Classic theology brought to life
The lonely Christian can derive hope from recognizing the body of Christ all around us, across the street and across the world. A church can be one of the loneliest places in the world. Frantically over-scheduled families and disconnected … [Continue reading] about Six comforts for the lonely Christian
Christ’s call upon his elect is not easy. It demands action, requires service and devotion. It cannot coexist with complacency. Thomas Brooks warns us that Satan wants us to infer an entitlement to laziness. He tempts us to believe that because … [Continue reading] about Five tips to recharge your devotion
Christianity is difficult. But as with any personal pursuit, consistent application over time produces results. It is this difficulty Satan uses to drive a wedge between us and our devotion to Christ. Says Satan, it is so hard and difficult a thing … [Continue reading] about Christianity is difficult, and you haven’t really tried it
Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s book, The Cost of Discipleship, is widely considered a classic on the subject of faithful Christian living. The author’s reputation as one who stood according to his principles against monstrous evil, to the point of death, adds … [Continue reading] about The cost of discipleship
We continue through Satan's first device against Christian devotion with Thomas Brooks’ final four remedies. This second half illustrates how the promise of better things in Christ, based on God's eternal promises to us, can help us look beyond … [Continue reading] about Four ways Jesus promised us better things
Thomas Brooks provides eight remedies to counter Satan’s schemes that use the allure of wealth to distract Christians. We deal with the first four here. Chapter 2 of Precious Remedies against Satan’s Devices focused on the schemes our enemy crafts … [Continue reading] about Four ways wealth can wreck your Christian life
Thomas Brooks helps us recognize when negative influence of wicked people and ungodly friends is too great for us to bear may draw us into sin. This conclusion to chapter 2 of Precious Remedies against Satan’s Devices is the briefest description … [Continue reading] about Four strategies for avoiding negative influences
Dan Kassis is a digital content manager, voice actor and audiobook producer, writer, and editor in Middle Tennessee. He holds a Master's degree in Ministry from Temple Baptist Seminary. You can listen to Dan's latest audiobook, The Gospel-Marinated Life, free with a new 30-day trial of Audible.
