Some Recommended Reading

Some Recommended Reading
 
Married Couples
Reforming Marriage by Douglas Wilson
 
The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God by Tim and Kathy Keller
 
NKJV Study Bible (read biblical text and study notes, one book at a time)
 
Single, Young Adults
Biblical Courtship by Douglas Wilson
 
Water for My Camels by Paul Grimmond
 
Sex, Dating, and Relationships: A Fresh Approach by Hiestand and Thomas
 
Men
Thoughts for Young Men by J. C. Ryle
 
Concise Guide to Conservatism by Russell Kirk
 
Disciplines of a Godly Man by R. Kent Hughes
 
Women
Learning Contentment by Nancy Wilson
 
You Who? Why You Matter and How to Deal With It by Rachel Jankovic
 
Glimpses of Grace: Treasuring the Gospel in Your Home by Gloria Furman
 
Other Christian Literature for the Imagination
The Works of George MacDonald
 
The Works of Fyodor Dostoevsky
 
The Works of G. K. Chesterton
 
The Works of J. R. R. Tolkien
 
The Works of C. S. Lewis

Some Examples of Morning Prayers

Some Examples of Morning Prayers

Look upon us, O Lord, and let all the darkness of our souls vanish before the beams of thy brightness. Fill us with holy love, and open to us the treasures of thy wisdom. All our desire is known unto thee, therefore perfect what thou hast begun, and what thy Spirit has awakened us to ask in prayer. We seek thy face, turn thy face unto us and show us thy glory. Then shall our longing be satisfied, and our peace shall be perfect. (Augustine, 354 - 430)

 

Alone with none but thee, my God, I journey on my way. What need I fear, when thou art near O king of night and day? More safe am I within thy hand than if a host did round me stand. (Columba, c.521 - 597)

 

Lord, thou hast given us thy Word for a light to shine upon our path; grant us so to meditate on that Word, and to follow its teaching, that we may find in it the light that shines more and more until the perfect day; through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Jerome, c 342 - 420)

 

Lord, be with us this day,

Within us to purify us;

Above us to draw us up;

Beneath us to sustain us;

Before us to lead us;

Behind us to restrain us;

Around us to protect us.

(Patrick c389-461)

 

I rise today

Through the strength of heaven -

Light of sun,

Radience of moon,

Splendour of fire,

Speed of lightning,

Swiftness of wind,

Depth of sea,

Stability of earth,

Firmness of rock.

(source unknown, early Scottish)

 

Lord, deprive me not of Thy heavenly joys. Lord, deliver me from eternal torments. Lord, if I have sinned in mind or thought, in word or deed, forgive me. Lord, deliver me from all ignorance, forgetfulness, cowardice and stony insensibility. Lord, deliver me from every temptation. Lord, enlighten my heart which evil desires have darkened. Lord, I being human have sinned, but Thou being the generous God, have mercy on me, knowing the sickness of my soul. Lord, send Thy grace to my help, that I may glorify Thy holy Name. Lord Jesus Christ, write me Thy servant in the Book of Life, and grant me a good end. O Lord my God, even though I have done nothing good in Thy sight, yet grant me by Thy grace to make a good start. Lord, sprinkle into my heart the dew of Thy grace. Lord of heaven and earth remember me, Thy sinful servant, shameful and unclean, in Thy Kingdom. Amen. (Prayer of St. John Chrysostom)