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Apr, 10, 2012 0
My personal devotional life grows out of a strong desire to be with the Lord. My heart is confidently eased into His presence as I recall His promises: "Come near to God and he will come near to you" (James 4:8a). "Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive…
Apr, 10, 2012 0
Recently, we (HT) sat down with David Felter (DF), Holiness Today's editor in chief with a few questions about his perspective on the second century of the Church of the Nazarene's magazine.
HT: What is the function and purpose of HT?
DF: The official publication of the Church of the Nazarene…
Apr, 10, 2012 0
There. I said it!
I am a fourth generation Nazarene, and my wife is fifth. I was born into a Nazarene pastor's family. Later, my father was a district superintendent. Every morsel of food I've eaten, every home I've lived in, every car I've driven, every piece of clothing I have worn, every…
Apr, 09, 2012 0
Christmas trees were banned in our Nazarene Church sanctuary when I was a child. This was Scotland after all. The Reformation 400 years before had repudiated all that was 'papish.'
The pre-Reformation church had been truly corrupt, and therefore everything connected with Rome was rejected -…
Apr, 08, 2012 0
The accounts of the post-Resurrection appearances of our Lord have been a source of encouragement and inspiration to believers across the centuries. These moments Jesus shared with His disciples were purposeful, intentional encounters during which our Lord granted them His peace and gave them a…
Apr, 08, 2012 0
The accounts of the post-Resurrection appearances of our Lord have been a source of encouragement and inspiration to believers across the centuries. These moments Jesus shared with His disciples were purposeful, intentional encounters during which our Lord granted them His peace and gave them a…
Apr, 06, 2012 0
I borrowed the title from Marcel Proust's seven-volume novel. A very old classic work it is, its first volume being published in 1913. But Holiness Today, and its predecessor, the Herald of Holiness, are older. The first edition of the Herald hit mail boxes in 1912.
Proust finished his seventh…
Apr, 02, 2012 0
Early in the morning on September 4, 2010, I sensed God speak to me as I read, "I looked for a man among them who would build up a wall and stand before me in the gap . . . but I found none" (Ezekiel 22:30).
This scripture penetrated my heart and confirmed my call to ride a bicycle across the U.…
Feb, 02, 2012 0
Q: I hear people say that theology is reflected in the worship music we sing. Can you explain more about that?
A: The psalmist David looked at the night sky, pondered the finger play of the Creator, and marveled at the majesty and glory of God. David's contemplation continued as he considered…
Feb, 02, 2012 0
Q: I hear people say that theology is reflected in the worship music we sing. Can you explain more about that?
A: The psalmist David looked at the night sky, pondered the finger play of the Creator, and marveled at the majesty and glory of God. David's contemplation continued as he considered…