September 25, 2006
by Julian Freeman
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Thomas Goodwin offers these thoughts on communion with God as friendship, and how this concept should shape our devotional life. Do we serve out of duty or delight? Mutual communion is the soul of all true friendship and a familiar … Continue reading
September 4, 2006
by Julian Freeman
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Friendship is a wonderful thing. Christian friendship is infinitely better. In fact, I think it would be correct to say that only Christians can experience true friendship. From a biblical standpoint, one’s will and affections are ultimately rooted in his … Continue reading
December 15, 2005
by Julian Freeman
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Since Augustine has been consuming much of my thought lately, I thought I’d let him consume my blog as well. Augustine was a man who was never alone, but always surrounded by friends. Why? It wasn’t by accident. Friendship helped … Continue reading
December 12, 2005
by Julian Freeman
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From the Confessions, Book IV, chapter 12. If the things of the world delight you, praise God for them but turn your love away from them and give it to their Maker, so that in the things that please you … Continue reading