You are aware that the apostle James speaks of some whose faith was dead, being alone; and that, in answer to their boastings, he reminded them that the devils also believed and trembled. Hence, it
Get Behind Me, Sluggard "We may prefer to keep the sluggard at a distance, to view this lazy creature only through binoculars or zoo glass. But somehow, he finds a native habitat in every soul,
A Conversation between Crispus and Gaius C. I thank you, Gaius, for your observations on various important subjects; and now, if agreeable, I should be glad of your thoughts on the painful but interesting subject
Is There a Difference between Courage and Christian Courage? In this post, Joe Rigney discusses the importance of the animating principle that sets Christian courage apart from other forms of courage. God’s Good Design of
You need not be told that being born again—created in Christ Jesus—converted—becoming as a little child, &c., are phrases expressive of a change of heart, which the Scriptures make necessary to a life of holiness
10 Tips for Preaching Students "As a new semester begins at Bible colleges and seminaries, many students look forward to taking their first preaching course. Some have no preaching experience and hold the syllabus tightly
I have suggested already that if our spiritual good be promoted, this is of far greater account than our temporal prosperity; worldly riches are of so little account in the eye of God, that he
The Difference Between Optimism and Biblical Hope "Without clear definitions, the lines between optimism and biblical hope might appear blurry. If Christians are called to be hopeful people, are we therefore called to be optimistic?"
Crispus. Our last two conversations, on the moral character of God and the free agency of man, have, I hope, been of use to me. I have been thinking since of the great rule of
Courage Is Contagious "Here’s the principle. Seeing courage spreads courage. Seeing boldness awakens boldness. Seeing fearlessness overcomes fear." Uncomfortably Limited "Finitude, of course, touches a dozen different nerves. You may get tired more quickly than