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Books on God

A Man’s Guide to the Spiritual Disciplines

Will help you master 12 spiritual habits to keep your spiritual life robust and fully integrated with your daily life. Includes creation, the Bible, prayer, worship, the Sabbath, fellowship, counsel, fasting, spiritual warfare, stewardship, service, and evangelism.

“Patrick Morley has helped a generation of men reflect on what they should be in God’s sight.”

R. KENT HUGHES
AUTHOR, Disciplines of a Godly Man

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Devotions For The Man In The Mirror

Includes 75 short readings, two to four pages each, written to help you think more deeply about the God who is, escaping cultural Christianity, daily struggles, getting along with people, and more. A prayer of surrender is included at the end of each reading.

“Patrick Morley is a first-rate Christian thinker and writer. Compelling and worthwhile reading.”

CHUCK COLSON, Watergate felon and founder, Prison Fellowship

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Discipleship for The Man in the Mirror

Will increase your spiritual IQ with lots of stories to help you understand and apply basic Christian doctrine. When you’re finished, you’ll be able to apply Biblical principles to every area of your life.

“Extraordinary insight into the Christian life.”

R.C. Sproul, theologian and founder, Ligonier Ministries

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Ten Secrets for the Man in the Mirror

Will help you examine true happiness by unpacking biblical insights in 10 major areas of faith and life. You will explore the “blockage points” that can keep you from the joy God intends. You’ll learn more about how to let God lead the way. Discover the happiness you’ve always longed for!

“Gut-level and frank – short enough to read on a single plane trip!”

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Bible Studies on God

The Mystery of the Holy Spirit Revealed

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The Relationship Is More Important Than the Task

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What Does it Look Like to Love God the Way He Wants to Be Loved?

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The Most Important Thing

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Cultivating a Sensitivity to the Voice of the Spirit

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Articles on God

What Is the Most Important Thing You Can Do In Your Relationship With God?

One day Steve sent me an email and asked, “Pat, what is

Thinking In “Bible Time”

In yesterday’s blog “Why The Prodigals Will Return” I made reference to

A Feeble Attempt To Explain How Much God Loves Us

My calling is to take God's message of love to a broken

Weekly Wisdom: Straight Answers About Sex

I have a 55-year-old son I never knew existed until April 2025.

Weekly Wisdom: Service—7 Areas Where You Can Serve God

Once, I was wallowing in self-pity and my wife said, “You would

Weekly Wisdom: Rest—The Neglected Priority

If I could only make one observation about how men are doing,

Weekly Wisdom—The Rat Race

Do you or any of your friends ever feel like the race

Weekly Wisdom—Purpose—Developing a Written Life Purpose Statement

I quit high school in the middle of my senior year. I

Weekly Wisdom—Private Devotions: Start, Restart, Go Deeper

After speaking at a men’s event, I met with individual men for

Weekly Wisdom—The Secret of a Balanced Life…Priorities

Are you under pressure? Do you feel like you don't have enough

Weekly Wisdom—The Secret Strategy of Pride

You probably don’t walk around talking arrogantly with a puffed-out chest. But

Weekly Wisdom—The Power of Prayer

One day, while reading the Lord’s Prayer, I noticed something I had

Weekly Wisdom—The Issue with Trauma

Many don’t understand what trauma is—much less how to deal with it

Weekly Wisdom—Do You Have a Mother Wound?

Not many of us want to talk badly about our mothers—I know

Weekly Wisdom—Money & Possessions

Happy New Year! May you find peace and prosperity this year! And

Weekly Wisdom—The Ride Home

The lights and decorations of Christmas had filled us with joy. As

Weekly Wisdom—Your Year In Review

Merry Christmas and happy New Year to you and your loved ones.

Weekly Wisdom—Marriage: The Ultimate Human Relationship

In terms of intimacy and oneness, marriage holds the top spot as

Weekly Wisdom—Manhood: What it Means to be a Man

As men, we all want the same things. We want our lives

Weekly Wisdom—The Nature of Man: Paradoxically a Product of Both the Creation and the Fall

What is your view of human nature? Are you primarily someone created

Weekly Wisdom—Loving People: Cut the Bible and It Bleeds Neighbor Love

The Battle of Fredericksburg in December 1862 at Marye's Heights was one

Weekly Wisdom: Loving God

One day Logan sent me an email asking, “Pat, what is the

Weekly Wisdom: Lordship | Who Is Jesus to You?

