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…
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…
Why Today Matters
Most likely, today is not going to be a very noteworthy day. It will probably be like most every other day. It might be easier, it might be harder – but it probably won’t stand out as particularly significant in…
Prayer Is Work
I was recently encouraged by a friend who reminded me that ‘prayer is work.’ The New Testament certainly presents this idea, even if it doesn’t use that word. It speaks of striving in prayer (Romans 15:30), devoting oneself to prayer…
The Unrushed Life
It was a favorite saying of the Emperor Caesar Augustus, Festina lente – Hasten slowly. I am told that the emperor considered there to be few things more unbecoming in a noble man than haste. I don’t normally write much…
The First Rule of Religion
The first rule of religion is so simple that even a child can understand it, but it is exceedingly difficult to learn. You cannot have a relationship with God without first bowing to this simple rule – and you will…
“The Principle Things of Religion” – Selections from Theological Lectures
The following selections come from Archbishop Robert Leighton’s ‘Theological Lectures,’ which may be found HERE. Mankind “looks for a happy life in the region of death.” (Augustine) “To know God is wisdom, and to worship him, justice.” (Lactantius) “But the…
The Abuse of Knowledge
In previous ages, there was great benefit to knowing and accessing information. Today, that has changed; the benefit exists for those who know how to use information. It is no longer difficult, for example, to have access to textbooks and…
How to Use Earthly Joy and Sorrow
In a changeable world – where joy is fleeting and sorrow is prevalent – Christians are able to live unhindered by their earthly circumstances. This is Paul’s teaching in 1 Corinthians 7. At first glance, it appears to be a…
