by ccpwebteam | Jan 2, 2019 | Spiritual Life
In the first few chapters of the book of Ezekiel, the prophet records what it was like for him to be called by God to serve as a prophet. Ezekiel’s situation was a little different than ours (he was an Old Testament prophet, living before the life and death and...
by ccpwebteam | Dec 19, 2018 | Spiritual Life
Maybe you’re one of those people whose brain always works right. But for most of us, we have times when, to put it mildly, weird thoughts come into our heads. Richard Baxter offers some helpful advice on what to do about that… None of God’s servants are...
by ccpwebteam | Dec 5, 2018 | Spiritual Life
One of the most obvious aspects of a lot of contemporary Western Christianity (American, Australian, European) is the emphasis on feelings and emotions. All you have to do is look at the lyrics to popular worship songs, listen to many sermons, or witness many...
by ccpwebteam | Nov 30, 2018 | Spiritual Life
You know that moment in Exodus 14 where Israel got to the edge of the Red Sea, only to realize that Pharaoh had showed up with his army, and wanted to re-enslave them? Moses gave a great quick speech right then: Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of...
by ccpwebteam | Nov 28, 2018 | Spiritual Life
Here is Gregory the Great, commenting on Matthew 25:19-24… “After a long time the lord of those servants came and settled accounts with them… Then he who had received the one talent came and said, ‘Lord, I knew you to be a hard man, reaping...
by ccpwebteam | Nov 23, 2018 | Spiritual Life
Is it spiritual for followers of Jesus to examine themselves–to check the state of their walk with Christ in light of scripture? Of course. But can this be overdone? Can it become a distraction, and an unhealthy preoccupation? Could it actually keep us from...
