John 16:7 – this verse also proves the filioque (that the Holy Spirit proceeds from both the Father and the Son). The Father isn’t just loving the Son; the Son is loving the Father in return, in the same Spirit of love. Therefore, the Spirit proceeds from both the Father and the...
This year on the Vigil of Pentecost, people all over the world are praying in a special way for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit. They’re praying that the power of God will be released in their lives, that they’ll live in the freedom of the Spirit. I think one of the most powerf...
” (1 John 3:1). When we believe on the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior, we become God’s children. Fathers instruct, guide, and discipline their children, but they also love to listen to them.
‘Sheena, I love you and always will. I think we have some work to do on our relationship, and I have a feeling we won’t be doing it on our own.’ Sheena looked into my eyes. Tears ran down her face and tilted her head. ‘Who?’ Tears stung my eyes. ‘Let’s talk about i...
Because: Don’t be ridiculous – of course the Messiah had to suffer (v.26). Still, it’s so hard for us to understandwhy bad things happen to good people. We get stuck on theWHY.The disciples on the Road to Emmaus got stuck on theWHY. ...
Now the controversial part is this...Should I not partake of the Supper when I'm not feeling right with my brother, lest damnation comes upon me? One interpretation revealed unto me by the Holy Spirit was to "take". For in so doing, if one is truly meditating and communicating with ...
One day at work, I was still feeling the effects of the drinking the night before. I pulled up my email and began to read. A gay employee of mine sent me an accusatory email. He was at home that day. I called him on the phone and went into a rant. I called him names on his...
Primary to this spiritual abundance is feeling safe and unafraid in your own home, knowing hat you are loved and respected for who you are. This is God's will for you and your children. This is the starting point for all our relationships as Christians, inside the family or outside. ...
He has given us of his Spirit. And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in them and they in God. And so we know and rely on the love God has for us.” (1 ...
V. 38 “Behold the handmaid of the Lord.” It ended in solid trust and Mary feeling emotionally grounded.How cool is it that Noah himself was telling her that with God, nothing is impossible ;). He’s seen enough centuries to know! And how cool is it that Father himself reassures us...