Tag Archives: John Bunyan

Narrow Passage

Posted on June 7, 2014 by mtsweat

“But,” said Christian, “are there no turnings or windings by which a stranger might lose his way?” “Yes, there are many other ways, but they are all crooked and wide. That is how you can distinguish the right way from … Continue reading →

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Where the Burden is Left, and the Robe is Adorned

Posted on June 7, 2014 by mtsweat

…I went a little farther, and I saw one who hung bleeding upon a tree, and the very sight of Him made my burden fall off my back (for I had groaned under a very heavy burden, but then it … Continue reading →

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The Narrow Gate Somewhere Ahead

Posted on June 6, 2014 by mtsweat

“Shame on him for such counsel!” Worldly-Wiseman protested. “There is not a more dangerous and troublesome way in the world than the way he has directed you… your journey will be attended by weariness, pain, hunger, perils, nakedness, sword, lions, … Continue reading →

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Journaling in Distant Lands; Pilgrim

Posted on June 5, 2014 by mtsweat

I pretend there is nothing awry. It’s all good to go. But I  lie, I know… The life I live is not the life Jesus calls me to. I can make it seem that way in my mind, but in … Continue reading →

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Question for a Fleeing Man

Posted on June 5, 2014 by mtsweat

“What are you looking for?” Obstinate replied. “What is so valuable that you would turn your back on all the world to find it?” The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, … Continue reading →

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