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Jul, 25, 2011 0
When you hear the challenge from God to "be holy," do you think, "I absolutely will," or do you wonder, "Why would He ask so much of me? Doesn't He know I can't be perfect?"
Imagine you have been put in charge of a company, a hospital, a local school, or some other entity. What level of…
Jul, 25, 2011 0
It didn't take long to feel the full impact of what it means to be in back in Tete Province, Mozambique. My wife, Arla, and I received a warm welcome from the 90-degree weather and a not so warm welcome from the customs official's stern look. He could not understand why we were bringing 500 pens…
Jul, 19, 2011 0
Ermias Choliye is field strategy coordinator for the Horn of Africa and pastor of a Nazarene church in eastern Africa. He and his wife, Mulu, a former teacher, are the parents of three sons.
How did you come to faith?
When I was 10 years old, I attended a youth camp meeting at a church.…
Jul, 14, 2011 0
A popular revolt riveted the attention of the world on Egypt early this year. In less than a week the outlook of that nation changed dramatically. The raw power of an angry and discontented crowd was displayed as masses of protestors took over police stations in major cities, emptying them of…
Jul, 13, 2011 0
The recent trip to Japan by General Superintendent J. K. Warrick was a significant event. The Church of the Nazarene in Japan has a long history, pioneering educational ministry in a nation where the pursuit of excellence is important.
Earthquakes in Haiti and Japan bore resemblances to each…
Jun, 29, 2011 0
What does it mean to be engaged? What would it be like to make the most of every opportunity in life?
I'm sure you've heard about getting involved in charity, social justice, short-term missions, and humanitarian efforts. And about how being involved in such opportunities will most likely change…
Jun, 22, 2011 0
John Ngombe is a lay pastor at the Nelspruit Church of the Nazarene in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. That church was started in March 2004 by John, his wife, Betty, and three other families including then missionaries Daniel and Annette Jones. Ezra Maziya, superintendent of the Sunrise…
Jun, 22, 2011 0
Q: What was your childhood like?
A: I had a very difficult childhood. I was very poor, and at the age of seven I lost my mother. I often went without food or warm clothes.
In the sixth grade my friend invited me to a small Nazarene church. I attended it only two or three times, and then went to…
Jun, 22, 2011 0
After 36 years of pastoral ministry I find myself perplexed by some trends that are unlike anything I have ever experienced. I wondered if my experience was normal or if only our church was living with some new realities. In response to my inner turmoil, I began a conversation with Tom Nees, Dennis…
Jun, 20, 2011 0
Q: I sometimes hear church people and even pastors speak derogatively towards other denominations, and towards anyone who believes differently than they believe. How can they do this while claiming to live holy lives? It doesn?t seem very Christlike.
One young pastor had a few people attending his…