Overcome “Deceptive Compassion” by moving away from imaginary feel-good benevolence and towards genuine Christian charity with those in your community.
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With by Skye Jethani – Book Review
Skye Jethani’s “With” offers a transformative framework, contrasting deficient postures toward God with the desired relational dynamic, “Life With God,” which emphasizes communion, trust, and love over transactional or performance-based approaches.
Living in Divine Communion Amidst Digital Distractions
In an age where our attention is shattered by a ceaseless barrage of notifications, screens, and digital noise, the timeless message of Brother Lawrence’s The Practice of the Presence of God emerges as a refreshing and vital call. This 17th-century classic, centers on the simple yet profound discipline of living constantly aware of God’s intimateContinue reading “Living in Divine Communion Amidst Digital Distractions”
What is Love? It Matters Who You Listen Too
The world is telling you a message every day and everything you consume will tell you what love is, including the music you listen to. How does that differ from God’s Word?
Is Positive Thinking Enough?
James Allen’s As a Man Thinketh is a classic in the self-help genre, originally published in 1903. Drawing inspiration from Proverbs 23:7—“For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he”—Allen explores the profound connection between thought and character, arguing that the quality and direction of our inner thinking shapes our lives. The book’s enduringContinue reading “Is Positive Thinking Enough?”
The Desire to be on the Inside
The pursuit of belonging in exclusive social circles, termed “inner rings,” often leads to self-deception and compromise. C.S. Lewis warns that these groups are more about exclusion than genuine connection. Instead of chasing status, individuals should focus on developing real skills and authentic relationships, cultivating true belonging and enlightenment through genuine efforts.
Taming the Tongue
Few things are more destructive that a tongue let loose to speak freely without the taming of Christian character. Be warned, Christian! You are at risk.
A Match MAID in Hell
MAID, or Medical Assistance in Dying, is becoming a more common practice in some western societies. When you examine the changes in the practices in the last ten years, you may be surprised to see how it has developed. Today, we’ll look at one specific case to open our conversation about what is happening.
Are You Being Manipulated?
Anger and stupidity makes us easier to manipulate.
The Remaking of the World by Andrew Wilson – Book Review
In The Remaking of the World, Andrew Wilson successfully articulates how our current cultural landscape has been shaped by historical events and theological insights.