Monthly Archives: September 2015

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Dr. Willard promises at the end of Chapter 3 that we will be getting into the nitty gritty of hearing from God in Chapter 4. But… He wants to make one more point before he begins. “Indeed, if you call … Continue reading →

To conclude Chapter 3, Dr. Willard talks about three mistaken interpretations of God’s Word. Even though I will draw heavily from the book, I want to discuss each of the three misinterpretations. Let’s comment on the “message-a-minute view.” Some may … Continue reading →

Today are we as Christians doing God’s work? That might seem like an unusual question but is it? Dr. Willard cites Paul as an example; “his Holy Spirit would not let him go.” “These purposeful and conscious communications by words … Continue reading →

“Do not be like a horse or mule, without understanding, whose temper must be curbed with bit or bridle.” [Psalm 32:9] Dr. Willard uses this Psalm to get us thinking about our role in the process of receiving a word … Continue reading →

I truly am not special. Ask my wife. Yet when I picked Hearing God as a book to study, I knew I was interested in this topic because I think it is good for Christians to seek direction from God … Continue reading →

Google “blind faith.” You see two definitions: 1. complete trust or confidence in someone or something 2. strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion, based on spiritual apprehension rather than proof. In my opinion those two … Continue reading →

Chapter 3 in Hearing God is entitled “Never Alone” but Dr. Willard talks a lot about what can cause us to be alone. We can work hard at being social and can have friends that surround us. Of course, if … Continue reading →

I get kidded about it quite a lot by my mother, my tough start to school. I was born in the country, eleven miles from the nearest town [Marion, Kentucky]. If you know Marion, it is not a large metropolis, … Continue reading →

“Lord when we are wrong, make us willing to change, and when we are right, make us easy to live with” I love it. Dr. Willard gives us a little prayer that is on a placard that he keeps handy. … Continue reading →