In an age with so many distractions it is not enough to tell Christians they should pray. Most of us need help. Our prayer life needs rails to run on. Our Scripture reading needs to be structured. In Ponder and Pray Victor Shepherd offers us seven weeks of biblical, thought-provoking and relevant devotions. Appropriate for any season of the year, this book is a helpful resource for those looking to deepen their prayer lives and feed on God?s Word. ?When I want my heart stirred and my mind challenged, I often turn to the writings of Dr. Victor Shepherd. He writes with the warmth of a pastor, the insight of an academic and the passion of a growing Christian. Anything that he writes enriches the reader and deserves the attention of the Christian community and beyond.??Keith A. Elford, BishopThe Free Methodist Church in Canada