Blunt Belloc
“We sit by and watch the Barbarian. We tolerate him. In the long stretches of peace we are not afraid. …
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Stern optimism
“If you think of this world as a place intended simply for our happiness, you find it quite intolerable; think…
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Peter Berger on church members actually converting to Christ
“We would be careful not to circumscribe the conditions under which God’s grace can enter a human life. However, speaking…
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Amy Carmichael: Unconditionally Surrendered to Her Beloved King
Discipleship isn’t about first-class Christians trying to bring second-class Christians up to their level. The most important way you can disciple others is by enjoying Christ yourself in such an irresistible way that your enjoyment becomes contagious.
“Walk in love, as Christ loved us”
And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant aroma and sacrifice to…
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“Share in suffering as a good soldier”
“Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.” 2 Timothy 2:3 Very soon I will report in, and…
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What real love looks like
William Bradford, leader of the Pilgrims, describes the remarkable love with which they cared for one another during that horrible…
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Good morning, Amerika
Yesterday the Indiana primary confirmed that we are moving into a new America, starting in November. In past elections, there…
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Grace and Karma
“[Grace is] my favorite word in the lexicon of the English language. It’s a word I’m depending on. The universe…
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How to preach under pressure
On 15 August 1937, under intense political pressure, Ernst Käsemann preached a sermon in Germany which led to his arrest. …
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