Who would have imagined that 1.1 million people would watch an interview with Eugene Peterson and the musician Bono, on YouTube? Peterson was the author of over thirty books, including The Message, written over ten years, with 20 million copies in print. Bono, lead singer for U2, commented: “it’s very clear to me that Eugene Peterson is a poet as well as a … [Read more...] about Eugene Peterson: Poetic shepherd
Faith
Inspiring a deeper walk of faith in God, expressed as Father, Son, and Spirit. Living out our shared experiences of life in Christ.
Dr. J.I. Packer & Richard Baxter: God’s Essential Workers
We hear a lot about essential workers and essential services in these COVID-19 times. At 7 pm each night, many of us have been cheering for them, as we bang on our pots and pans. Dr. J.I. Packer, God’s essential worker, helps us rediscover Richard Baxter’s essential writings; not just for mortal life but more importantly for eternal … [Read more...] about Dr. J.I. Packer & Richard Baxter: God’s Essential Workers
Richard & Margaret Baxter: the fire of love in difficult times
In 1665, Richard and Margaret Baxter survived the Black Plague in London while 15 percent of Londoners perished that summer. King Charles II and most wealthy people fled London. The poor people were not allowed to leave. Only a small number of London pastors and doctors remained to cope with the overwhelming onslaught. Plague houses, quarantined by guards for 40 … [Read more...] about Richard & Margaret Baxter: the fire of love in difficult times
Spiritual discipline in the wilderness
Today we, along with the rest of the world, wander in a spiritual wilderness. We face an unknown future, and everything seems beyond our control. We are only able to choose how we will respond. With the Spirit’s help, we can act in ways that bring hope and healing to ourselves, and others. To respond well is to be intentional about our spiritual wellbeing. Just as physical … [Read more...] about Spiritual discipline in the wilderness
Dr. J.I. Packer, firestarter in knowing God
Dr. J.I. Packer wrote an unforgettable book, Knowing God, that has transformed and revived the hearts and minds of millions. Christianity Today readers named him one of the most influential theological writers of the last hundred years, second only to C.S. Lewis. He is known as a theological and spiritual giant, we call him a fire starter. Born on July 22, 1926, Packer was … [Read more...] about Dr. J.I. Packer, firestarter in knowing God