The Present and Eternity
This excerpt, from ‘The Screwtape Letters’ is too good to pass up. It’s a letter from Screwtape, an older devil, teaching his student, Wormwood, how to tempt humans. Remember that, in this dialogue, ‘Our Enemy’ refers to God, while ‘us’…
On Dying to the World
“On the whole, learn by divine grace, to die to the present world; to look upon it as a low state of being, which God never intended for the final and complete happiness, or the supreme care of any one…
Drawing Lines to Love
“But the goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.” (1 Timothy 1:5) The whole purpose of Christian doctrine, according to Paul, is to love well. This is the aim…
I’m Giving Away $50…
Yes, you read that right – $50…redeemable in books! As I’ve mentioned before, I believe that books are food for your mind, and a constant diet of high-quality content will grow a great mind. That’s why I want to get…
When We Cannot Sleep (George Wither)
What ails my heart, that in my breastIt thus unquiet lies;And that it now of needful restDeprives my tired eyes? Let not vain hopes, griefs, doubts, or fears,Distemper so my mind;But cast on God thy thoughtful cares,And comfort thou shalt…
Encouraging Quotes on God’s Sovereignty
“Let us grant that God can do some things which we cannot understand.” (Augustine) “This is my Father’s world: / O let me ne’er forget / That though the wrong seems oft so strong, / God is the ruler yet.”…
Solvitur Ambulando
The phrase is attributable to St. Augustine. It’s Latin, and it translates to – “It is solved by walking. Literally, it means that sometimes, the solution arrives just by taking a walk. Relax your mind, take a walk, and the…
Blessed: A Survey of Romans 4:1-25
Paul concluded his chapter on mankind’s depravity with a startling proposition: the only way to be declared righteous is through faith, not works, and this applies to both Jews and Gentiles. Naturally, Jewish people are skeptical of such a claim:…
Timeline: Biblical History
An ongoing effort in my own biblical studies is to be able to visualize the storyline of the Bible using timelines. I’ve dabbled in timelines for literally years – and I’d like to share with you my ‘Biblical History Master…
Please Help Me!
Dear Reader, Could you take a moment to help me out? Just scroll down and answer the two simple questions below. (Email subscribers, if you can’t see the questions below, just click on the title, ‘Please Help Me!’ and it…
