Clean Hands, Pure Heart – When we are walking in holiness and transparency before the Lord, we find freedom to experience Him in closeness and intimacy. Three things that can affect right-relationship with the Father are impure hands or heart, idolatry, lies. The devouring fire of God mentioned in Scripture, is driven by His intense…
Control — God does not dominate or control people, even though it is within His power to do so. Wherever and on whomever the Holy Spirit dwells, He is working toward our continued freedom. The broken nature of mankind is riddled with the need to control. However, our need to control occurs when we are…
Christianity 103: Holiness in Wholehearted Love — Scripture reminds us that holiness is the key to SEEING the Lord. How often do we miss Him or fail to see what He is doing around us? There is provision in this life to know the Father, to see Him rightly, and to live in close relationship…
Love Like a Fire — Christ cares for the world and wants to bring freedom, hope, and healing to it through His church. The church of our nation generally loves God, tries to live a good lifestyle, but often does not burn passionately with love for Him. Jesus loves the church immeasurably, and He will…
The Spirit of Purity — The believers of the early New Testament Church were devoted to teaching, fellowship, and prayer. They understood their identity as Children of God and lived as new creatures with new lives and power. If we want to experience true spiritual growth and freedom, we need to understand what it means…
An Introduction to Motives – God is interested in getting to the motives of His people. He doesn’t like the times we imitate or perform for our own benefit and opportunity. God is transforming a bride without spot or blemish. He loves purity and blamelessness. Our motives matter in all forms of ministry and relationship.…
