Category Archives: Christian life
Where Joy Decreases, Regulations Increase
“Wherever authentic, joyful confidence in Christ diminishes, regulations will increase to preserve what once the power of Christ had created.” – John Piper from “Flesh Tanks and Peashooter Regulations.”
Make Every Effort: Sowing to the Spirit
2 Peter 1:5, “For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge…” The passage in 2 Peter:3-11 has meant a very great … Continue reading
Discipline without Direction is Drudgery
Don Whitney writes: “Discipline without direction is drudgery. But the Spiritual Disciplines are never drudgery as long as we practice them with the goal of Godliness in mind. If your … Continue reading
Mile Wide, Inch Deep
Don Whitney on the need for spiritual discipline: “I’ve seen Christians who are faithful to the church of God, who frequently demonstrate genuine enthusiasm for the things of God, and … Continue reading
