Being silent when we shouldn’t be – or laughing when we shouldn’t – both are like double edged swords. It’s bad for us – as C. S. Lewis points out, because it can lead us to the point where we actually start to believe what we’re saying (or not saying).
Screwtape Letter #10 – Discussion Guide More
Being silent when we shouldn’t be – or laughing when we shouldn’t – both are like double edged swords. It’s bad for us – as C. S. Lewis points out, because it can lead us to the point where we actually start to believe what we’re saying (or not saying).
Screwtape Letter #10 – Questions More
Does persecution really need to be violent to be effective? Or are we just so “blinded” by ordinary life that we don’t even know what persecution is? Are we actually being violently persecuted – and don’t even “have eyes to see” it? Do we even know what persecution means any more?
Does persecution have to be violent to have an impact? More
If you don’t believe in God,
I can’t help but wonder – what does that mean for you?
Aren’t you even a little bit concerned?
If not – you will be.
Hopefully before it’s too late.
So, you don’t believe in God? More
We do the same thing with God It’s “fun” to be a new Christian. There’s the excitement. Lot’s of people are happy for you. Even the Heavens rejoice.
But then, …
Wanting to be found – but hiding to not be found. More
Screwtape correctly says “It is during such trough periods, much more than during the peak periods, that it is growing into the sort of creature He wants it to be.” Why do the troughs of the Christian life encourage more growth than the peaks?
Screwtape Letter #8 – Discussion Guide More
Screwtape correctly says “It is during such trough periods, much more than during the peak periods, that it is growing into the sort of creature He wants it to be.” Why do the troughs of the Christian life encourage more growth than the peaks?
Screwtape Letter #8 – Questions More
BC / BCE & AD / CE No, it’s not a complex formula. It’s just another sad attempt, that fails miserably, to remove God from our lives.
And so now we’re ready for Revelation. And finding out what happens to the “seeds” that fell in all four areas – which of course is a way to describe everyone who is – has been – and will be on the face of this earth. God has offered salvation to all of us – but only those who successfully make it through the hype cycle – who achieve a relationship with our Savior, Jesus – are guaranteed that salvation.
Parables and Hype Cycles (Part 4) More
