Matthew Porter tackles what for many Christians is a difficult, often embarrassing subject with refreshing openness and honesty. Drawing on both the stories of the early churches to whom St Paul wrote, and his own experiences as a Christian leader and follower of Jesus, he powerfully illustrates how giving is not a duty to be grudgingly fulfilled but an art to be practised with joy.
The Art of Reading
Matthew Porter
The Art of Fasting
Matthew Porter
The Art of Giving
Matthew Porter
The Art of Journalling
Matthew Porter
The Art of Reading
Become a more generous person
Whether you want to build better concentration, get more out of what you read, or discover a deeper purpose behind the books you pick up, The Art of Reading is a practical and accessible guide that will help you grow in wisdom through the power of attentive reading.
The Art of Reading will help you:
Discover the primary goal of reading — moving beyond basic information to cultivate true wisdom and character.
Master attentive reading — learn practical techniques to boost focus, improve retention, and read with intention.
Transform reading into a spiritual practice — slow down and contemplate text to deepen your faith and reflection.
Select books with discernment — evaluate what you take into your mind to make the most of your time and attention.
Build a lifelong habit — overcome reading obstacles and rediscover the joy and passion of good literature.
The Art of Reading is the fourth book in “The Art of” series on essential discipleship habits.
The Art of Fasting
Become a more prayerful person
Whether you want help on how to start fasting or how to develop a more prayerful approach, The Art of Fasting is a practical and accessible guide that will help you draw closer to God through the practice of intentional fasting.
The Art of Fasting will help you:
Understand the true purpose of fasting — uncover what biblical fasting means and how to practice it safely and effectively.
Develop a deeper hunger for God — shift your reliance away from daily distractions and focus your heart on Him.
Transform your prayer life — build a disciplined, prayerful habit that deepens your faith and impacts the world around you.
Live with greater spiritual intention — learn how simple physical discipline creates space to think, act, and love like Jesus.
Put theory into immediate practice — use simple exercises and practical pointers to build a holy habit that lasts.
The Art of Fasting is the third book in The Art of… series on essential discipleship habits.
The Art of Giving
Become a more generous person
Whether you want help on how to start giving or how to be a more generous giver, The Art of Giving is a practical and accessible guide that will help you draw closer to God through the practice of joyful generosity.
The Art of Giving will help you:
- – Become more generous in your giving of resources and time
- – Understand what tithing means today
- – Learn how you can become a joyful giver
- – Discover how generous God is to you
- – Develop an attitude of faithful generosity that will bless others
The Art of Giving is the first in The Art of series about discipleship habits.
The Art of Journalling
Become a more reflective person
Whether you want help on how to start journaling, or looking for how to do it better, The Art of Journaling is a practical and accessible guide that will help you draw closer to God through the practice of reflective writing.
The Art of Journaling will help you:
Grow in your Christian faith journey
Reflect on what God is doing in your life
Learn how to incorporate journaling into your quiet times
Find out how to start journaling from scratch
Develop your journaling experience to draw closer to God
The Art of Journaling is the second in The Art of series about discipleship habits.
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Drawing on thirty years’ experience and his deep wells of faith, Bishop Matthew gently coaxes the reader into the artful habit of journalling. Write it down – the ordinary and the extraordinary. Unstop your wells.
Rt Revd Dr Jill Duff, Bishop of Lancaster
The Art of Journalling
The Art of Reading by Matthew Porter—subtitled “Becoming a Wiser Person”—is an approachable, highly practical guide that reframes reading from a passive habit or mere accumulation of knowledge into an intentional practice for shaping wisdom, discernment, and character. Written from a Christian perspective yet universally applicable, the book offers step-by-step guidance on choosing, preparing for, making time for, and finishing books well. While Porter strongly advocates for physical books to facilitate margin note-taking (a method easily adapted via digital highlights or sticky notes), his advice directly addresses busy lives, making it a compelling, rekindling resource for both seasoned readers and anyone looking to cultivate a more thoughtful, joyful reading habit…
Bianca
The Art of Reading
Drawing on thirty years’ experience and his deep wells of faith, Bishop Matthew gently coaxes the reader into the artful habit of journalling. Write it down – the ordinary and the extraordinary. Unstop your wells.