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...
by admin | Oct 22, 2014 | Christian Perfection, Trust
Scripture reading Psalm 34:8, 107:1 In times of significant change in our lives or when we are embarking on a new journey, we often deal with uncertainty. Oswald Chambers wrote favorably about such times because he believed that it is precisely in times of uncertainty...
by admin | May 30, 2014 | Christian Perfection, Trust
Surrender is a difficult subject. We want to do what we want without being told by anyone else what we can and cannot do. We want control. We want to be able to direct our lives, where we live, what we do, who we come in contact with, and when we make changes. There...