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Tag: Holiness
Applied Holiness
Holiness isn't an abstract concept, nor a characteristic limited to God's nature
Don’t Run in Church?
There are a variety of ways to show respect to God and His holiness
Conviction and Confidence
The most accurate measurement can only be made against a perfect standard
Not Meant For Sharing
Once we find the true God, there must no longer be any room for others
Not Just Another Face in the Crowd
Is our relationship with God just one of many in our lives, or is He the main one?
Zealous for What?
Just as we may not like to be grouped with others who we don't agree with, we also need to inspect our own hearts to ensure that we're not just being carried along by a righteous crowd without also participating in God's plan
Knowing “Why”
Knowing "why" and knowing what to do are separate things, but when we have both, we should act upon that knowledge
Preparing for God’s Presence
Are we prepared for God’s presence?
Repeating Yourself for Good Reason
If God took the time to say something more than once, we should probably pay attention.
Look Towards the Wilderness
Where can we look when we are in imminent danger of losing hope?
I’m Not Good Enough, and That’s OK
Sometimes the first step to solving a problem is to realize that we cannot fix it on our own.
Still in Charge
Even if I know the person who is in charge, if he or she is a good leader, I still have to follow the rules.
I’ve Fallen, and I Can’t Get Up, Part 1
Regardless of our physical strength and dexterity, each of us has gotten into a situation that we can't get out of.
Accepting What is Immovable on Its Own Terms
We don't get to decide how to encounter God. Only He can make that decision.
The Consuming Kind of Fire
Fire can roast marshmallows or burn up our kitchen. How should we expect the fires of holiness and trials to impact our own lives?
Get a Head Start
If we will worship God in Heaven, how can we get a head-start here on this earth?
Nazarene vs. Nazirite
Have you ever had a confusing conversation with someone and realized that they (or you) were using the wrong word, and talking about something completely different?
Face Plant
For most of us, falling on our face is just embarrassing. Would we be willing to do something like that intentionally, in order to show respect to the holy God?
Filling in the Gaps
Sometimes, we find ourselves at a loss for words, or feeling unworthy to talk with a Holy God. He knew that this would happen, and personally intervenes to help us out in those times.
Those Who Sin Differently 