When you research a book, it’s sometimes astonishing to see something that in hindsight looks so obvious but for whatever reason, you’ve previously been blind to. That’s what happened to me when I …
The Mountain Behind the Clouds
When my son and his wife moved to Seattle for new job opportunities, they rented an apartment several floors up in a building near Green Lake, a popular park. After several days of living there, early …
The Tapping on the Shoulder of Our Hearts
Both brilliant and beautiful, The Discerning Life may well be the book Steve Macchia was born to write. Every chapter unlocks new insights and treasures of devotion for any believer who …
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Some of My Favorite Reads from 2021
I’m surprised how long this list is. I’ve sifted out many good reads from 2021 and thought I’d highlight just the best—but that still left 22 books! I’m not endorsing every word of every book that …
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Beware Prosperity!
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 …