Holiness is a gift, offered to us in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. But once God has made us holy, we are then called to pursue holiness in our lives!
Author: Awake Us Now
Speaking the Truth in Love
Truth without love is devastating, and love without truth is deceptive. Where is the correct balance found?
Growing Gracefully: Obedience
As a response to the salvation God has worked in our lives, we are called to walk in obedience. Obedience does not save, but neither is it optional. Faith and obedience go hand in hand!
The Messiah is Jewish!
Isaiah 53 acts like a GPS, leading us to God. It is truly an amazing prophetic word from an amazing Hebrew prophet!
Growing Gracefully: Training
Despite the most rigorous physical exercise and training regimen, our bodies will age and, eventually, die. But there is a training – training in godliness – that lasts into eternity!
Reformation 500: The Peril and Promise of Anniversaries
As we celebrate its 500th anniversary, has the Western Church fulfilled the promise of the Reformation?
Growing Gracefully: Contentment
Even in the most difficult of times, believers such as the apostle Paul have known contentment, an inner peace, a certainty that God is in control. Because of what Jesus has done for us, we know that, through faith in Him, we will live forever. That certainty brings true contentment!
Cheer-full or Fear-full? Divine Power vs Discouragement
The night before Jesus died, He spoke words of encouragement. They still cheer hearts today!
Growing Gracefully: Humility
The humility modeled for us by Jesus is not only refreshing, it is life-changing and God-pleasing! Pride, on the other hand, makes us nauseating not only to others, but to God as well.
All Alone, or Allelōn? The Power Of “One Another”
“Rugged individualism” is a value prized by many, but God commands us to live in community and to love one another.
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