piety and practical living. Deeply influential on the Puritan movement, The Practice of Piety systematically investigates piety, beginning with a detailed account of God and Christ.
Bayly, Lewis (1565-1631)
Puritan author
Waiting On God! by Murray, Andrew (1828-1917)
, Andrew Murray introduces Christians to the concept that we need more of God. We need to “train our people in their worship and to wait on God.” Murray divides this instruction into 31 chapters, which are ideal for daily devotions for any given month.
Spiritual Progress by Fénelon, François de Salignac de la Mothe (1651-1715)
is a collection of five powerful works intended for daily devotions and personal reflection. These five inspiring works are composed by three closely linked mystical thinkers of the 17th century--Francois Fenelon, Madame Guyon, and Pere La Combe.
Fénelon, François de Salignac de la Mothe (1651-1715)
French theologian and writer
Necessity of Prayer by Bounds, Edward M. (1835-1913)
, Edward Bounds, a 20th century pastor and lawyer, suggests that prayer is an essential part of the Christian believer's life. He writes, "the Christian soldier, if he fight to win, must pray much." Bounds' book, however, is not simply a list of prayers for one to work through, but also a discourse on the very nature of prayer.