I am too busy too pray We are not living in a contemplative age – yet, certain mystic practices of ancient Asian origin are taking root: yoga, Transcendental Meditation, etc. We try to press ahead without fuel in the tank! We know the importance of filling up, but try to get a bit further -…… Continue reading Excuses for not praying
Tag: Don Carson
Testimony in Adversity
About the three fiends of Daniel who chose not to bow before the image of King Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 2), Don Carson writes: Their basic courtesy and respect are undiminished, however bold their words. They are completely unwilling to apologize for their stance. The wise believer never apologizes for God or for any of his attributes.…… Continue reading Testimony in Adversity
Don’t assume!
“As soon as you get to the place where the gospel is that which is nearly assumed, you are only a generation and a half from death.” ~ Don Carson
Love for the world
God’s love for the world is commendable because it manifests itself in awesome self-sacrifice; our love for the world is repulsive when it lusts for evil participation. God’s love for the world is praiseworthy because it brings the transforming Gospel to it; our love for the world is ugly because we seek to be conformed…… Continue reading Love for the world
Ultimate Standards 