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Every day and week of the year is represented in this exceptional prayer manual. With studied reference to the Bible, this book is designed to be read before prayer time, to maximize the reader's spiritual benefit.
This superb collection of thoughts - one for every day of the year - is a perfect companion for morning or evening prayers. Themes include the life and deeds of the Lord Jesus Christ, the lessons we gain from the Apostles and Gospels, the essential virtues which all Christian people should aspire to, and the vital messages God conveys in the Bible.
Every single reflection begins by mentioning the most relevant chapter and verse of scripture. With a Bible to hand, we are handed nugget after nugget of essential wisdom to reflect upon as we enter prayer. The author, much experienced with working with everyday Christians, knew how to get minds abuzz with religious thinking and spiritual awareness. The actions depicted in Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are of particular interest for the author, as is wisdom found in the Psalms.
In all, this superb text will enhance and enrich your prayer time with the timeless wisdom of the Lord God.
Samuel Dickey Gordon was a renowned preacher and author who spent decades spreading the word of God. He was an early worker at the YMCA, serving as an assistant secretary in Chicago for several years. Later in life he moved to Ohio, where he was state secretary for the YMCA. Gordon published numerous books, most notably his series of Quiet Talks.
This superb collection of thoughts - one for every day of the year - is a perfect companion for morning or evening prayers. Themes include the life and deeds of the Lord Jesus Christ, the lessons we gain from the Apostles and Gospels, the essential virtues which all Christian people should aspire to, and the vital messages God conveys in the Bible.
Every single reflection begins by mentioning the most relevant chapter and verse of scripture. With a Bible to hand, we are handed nugget after nugget of essential wisdom to reflect upon as we enter prayer. The author, much experienced with working with everyday Christians, knew how to get minds abuzz with religious thinking and spiritual awareness. The actions depicted in Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are of particular interest for the author, as is wisdom found in the Psalms.
In all, this superb text will enhance and enrich your prayer time with the timeless wisdom of the Lord God.
Samuel Dickey Gordon was a renowned preacher and author who spent decades spreading the word of God. He was an early worker at the YMCA, serving as an assistant secretary in Chicago for several years. Later in life he moved to Ohio, where he was state secretary for the YMCA. Gordon published numerous books, most notably his series of Quiet Talks.
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- PublisherCreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1986536661
- ISBN 13 9781986536660
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages130
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