Lets get real…a topic that is avoided all to often and needs to be addressed is this topic of “gray areas.”  What do I mean when I say “gray areas?”  Bottom line.  We as believers are called to live a life different from the world (John 14:16-17).  We should have fruits of the Spirit (Galations 5:22–...love, joy, patience, kindness, goodness, faith fullness) if we have truly received the Lord. READ MORE…

 Any of you who haven’t read a book by Jerry Bridges are missing out!  KJ and I(Jake) ran into him through a book called Pursuit of Holiness that rocked our world.  And we have yet to read anything by him that does not hit the nail on the head in whatever it is pertaining to.  This book entitled The Gospel for Everyday life beautifully explains the gospel which is misunderstood and assumed by too many churches and Christians (including myself at times).  READ MORE…

Hiding God’s Word in our hearts is one of the most important disciplines for believers in our pursuit of God and living a life of victory for His glory.  Here is a great way to put together a list of Scriptures to commit to memory to fight the battle to see Jesus more clearly!  Enjoy!

http://www.esv.org/blog/2009/02/memorizing-scripture-with-your-ipod/

Holyfires has been blessed with the opportunity to join hands with a few ministries that God has raised up in Kenya, West Africa.  I (Jake) was able to go and visit them along with a good friend Jimmy Martin (Gemino Outreach) who was the brains and the muscle of the operation. READ MORE…