Rev recently shared the following section from the book, Life Support by Robert Whitlow, with me: And the Holy Spirit moved across Alexia Lindale’s heart. It was a divine moment — a delayed response to the faith-filled prayers of an Ohio farm wife who had quietly walked in the upstairs bedroom where her dark-haired granddaughter…
The other day, I received the following comment on something I shared on Pinterest… “Reading about imaginary deities won’t add to your knowledge.” I get similar comments fairly often and honestly, although they sadden me they no longer surprise me. What does surprise me are the times when people who identify as Christians but don’t…
I talk to more and more people all the time who say they just can’t watch the news anymore. They simply find themselves too discouraged by the steady message of things that are wrong . . . with crime, protests, riots, and illness. It often feels like the goal is to keep us fearful and…
When I learned the four personality types, the Apostle Paul was given as an example of the Choleric Personality. Choleric individuals are often described as bossy-born leaders, dynamic and confident hard workers with independent confident attitudes that refuse to give up. We get that description of Paul from his letters but what about the people…
Do you think you’re wise? Do you want to be? As I was reading today’s chapter and a couple of verses practically jumped off the page: No one can know a person’s thoughts except that person’s own spirit, and no one can know God’s thoughts except God’s own Spirit. And we have received God’s Spirit (not…
I love Paul’s opening words to the Romans . . . especially this verse: I am writing to all of you in Rome who are loved by God and are called to be his own holy people. Romans 1:7 We don’t know how the church in Rome started. None of the Apostles had been there…
Do you have a loved one, a friend or neighbor who is not a believer? Have you have carefully looked for openings to share your faith? Perhaps, many times . . . over many years. You wait and pray and wait some more. It would be great if a single, gentle nudge from you led…
We celebrate Jesus. And we should! We pray to “our Father.” As Jesus taught us. But the Holy Spirit… I wonder if we have a harder time talking about the Spirit because we can’t picture Him. We have many images of Jesus and we can visualize entering throne room and approaching the Father of grace…
“A sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm filled the room.” “Flames or tongues of fire appeared and settled on each of them.” “Everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit.” (Acts 2:2–4) And the disciples were changed… Just weeks earlier Jesus was arrested and… All the disciples deserted him and fled….
Before Jesus ascended to Heaven, He promised… You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. Acts 1:8 Just 10 days later, in stunning fashion, God delivered on that promise: Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it filled the house where they were sitting. Then,…
Are you satisfied? Especially right now, when we’re not doing so many of the things we’re used to doing. No matter how hard we try … we just can’t seem to find satisfaction. So, I wonder… Are you satisfied? The dictionary defines being satisfied as being content or having peace. Does that help? Are you…
There certainly seems to be a wide range of views on what it takes to be a Christian and unfortunately, there seems to be more finger-pointing and judging of other people’s Christianity than there is humble and prayerful introspection. So, I decided to take a look to see what the Bible says about the ways…
If you didn’t actually speak words telling someone you’re a Christian, would they be able to tell just by watching that you’re a follower of Jesus and being changed by God? I’m not asking if you tell them which church you attend or if you invite them to join you next Sunday, I’m inviting you…
February, the “love” month is coming to a close. All month the internet has been flooded with tips for improving our relationships with those closest to us. Even with all those helpful suggestions, relationships are hard. We are short on patience and too often misunderstand each other. Feelings get hurt and closeness suffers. So, what’s the…
