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By Carla Sunberg When was the last time you saw an Ebenezer? “A what?” you may ask. It’s a rather old word about which we hear quite little. It does appear in the Old Testament in the book of 1 Samuel. On two occasions the word is used and we read of Samuel setting up... Continue Reading →
By David A. Busic John Wesley’s emphasis on ministry to the poor is well-documented. However, it is important to stress that Wesley believed working with and among the poor is not merely an act of compassion; it is a necessary aspect of the spiritual formation of every Christian. Thus, Wesley maintained that living with the poor is... Continue Reading →
This week we have been exploring the characteristics of a holy life as outlined by Dr. Nina Gunter. We have reproduced the introduction and the first part of the body of her sermon “Called unto Holiness.” Now we finish this message by detailing the final five traits of a holiness people. Holistic faith (life) based upon... Continue Reading →
A few months ago, Dr. Rubén Fernández published in the Didache theological resource website an essay on discipleship within the context of the Mesoamerica Region. I found it to be a bold, insightful rebuke of our current Church leadership and methodology (I include myself in that distinction). Below I have provided an extract of this article... Continue Reading →
By David A. Busic It has often been said that the union of three different groups to form the Church of the Nazarene at Pilot Point, Texas, USA, was to promote the biblical doctrine of holiness as expressed in the teaching of John Wesley and the American Holiness Movement. While that is certainly true, what... Continue Reading →
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