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C. S. LEWIS DAILY: DECEMBER 8
Our nature is no purer for the saint That worships, nor from him that uses ill Our beauty can we suffer any taint. As from the first we were, so are we still: With incorruptibles the mortal will Corrupt itself, … Continue reading
MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: DECEMBER 2
Christian Perfection Not that I have already attained, or am already perfect… —Philippians 3:12 It is a trap to presume that God wants to make us perfect specimens of what He can do— God’s purpose is to make us one … Continue reading
MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: NOVEMBER 30
“By the Grace of God I Am What I Am” By the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain… —1 Corinthians 15:10 The way we continually talk about our own … Continue reading
MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: NOVEMBER 15
“What Is That to You?” Peter…said to Jesus, “But Lord, what about this man?” Jesus said to him, “…what is that to you? You follow Me.” —John 21:21-22 One of the hardest lessons to learn comes from our stubborn refusal … Continue reading
MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: OCTOBER 21
Impulsiveness or Discipleship? But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith… —Jude 20 There was nothing of the nature of impulsive or thoughtless action about our Lord, but only a calm strength that never got into a … Continue reading
MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: OCTOBER 7
The Nature of Reconciliation He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. —2 Corinthians 5:21 Sin is a fundamental relationship— it is not wrong doing, but … Continue reading
MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: SEPTEMBER 26
The “Go” of Reconciliation If you…remember that your brother has something against you… —Matthew 5:23 This verse says, “If you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you….” It is not saying, … Continue reading
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