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Posted by nrjohnson on May 10, 2012

Reflection on Studies in Mark

– by Quincy Wheeler – As part of preparation to saturate deeply in Mark, I have been doing overview studies of the Gospel. In my studies I have identified a common set-up for Mark’s accounts of events in the life of Jesus. First, Mark introduces his readers to an impossible situation – circumstances in which human effort is of no avail in bringing peace, restoration or happiness. Second,...

Posted by nrjohnson on May 1, 2012

Sanctification – John 6:61

– by Jeremiah Bolich – Sanctified At least in Nazarene circles, there seems to be much debate these days over this one word. Am I sanctified? If I am, what does that mean? Can I “lose it,” become un-sanctified. Are there outward signs of a person who is sanctified? If I’m a girl, do I have to grow my hair long and then put it in a bun? If I’m a guy, do I...

Posted by nrjohnson on Apr 25, 2012

Attracted to Jesus

– Stephen Manley – I am strongly attracted to Jesus. There is something about Him alluring me into His presence. I am drawn like metal to a magnet, a fly to honey, or hunger to food. I cannot stay away from Him. It is so strong you might call it an addiction, only with positive results. I cannot conceive of living one moment without His presence. Why would I want to? Let me attempt...

Posted by nrjohnson on Mar 10, 2012

Dangers in Saturation

– by Stephen Manley – “Saturation” is a fundamental, foundation, and vital part of my spiritual life. It has been from my formative teen years. The simplicity of the idea has often startled and sometimes embarrassed me. One would like to propose some deep, profound secret to spiritual victory. Saturation in the Written Word is the simple process of soaking, absorbing, and being...

Posted by nrjohnson on Feb 28, 2012

3 Characteristics of an Unrighteous People

– by Quincy Wheeler – 33 How skilled you are at pursuing love! Even the worst of women can learn from your ways. 34 On your clothes men find the lifeblood of the innocent poor, though you did not catch them breaking in. Yet in spite of all this 35 you say, ‘I am innocent; he is not angry with me.’ But I will pass judgment on you because you say, ‘I have not sinned.’ 36 Why do you go...

Posted by nrjohnson on Feb 20, 2012

Choosing the Choicest :: Philippians 1:9-11

– by Delphine Manley – Paul was praying for his dear and precious friends, the Philippians. He was in prison, probably in Rome, and he was going to send this letter to the Philippians with Epaphroditus when he returned to Philippi. He begins the letter in the custom of his day and it was addressed to every member of the Philippian congregation. Paul reveals his innermost feelings of love...

Posted by nrjohnson on Feb 10, 2012

Lazarus Project Update – January 2012

– by Denise Mistich – God is moving in our community in many wonderful ways. To begin with, He put together a team of people with the same vision: to lift the fallen, free them from bondage, bring light into their lives and eventually get them back on their feet as healthy, productive members of the body of Christ. He gave us the dream of a residential program, where people could rest...