Books… Depression Is Not a Disqualifier 11 Feb 201511 Feb 2015 One of the things that Jonathan Edwards is so revered for are his 70 resolutions. They show the seriousness and tenacity of his endeavor to live fully for God by…
Books… Only Imperfection Is Intolerant of Imperfection 6 Feb 20156 Feb 2015 It's Fénelon Friday! LETTER 24: Only Imperfection Is Intolerant of Imperfection It seems to me that you need to be a little more big-hearted about the imperfection of other people.…
Books… Sensitivity to Reproof Is the Surest Sign We Needed It 30 Jan 201530 Jan 2015 It's Fénelon Friday! The reason I entered into the e-book market was because of Fénelon. I gave a way so many copies of Let Go, that I couldn't even keep…
Faith Depending on God and Work are not Mutually Exclusive 20 Jan 201523 Jan 2015 "His master replied, 'You wicked, lazy servant! So you knew that I harvest where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed? Well then, you should…
Books… The Imperfection of Others to Be Born in Love 16 Jan 201516 Jan 2015 It's Fénelon Friday! LETTER 21: The Imperfection of Others to Be Born in Love It has been a long time since I've written to you, but let me assure you…
Books… Trusting in Our Own Righteousness is a Thing Fatal to the Soul 13 Jan 201513 Jan 2015 It is time for Tuesdays with Edwards! In my last few posts on grace I have made some strong assertions that grace is the only thing that works. If we…
Christian Living… Forward Motion, Part 2 8 Jan 20159 Jan 2015 But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing…
Christian Living… Forward Motion, Part 1 8 Jan 20158 Jan 2015 Any given day (but especially in the New Year), your heart may find itself in one of three places: We can't get your mind out of the past. For some…
Grace… Being Gracious 23 Dec 201423 Dec 2014 We are freed by God's grace to live a life of love. The freedom we have been given in Christ is given so that we can pursue personal holiness. And…
Grace… If You Want to be Righteous, You Need to be Gracious 23 Dec 201423 Dec 2014 Holiness shows itself by being gracious towards others. The pursuit of personal holiness directed inwardly sets our standards for our behavior towards others. That is righteousness. The pursuit of holiness…