since it’s founding in the mid-1800s, has long centered on community. Bishop Henry Whipple befriended the Dakota people and many more. Today the church still opens its doors—as the site of theCommunity Cafe(serving free meals weekly to the community), as a venue for...
beyond just what He does for us. Adoration prayer enriches our understanding of thenames of Godand fosters a deeper relationship with Him. Here are key points about adoration in prayer:
A simple way to pray about this is to ask, “God, where have I said yes to you this year?” And, “Where have I said no to participating with you?” Some example questions to review the year: What were some of the high points/mountain tops of the year? What were some of the l...
From 1866 until about 1945 – 1950, Christian Science was a novel intellectual curiosity and was even considered edgy by some observers of American culture and religion. Here was a church that was trying to speak the scientific language of the American culture. Thinkers in science, medicine, and...
As the Rev. Simpson reminds us,Pentecost is not simply a day to remember the birth of the Church, but it is also a day to celebrate the mighty power of the Holy Spirit, the dynamite of God, active and present in each believer’s life and heart.It is God’s power working in us an...
It’s for another day, but I’m thankful for my sweet mother-in-law who points us to life-giving attention-getters. Prayer, focus on truth, and sacrificial love are three great gifts she gives us, whether sitting in our family room, or operating out of her own home. Who or what ...
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Once God the Father starts to make a move on someone in an effort to try and get them saved through the power of the Holy Spirit, something very interesting will then start to happen – which will now lead us right into the next section. ...
PRACTICAL POINTS TO CONSIDER CONCERNING A FAST • If you suffer from chronic health concerns (such as diabetes or other ailments) which demand a specific diet or regular medications requiring food, a complete fast of food might not be advisable without consultation from your doctor and careful ...
Some believe the HOLY SPIRIT is a force and not an individual. I believe there are verses in Scripture which answer these questions. At the end of each section numbered 1-10 is a summation of the main points in that section. May we all be blessed with only the Truth and what we need...