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John Wesley finally saw how little he knew of Jesus in the middle of the Atlantic, on board the Simmonds,…
Certainty, openness and theological wisdom
Some Christians seem “all certainty.” Maybe it makes them feel heroic. But they see too few gray areas. Everything is…
How Jesus loves, how we change
“A man may love another as his own soul, yet his love may not be able to help him. He…
True faith will take risks
“Pseudo-faith always arranges a way out to serve in case God fails it. Real faith knows only one way and…
Sincerity in preaching
“A strangely fascinating power is exerted by those who are utterly sincere. Such believers attract unbelievers, as with the case…
Two problems, not just one
“God has two problems with us. The relationship can be broken in two ways. The first would be by our…
Two problems, not just one
“God has two problems with us. The relationship can be broken in two ways. The first would be by our…
Lament
Weep, weep for those who do the work of the Lord with a high look and a proud heart. Their…
How to do the Lord’s work in the Lord’s way
This past week Jani and I had the privilege of serving the pastors and wives of the Acts 29 Network,…
How Spurgeon rescued a faltering prayer meeting
Richard Ellsworth Day, on pages 223-224 of The Shadow of the Broad Brim (1934), writes of “a prayer service in…
How much difference would it make?
“‘Edith, I wonder what would happen to most churches and Christian work if we awakened tomorrow, and everything concerning the…
Running from God
The Lord hurled a great wind upon the sea. Jonah 1:4 The lot fell on Jonah. Jonah 1:7 The Lord…