Don Whitney has written a book we truly need. . . . This book belongs in every Christian home and in the hands of every Christian parent.
—R. Albert Mohler, Jr., President
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Family Worship by Don Whitney is a priceless little volume. Whitney makes a compelling case from the Bible for the practice and illustrates it richly with historical examples. He even answers the frequently asked questions and responds to common objections. This book is persuasive, practical, and most of all, doable.
—Dr. Tedd Tripp, Pastor and author of Shepherding a Child's Heart

Solid, substantial, gospel-centered, God-glorifying resources to recommend to families to help them either begin or to strengthen their family worship.
—Dr. Ligon Duncan, Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Jackson, MS

Family Worship surveys the biblical teaching on family worship, demonstrates how our heroes throughout church history have practiced it, and then gives fathers/husbands the simple, specific, practical how-to's of family worship.

There's also a section dealing with common questions such as,

• What if the father is not a Christian?
• What if there is no father at home?
• What if the children are very young?
• What if there are a wide range of ages among the children?
• Plus, application is made to single men and women.

A Discussion Guide for each of the five chapters concludes the booklet.

Family Worship is designed for individual reading or for group study. Some churches are giving a copy of this booklet to every family in their church.

This 64 page book retails for $5.95. However, generous discounts are available for bulk purchases.

At present, this just-released resource is available only through The Center for Biblical Spirituality.

SIMPLIFY YOUR SPIRITUAL LIFE Spiritual Disciplines for the Overwhelmed Are you overwhelmed by the weight of the world? Let's face it—we live in a complex world. Technology improves daily, and with it, the pace increases. Surrounded by driving forces, it is no small wonder that our spiritual lives take a hit. But if the weight of the world is hindering your walk with the Lord, maybe now's the time to step back and evaluate. Life on earth was less hectic in Jesus' time. He faced incredible challenges and suffered agonizing trials, but there was simplicity in His relationship with His Father that we can emulate. And in that simplicity, we can realize our greatest fulfillment as believers. If your Bible study seems as tedious as filing your tax return and your prayer life as wearisome as trying to understand your phone bill, stop. Take a deep breath. Let author Donald S. Whitney show you how rewarding the simple Christian life can be. (Taken from the back cover of Simplify Your Spiritual Life) Interview with Donald S. Whitney about Simplify Your Spiritual Life by Christianbook.com	Table of ContentsReviews, etc. Sample ChaptersEndorsements Foreword by Richard A. Swenson
"I highly recommend this book for individual study, group study, or devotional reading." — Martha Peace, author of The Excellent Wife and Attitudes of a Transformed Heart "Clear, concise, biblical, and practical! Just what we have come to expect from Whitney’s pen. Here is help for our increasingly complicated and cluttered lives." —Pastor Alistair Begg, Parkside Church, Cleveland, Ohio "This book is not about an unsustainable perfection or an oppressive legalism, but instead about the kind of simple devotion that sets us free." —From the foreword by Richard A. Swenson, MD, author of Margin and The Overload Syndrome The ninety (90), two-page chapters deal with these issues: 1. Simplifying and First Principles 2. Simplifying and the Truth 3. Simplifying and Prayer 4. Simplifying and Your Journal 5. Simplifying and Your Mind 6. Simplifying and Your Heart 7. Simplifying and Your Time 8. Simplifying and Others This book INCLUDES A DISCUSSION GUIDE for use in small group studies, Sunday School classes, etc. Published by NavPress, 2003, 192 pages. ISBN: 1576833453. Or Order by phone: 800-405-3788
. TEN QUESTIONS TO DIAGNOSE YOUR SPIRITUAL HEALTH The Chapter titles are: Do You Thirst for God? (click to read online) Are You Governed Increasingly by God's Word? Are You More Loving? Are You More Sensitive to God's Presence? Do You Have a Growing Concern for the Spiritual and Temporal Needs of Others? Do You Delight in the Bride of Christ? Are the Spiritual Disciplines of the Christian Life Increasingly Important to You? Do You Still Grieve Over Sin? Are You a Quicker Forgiver? Do You Yearn for Heaven and to Be With Jesus? "This truly inspiring volume plumbs beneath external performance to stir up our heartfelt devotion to God."—Moody Magazine Click here to read some responses to this book	Are you spiritually healthy or just spiritually busy? Click here for a review of this book.
Published by NavPress 144 pages. ISBN: 1576830969 Or Order by phone: 800-405-3788 Buy this book on tape

SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES FOR THE CHRISTIAN LIFE By Donald S. Whitney

