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Guides to the Christian Life

Guides to the Christian Life

Over more than two decades, I have written thousands of articles for this site. These guides gather the best of that writing, topic by topic. Each one is a single page that draws together essays, definitions, and counsel. Each guide is built entirely from my own writing, arranged in a helpful way.

Pick the topic where you need help today. And check back from time to time since I will routinely be adding new guides.

The Guides

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Spiritual Discernment. A guide to thinking biblically: what discernment is, why it matters, and how any Christian can grow in it.

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Prayer. A guide for ordinary Christians: for everyone who finds prayer difficult and wonders if they are doing it right.

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The Will of God. A guide to making decisions: how to know God’s will without waiting for signs and impressions.

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Suffering. A guide to sorrow and hope: grief, loss, and the comfort of God, written from the most difficult days.

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Family Devotions. A guide for parents: diligently leading your family in the Word and prayer.

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Money. A guide to giving and generosity: what money is for, and the joy of giving it away.

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Productivity. A guide to doing more better: stewarding your time and energy for the good of others and the glory of God.

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Reading Well. A guide to the reading life: why to read, how to read more and better, and what to read next.

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Pornography. A guide to freedom and purity: the lies porn tells, the path out, and help for families.