The Power of the Spirit

Instead of hearing what Stephen had to say, men from the “Synagogue of the Freedmen”chose to argue with him (Acts 6:9, NASB). They were more intent on defending their beliefs and way than learning about the new thing God was doing. “But they were unable to cope with the wisdom and the Spirit with which […]

Together in Spirit

Retrospective: This post originally published March 7, 2024. As believers in Jesus, nothing can separate us from the love of God (Romans 8:38-39). We are connected by the Spirit of God by our faith in Jesus. Even when we are physically separated from each other, we remain connected by the Spirit. As Paul wrote in […]

Prayer Journey—The Love of Christ

What was it like Lord Jesus to walk with you; to talk with you in person; to be hugged by you; to see the joy on your face when you saw an old friend? What was it like to be your disciple—to directly hear your words of instruction? Some days I long for that, and […]

The Light Side of Darkness

He loves righteousness and justice; The earth is full of the lovingkindness of the LORD. – Psalm 33:5, NASB I read this verse and found myself questioning whether the earth is indeed full of the lovingkindness of the Lord. What about all the pain and suffering, the wars and violence? But then it occurred to […]