C Michael Patton suffers pain caused by a chronic degenerative back condition and observes a contrast in the pain which he experiences now and the pain he used to experience in his body after a good workout. One pain was good, the other seems like a sign of defeat. And that sense of defeat, of …
Love is not irritable, the Bible tells us. Irritability is something that can grow over time. Familiarity and relationship express themselves in passive/aggressive carping, venting, language and tone that would not happen if the relationship was newer or more distanced. It can be a sign we’re taking someone or something for granted, or believe we’re …
Some professing Christians fall into the error of believing their profession (and even regular church attendance) means that they should have a happy life. Well, maybe not happy, but at least a life without their current worst problem. It’s sort of like maintaining a gym membership, and maybe even visiting the gym on a regular …
Practical observations from Kathy Keller (wife of NY Redeemer Presbyterian pastor, Timothy) about the danger of getting used to pastoring while on empty. The day will come when you have to deliver a sermon, or counsel someone in need, or listen to a heartsick soul, and you will be in no fit condition to do …
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