“And now we are here to bring you this Good News.” (Acts 13:32a NLT) Yesterday we looked at why it’s so vitally important to“BE” good news before you share the Good News. I’m convinced that’s why a lot of people today are reluctant to come to church or have a meaningful conversation about who Jesus is andContinue reading “Sharing the Good News of Jesus (Part 2)”
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What It Means To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit (Part 2)
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior.” (Ephesians 4:31 NLT) It may be helpful to think of being filled by the Spirit more like being a funnel than a jar. It’s not God’s intent simply to be ‘stored’ in us, waiting for us to remove the “lid” andContinue reading “What It Means To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit (Part 2)”
What It Means To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit (Part 1)
“Then you will overflow with confident Hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13b NLT) While “being filled” is a common expression, when it has reference to the Holy Spirit, the co-equal, co-eternal third member of the triune Godhead (Father, Son, Holy Spirit), it has some very far-reaching implications for our lives. We fill ourContinue reading “What It Means To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit (Part 1)”
Are You Ready for the Bridegroom?
“Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom.” (Matthew 25:1 NLT) Like the other parables Jesus told, this is a fictional story designed to make one primary point, but from which other pertinent information can be gleaned. I will summarize the story thatContinue reading “Are You Ready for the Bridegroom?”
Walking With Jesus 