T. Austin-Sparks was a pastor and evangelist from the early/mid 1900s who had a deep passion for the life of God. To him, everything was about the
An Aggressive Abiding in Christ
We've all heard the term "abide in Christ," but what does it mean? And how do we abide? This "abiding in Christ" is not something we aspire to,
The Reality of the Christian life
I love the idea of being obsessed with Jesus … and I often talk about it. Recently, a good friend of mine (Micah Paull) took 7 minutes from one my
The Spiritual Lesson I Learned When My Neighbor’s Gazebo Crashed in My Yard
Yesterday, my neighbor's gazebo crashed in my yard. As I looked out the window, the intense wind storm had picked up their newly built gazebo and
Christ’s Friendship: Its Intimacy (by Andrew Murray)
No longer do I call you servants; for the servant knoweth not what his Lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I heard from my
God’s Secret for How You Can Know Him More
Is there a secret to know God more? Well … yes and no. There is a "secret" but it's not locked in a box, unavailable to everyone. In fact, it is
God’s Loving-kindness Invades Your Hardships
We all face hardships, difficulties, and trials. For some it's financial. Others experience health related circumstances. Perhaps it's family, or
Find Yourself In En Gedi
Far too many of us are marked by topsy-turvy lives—rushing from one appointment to another, feeling that time is short, commitments are growing, and
The Solution to a Dry, Depleted, or Desperate Life
Have you ever felt dry, depleted, or desperate for something more in your Christian life? I have too. I grew up in church. Sunday school, flannel