Dr. J.I. Packer is one of my favorite theologians and writers. On many occasions he has brought clarity and insight to the Word of God for me. One article that has been particularly enriching is called "Self-Care for Pastors: Riches from the Anglican Devotional Tradition." In this article, he emphasizes that there are three main … Continue reading Three Main Avenues of Spiritual Attack
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Proverbs: On The Cure for Spiritual Cancer
Prince Rabadash was the evil heir of Calormene. He is portrayed as the supreme example of pride in CS Lewis’ chronicle The Horse and His Boy. Rabadash lets a Narnian princess he wants to marry slip through his fingers. In his anger and disappointment, he calls for an attack on the land of Narnia. In … Continue reading Proverbs: On The Cure for Spiritual Cancer
To Increase Humility
1 Peter 5:5 says: "Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." In my devotional reading this morning, I came across this piece from a 17th century pastor named Jeremy Taylor entitled "To Increase Humility." I stumbled upon it in the Winter … Continue reading To Increase Humility
God’s Guidance – Wisdom Along the Way
Jake was so excited to be hunting quail. He took off through the brush and proceeded to flush a bird… not just once, twice, but three times. After the third time, the hunter, my friend Joseph Wheat’s father, got right in Jake’s face and spoke firmly to his dog: “Jake, we’re not here today to … Continue reading God’s Guidance – Wisdom Along the Way
Three Primary Forms of Spiritual Attack
Over the past several years, one journal article that has helped me immensely comes from the pen of J.I. Packer entitled "Self-Care for Pastors: Riches from the Anglican Devotional Tradition." Packer emphasizes that there are three main avenues of attack against leaders of Christ's church. All of us are engaged in a constant, inescapable battle … Continue reading Three Primary Forms of Spiritual Attack
Surrendering to Grace
Man's agenda is self-preservation and power grapping. God's agenda is redemption for 'Adam's helpless race.' How easy it is to miscalculate redemption's price tag. Peter miscalculated the cost to the Messiah to save His people. He never realized that the Messiah had "to suffer many things" on behalf of the people He came to save. … Continue reading Surrendering to Grace
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