"The Christian life is not a series of 100-yard sprints; it is like a cross-country race. It’s a long obedience in the same direction." - Alistair Begg I realized long ago that I'm not a very patient person. I sometimes wonder if it has something to do with the era I've spent my teens and… Continue reading The Long-Distance Race
Tag: Spiritual Growth
What Jesus Demands from the World by John Piper
When we think of Jesus, we tend to think of the mild teacher, or the suffering servant who died on a cross for our salvation. We don't usually think of him as demanding things from us. That was under the law, and Jesus frees us from the law, right? Not really. Not in that way.… Continue reading What Jesus Demands from the World by John Piper
The Pursuit of God by A. W. Tozer
I'll let the publisher speak here: "The Pursuit of God is the enduring Christian classic written by renowned pastor and theologian A.W. Tozer. More than 65 years later, the words Tozer penned on a train from Illinois to Texas echo across the decades to resonate with power in the heart of anyone longing for a… Continue reading The Pursuit of God by A. W. Tozer
Jesus: Pure and Simple by Wayne Cordeiro
Everyone goes through difficult times in life. You may be experiencing a situation that has left you feeling lost and hopeless. What's the answer? Return to Jesus - pure and simple. On the other hand, you may be involved in ministry, being pulled into several different directions at once as you try to balance… Continue reading Jesus: Pure and Simple by Wayne Cordeiro