Absolute Surrender by Murray, Andrew (1828-1917)

is a wonderful devotional. Based around a series of sermons by Andrew Murray, Absolute Surrender extols the need for "absolute surrender" to God. Murray provides concrete steps for bringing about such surrender in one's life.

With Christ in the School of Prayer by Murray, Andrew (1828-1917)

The power of intercessory prayer is a great gift from God. God listens to those he loves, and works all things for their good. Murray, in his classic work With Christ in the School of Prayer, calls the church to exercise that powerful gift.

Works of Jonathan Edwards, Volume One by Edwards, Jonathan (1703-1758)

Jonathan Edwards dedicated his time to the service of God, spending the majority of his life as a preacher, theologian, and missionary. Edwards' brilliance as a theologian and scholar is undeniable in this extensive collection of his works.

Holy Rule of St. Benedict by Benedict, Saint, of Nursia (480-547)

St. Benedict originally intended this text for use in monasteries. St. Benedict highlights the importance of peace, prayer, work, sacrifice, humility, frugality, and obedience.

Uniformity with God's Will by Alphonsus de Liguori, Saint (1696-1787)

is a wonderful little treatise on the true love of God. Saint Alphonsus de Liguori writes to encourage believers to unify their wills with that of God's, so that they may love God perfectly: "the more one unites his will with the divine will, the greater will be his love of God." To choose otherwise--i.e.

Treatise on the Love of God by Francis of Sales, St. (1567-1622)

is a manual intended to help believers strengthen their devotion to God. St. de Sales describes his project by saying, "it is truly my intention to represent simply and naively, without art, still more without false colours, the history of the birth, progress, decay, operations, properties, advantages and excellences of divine love." The Treatise is divided into twelve books.

Power Through Prayer by Bounds, Edward M. (1835-1913)

The caricature of lawyers as money grubbing, selfish narcissists is often derided in popular culture. But Jesus did not come for the righteous, but for the sinner.

Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life by Law, William (1686-1761)

"...Devotion signifies a life given, or devoted, to God." So begins William Law's Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life. Originally published in 1729, Law's book stands as a powerful challenge to Christians.

One-Year Bible Reading Calendar by Anonymous

Practice of Piety: Directing a Christian How to Walk, that He May Please God by Bayly, Lewis (1565-1631)

Written originally in 1611, The Practice of Piety is a powerful work on Christian piety and practical living. Deeply influential on the Puritan movement, The Practice of Piety systematically investigates piety, beginning with a detailed account of God and Christ.