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Should We Strive for Perfection? Facing the Call to Holiness

July 31, 2017 9 Comments

Since perfect holiness is impossible this side of heaven, the temptation can be to lower our standards and avoid striving too fervently so as not to fall into legalism. But when our heart remains unrefined by the fire of God’s Word, it is going to be as thick with sin as a shag carpet covered […]

Hi, I'm Stephanie! I'm enthusiastic about understanding how things work together, and that is especially true when it comes to flavors in food and stories in the Bible.

As a lover of literature and language, studying the Bible is like a treasure hunt for me. But I don't believe theology is just for pastors or word nerds; knowing God is for everyone. I share tools, strategies and inspiration for helping you dig into Scripture and study God's Word competently. When we rightly know God we will rightly see Him for who He is, and that kind of seeing brings transformation in every area of our life.

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