by admin | Nov 23, 2014 | Christian Perfection, Following Christ, Worry
Scripture reading: Matthew 6:28-33 We have two lilies in the flower bed in front of our home. Living in Florida, it is a challenge to keep any kind of flowers growing well. We can have long periods without rain and blazing hot sunshine during the long summer days. The...
by admin | Nov 23, 2014 | Christian Perfection, Doubt
Scripture reading: Matthew 14:24-31 This passage of Scripture offers a valuable lesson on faith. It is a comforting passing because we see that Jesus has the power to calm the storms of life and has command over the impossible. On the other hand, it is a hard passage...
by admin | Nov 23, 2014 | Christian Perfection, Following Christ
If you asked anyone whether it was better to be happy or sad/grumpy, most people if not all would say “happy.” Should we, then, pursue happiness as our goal? How do we know if we truly are happy? What does it mean or look like to be happy? Can we be happy all the...
by admin | Oct 22, 2014 | Christian Perfection
In Part I of Scriptural Holiness, we looked at a Biblical definition of holiness and worked through what it looks like to be holy according to God’s standard as we have it in the Bible. In Part II we will be looking at what it means to be holy in today’s...
by admin | Oct 22, 2014 | Christian Perfection
For the past few weeks, I have been reading about the work of some of the influential leaders in the formation of the early church in America. Two such leaders are Francis Asbury and Stephen Paxson, and one of the issues they addressed in their ministry was holiness....
by admin | Oct 22, 2014 | Christian Perfection
Scripture reading: Jude 4-13 Here in South Florida we often have thunderstorms that pop-up, seemingly from nowhere. A beautiful day can turn violent in the weather in just a few moments. Yet, there are often clouds which form, dark and ominous clouds, that threaten...