| A Fresh Paraphrase of the New Testament for | | | | setting for better understanding. |
| Transforming Your Prayer Life | | | | I found the personal prayers throughout the |
| Award winning author, Elmer Towns has compiled | | | | narrative, the "My Time to Pray" opportunities and |
| four of his earlier works into this one volume, | | | | the "Your Time to Worship" prayers to be |
| "Praying the New Testament." This edition includes. | | | | especially meaningful. I also enjoyed the |
| Praying the Gospels, the Praying Book of Acts | | | | introductory information and background material |
| and the General Epistles, Praying the Letters of | | | | at the beginning of each of the New Testament |
| the apostle Paul, and praying the book of | | | | books. This extra information is well researched |
| Revelation. | | | | and skillfully crafted adding another dimension to |
| A quick preview of the table of contents | | | | my reading. It gave me fresh insights and a |
| prepares the reader for the journey ahead and | | | | deeper appreciation for each the passage during |
| becomes the itinerary for an exciting spiritual | | | | my devotional study. |
| adventure in prayer and inspirational reflection for | | | | I would like to suggest "Praying the New |
| the days, weeks, and months ahead. | | | | Testament" as an excellent resource for family |
| Towns used his own translation from the original | | | | devotions or for personal meditation. The one |
| Greek language into modern English using a | | | | volume compilation gives a fuller picture of the |
| though-for-thought edition, and then transposing | | | | plan of praying the scriptures and makes the New |
| the passage into the second person voice. His | | | | Testament come alive as you pray your way |
| vivid descriptions help the reader visualize the | | | | through the book day by day. |