Tag: quote

What is sin

February 18, 2011 | 6 comments

A reader emailed the following quote to me which I found thought provoking… Susanna Wesley, the mother of John Wesley who founded Methodism, wrote in a 1725 letter to her 22-year-old son: “Take this rule: whatever weakens your reason, impairs

How to hear God’s voice

February 17, 2011 | 12 comments

How do you know the difference between God speaking to you and other mental influences at work on your thought? It’s a question I’m frequently asked, and haven’t always had a satisfactory answer. I had an experience last week that

The fall of Mubarak

February 12, 2011 | 8 comments

I rejoiced with the Egyptian people yesterday when I saw footage of them waving flags of victory and shouting for joy at the top of their lungs in Tahrir Square. It seemed unbelievable that Mubarak was actually gone after 30

Steer clear of destructive suggestions

February 9, 2011 | 2 comments

Recently, I heard a woman recount an episode she had with aggressive mental suggestion. She was driving down a narrow road with a sharp curve ahead. There was a steep bank to the right side. A voice within commanded, “You