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In the final chapters of his Mere Christianity , C. S. Lewis gives some deep, deep articulations of the Christian's present union with God. These articulations are thoroughly Trinitarian. More controversially, they even have a touch of what the Eastern Orthodox tradition calls "theosis" in them. The fact that the believer lives in a relationship of mutual indwelling with his personal God, without loss of his own personhood, is an inexplicably beautiful reality. The human neve

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Chapter 4 of the book ONE THING

Chapter 3 of the book ONE THING

In John 14:15, Christ says, “If you love me, keep my commandments.”     When you read that, slow down and hear the first part of the verse. Just hear Jesus saying, “ If you love me… ” What a life-changing IF!   Is it true? Do you love Him?   What a wonderful Jesus – that He would simplify our lives in this way of love.   Do you remember when He asked Peter three times, “Do you love me?” (John 21:15–19). He was kneading the love dough in Peter’s heart.   Do you remember when t

The love of God is the most central and supreme thing in life. God’s love for us, and our love for God, are the most important things we could ever dwell on.   But oh, how easily we complicate our lives! And everything else seems to crowd out the love of God. We think of almost every other little thing before we stop and say, “I love you, Jesus. I love you, Lord!”   Recently, I was arrested by this thought: Why do people become followers of Jesus in the first place? Why are w

This beautiful hymn to the Holy Spirit was written by the German abbess, Hildegard of Bingen, who lived AD 1098–1179. Translation by Sam Caldwell.   1. O Fire of the Spirit, Comforter, Life of every life created! Holy are you, giving life to forms. Holy are you, anointing the critically broken. Holy are you, cleansing the festering wounds. 2. O Breath of holiness, O Fire of love, O sweet Taste within the breast, that floods the heart with the good smell of virtue. O purest Fo

Some beautiful quotes from this early church writer.

What is true grace? A safety net, or a trampoline?

A "flow chart" to help in prayer for physical healing.

Here are some excellent Christian documentaries, available for free on Youtube!

Love is the burning ember at the center of our life in Christ.

Legalism or Love?