Spirituality

Martin Ayers gives advice, food for thought, and suggested further reading for helping those struggling with doubt. 

We asked Dane Ortlund how to guard against our quiet times becoming and empty habit or meaningless ritual. 

John Newton gives advice about family worship in a letter to a friend. 

Don’t expect fireworks when you open up your Bible. Just expect the Holy Spirit to massage the word into your soul.  Just expect to become a little more human, calmer, happier, wiser, stronger, as you commune with God.

The Bible has been given to us to help us know and love Christ. Our Father is generous and loving, and loves to communicate with us; the Spirit has inspired the scriptures so that they bring life, joy, and fullness to the Christian walk. There is a joy and freedom as we open God’s book and hear his words. If you have misunderstood or abused the Bible up until now, making it about you and your efforts, simply look to Jesus instead. The Bible speaks of him and your salvation rests on him. Read it to love and trust him more.

Dane Ortlund gives five pieces of practical advice for anyone who's struggling to read their Bible regularly. 

Joel Beeke gives us expert advice on reading and enjoying the Puritans with some personal recommendations.

Kyle Strobel delves into the biblical language of 'seeing God', considering what it means to 'see' God now by faith, and to see him face-to-face in the age to come. 

The following extract is from John Calvin’s chapter on prayer from the Institutes of the Christian Religion.

Augustine's spiritual autobiography is a moving and prayerful look at love, sin, desire, and a journey to faith in Jesus. It is a must read!