Chapter One: Devoted Life
Chapter one of A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life begins by defining what a holy and devout life looks life. I sum that definition up this way: a … Continue reading Chapter One: Devoted Life
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The Pursuit of Holiness
The new year is nearly upon us and that, for many, means taking stock of goals and ambitions for the next twelve months. The beginning point is often with physical … Continue reading The Pursuit of Holiness
Advent Affections
Adam, Ryan, and Caleb talk about pursuing and directing our affections toward the hope of Jesus’ second coming in light of the first advent.
Book Review: Reclaiming Glory by Mark Clifton
Reclaiming Glory, gives the practical implications and paths to seeing dying churches brought back to health. In today’s world, more and more churches are closing their doors. This may be … Continue reading Book Review: Reclaiming Glory by Mark Clifton
Jonathan Edwards: The Unity of Prayer
How beautiful, and of good tendency would it be for multitude of Christians . . . to unite in such prayer as is proposed to us.” Human beings are social … Continue reading Jonathan Edwards: The Unity of Prayer
Book Review: The Shepherd Leader by Timothy Z. Witmer
“The fundamental responsibility of church leaders is to shepherd God’s flock.” In a culture flooded with churches, denominations, seminaries, and books, the role of a pastor is often dictated by … Continue reading Book Review: The Shepherd Leader by Timothy Z. Witmer
Jonathan Edwards: The Perseverance of Prayer
“the state of the church has appeared most dark, just before some remarkable deliverance and advancement.” Answers to prayer often do not come immediately. Sometimes there are years between when … Continue reading Jonathan Edwards: The Perseverance of Prayer
Book Review: Humility by C.J. Mahaney
“Pride is the greatest enemy and humility our greatest friend.” John Stott Humility is a funny topic. The moment one picks up the topic is the moment the critics will … Continue reading Book Review: Humility by C.J. Mahaney
Jonathan Edwards: The Aim of Prayer
God himself is the great good desired and sought after Have you ever asked for one thing for Christmas or your birthday, promising that you would never ask for another … Continue reading Jonathan Edwards: The Aim of Prayer
Jonathan Edwards: The Hope of Prayer
29. Resolved, never to count that a prayer, nor to let that pass as a prayer, nor that as a petition of a prayer, which is so made, that I … Continue reading Jonathan Edwards: The Hope of Prayer
Jonathan Edwards: The Duty of Prayer
Prayer is one of the spiritual disciplines that is brought up in churches, small groups, and individual conversations numerous times. When tragedy strikes close to home or around the world … Continue reading Jonathan Edwards: The Duty of Prayer
Book Review: The Relentless Encourager by Mark Hallock and Scott Iken
“It’s not what you said, it’s how you said it.” If I had a quarter for every time that my dad said that phrase to me growing up, I would probably own … Continue reading Book Review: The Relentless Encourager by Mark Hallock and Scott Iken
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