March 2020 Christian Book Picks

These are my March 2020 Christian book picks for Christian fiction and non-fiction. They are great picks for men and women who want to grow in faith. I’d love for you to tell me which ones sound best to you in the comments below. Books on prayer, changing your mindset, improving your relationships, and inspiring your spiritual growth, plus two clean fiction reads.

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How Formal Prayers Can Strengthen Your Faith

How Formal Prayers Can Strengthen Your Faith
3 Formal Prayers That Can Strengthen Your Faith

What’s your most common type of prayer? I use both conversational and formal prayers every day to keep me on track in my faith walk.

My most common type of prayer is random, sprinkled throughout the day. A sentence or two, here and there. It’s not very formal. My prayers are mostly like a conversation with a close friend.

But sometimes, I need the structure of a formal prayer. Do you feel that way too?

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Are You Depending on Luck or Faith?

Are You Depending on Luck or Faith

As a Christian, do you depend more on luck or faith? It’s St. Patrick’s Day, and you’ll likely see and hear phrases about luck in them. Do you believe in luck, even just a little bit?

I can’t say that I’ve felt much of a pull toward luck in my life. But I do like finding a $20 bill in my coat pocket or discovering that I get an unexpected refund. In my mind, the first thought is usually “I’m lucky today” rather than “Thank you, God.” That may have happened to you as well.

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5 Perseverance Verses to Help You Press On

Perseverance

Are you looking to grow in perseverance to help you to press on through life’s trials? It’s such an important biblical virtue to have in today’s world. My faith has gotten stronger when I’ve had to persevere through difficult trials like marriage problems, work issues, loneliness, and relationship strains.

Today I’m hosting my friend Landen Melton, creator of Devotable, who will help us learn about perseverance from five important Bible verses. I’m blessed to write regularly for Devotable, and our new devotional book is on the topic of perseverance. You’ll find my devotion on perseverance in the book along with dozens of other Christian writers.

Here is Landen’s guest post, and I’ll share more information about the perseverance book below.

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