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C. S. LEWIS DAILY: FEBRUARY 1
TO ARTHUR GREEVES: On the meaning of interruptions and real life; on the difficulty of being patient; and on expiating through embracing one’s own sufferings. 20 December 1943 Things are pretty bad here. Minto’s varicose ulcer gets worse and worse, … Continue reading
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C. S. LEWIS DAILY: JANUARY 24
There is, perhaps, more social conscience than there has ever been before: and though chastity in conduct is probably low I think modern young people are perhaps less prurient and less obsessed with lascivious thought than more modest and decorous … Continue reading
MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: OCTOBER 12
Getting into God’s Stride Enoch walked with God… —Genesis 5:24 The true test of a person’s spiritual life and character is not what he does in the extraordinary moments of life, but what he does during the ordinary times when … Continue reading
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MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: SEPTEMBER 14
Arguments or Obedience …the simplicity that is in Christ. —2 Corinthians 11:3 Simplicity is the secret to seeing things clearly. A saint does not think clearly until a long time passes, but a saint ought to see clearly without any … Continue reading
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MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: AUGUST 26
Are You Ever Troubled? Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you… —John 14:27 There are times in our lives when our peace is based simply on our own ignorance. But when we are awakened to the … Continue reading
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MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: JULY 7
All Efforts of Worth and Excellence Are Difficult Enter by the narrow gate….Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life…. —Matthew 7:13-14 If we are going to live as disciples of Jesus, we have … Continue reading
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