Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life

Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life, Donald S. Whitney, Carol Stream, IL:  NAVPRESS, 2014.  Paperback, 304 pp. The theme for this book on spiritual discipline is scriptural: “Exercise [or discipline] thyself…unto godliness” (I Timothy 4:7). But when we hear of a book with a title such as this, the temptation might be to dismiss the … Continue reading Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life

Morning Prayer

"My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up" (Psalm 5:3). At what time of the day do you have your first thought of God? This question from a sermon on morning prayer by Rev. Haak really made me stop … Continue reading Morning Prayer

Praying for All Saints

Each Sunday night we and the congregation of believers to which we belong confess with one heart the Apostles’ Creed. The ninth article of this creed reads “I believe an holy catholic church”. This is a truth we confess with sincerity and joy each Lord’s Day. As we gather for worship tomorrow, we will probably … Continue reading Praying for All Saints