Do You Participate in the Divine Nature?: Doxa and Arete

        “….Through these He has given us His very great and precious promises so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption of the world caused by evil desires.” 2 Peter 1:4   This scripture has always excited me. What a promise. What would it look like for me to participate …

Word Wednesday: Is Your Gift Parakaleo?

“We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a person’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith, If it is serving, let her serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging let her encourage…” Romans 12: 6-8. (NIV with Lee paraphrase) What’s your gift? Romans 12 promises that we are …

The Promise of The Story

He who dwells in the shelter of the of the Most Highwill rest in the shadow of the Almighty.I will say of the Lord, He ismy refuge and my fortress,my God, in whom I trust. Surely He will save you from thefowler’s snareand from the deadly pestilence.He will cover you with His feathers,and under His wings you will find refuge;His faithfulness …