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Why Obedience Matters to Our Spiritual Growth

It’s unfortunate that we as Christians take so much upon ourselves for our growth. We try harder. Vow more sincerely. And work more. But it’s also unfortunate that we as Christians take very little upon ourselves for our growth. We rest on grace. We shun works…

Lord, Please Make Me a Donkey

When I was a young girl, Little John Saunders’ donkey lived in the lot next to ours. I liked to stand out by our backyard fence and sing to the donkey. Until one day, he jumped the fence, looked at me for a few seconds, and then bolted off…