R.A. Torrey: How to Pray

Discovering Torrey

I have been in Torrey for 2 and 1/2 years, yet I have never had a chance to really read one of the books written by our namesake. I went to the library last night doing research for a Torrey session when I realized this reality. I quickly went on the library website and looked up what books we had on him. I surprised to find so many. Being a Torrey students I really don’t have time for long books outside of classes, but I did want to read this one. When I got back to my room I started reading it and found great wisdom. I now see more clearly why the honors institute at Biola is named after him.

 The Importance of Prayer

I would like to share some thoughts from his book with you. I have only read the first chapter so far, but will soon read through the rest. Torrey interlaces Scripture frequently to support his points as he draws the Christian to the idea of the importance of Continue reading