The following is an excerpt from a letter that was written by one of my heroes in the faith, Octavius Winslow. Winslow was a pastor in 19th century England. When he was about 50 years old, he came down with an illness while traveling and wrote a letter back to his church. I think you will...
"When Christ calls a man, he bid him come and die." -Dietrich Bonhoeffer Bonhoeffer's words capture the essence of what it means to follow Christ. To embrace Jesus is to deny ourselves, our agenda, our desires, our plans, our selfish wants. Added to that, we are to "take up our cross." In...
"And as you go, preach, saying, 'The kingdom of heaven is at hand.' Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. Freely you received, freely give." (Matthew 10:7-8) Allow the gospel to motivate your love toward others this week. Have you received mercy? Then, go, and...
