Of the Seven Deadly Sins, wrath is possibly the most fun. To lick your wounds, to smack your lips over grievances long past, to roll over your tongue the prospect of bitter confrontations still to come, to savor to the... Continue Reading →
In war a man can forgive the enemy who a little while ago was trying to kill him, and can share his bread with him. But in a political battle a man hates his opponent, and a son can kill... Continue Reading →
You can love your mother with your whole heart; and your spouse; and each of your children. The wonder is that giving the whole of it to one person does not force you to give less to another. On the... Continue Reading →
"I doubt often, Michael," whispered Anthony. "There has never been a day in my life that I have not doubted." "I should hope not!" The Macedonian's blue eyes were as pitiless as an eagle's. "Where else but from doubt can... Continue Reading →
Willard describes how to implement his curriculum for Christlikeness.
When he sinned, he confessed it to God with these words: "I can do nothing better without You. Please keep me from falling and correct the mistakes I make." After that, he did not feel guilty about the sin. Brother... Continue Reading →
Dallas Willard sets out the desired objectives for a discipleship program that results in Christlikeness.
Q: What's the one thing about yourself that you wish you could change? A: I wish I had more discipline. I work hard, but that's not the same thing as discipline. I tend to work hard to throw myself at... Continue Reading →
Evan Howard describes the spiritual disciplines native to the Evangelical movement.
The Magpie 