Personal Devotions (6)

This continues a series of reflections on personal devotions written by individuals from many different walks of life. This reflection was written by Lynne Huizinga, a member of Georgetown PRC. I would like to begin with an analogy I heard from a pastor: Let’s say I know I have a very, very busy week ahead … Continue reading Personal Devotions (6)

Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life

Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life, Donald S. Whitney, Carol Stream, IL:  NAVPRESS, 2014.  Paperback, 304 pp. The theme for this book on spiritual discipline is scriptural: “Exercise [or discipline] thyself…unto godliness” (I Timothy 4:7). But when we hear of a book with a title such as this, the temptation might be to dismiss the … Continue reading Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life

Be Zealous

“Who (Christ) gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.” Titus 2:14 Friend, please read that again. Do those words bring a prickle of shame? Do you feel guilt? I hope so. I know I do. Has anyone ever told … Continue reading Be Zealous