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Humility
The Desert Fathers and Mothers teach on a variety of topics. But one thought appears consistently throughout their sayings. They teach that nothing defeats the demons like humility.
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Becoming A Spiritually Realized Person
For several months, I have been reading a daily devotional book entitled Becoming Fire: Through the Year with the Desert Fathers and Mothers by Tim Vivian. Each day highlights two or three excerpts from the desert Christians: a teaching, a … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Church, Culture, Desert Fathers, Devotional, Discipleship, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Kingdom Values, Philosophy, Quotes, Spiritual Disciplines, Theology
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Best Albums of 2025
Music is a mnemonic device for me. Certain songs immediately take me back to my childhood or when Sunny and I started dating or when the kids were born. I think that’s why I like new music so much; it … Continue reading
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Best Books of 2025
Each year I set a goal of reading 52 books — one per week. I think it’s a pretty ambitious goal and most years I fall short. But by the time I finish up my current read, I’ll be at … Continue reading
Silent Night: Christmas 2025
This holiday season, I have been thinking a lot about the lyrics of some of the songs we hear and sing around this time of year. I’ve thought about that line from Joy to the World, what it really means … Continue reading
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Herald: Good News of Great Joy
When I was a child, we would drive past Cumberland Presbyterian Church every Sunday and every Wednesday on our way to our church. And every year, right after Thanksgiving, Cumberland Presbyterian would have an elaborate nativity display set out on … Continue reading
Herald: God With Us
The song O Come, O Come, Emmanuel originated as a series of monastic chants over 1,200 years ago. These chants were later combined into a single hymn in the 12th century which was translated into English in the 1850s. The … Continue reading
Herald: Unexpected Favor
Over the course of his long career, Johnny Cash performed more than thirty different “prison concerts” for inmates both in this country and around the world. He played these shows as a way of advocating for prison reform but also … Continue reading
Herald: While We Wait
We are told that good things come to those who wait. We’re told that patience is a virtue. But I have to wonder if we really believe that. Last year, Walt Disney World unveiled a new feature allowing visitors to … Continue reading
Translation in Every Generation
In the preface to his translation of the New Testament, The New Testament for Everyone, N.T. Wright answers the question, “Why do we need another translation of the Bible?” Fair question, especially at this stage. Depending on who you ask … Continue reading
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