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By: José Samuel Mérida Would you agree with the following statement? “Being a Nazarene pastor means, by definition, you should also be a Wesleyan pastor.” I hope so, because the Church of the Nazarene stems from the Wesleyan tradition of holiness and social justice! Unfortunately, I have witnessed some “Nazarene” pastors drift away from some... Continue Reading →
By: Rev. Scott Armstrong A Genesis church preaches holiness regularly and practices holiness daily. It had been a long day at the office. I had some conflicts with some co-workers and a misunderstanding with my boss. Several unplanned interruptions had caused me to never get into a rhythm with the huge tasks on my to-do... Continue Reading →
Reflecting on Ezekiel 47:1-12, Dr. Scott Rainey writes:“Like God’s grace, this river is greater than ever imagined. It touches those we never thought could be touched. It covers what we never believed could be covered. It washes what we never dreamed could be washed. God’s grace pours forth like a never-ending, ever-widening, always-deepening river. It’s... Continue Reading →
By: Freivy Lopez “Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole company of soldiers around him. They stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him, and then twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on his head. They put a staff in his right hand. Then they knelt... Continue Reading →
By: Dr. Stan Toler *The following reflection from Dr. Stan Toler is part two of an article published previously on this site. How then should we reflect God’s holiness? First – God’s holiness is reflected in an unconditional hatred of sin. Proverbs 6:16-19: “There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to... Continue Reading →
By: Dr. Stan Toler Do you remember the first time you heard your own voice recorded and played back? You probably reacted like so many others, “Do I really sound like that?” Or, have you ever had a picture taken and then, when it was developed, you remarked, “That doesn’t look like me.” Isaiah had... Continue Reading →
By: Rev. Scott Armstrong Key Verses: “His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine... Continue Reading →
By: John Eldredge I recently read the following devotional from John Eldredge. I love how he correlates holiness with a liberating freedom, instead of just a static gift or a state of being. What a relief it is indeed when we give God all and allow him to work in and through us as he... Continue Reading →
By: Rev. Scott Armstrong Key Verses: “From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him. ‘You do not want to leave, too, do you?’ Jesus asked the Twelve.” – John 6:66-67 NIV If Jesus were attempting to form a megachurch, he was well on his way. 5,000+ had come to... Continue Reading →
By: Eddie Estep A fond memory from my early years is the singing of the saints in the church attended by our family. When I learned to read music – both words and notes – the hymns of the church came alive. One of the songs the congregation most loved to sing was “It Is... Continue Reading →
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