Tag Archives: Christian life
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
Walk the Line Again
Several years ago Dr. Russell Moore, one of my professors at Southern Seminary, gave an excellent series of lessons on the book of Proverbs titled Walk the Line and I … Continue reading
The Devil’s Sermon
A pretty good word over at the Internet Monk on The Devil’s Sermon. Check it out.
A Devotion Worth Striving For
I’ve heard of some of the books of Charles Feinberg but knew little about him as a person. I recently listened to John MacArthur’s interview at his church, Grace Community … Continue reading
Are God’s Standards Too Low?
Doug Wilson offers an interesting bit of counsel on distinguishing the principles of Scripture (of holiness, godliness, Christian child-rearing, moderation, etc.) from the specific methods we adopt. Quote: “All squabbles … Continue reading
Procrastinate No More
This quote is fantastic and I’ve shamelessly pulled it from CJ Mahaney over at the Sovereign Grace Blog. I’m putting it here mostly for me – I need it! A … Continue reading
The Soul-Static of Pride
David Powlison has written an excellent book on the work of counseling, Seeing With New Eyes, which I hope to review soon. It really is a fine book, a joy … Continue reading
No Peace with Personal Sin
Tony Reinke points us to some good words on the war within us all when he quotes John Piper and Ed Welch. John Piper:“I hear so many Christians murmuring about … Continue reading
Worldly Cliches and the Christian Life
Do you ever just stop and listen to the way we Christians talk to one another about life? Perhaps that is the best test of whether we are worldly or … Continue reading
Seven Subtle Siphons
I wrote this list down some time back and forgot where it came from, I think it was John Piper. I found it thoughtful and helpful. There are always dangers, … Continue reading
Walking the Line with Russell D. Moore
I have already mentioned the series of teaching on Proverbs by Dean Moore from Southern Seminary. However, I wanted to include a transcription of portions of Session 3 on “You … Continue reading
