This is the first of hopefully many entries. The main purpose of this blog is to help edify the members of East Hill Baptist Church in Pensacola, FL. Hopefully the things found hear will encourage spiritual development as I share things like what I am reading or things that I have learned. There are two books that I would like to mention today. The first is John Wyclif: Myth & Reality. This biography of Wyclif did not start like I thought it would. The author does an outstanding job of describing what it would have been like to be a student at Oxford in the 14th century. The insights are amazing. This is a good book that will help you understand not only the man but also the times in which he lived. The book is a valuable resourece for studying Wyclif. Reading Christian biographies is a habit that we should seek to develop. The other book I have recently finished is The Path of Celtic Prayer:An Ancient Way to Everyday Joy. This is the newest book by one of my favorite authors Calvin Miller. Two of the best chapters are Trinity Prayer and Lorica Prayer. Miller points out that in most our prayers we leave the big stuff to God, the day-to-day stuff to Christ and the Holy Spirit gets an honorable mention. He reminds the reader of those who have gone before us and how their prayers included all three members of the Trinity. The Lorica prayer is praying for God to for protection. These prayers are unselfish and include prayer that God will allow me to live to complete the dream I have for you, let me live until my season of worship is complete, and let me live long enough to bear a saving word to those outside of Your grace. Miller shows how the ancient Celtics way of prayer can bring a breath of fresh air to our daily prayer life. You can find these books online as well as at LifeWay. Enjoy the books.
