Spirit of Truth vs. Spirit of Seduction
In Charles Finney’s account of his baptism into the Holy Spirit, he said, “As I went in and shut the door after me, it seemed as if I met the Lord Jesus Christ face to face. It did not occur to me...
View ArticleThe Sense of God’s Holiness
The Sense of God’s Holiness ‘Among those who approach me I will show myself holy; in the sight of all the people I will be honored.’ -Lev. 10.3 The nations are perishing and the Church is languishing...
View ArticleSarah Laughed
Abraham fell on his face and laughed… Sarah laughed to herself … (Genesis 17:17a; 18:12a) Many are happy to overlook the way God has revealed Himself in the sacred histories. They prefer to view Him...
View ArticleThe Little Foxes and the “D.C.D. Soldiers”
Editor’s Note: Be advised that there is mild profanity in this article, as quoted from a booklet from a well-known and respected missionary of the early 20th Century. It is the “Little foxes” that...
View ArticleWhen Your Best is Not Good Enough
One night, in family devotions, I was reading to my kids from a Bible storybook about Cain and Abel. In this author’s rendition of the story, Cain’s offering was rejected because it was not his best,...
View ArticleThe Weakness of God: Part 1
Editor’s Note: Guest article from David Popovici of FIRE School of Ministry: Chicago 1Corinthians 1:18-25 Brethren, can I briefly share some things very dear to my heart? As always, this short essay is...
View ArticleThe Freedom of God’s Coming
“…. the Lord, whom you seek, will suddenly come to His temple….” -Mal. 3.1a A friend and teacher of mine once gave a remarkable definition of man-made traditions with regard to spirituality: Religion...
View ArticleCleansing the Temple
The events of the week that began with Jesus’ humble-but-triumphant entry into Jerusalem and culminated with the crucifixion are unspeakably precious. The overturning of the moneychangers’ tables in...
View ArticleAll Things New
The creation itself also will be set free from its slavery to decay and death into the freedom of the glory of the children of God. Romans 8:21 Our online dictionary includes this definition for...
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