Category Archives: Discipleship

Highlights from the Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment

Posted on December 2, 2011 by PS

Jeremy Burrough’s The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment is one of the all time classic books.  It’s definitely worth your time to read through it.  Below are some of the highlights to whet your appetite: Definition: Contentment is the free … Continue reading →

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Accountability and Confession in Small Groups

Posted on November 6, 2011 by PS

Confession is often a big part of accountability time within small groups, but what should we confess and to whom?  Should we air every sin, major and minor, long past and recent present, that we’ve stumbled over?  The primary New … Continue reading →

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Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?

Posted on October 31, 2011 by PS

Halloween generates much discussion among Christians.  Should we ‘celebrate’ Halloween like everyone else by allowing our children to go door-to-door, provide an alternative at church (trunk or treat or All Hallows Eve) or abstain completely?  Here are some articles from each … Continue reading →

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Spurgeon Quotes about Repentance

Posted on October 26, 2011 by PS

As a follow-up on the post about Thomas Watson’s book on repentance, here are some of the best quotes from Spurgeon on the topic from this Spurgeon quote archive: True believers repent to their dying day—they are always repenting. Their life is … Continue reading →

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Quotes from The Doctrine of Repentance

Posted on October 16, 2011 by PS

The Doctrine of Repentance by Thomas Watson is a treasure trove of great quotes about turning from our sin.  Some of the best are captured below and a more extensive list is available here (though there are far too many to … Continue reading →

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Puritans Glorifying God in All of Life

Posted on October 15, 2011 by PS

Banner of Truth Magazine has short article by Kenneth Macleod on the Puritan view of life and glorifying God.  Macleod has several insightful quotes about living life for God such as: Now if God is ruling over everything that happens, … Continue reading →

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Faithful church membership

Posted on October 15, 2011 by PS

The importance of church membership seems to vary by denomination and church.  Some churches like Capital Hill Baptist restrict access to events like Bible studies to members.  Others only distinguish members and non-members by voting rights for major decisions and … Continue reading →

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What is the Chief End of Man?

Posted on October 12, 2011 by PS

Question: What is the chief end (purpose) of man? Answer: Man’s chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever. -Westminster Shorter Catechism (Question 1) Blessed are they who keep his statutes and seek him with all their … Continue reading →

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