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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 →

Spiritual Disciplines for the Temperaments – Extravert and Introvert

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.

Baxter on the Primary Task of a Pastor

Read how Richard Baxter did spiritual direction for his entire congregation

Newton on Sinfulness

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 →

The Signs of Genuine Charismatic Christianity – Holiness

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 on How Satan Attacks Our Assurance

Brooks goes on to describe the tactics Satan uses to undermine our conviction that we are a child of God.

Chalmers on Fighting Vices

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

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