Reaping a destiny
the following is a fabulous quote by John Stott based on Gal 6:7 : “Sow a thought, reap an act; sow an act, reap a habit; sow a habit, reap a character; sow a character reap a destiny” Continue reading Reaping a destiny
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The priority of thinking
I’m so enjoying reading ‘Serious Times’ by James Emery White. Oh how I had read it when I first bought the book! However, today I read his chapter on the role of the mind in the Christian life and felt especially stirred and challenged. Listen to what he has to say here: “The life of the mind comes easier to some than others, but … Continue reading The priority of thinking
John Stott cuts through the noise on discerning God’s will
Over the last few months I’ve been reflecting how easy it is for Christians to over emphasis certain aspects of hearing and knowing the will of God (e.g. prophecy). This ultimately leads to an unbalanced (wonky) approach that then leads to wild craziness or an unhealthy cautiousness. John Stott, in his commentary on the Book of Acts, nails three healthy guiding principles of seeking and … Continue reading John Stott cuts through the noise on discerning God’s will
Galatians 1:7 unpacked
“…which is really no gospel at all. Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to pervert the gospel of Christ.” John Stott So the two chief characteristics of the false teachers are that they were troubling the church and changing the gospel. These two go together. To tamper with the gospel is always to trouble the church. You cannot touch … Continue reading Galatians 1:7 unpacked
