What I've Been Learning Lessons from 1 Kings 13 4 May 2016 While they were sitting at the table, the word of the LORD came to the old prophet who had brought him back. He cried out to the man of God…
Books… The Circumcision of the Heart 29 Apr 2016 It's Fénelon Friday! LETTER 40: The Circumcision of the Heart Our eagerness to serve others often arises from mere natural generosity instead of a real Christian love. Sometimes, serving others…
Books… God Speaks More Effectually in the Soul Than to It 22 Apr 2016 It's Fenelon Friday! LETTER 39: God Speaks More Effectually in the Soul Than to It Nothing gives me more satisfaction to see you living so simply and peacefully. Simplicity brings…
Prayer… Misfiled 13 Apr 201613 Apr 2016 When bad things happen we start looking for explanations, rationalizations, things to blame, problems to fix, habits to stop or change. One of the things I have been learning is…
Grace An Anxious Heart Needs Kindness 13 Apr 2016 Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up (Proverbs 12:25, NIV). How true this is. Not a rational word, but a kind word. We can often…
Books… The Essence of Christianity 12 Apr 2016 It’s time for Tuesdays with Edwards! Hence we may learn the nature of true and sincere Christian piety. This shows the nature and genius of Christianity, what that is wherein…
Books… Resisting God, an Effective Hindrance to Grace 8 Apr 20168 Apr 2016 It’s Fénelon Friday! LETTER 38: Resisting God, an Effective Hindrance to Grace Down deep in your heart I believe you know what God demands of you, but you are resisting…
Grace… God Often Brings Answers Prayers for His Help by Bringing People for Us to Give Help To. 7 Apr 2016 the Lord Jesus himself said: 'It is more blessed to give than to receive'" (Acts 20:35, NIV). I have not been posting much lately because I have been focusing my…
Books… God Gives Grace in Proportion to Our Trials 1 Apr 2016 It's Fénelon Friday! LETTER 37: God Gives Grace in Proportion to Our Trials I feel a deep sense of sympathy for your loved one who is suffering so much. And…