All who are honest recognize their weakness. Like the Apostle Paul, they freely recognize the inconsistencies between their new saintly condition and their persistently sinful thoughts and deeds. They experientially understand the words of Jesus, “the spirit is willing but the flesh is week.” Many are worn out by this struggle. It is almost unthinkable … More Weakness, Meekness, and Sweetness
We do not pray with consistent passion because we really do not believe our prayers are powerful and effective. This is true even for those of us who are professional clergymen. Too often, we are like Zechariah, the professional priest in Luke 1. He was a man of prayer who regularly prayed for a child. … More Praying … but not really
Why are we so fickle in our Christian walk? Why do our mouths remain silent? Why are we not more inclined to boldly evangelize in deed and word? Why do we consistently compromise and court sin when God’s fantastic will is always best? Why don’t we hate sin more and love righteousness with white-hot zeal? Why do … More A Little Motivation to Spur on Holiness
Unfathomable Grace 