A review of Praying the Lord’s Prayer by J.I. Packer, exploring its strengths, limits, and what the prayer reveals about Christian life.
Book Reviews in the Wilderness
aBook Reviews in the Wilderness features honest reviews of books on prayer, formation, and faith—written from the edges, for those seeking depth, simplicity, and Jesus in the wilderness.
Book Review: The Lord’s Prayer by Kevin DeYoung
A clear, pastoral guide to praying Jesus’ prayer with depth and focus today. The Lord’s Prayer by Kevin DeYoung (Crossway, 2013).
Book Review: The Prayer That God Answers by Dr. Michael Youssef
A review of The Prayer That God Answers by Michael Youssef, exploring how the Lord’s Prayer invites surrender, depth, and intentional living.
Book Review: A Simple Way to Pray by Martin Luther (Translated by Matthew C. Harrison)
Luther’s A Simple Way to Pray reveals both brilliance and blindness—he prays against others but misses the prayer’s call to inward renewal.
Book Review: The Lord’s Prayer: Perspectives for Reclaiming Christian Prayer Edited By Daniel L. Migliore
A thorough review of The Lord’s Prayer: Perspectives for Reclaiming Christian Prayer, exploring its timeless insights, theology, and voices.