Why Reading Ancient Writers Will Make You a Better Christian

Keith KettenringAncient Paths, Christian Living, The Uncommon Journey

There is a strange idea abroad that in every subject the ancient books should be read only by the professionals, and that the amateur should content himself with the modern books. Thus I have found as a tutor in English Literature that if the average student wants to find out something about Platonism, the very last thing he thinks of … Read More

What Jesus Teaches You About Prayer in Solitude

Keith KettenringBible Insights, Christian Living, Prayer & Fasting, The Uncommon Journey

Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there prayed.  Mark 1.35 [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] Jesus “got away” from work in order to spend time with His Father (notice both movements)… 1. He awoke in the quiet of the early morning hours (the original Greek says “in the night”). Perhaps you’ve heard of … Read More

Have a Life Worth Living (Eternal Life, Part 3)

Keith KettenringChristian Living, The Uncommon Journey

Imagine living with someone inside you who is perfectly and tirelessly working in you to make your life worth living. You can mess up, hunger for God, be deeply despondent, or wear your self-righteousness from head to toe. Yet this Person never stops living in you to move you along your journey of living life in God more fully. If … Read More

Do You Possess Eternal Life? (Part 2)

Keith KettenringChristian Living, The Uncommon Journey

Eternal life is not a thing. Eternal life is a Person. Life gives life. A thing does not. Look at this picture. Is this the way you understand eternal life? [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] Is this a true picture of eternal life? Is it a package God gives to the one who believes in him? Is eternal life a commodity or object … Read More