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Welcome

Hello! My name is Brance Barker, and for years, I struggled with having a Bible study or prayer time. It is not that the Bible isn’t enough by itself or that prayer doesn’t work. God’s Word is more than enough and He has provided everything we need. In that provision though, He provides the body of Christ to disciple us and come alongside us as we learn how to engage in and benefit from the very spiritual disciplines He has put into place for our good and His glory. He loves us so much and wants us to be part of His plan to reconcile the world to Himself, and spiritual journaling has helped me to grasp this.

Although Press In cannot take the place of being in community with other believers, my hope is that I (along with the community of believers who helped me with Press In) can come alongside you in this 40 day journey. By the end of this journey together, you will be equipped with a variety of tools suited to how God has created you that you can continue to use as you deepen your walk with Him. Spiritual journaling is a key way that the Lord helped me grow in my Bible study and prayer time. As you engage in this 40 day journey (whether it be consecutive or spread out over time), my prayer is that you enjoy tracking His faithfulness in your life which will then help spur you on with confidence to keep on pursuing Him and responding in obedience to His call on your life. Enjoy the Journey!

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Thank you for visiting the website!

Welcome

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Hello! My name is Brance Barker, and for years, I struggled with having a Bible study or prayer time. It is not that the Bible isn’t enough by itself or that prayer doesn’t work. God’s Word is more than enough and He has provided everything we need. In that provision though, He provides the body of Christ to disciple us and come alongside us as we learn how to engage in and benefit from the very spiritual disciplines He has put into place for our good and His glory. He loves us so much and wants us to be part of His plan to reconcile the world to Himself, and spiritual journaling has helped me to grasp this.

Although Press In cannot take the place of being in community with other believers, my hope is that I (along with the community of believers who helped me with Press In) can come alongside you in this 40 day journey. By the end of this journey together, you will be equipped with a variety of tools suited to how God has created you that you can continue to use as you deepen your walk with Him. Spiritual journaling is a key way that the Lord helped me grow in my Bible study and prayer time. As you engage in this 40 day journey (whether it be consecutive or spread out over time), my prayer is that you enjoy tracking His faithfulness in your life which will then help spur you on with confidence to keep on pursuing Him and responding in obedience to His call on your life. Enjoy the Journey!

The 40 day journal, bible study, and prayer challenge

PRESS IN

If you desire to see God at work more fully in your life and grow in your relationship with Him, but have experienced difficulty in hearing from the Lord or seeing Him at work in your life, Press In: The 40-Day Journal, Bible Study, and Prayer Challenge can help! You will be equipped with a tool belt of various approaches to spiritual journaling as a way to dive into God’s Word and spend time in interactive prayer.  By the time you complete the 40-Day challenge, my prayer is that you feel encouraged and excited to continue drawing closer to the Lord on a daily basis and tracking His faithfulness in your life.

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The 40 day journal, bible study, and prayer challenge

PRESS IN

If you desire to see God at work more fully in your life and grow in your relationship with Him, but have experienced difficulty in hearing from the Lord or seeing Him at work in your life, Press In: The 40-Day Journal, Bible Study, and Prayer Challenge can help! You will be equipped with a tool belt of various approaches to spiritual journaling as a way to dive into God’s Word and spend time in interactive prayer.  By the time you complete the 40-Day challenge, my prayer is that you feel encouraged and excited to continue drawing closer to the Lord on a daily basis and tracking His faithfulness in your life.

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ENDORSEMENTS

“Spending time in the presence of our Lord is perhaps one of the single most important pursuits of our life. Brance Barker leads us to the throne of God in this wonderfully written book. The practicality, simplicity, and depth of Press In inspires a great deepening of the faith. Whether one is just beginning their spiritual pilgrimage or a seasoned Christian, this book encourages and honors the wisdom of expressing in written form our journey and daily walk with the Lord. “

Dr. Adam C. Wright

(President, Dallas Baptist University)

“Press In is guaranteed to transform your journaling experience. It’s relatable, credible, and research proven. If your desire is to ensure your personal writing serves a higher purpose, this is the book for you! It has my highest recommendation.”

Dr. Andrea Reyes

(Former Executive Director for Center for Faith and Opportunity Initiatives, US Dept. of Education)

“I have known Dr. Brance Barker since he was 16, and it is clear to me that he has been living out his life as a true servant leader. The insights he provides in this book are both illuminating and inspiring. The Forty-Day Journal, Bible Study, and Prayer Challenge has been a blessing”

Dr. Gary Cook

(Chancellor, Dallas Baptist University)

“The spiritual heartbeat of this author comes through every page of this guide into the valuable Christian discipline of spiritual journaling. What a blessing for me to feel as if I have had a personal and personable life coach to effectively teach, challenge and then encourage me to draw and stay nearer to God. Press In’s pages were scripture saturate, thorough on subject, practical and profound.”

Keith Brister

(Former Pastor, First Baptist Church Duncanville)

“Each day comes with both journal and Bible study/prayer challenges, which work as a prompt for readers. Barker writes in a gentle, accessible prose that mixes in details from his personal life…The author never lets readers forget that God is the focus here…A thoughtful, well-planned journaling guide for Christians in search of God.”   (Click here to see the full review)

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