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The Prayer of Christlikeness
God, make me like Jesus." These simple words represent the most challenging prayer a Christian can pray. Michael Phillips shares his decades-long journey with this dangerous prayer and why counting the cost is imperative before praying it.
David as Our Prayer Model
Why is David our prayer model despite his flaws? Michael Phillips contrasts David's strengths and weaknesses, revealing why transparent prayer is so difficult—yet so essential—for spiritual growth.
Marriage: A Mirror into One’s Own Soul
A spouse is a mirror into one's own soul. Wise men and women recognize wisdom and seek it. Fools are content to join themselves with those of like persuasions.
The Scissors of Sanctification – How God Transforms Us
Michael Phillips reveals a powerful metaphor for spiritual transformation: the scissors of sanctification. Learn why becoming like Jesus requires both God's work and our active participation in this profound teaching on obedience.
Free Will – The Mechanism of Childship
What is the most remarkable aspect of creation? Free will. And what is the highest thing we can do with it? Yield it back to God. Michael Phillips explores the profound mystery of human volition and why giving up our will represents the crowning apex of human personhood.
Book Suggestions from Michael Phillips
New to Michael Phillips' extensive collection of books? The author himself offers suggestions on where to start, whether you prefer fiction or non-fiction, historical or contemporary, light reads or deeper spiritual themes. Find the perfect entry point into his work.