It's not uncommon for an accomplished musician to be able to sit down in front of a new piece of music and play it though without a hitch. It seems easy, as if playing required no effort. Yet, the 'freedom' to play with such skill comes only after years of disciplined practice. In the same way, the freedom to grow in godliness--to naturally express Christ's character through your own personality--is in large part dependent on a deliberate cultivation of the spiritual disciplines. Far from being legalistic, restrictive, or binding, as they are often perceived, the spiritual disciplines are actually the means to unparalleled spiritual liberty. So if you'd like to embark on a lifelong quest for godliness, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life will help you on your way. Drawn from the rich heritage left us by the Puritan writers and from the wealth of other evangelical spiritual giants—and Jesus Christ Himself-—Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life will guide you through a carefully selected array of disciplines, including:

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By illustrating why the disciplines are important, showing how each one will help you grow in godliness, and offering practical suggestions for cultivating them on a long-term basis, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life will provide you with a refreshing opportunity to embrace life's greatest pursuit—the pursuit of holiness—through a lifelong delight in the disciplines.(Taken from the back cover of Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life). 266 pages. ISBN 1-57683-027-6 Published by NavPress - study guide available Or order by phone: 800-405-3788
Also Available SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES FOR THE CHRISTIAN LIFE STUDY GUIDE
Life never settles down. Discipline is one of those things that looks great on paper. The idea of making progress—especially in the area of your relationship with God—is higly motivating. The trouble is, discipline is difficult. It involves struggle. And it never seems to fit naturally into our busy schedules. We often find ourselves thinking, "When life settles down a bit, I'll..." But we should have learned by now that life never settles down. Whatever we want to accomplish, we must do it with life unsettled. In the same way, if we're ever going to discipline ourselves for the purpose of godliness, we've got to do it when life is like it is now. (Taken from the back cover of Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian LifeStudy Guide). 95 pages.
ISBN 08910-97597 Published by NavPress Or order by phone: 800-405-3788

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SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES WITHIN THE CHURCH By Donald S. Whitney Participating Fully in the Body of Christ

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In a world committed to self-seeking and the thirst for individual rights, it is hard to create a genuine community based on self-sacrifice and mutual commitment--but that is just what the church must do. In Spiritual Disciplines Within the Church seminary professor, author and former pastor Don Whitney shows how the local church can build a sense of community and turn church people from passive attendees into active participants. Whitney looks at such frequently asked questions as:

Why Go to Church? Why Seek Baptism in the Church? Why Join a Church? (Click to read) Why Listen to Preaching in the Church? Why Worship with the Church? Why Witness with the Church? Why Serve in the Church?

Why Give to the Church? Why Attend the Ordinances of the Church? Why Fellowship with the Church? Why Pray with the Church? Why Learn in the Church? Why Research the Church?

Committed love must mark the local expression of the body of Christ. By putting spiritual disciplines into practice in the church, congregations can return to the depth of community present in the New Testament church, where they "devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer" (Acts 2:42). 216 pages. ISBN 0-8024-7746-1 Published by Moody Press Or order by phone: 800-405-3788

HOW CAN I BE SURE I'M A CHRISTIAN? By Donald S. Whitney What the Bible Says About Assurance of Salvation Nearly everyone hopes to end up in Heaven one day. In fact, a whopping 99% of Americans believe they'll eventually reside there. Yet the Bible claims that only a few will find the "road that leads to eternal life" (Matthew 7:14). So how can anyone be sure of spending eternity with Jesus Christ? Furthermore, one entire book of the Bible (see 1 John 5:14) was written specifically to address this problem of assurance of salvation. When an entire book is inspired by God to deal with a particular issue, it must be a common problem, even if people don't admit it.

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In How Can I Be Sure I'm A Christian? Donald S. Whitney explores the issue of assurance and outlines how Christians can experience a satisfying certainty of eternal life. Chapter titles are:

1. Assurance of Salvation-Is It Possible?
   
2. Having Doubts About Your Salvation
   
3. The Basis of Assurance
   
4. An Inner Confirmation
   
5. Signs of Eternal Life
   
6. A Spiritual Mind-Set (click to read)
   
7. Things That Erode Our Assurance
   
8. Common Problems with Uncertainty
   
   • Those Truly Converted as Children May Experience Special Difficulties with Assurance
     
   • Stay-at-Home Mothers of Young Children May Experience Special Difficulties with Assurance
     
   • True Assurance Won't Lead to Spiritual Carelessness
     
   • Those Worried About the Unforgivable Sin Have not Committed It
     
9. False Assurance of Salvation
   
10. What to Do If You're Still Not Sure
    

By countering a broad range of doubts with a clear, scriptural basis for confidence, Whitney provides encouragement for believers and gentle warnings to those who base their confidence in themselves rather than in God.

"If you have questions about your assurance or even somebody else's, you should read this book. Dr. Whitney's illustrations are superb, and his borrowings from the great theologians of the past are wise, stimulating, and well-chosen. I commend his work highly."
--Dr. James M. Boice

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