Category Archives: Practical Christianity

Resources for Christian Spirituality

I’ve been thinking about Christian spirituality these days. I have sensed the need to grow deeper in my walk with the Lord in recent years, and this has prompted me to dig into the riches of the Christian tradition to … Continue reading

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Book Recommendation: The Doctrine of Good Works

I saw this book at the library the other day on the new books shelf. The authors have written this book because they see a need for more careful thinking about the role of good works in the Christian life.

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Knowing God According to the Bible (with a Little Help from J. I. Packer)

Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that we all possess knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. The man who thinks he knows something does not yet know as he ought to know. But the man who … Continue reading

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The Role of our Emotions in Christian Experience

These meditations are part of continuing reflection on my part on the experiential side of being a Christian. I am far from having completely worked this part of my life out. I may even come back and expand on it … Continue reading

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Satisfied in Christ

I’ve been reflecting lately on our experience of our salvation in Christ. Recently I’ve been meditating on John 6:35, where Jesus says, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in … Continue reading

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