The Christian's Warfare

Dwight L. Moody



If you are not overcoming temptations, the world is overcoming you. 

Apologetics

Why your Church Needs It

A Reflection

If we do not learn to value the life of the mind, then we will be doing a great disservice to all the missionaries who have sacrificed their resources, time, health, and even lives to take the gospel to places like Africa…

Spiritual Renewal and Prayer

Charlies Malik

Have you ever wondered what the critical elements for essential spiritual renewal are?

Rock Bottom Reality

Reflection



Let us be thankful that wherever our culture goes, we can depend on the truth of Holy Scripture.

Formerly Side B Stories! 

Episode 101: Making Sense of Science and Faith

Cambridge educated Dr. Sharon Dirckx was raised in a secular culture where religion played a minimal role. Intellectual authorities led her to believe that science and belief in God were incompatible until she began investigating the verifiable claims of Christianity. She came to see that a robust, intellectually grounded faith was possible.

Standing Strong in Spiritual Battlefields

Monthly Resource

What is Spiritual Warfare? Does it really affect my everyday life? How can I overcome it?

This month we explore these questions through our resources on identifying what spiritual warfare is, how to be prepared for fights you come across in your faith walk, and how to equip yourself for battle!



Upcoming Global Event

September 20

8:00 PM ET

ONLINE

CSLI presents Is God Just, Not Fair? with Jennifer Rothschild

Have you ever questioned the fairness of God? Or wondered why God allows us to go through painful experiences? Does God care about me or hear my prayers? If you’ve wrestled with questions like these, then this event with Jennifer Rothschild is for you - for anyone who needs hope when life doesn’t make sense, for all who reach for a God who feels distant. There will be a time for Q&A after the presentation.

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Upcoming Local Events

September 13

7:00 PM CT

(Chicago)

IN-PERSON

CSLI-Chicago presents Eagle & Child Society social gathering

The Eagle & Child Society (E&CS) is a social gathering where we host topical discussions and have the chance meet with other Christians beyond Sunday morning. The E&CS intends to foster a similar environment and establish a group of “regulars” who want to navigate life and today’s issues together. Each gathering, which will usually be the second Friday of the month, will convene at 7pm and will center on the discussion of a single topic.

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September 19

7:00 PM CT

(Chicago)

IN-PERSON

CSLI-Chicago presents Aslan Is On The Move - 2024 Annual Banquet with Jerry Root

Eleven years ago, the C.S. Lewis Institute expanded its presence and mission into Chicago and began making disciples who will be more capable and confident to make disciples in their churches, communities, families, and places of work. Aslan has been marching through the Chicagoland area calling more people into serious discipleship. Join us on Sept. 19 at the Arrowhead Golf Club as Dr. Jerry Root speaks to our theme, "Aslan is on the Move!"

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September 28

9:00 AM CT

(Chicago)

IN-PERSON

CSLI-Chicago presents The Story within the Stories:

Spiritual Truths in the Chronicles of Narnia

The Chronicles of Narnia, Lewis’s beloved classic series endures as a classic work of fantasy and children’s literature as well as cherished fiction for adults who continue to read and reread the series. But what is often under appreciated is its value in expressing important spiritual truths and demonstrating how to live faithfully in trying times. Join us the Rev. Andrew Lazo and Dr. Christin Ditchfield Lazo explore what inspired C.S. Lewis to write this series and discover how Scripture and practical theology permeate every scene in the series.

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October 3

7:00 PM CT

(Chicago)

IN-PERSON

CSLI-Chicago presents The Practice of Prayerful Reading with Dr. Ken Boa

Prayer should not be limited to structured times, but should also become an ongoing dialogue with God as we practice His presence in the context of our daily activities. Join us at Park Community Church for the next event in our series on spiritual formation series that aims to help you care for your soul, grow in Christ, and cultivate holy habits. Dr. Ken Boa, author of Conformed to His Image will explore the ancient devotional practice of sacred reading.

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October 9

6:30 PM ET

(Greenville)

IN-PERSON

CSLI-Greenville presents Sharing Christ in a Post-Christian Culture with Rico Tice.

As the U.S. trends towards a post-Christian culture, how do we introduce Jesus to those who are increasingly unaware of or even hostile towards the core claims of the Christian Gospel? Rico Tice, who co-founded Christianity Explored in London under the influence of John Stott, will speak and take questions on how to share the Good News of Jesus Christ in our changing cultural context.

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October 16

11:30 AM CT

(Dallas)

IN-PERSON

CSLI-Dallas presents a panel discussion with Peter Greer, co-author of Lead with Prayer, and Dustin Messer, Vicar at All Saints Dallas and Kathleen Durham as moderator.

Join us for lunch and to hear Peter Greer share the spiritual habits, techniques, and practices of world-changing leaders. Come and be equipped on ways to pray, as well as ways to build a culture of prayer wherever you are called to lead!

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