Tag Archives: prayer

Book Review: Visions Of God

Posted on January 21, 2018 by nathanalbright

Visions Of God:  Four Medieval Mystics And Their Writings, by Karen Armstrong It should come as little surprise that I would read a book like this given my fondness for reading books by Christian mystics [1], but I found this … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Make Your Voice Heard In Heaven

Posted on January 5, 2018 by nathanalbright

Make Your Voice Heard In Heaven:  How To Pray With Power, by Barry C. Black [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Tyndale House Publishers.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] Given the tendency of many writers … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Cloud Of Unknowing

Posted on December 23, 2017 by nathanalbright

The Cloud Of Unknowing, by Anonymous A great part of the appeal of this book to many people is trying to uncover the mystery of who wrote it.  This book is certainly a good one, and there are simply very … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Interior Castle

Posted on December 23, 2017 by nathanalbright

The Interior Castle, by Teresa of Avila In my reading of Christian contemplative texts [1], one tends to find some patterns that reappear over and over again.  For one, those who view Christian mysticism most highly tend to have a … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Practice Of The Presence Of God

Posted on December 21, 2017 by nathanalbright

The Practice Of The Presence Of God, by Brother Lawrence One of the things that one learns as a reader of books of Christian mysticism [1] is that the best of these books are often in a conversation with other … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Prayer Wheel

Posted on November 21, 2017 by nathanalbright

The Prayer Wheel:  A Daily Guide To Renewing Your Faith With A Rediscovered Spiritual Practice, by Patton Dodd, Jana Riess, and David Van Biema [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Net Gallery/Crown Publishing.  All thoughts and opinions … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Warfare Praying

Posted on November 7, 2017 by nathanalbright

Warfare Praying:  Biblical Strategies For Overcoming The Adversary, by Mark I. Bubeck [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Moody Publishers.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] Unlike many potential readers of this book, I do not … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Distant God

Posted on September 28, 2017 by nathanalbright

Distant God:  Why He Feels Far Away…And What We Can Do About It, by Chris Nye [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Moody Publishers.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] As a resident of the Portland … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Hour That Changes The World

Posted on August 23, 2017 by nathanalbright

The Hour That Changes The World:  A Practical Plan For Personal Prayer, by Dick Eastman Although I had some issues with the author’s approach of naming it and claiming it, there was a lot I appreciated about this book.  From … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A Layman Looks At The Lord’s Prayer

Posted on June 17, 2017 by nathanalbright

A Layman Looks At The Lord’s Prayer, by W. Phillip Keller [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Moody Publishers.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] Like many people, I am familiar with the appealing rhythm and … Continue reading →

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