Leviticus 20:7

If you read my last post, I hope that you caught this great verse out of Joshua: If you remember the story of Joshua, he is the successor of Moses and is given the responsibility of leading the Is……

When we think of holiness, we might think of stoic ancient monks chanting their prayers without a hint of joy and being strict in their self-discipline. Perhaps many of us think of the Puritans themselves and how seriously they took their personal devotion to God. Perhaps this is why many believers struggle with the idea of holiness – that we are called to be holy – and find in this command a level of personal piety we cannot attain. This can easily lead to a sense of melancholy and hopelessn……

The goal for all — single or married, same-sex or opposite-sex attracted — is holiness.…

How to live up to God’s Expectations Impossible? Some believe it is. Others try very hard. But, is there a way? What do you think? Can anyone live up to God’s expectations? What does he expect? Perfection? Holiness. What does that mean? If you have been reading in Leviticus, you know what that means. So … How to live up to God’s Expectations | Are Numbers Important Read More »…

I need to start my day by consecrating it to God and allowing Him to direct it.…

Telling God How It Is More than once I have had that curious conversation with a young-to-middle-aged man or woman who has decided that they are displeased and disapproving of the way God is running the universe. If you have not had one of these conversations, you need to do so. Get that on your……

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come” (2 Corinthians 5:17). This is perhaps one of the most often quoted verses in all the New Testament and with good reason. It is necessary to remind ourselves that we are “new creatures.” However, we all struggle with this thing called the “flesh” that is opposed to the things of God. Paul expresses this same struggle in his letter to the Romans. “So I find it to be a law that when I wan……

Due to my concern for christians trapped in Calvinism (and others who are at risk), I include the below text parts from Jesse Morell. I believe that the doctrines within Calvinism unfortunately and……

Faith overcomes fear. “32 And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel and the prophets, 33 who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised, who shut the mouths of lions, 34 quenched the fury of the flames, and escaped the edge of the sword; whose weakness was turned to strength; and who became powerful in battle and routed foreign armies.” (Hebrews 11:32-34). The writer to the Hebrews is corre…

Faith overcomes fear. “32 And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel and the prophets, 33 who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised, who shut the mouths of lions, 34 quenched the fury of the flames, and escaped the edge of the sword; whose weakness was turned to strength; and who became powerful in battle and routed foreign armies.” (Hebrews 11:32-34). The writer to the Hebrews is corre…