Originally published in The King’s Business, June 1913, pp. 292-297. I recently received a letter from one who is evidently an earnest Christian woman but who was in a condition of great depression because some years ago, when in college, she felt that perhaps she was called to go to China but did not want to go [...]

Yes, they’re my two favorite subjects to write about, apparently, so it shouldn’t surprise anyone that I like to read about them. Here are some good things I’ve found lately on the subjects of worship and spiritual abuse, and (in one case) both together: Things that Will Make You Think: Songwriter Matt Blick (whose Beatles [...]

This weekend, an anonymous commenter left this message on my most recent post on Quivering Daughters, a piece debunking legalistic teachings about clothing, entitled Garments of Salvation. Needless to say, I was completely floored and left pretty close to tears. I seldom see such a deeply touching reminder of why I do pretty much everything [...]

​This article was written by R. A. Torrey, and it's been especially instructive to me. For more writings and Bible studies by Torrey, visit the R. A. Torrey Archive. For a hymn with lyrics by R. A. Torrey, check out Bless Thou Jehovah on my New Creation CD. — Eric *      *      * "Yet I am [...]

(A Round-up of Several Good Posts on the Phony Rapture Prediction and What To Do About It) As you've probably heard, self-styled "prophet" Harold Camping and his organization Family Radio have spent massive time and money publicizing the notion that the Lord is coming back on May 21, 2011! (Woohoo!) Followed of course in quick [...]

The response to my Quivering Daughters article "The Bondage of Betrothal" has been slightly overwhelming! Many, many kind thanks to all of you who've shared it on Facebook and Twitter and everywhere else, and thanks to all of you who've commented and emailed your thoughts and reactions. Over at the website Soul Liberty Faith, my online [...]