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An Honest, Well-Experienced Heart introduces us to the life and writings of Puritan preacher and author John Flavel (1627-1691). In his brief, introductory biography, Adam Embry discusses Flavel’s background, ministry, and theology of keeping the heart, which, for Flavel, is the great business of a Christian’s life. Centuries ago, Flavel wrote, Above all other studies in the world, study your own hearts. Embry guides us through forty-two short passages from Flavel’s writings that acquaint us with this dedicated Puritan minister’s piety and help us see the importance of this great business of keeping and managing our hearts. Adam Embry is married to Charlotte and has six children. He was educated at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (MDiv, ThM, DMin). He has served on staff in churches in Kentucky and Colorado, is a transitional deacon in the Anglican Church of America, and serves as a military chaplain.