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Confession by Tolstoy, Leo Nikolayevich (1828-1910)
In this short book, the newly-converted Tolstoy shares some of the struggles he faced during a mid-life crisis of faith. He begins by reflecting upon how neither philosophy nor religion seemed to answer any of life’s great questions.
Tolstoy, Leo Nikolayevich (1828-1910)
Russian novelist
God of All Comfort by Smith, Hannah Whitall (1832-1911)
Comfort is a word seldom associated with religious faith by those who are not Christians. Doesn’t religion make people uncomfortable with its demands? Isn’t life more comfortable when we just live the way we want? Who needs to worry about a judgmental God watching our every move? Even the word Jesus is enough to cause people to squirm in their seats.
Smith, Hannah Whitall (1832-1911)
Quaker Holiness author
Ascent of the Son--The Descent of the Spirit: Kuyper Meditations by Kuyper, Abraham (1837-1920)
Abraham Kuyper, the widely respected Dutch theologian, offers the world a book of deep spiritual meditations in The Ascent of the Son—The Descent of the Spirit.
Kuyper, Abraham (1837-1920)
Dutch Calvinist statesman and theologian
To Be Near Unto God by Kuyper, Abraham (1837-1920)
This beloved devotional classic, which has blessed Christians for over one hundred years, contains 110 meditations on just one verse from Psalm 73: "But as for me, it is good to be near unto God." This intimate and contemplative devotional emphasizes that the reality of being near unto God must be the foundation upon which all else lies, the driving force of our very existence.
Secret of Guidance by Meyer, Frederick Brotherton (1847-1929)
Many Christians wonder whether or not God has a plan for their future. F.B. Meyer spent his life as a pastor and evangelist ministering to people all over the world about God's unfailing guidance.
Meyer, Frederick Brotherton (1847-1929)
Baptist pastor and evangelist in England
Lord Teach Us To Pray by Whyte, Alexander (1836-1921)
brings together twenty-three sermons by Scottish theologian and preacher, Alexander Whyte. Divided into three parts, this collection of sermons describes the general features of prayer, certain important qualities of prayer, and a variety of examples of prayer from biblical characters.