Books… Despair at Our Imperfections Is a Greater Obstacle Than the Imperfection Itself 29 Nov 201429 Nov 2014 Yesterday was Fénelon Friday!...Unfortunately, you my dear reader, have had to wait until today for the selection. But fret not! It is worth the wait…. LETTER 13: Despair at Our…
Books… Why Are People Worth So Much? 24 Nov 201425 Nov 2014 Tuesdays with Edwards! Jonathan Edwards saw people as being of infinite value because every human being was personally, intentionally, and thoughtfully created by God. In this selection from a sermon…
Books… The Sight of Our Imperfections Should Not Take Away Our Peace 21 Nov 201421 Nov 2014 It's Fénelon Friday! LETTER 11: The Sight of Our Imperfections Should Not Take Away Our Peace There is something about your suffering which is very subtle and perhaps hard for…
Books… What are “Affections?” 18 Nov 201418 Nov 2014 Tuesdays with Edwards! Today's selection is from one of Edwards' most influential books, Religious Affections. In this selection, Edwards explains what he means by affections and why they are important…
Books… The Discovery and Death of Self 14 Nov 201414 Nov 2014 It's Fénelon Friday! Today's selection is another letter from the spiritual classic, Let Go, a collection of 40 letters he wrote to people he was discipling as a spiritual father.…
Books… Full of Grace and Truth 12 Nov 201412 Nov 2014 Well, with Tuesday being Veteran's Day, I was given the joy of having the day with my girls. So no time to post. But now it is time for a…
Books… We Are Not to Choose the Manner in Which Our Blessings Shall Be Bestowed 7 Nov 20147 Nov 2014 It's Fénelon Friday! LETTER 9: We Are Not to Choose the Manner in Which Our Blessings Shall Be Bestowed I think you know what God requires of you. The question…
Books… Edwards’ Spiritual Direction to Young Christians 4 Nov 20144 Nov 2014 Tuesday with Edwards! Today I have selected a letter Edwards wrote in response to a letter from an eighteen year old Deborah Hatheway. Her town had been experiencing revivals after…
Books… Tuesdays with Edwards 28 Oct 201428 Oct 2014 Few people have had as much influence on my life and faith as Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758). In the spirit of "Fenelon Friday" I have decided to post something from Jonathan…
Books… Some Sunday Morning Fenelon 26 Oct 2014 "To love You with an eye only to the love You can bestows not to lose oneself in You, but to lose You in self!" Fenelon, "Christian Counsel" in The…
