Charles Finney explains what revivals are, what hinders them, and when they can be expected.
We have all things and abound; not because I have a good store of money in the bank, not because I have skill and wit with which to win my bread, but because the Lord is my shepherd. Charles Haddon... Continue Reading →
Jonathan Edwards makes the case for the importance of emotions in the spiritual life.
For myself, I am reverently concerned that I teach nothing but Christ crucified. For me to accept a teaching or even an emphasis, I must be persuaded that it is scriptural and altogether apostolic in spirit and temper. And it... Continue Reading →
George Eliot's scathing critique of an Evangelical preacher of her time bears lessons for Evangelicals of all times.
The Desert Fathers and Mothers teach about the importance of humility and doing nothing for show.
The Canadian Yearly Meeting's Advices and Queries guide Canadian Quakers in their practice of self-examination. Come see what they ask themselves!
Thomas à Kempis outlines some dangers of substitute learning for genuine devotion.