When Deep Calls Unto Deep, Part II – Deep Roots From The Collected Works of Watchman Nee, Volume 37 The Lord’s parable of the sower teaches how people receive God’s word. Some seeds fall on the path, some on rocky ground, some among thorns, and some on good soil. These represent different ways people respond. The rocky ground has only a thin layer of soil, with rocks underneath. Seeds that fall there grow quickly at first, but when the sun…
When Deep Calls Unto Deep, Part I From The Collected Works of Watchman Nee, Volume 37 Psalm 42:7 says, “Deep calls unto deep.” Only a call from the depths can provoke a response from the depths. Nothing shallow can ever touch the depths, nor can anything superficial touch the inward parts. Only the deep will respond to the deep. Anything that does not issue from the depths cannot touch the depths. Others can respond deep within to only what issues…
I have taken an accounting long needed, long overdue, humbling, convicting, heart-correcting. I had to admit that in many ways — subtly sometimes — boldly other times — I have taken personal credit for what I could not conceive, produce, achieve, or accomplish on my own. I have no independent successes, accomplishments, attainments, prizes, or positions that I have manufactured on my own. There is nothing that I have done in my own strength. There is no ability that I…
What is the Spiritual Journey? It is a path which leads through the maze of personal motives, behaviors, attitudes and corresponding actions that seeks to liberate the believer from constraints, oppressions and confinements. It finishes with the believer living the God-kind of life (zoe), partnering with God to bring heaven to earth. Published in 2009, “The Road Home Is A Long Journey” book explains the seven significant events occurring in the life of Jesus. Each believer who wishes to fulfill…
For today, January 1, 2026, and for tomorrow and beyond: When you feel lonely, we wish you love. When you are down, we wish you joy. When you are broken-hearted, we wish you comfort. When you feel confused, we wish you patience. When you feel overwhelmed, we wish you gentleness. When you feel guilty, we wish you mercy. When you are angry, we wish you self-control. When you are troubled, we wish you peace. When you are ashamed, we wish…
Merry Christmas from CBT Publications
Recently, there has been significant concern regarding the authenticity of creative work. Many artists are facing accusations of relying on AI to produce their creative work. Photographers are criticized for “photoshopping” their submissions; entertainers are being replaced by CGI and AI-generated likenesses and voices; and writers of novels, poetry, articles, and blogs are alleged to use AI and other software to create their work. Forbes recently published an article titled “The End Of Originality: Is AI Replacing Real Artists?” In…
Happy Thanksgiving holiday from CBT Publications Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! Psalm 100:4
Recently, I listened to myself praying. I was stopped in my tracks when I really gave weight to the words I was saying and the attitude that I was projecting. I was actually begging God, pestering Him to provide me with an answer to something I desperately wanted from Him. “Importunity” in prayer means “persistent and urgent requests, demands, or solicitations, often to the point of being troublesome or annoying.” It implies tireless pleading for something, resulting in shameless persistence….
Why is it so difficult for someone to take my advice? If I know the truth, then why don’t they hear? I desire to help them so their life can be fixed. And how do I know the appropriate things to say to them? Giving advice is all based on one’s own private experiences. Even the Spiritual Journey may differ because of individual belief systems and internal thoughts and prejudices. That is what drives behavior. God has already determined who…