History, Real Life, and Faith
What’s the good of trouble? Can anything good come from it? Difficulties, heartbreaks, setbacks, discouragements, shocks, surprises, disappointment? Maybe. It really depends on your attitude, doesn’t it? “In the world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer for I have overcome the world,” is what Jesus says in regards to trials and tribulations. That helps. A little. Strengths…
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How to Understand My Utmost for His Highest
My husband recently began using My Utmost for His Highest devotionals in his post-high school Sunday School class. It didn’t start that way, but that’s where they are now. R and the young people are pondering just what Oswald Chambers is really saying to them! Ask Me Any Question The class began this summer after R read an article that stated some 80% of church…
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Who wrote My Utmost for His Highest and how?
Who really wrote My Utmost for His Highest and how did it come about 10 years after Oswald Chambers died?
How do authors write Christian devotionals? Obviously, the earliest writers like Theresa of Avila wrote under compulsion from God–in her case out of her mysticism. Writers want to share what God has put on their hearts, or because they have the wisdom to help others deepen their relationships with God. I recently spoke with four contemporary devotional writers about the process….
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