The things that are happening in the world around us are incredibly sad. Murders at the hands of terrorists almost daily. Pandemics sickening many. Freedoms once taken for granted at risk in the name of social improvement. And yet rather than falling on our knees and crying out to our…
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God Does Things His Way
“My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the LORD. “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine. For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts. (Isaiah 55:8-9 NLT) Imagine living…
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Believer – in what?
Followers of Christ are often referred to as “believers”. But what exactly are we believers in? That Jesus was a real person? Sure. That he was good? Yes, of course. That he walked the earth teaching wonderful truths? That, too. But a lot of people believe those things. This is…
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The Holy Spirit – Our Power Source
Could you imagine being one of the disciples that actually hung out with Jesus while he was on earth? Talk about being mentored. And not only was he their teacher, he was their very close friend. He loved them, and they loved him. He was their King. Their Savior. They…
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Step One – Repent
“Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. (Acts of the Apostles 2:38 NLT) Now repent of your sins and turn…