I apologize for being so sporadic recently with the Closer to Christ blogs. I’ve been so embroiled in a book launch and such a heavy speaking schedule this fall (it’s like the post-Covid dam has …
Hate as the Doorway to Love; A Practical Treatise Upon Christian Perfection, William Law, Part 2
We’re continuing our summary of William Law’s A Practical Treatise on Christian Perfection. It would be best if you read part 1 first HERE, if you haven’t done so already. In this post, we’re focused …
A Practical Treatise Upon Christian Perfection
William Law, Part 1 This is seriously one of the most convicting and challenging Christian classics I have ever read. In fact, it may be the most challenging and convicting one ever. It could be …
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Humble Theology
I’m a dirty cup. Whatever truth God pours into me to pour out to others, the sad reality is it gets somewhat tainted because it runs through me. I’m likely to pollute that truth with my own wayward …
Loving Sin Is Hating Life
If you are a regular reader of this blog, you know I don’t rail against things we should hate as much as I try to proclaim what we are called to love. But sometimes we must address—because Scripture …
Choir Robes and Work Boots
On a weekly basis, most of us sing songs of amazing commitment, making seemingly heartfelt promises – but how many of them will we keep? Yes, music helps us rest in God’s presence, but too often we …