Matt Perman at ‘What’s Best Next’ reminds us that during this reflective time of year: there is something better than resolutions and prior to resolutions. David Mathis captures this in a post at the DG blog from last year, where he recommends starting the year with reading Martyn Lloyd-Jones’ Spiritual Depression and then something better …
I recently recommended David Powlison’s (out of print) book Power Encounters to someone looking for a reliable resource on spiritual warfare. The book was written during when the ‘strategic level spiritual warfare’ craze was at its zenith among the spirit-filled brethren, so some of its observations about practical situations can sound a little dated. (Strategic …
From Michael Johnson at Desiring God blog: Luther once said, “I have my worst temptations when I am by myself.” Roland Bainton comments in Here I Stand: A Life of Martin Luther, 285 (paragraphing mine): Seek out some Christian brother, some wise counselor. Undergird yourself with the fellowship of the church. Then, too, seek convivial …
Tullian Tchividjian: For preachers, Monday mornings can be dark. I can’t speak for every preacher, but the devil works hard to discourage me on Monday’s–reminding me of all my faults and failures and how unqualified I am to be doing what I’m doing. I need the gospel every day but sometimes I feel like I …
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