I have seen a land shining with goodness where each man protects his brother's dignity as readily as his own, where war and want have ceased and all races live under the same law of love and honor. I have... Continue Reading →
The first preference pair relate to how people are energized. Extraverts (Es) are energized through interactions with others and engaging in ‘external’ activities, while introverts (Is) derive their energy from withdrawing into their private world for reflection.
Read how Richard Baxter did spiritual direction for his entire congregation
You say it is hard to understand how a holy God could accept such an awful person as yourself. You express not only a low opinion of yourself, but also too low an opinion of the person, work, and promises... Continue Reading →
There must always been a strong link between the presence of the fruit of the Spirit and the practice of the gifts of the Spirit.
Brooks goes on to describe the tactics Satan uses to undermine our conviction that we are a child of God.
The only way to dispossess [the heart] of an old affection is by the expulsive power of a new one. Thomas Chalmers, The Expulsive Power of a New Affection
Live today in light of the Judgement to come.
Some more Brooks on the tactics Satan uses to derail our duties and how to resist them