Holy Spirit

We’ve been hearing a lot about the good news of the Gospel, but what’s it really about behind all the noise?   When someone says, “I have good news and bad news. Which do you want first?” I always say the bad so I can end on the good.   Well, here’s the bad news…

What are you waiting for?   Have you had an idea, a hope of what your promise was…and then watched it seemingly sail away like a helium-filled balloon that slipped out of your grasp?   Have you wondered, “Did I not hear the Lord correctly?”   Or maybe even, “Did He not hear me when…

These days it seems that the way we get to know each other, or stay in touch with each other is often through our social media accounts. Even when we have a closer personal relationship with someone we often communicate through text or email. We realize that deeper connection requires actual face to face conversation…

The Bible is full of stories of people who were filled with the Holy Spirit and performed amazing works for the Lord. As believers this is our desire and our goal as well. But how do we open our hearts to the power of the Holy Spirit and allow him to move freely within and…

I recently had the opportunity to speak at the Mother Daughter Brunch at my church. These are the thoughts I shared about bees. Bees aren’t really beautiful like butterflies, or sweet like ladybugs. We aren’t usually very happy to be landed on by a bee. And for those of us who aren’t bees, the stinger…

The Holy Trinity – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. How do we explain this phenomenon? Why did God split himself into three parts? How do we reconcile the facts that there are three parts, but only one God? In my opinion, having separate parts actually helps me to understand everything that God is, everything that…

Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgement. Proverbs 9:10 For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened. Matthew 7:8 God is not a party trick. You don’t get to just say the right…

Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Proverbs 3:5-6 Who do you trust? I have friends and family who are trustworthy. Do they know, without a doubt, what my life choices…

Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. Do not stifle the Holy Spirit. Do not scoff at prophecies, but test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good. Stay away from every kind of evil. 1 Thessalonians…

All scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.…