by chaseathompson | Dec 12, 2016 | Quickhits |
Here are some great insights from “Mere Christianity,” in which C.S. Lewis writes about the kind of googly-eyed, fiery “falling in love,” that is characteristic of new couples vs. the kind of love (A quieter love) which sustains relationships...
by chaseathompson | Dec 9, 2016 | Christmas |
Ambrose of Milan was an Italian government official, [reluctant] bishop, preacher, writer, hymn composer and champion of orthodoxy (against Arius, and others) that lived from 340-397 A. D.) An interesting figure, Ambrose, was made a Bishop of the church by popular...
by chaseathompson | Dec 8, 2016 | Christmas |
Here’s a great Christmas-themed illustration from Spurgeon on prayer. I’ve nothing that would substantively add to the metaphor here, so I’ll just quote it, and add a couple of pertinent Scripture passages: I HAVE heard that in the old times in...
by chaseathompson | Dec 7, 2016 | Quickhits |
Recently on this site, we’ve taken a look at the origins of a couple of (now-trite) Christian expressions: “Thoughts and prayers,” and “Love the sinner, hate the sin.” Below, you’ll find a very interesting quote from Charles...
by chaseathompson | Dec 5, 2016 | Christmas |
Have you ever wondered where the now banal expression “thoughts and prayers” originated? I haven’t either, but while reading C.S. Lewis this afternoon, I was quite surprised (and a little disappointed) to discover the great literary master himself...
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