The hard way—that’s how I learned Lordship, number 41 on my list

Weekly Wisdom: Reaching Older Men – The “Taken For Granted”

Next week, we’ll resume our 70 Things Every Man Needs to Know series. But

Weekly Wisdom: How To Have A Deepening Relationship With God

This week we're wrapping up our series based on the book What If

Weekly Wisdom: How To Become A Christian

Would you or someone you know like to become a Christian? Or,

Weekly Wisdom: Can you stake your entire life on believing the Bible is reliable?

Can you build your life on a book? Millions of Christians say

Weekly Wisdom: If God is good, why is there so much suffering?

Few questions cut as deeply as this one: If God is good,

Can You Believe in Both Science and God?

In a culture that often pits science against religion, many men feel

Free 5-Day Devotional For Men

This week I want to offer you something a bit different. And

The Amazing Legacy of One Man Investing in Another Man

We’ll get back to our series What If Christianity Is True? in two weeks.

Is Belief in God the Most Logical Option?

Either we are alone in the universe—or we are not. Both ideas

Can You Explain Christianity to a Friend or Family Member?

People are naturally suspicious of what they don’t understand. Christianity is no

When Your Friend’s Belief System Starts to Crumble: Be Ready

If you’re walking with someone whose belief system is starting to crack

How To Help A Friend Who’s Restless

We’ve all said things like: “I thought this would feel more meaningful.”

LIES: Are you fluent in lies?

There are two languages in the world: lies and truth. Before I

HEAVEN: Your Questions Answered

Heaven is extremely difficult to imagine, wouldn’t you agree? Yet, this life

JESUS: No mere man.

Napoleon Bonaparte, who by the age of 35 ruled 70% of Europe's

INTEGRITY: What does integrity really mean for a man today?

Before we explore #37 on my list of 70 things every man needs

IDOLS: What’s quietly competing for your affection?

I used to race a vintage Porsche. Racing is more than just

HOLINESS: “I will try my utmost to be that man.”

What do you feel when you think about the call to live

THE HEART: Mission Control

Do you feel comfortable talking about what’s going on in your heart?

HAPPINESS: The Residue of Holiness

The strongest drive you have is not sex; it's happiness. Happiness—#33 on

GROWTH: 6 Habits of Spiritually Happy Men

A man who was leading a small group of men through one

THE GREAT COMMISSION: Giving others what someone gave you

I typed into the AI feature on my website, “Ask Pat”: What is the

GRATITUDE: Why feeling it isn’t enough

Few things lubricate life as much as a simple “thank you.” Gratitude—#30

GRACE: Why You Don’t Have To Earn God’s Love

Most of the really big ideas about Christianity take 10 or 20

THE GOSPEL: The Best News You’ve Ever Heard

Deep within, we all sense it: Something is broken. Despite our best

GOD’S WILL: What It Is + How To Find It

In the Garden of Gethsemane, hours before His death, in His most

FUTILITY: When Life Feels Pointless

We all have days when we wonder, Why bother? What’s the point?

FRIENDSHIPS: Double Joys, Cut Sorrows in Half

A friend started a small group and led the men through the

Fear: It’s Normal

All men struggle with fear. It’s an emotion as natural as hunger

Father Wound: How It Happens, What You Can Do

Many men carry an invisible wound that shapes their lives in profound

Fathering: How To Be A Great Dad

Jesus wasn’t just born to a virgin woman—He was born to a

The Fall: An Offense to Reason

A doctor friend developed prostate cancer. I texted him, “Praying for your

Faith: For This Life as Well as the Next

A man was struggling with his faith in God. His fiancée was

EVANGELISM: One Cup Of Coffee Can Change The World

One day at the gym, I found myself lifting near a massive,

DISCIPLINES: The Habits of Men Who Seek God

A man once said, half-jokingly, “Do me a favor: Tell me how

Disciple Making: What It Means to Be a Disciple

17. Disciple-Making I quit high school in my senior year and joined

Decision Making: How to Choose Wisely

Decision Making: How to Choose Wisely In the article on Counsel, I

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Books on God

A Man’s Guide to the Spiritual Disciplines

Devotions For The Man In The Mirror

Discipleship for The Man in the Mirror

Ten Secrets for the Man in the Mirror

Bible Studies on God

The Mystery of the Holy Spirit Revealed

The Relationship Is More Important Than the Task

What Does it Look Like to Love God the Way He Wants to Be Loved?

The Most Important Thing

Cultivating a Sensitivity to the Voice of the Spirit

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