It is awfully difficult for children to rise above the emotional and spiritual maturity of their father and mother. Impossible? No. Hard? It often is. So many married men and women feel very much alone spiritually. Many single dads and moms are in church each Sunday, all too aware Years ago, she married a great… Continue reading Long Before You Marry
Tag: Discipleship
Question: What Do We Actually Practice?
This week I’ve been reading the Sermon on the Mount as well as much material about the Sermon on the Mount. I have also been reading Dallas Willard on discipleship. I heard him speak twice today at Truett Seminary (Baylor University). So—I am giving a lot of thought to the words of Jesus this week. … Continue reading Question: What Do We Actually Practice?
“Nail Your Colours”
For the last week, I have been reading Stuart Briscoe’s new book, Flowing Streams. Briscoe was the longtime pastor of Elmbrook Church in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Now close to eighty years old, he speaks of growing up in Great Britain and some of the people who were such a positive influence in his life. One of… Continue reading “Nail Your Colours”