Archive for February, 2006

Faith and Discipline—Reflections on Albert Edward Day, Part 2

Thursday, February 23rd, 2006

The power of a life, where Christ is exalted, would arrest and subdue those who are bored to tears by our thin version of Christianity and wholly uninterested in mere churchmanship.
We have talked much about salvation by faith, but there has been little realization that all real faith involves discipline. Faith is not a blithe [...]

Faith and Discipline—Reflections on Albert Edward Day, Part 1

Thursday, February 16th, 2006

The power of a life, where Christ is exalted, would arrest and subdue those who are bored to tears by our thin version of Christianity and wholly uninterested in mere churchmanship.
We have talked much about salvation by faith, but there has been little realization that all real faith involves discipline. Faith is not a blithe [...]

Follow-Up—Tales From The Trenches

Thursday, February 16th, 2006

Last week I wrote about my struggles with seminary work and obeying God’s call. I appreciate the response and apologize to the folks who took the time to share their experiences and offer support. I simply didn’t have time to respond to you but covet your responses nevertheless.
Today I would like to provide an update [...]

The Cost of Discipleship—Tales From the Trenches

Monday, February 6th, 2006

Yet when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, for I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!—1 Corinthians 9:16 (NIV)
I am going to share something intensely personal with you because I think it represents the struggle most Christians must wage in an attempt to live faithful lives. [...]

Happy Birthday, Dad—Reflections on the Writing of John Stott

Sunday, February 5th, 2006

No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the [...]