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Spiritual Disciplines for the Temperaments – Judging and Perceiving

The final MBTI preference pair relates to the level of structure the person prefers in life. Judgers (Js) are methodical, and like to get things prepared well in advance. Perceivers (Ps) are more spontaneous and flexible, and like to leave things open until the last minute (in case something better should arise).

Smith on Entering the Life Hid with Christ

Hannah Whitall Smith shows us how to enter the happy life

Gregory the Great on Scripture

The Bible is shallow enough to be waded by a lamb and deep enough to be swum by an elephant. Gregory the Great

Spiritual Disciplines for the Temperaments – Feeling and Thinking

Just as introverts have social needs and extraverts can stand to be alone, Feelers (Fs) think and Thinkers (Ts) have feelings. This preference simply describes how a person makes decisions based on the information gathered through their senses or intuition. The T strives to be objective, removing themselves from the equation and making the decision based on adherence to a set of principles. The F on the other hand prefers to see situations subjectively from within, seeking the outcome that engenders the greatest harmony among all those involved.

Smith on the Life Hid with Christ

Hannah Whitall Smith describes the secret of a happy life

Chambers on serving a cause

If I am devoted to the cause of humanity only, I will soon be exhausted and come to the place where my love will falter; but if I love Jesus Christ personally and passionately, I can serve humanity though men... Continue Reading →

Spiritual Disciplines for the Temperaments – Sensing and Intuitive

The second preference pair deals with how people take in information about the world around them. Sensors (Ss) place the greatest stock in what they receive through their five senses. Intuitives (Ns), on the other hand, value their ‘sixth sense’ more highly – relying on hunches, insights and gut feelings.

Baxter on Self-Care

See what Baxter had to say about why pastors should practice self-care

Lawhead on the Kingdom

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 →

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