One of the things I like best about writing books is hearing how creatively they’ve been applied. As a pastor, writer, and speaker, in many ways I live in a rather small world—and struggle sometimes …
Francis of Assisi’s Noble and Wise Warning to Preachers and Teachers
Over the past few years we have witnessed what happens when gifted people pursue knowledge and influence without developing the character to back it up. I don’t need to list the names; you know them, …
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More of Satan’s Devices Exposed
Thomas Brooks, Part 6 Finally, finally, we’re wrapping up our series on Thomas Brooks’ book Precious Remedies Against Satan’s Devices. If you’re relieved, I think Satan might be even more so, as …
Satan’s Devices to Destroy and Ensnare all Sorts and Ranks of People in the World; Part 5
Two things: First, I realize there’s been a couple weeks hiatus here at the blog. I spoke at Lovesong in Maui two weeks ago, and though I had written blog posts in advance for while I would be …
Satan’s War to Discourage Believers; Thomas Brooks, Part 4
This is part 4 of a 5-part series of blogs summarizing the message of Thomas Brooks’ Precious Remedies Against Satan’s Devices. Brooks lists Satan’s most common strategies to discourage, defeat and …
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Satan’s War to Keep You Out of Church; Thomas Brooks, Part 3
This post is part three of our summary of the Puritan classic Precious Remedies Against Satan’s Devices by Thomas Brooks. You can read part 1 HERE and part 2 HERE. This week, we’re looking at how …
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