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This web column offers Holiness Today readers opportunity to share their stories of faith and practical holiness living with one another. We hope that reading this column will encourage you in your life's journey.
Modern Day Prodigal Son
The pastor of the church I attend received an urgent telephone call recently. A man was calling from a distant state asking to speak with his son.
A Man Called David—David C. Manzer
In 1966 I wrote an article titled, "From Hole Heart to Whole Heart" about our son's first surgery to repair a large hole in his heart. His mitral valve had also been damaged. The article was published in the Herald of Holiness.
Can a Small Church Be Missional?
Does it take a large budget or a church with staff members for the church to be effective in making a difference in its community? Can a small church with limited resources still be mission focused? The answer clearly is that it does not matter the size of the church, its budget, or number of staff, what really matters is the heart of the congregation.
It's All About Grace
I was angry. I couldn't call it annoyance or irritation. There in God's house, on God's holy day, among His holy people, I was angry. Knowing I was over reacting to my situation only increased my inner turmoil. I argued with myself that I had every right to be upset.
Does God Still Answer Prayers?
Abraham was sent by God into an unknown country. Talk about losing your comfort level. We also, because of a commitment to our very sick son, were sent to an "unknown country," known as Milwaukee. The first few nights there were spent in the Hospitality Inn, but we knew our finances would not support us long in that situation.
Follow the Leader
Last month, more than 100 members from Richardson, Texas, Church of the Nazarene traveled a few miles south to downtown Dallas on a Saturday morning. We had a "Community Work Day" at a homeless shelter, Dallas Life Foundation.
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