The Value of Reproof (Thomas Watson)
“…Do we love the convictions of the Word? Do we love the Word when it comes home to our conscience and shoots its arrows of reproof at our sins? It is the minister’s duty sometimes to reprove. He who can…
The Object of Your Boasting
“Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.” (2 Corinthians 10:17) It is right and appropriate for Christians to boast. Sometimes this looks like ‘boasting’ in the way that we often think of boasting – “I’m so proud of…”…
Guest Post: Don’t Resolve – Retreat
This is a guest post by Elizabeth Clevenger. I’m excited to share her insights into personal retreats and I’m sure you will benefit greatly from this! I love personal retreats. I look forward to them almost as much as I…
Putting Christ to the Test
“We must not put Christ to the test, as some of them did and were destroyed by serpents.” (1 Corinthians 10:9) Paul makes clear that the Israelites who departed Egypt were blessed in unique ways, and they rebelled in unique…
Studying as a Monotask
Previously I’ve discussed the idea of ‘monotasking’ – actions that demand complete focus. I dealt with the problem of phones, the great enemy of monotasking. And I explored some strategies for the monotask of ‘worship.’ Today I continue by exploring…
