Healthy Self-Denial

Self-denial has its place in a Christian’s life, but God doesn’t ask you to choose what is most painful to you. If you followed this path, ...

Taming Our Sinful Nature

In an article about Asian men who train eagles for hunting, Stephen Kinzer writes:

The capture, taming, training, and keeping of eagles is highly ritualized. ...

Chess Master Shows How God Speaks

In Fast Company, chess master and sought-after mentor Bruce Pandolfini says:

"My lessons consist of a lot of silence.

"I listen to other teachers, ...

God, the Master Technician

Even as pianos need constant tuning and regulating--not only when young and raw, but all through their careers of being used for brilliant concerts--so ...

The Practice of Godliness

In the movie Karate Kid, young Daniel asks Mister Miagi to teach him karate. Miagi agrees under one condition: Daniel must submit totally to his instruction ...

Praying in the Rain

He who does not pray when the sun shines will not know how to pray when the clouds roll in.

The Value of Reflection

Disciplined reflection does not take time away from work; it sustains the spirit and increases the intensity and quality of work.

God's Drastic Measures

In order to grip our hearts with the promise of the Resurrection, God sometimes takes drastic measures.

Marked by Solitude

Every character of great spiritual development in Scripture is marked by solitude.

There's Rarely Time for Growth

Most of the significant things done in the world were done by persons who were either too busy or too sick! There are few ideal and leisurely settings ...