Jerry Bridges (courtesy of Desiring God) on why the Gospel is not confined to becoming a Christian, but is our companion all through our lives as Christians.
Jerry Bridges (courtesy of Desiring God) on why the Gospel is not confined to becoming a Christian, but is our companion all through our lives as Christians.
This week’s article for the Border Watch, our local paper, has been given the title ‘Roads Untravelled’, which is pretty good. Those of you who know Melbourne probably are aware that Collins Street is a prestige address for businesses. Addresses on other streets that cross over Collins Street, like Russell Street, may only be a …
David Brooks of the The New York Times, quoted by Martin Downes: People don’t change because they decide to be better. If that happened, then New Year’s Resolutions would work. People decide to change because they elevate their loves. And as St. Augustine said, “You become what you love.” But if you can’t talk about …
John Ortberg on ‘soul fatigue’. Excerpted from this post. The soul craves rest. Our wills sometimes rejoice in striving; our bodies were made to (at least sometimes) know the exhilaration of tremendous challenge; our minds get stretched when they must focus even when tired. But the soul craves rest. The soul knows only borrowed strength. …
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