As we continue our review of Pentecost, today we discuss what occurred when the Holy Spirit arrived. First, there was a loud sound. Luke describes it as the sound of a violent wind. Think of it as the roaring sound of a hurricane or tornado. However, he does not say there was actual wind. Second,Continue reading “Pentecost Part 2”
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Anything?
Have you ever heard only a sentence or two of a conversation and completely misunderstood it? Have you read only part of an article and taken a quote out of context? Have you seen or heard others restate something out of context? Have you heard people do the same with Scripture? Our stories are allContinue reading “Anything?”
Prepare for Doubt
Do you have doubts? Have you thought you knew something to be true but later wonder if it is? Has something happened that caused you to question yourself or someone else you believed in? Are you doubting today? Have you become skeptical? Are you asking questions? Doubt can creep in on even the staunchest ofContinue reading “Prepare for Doubt”
Are You Listening?
How well do you listen? When you are in conversation, do you really listen to the other person or are you formulating your response? Are you missing meaning in your conversation due to not listening well? Are you listening for God to speak to you? We often see, hear, or experience people who do notContinue reading “Are You Listening?”
Understanding Scripture
Many people avoid Revelation, stating they cannot understand it. With its apocalyptic language, it can be challenging to grasp. Yet, if we break down the passages into smaller chunks, even as small as one or two or three words, we can gain at least a rudimentary understanding. Today’s passage is near the end of theContinue reading “Understanding Scripture”
Idle Hands, Idle Minds
Do you have a lot of “down time?” Do you find yourself sitting idle a significant amount of time? Does it create problems for you? Have you made leisure time a higher priority than taking care of what needs to be done? Has leisure time become an idol for you? Having some leisure time isContinue reading “Idle Hands, Idle Minds”
Worship God With Action
What do you worship? Who do you worship? As Christians, our immediate answer is that we worship God. But do we? Is worshiping God truly our top priority? If so, why are there so many hungry? Why are there so many homeless? Why do some not feel comfortable in a church? We cannot worship GodContinue reading “Worship God With Action”
Be Amazed
Have you noticed some people becoming emotional in worship services? Do some hymns cause you to be teary eyed or choke you up? Are there passages in the Bible that you find to be too good to be true? Or too harsh for you to believe it? Have you wrestled with why? Worship services canContinue reading “Be Amazed”
Hear God’s Word
How long do you prefer worship services to be? Do you get antsy if they last more than an hour? How long do you think the sermon should be? Do you lose focus if it goes longer than fifteen minutes? How long can you sit to read the Bible? Our attention spans have become short.Continue reading “Hear God’s Word”
Laying On of Hands
Have you ever experienced the laying on of hands? Do you know what it means to lay hands on someone? If you have had hands laid on you, did you experience a strange feeling, joy, or peace afterward? Do you regularly ask God to speak to you through the Holy Spirit? Depending on the denominationContinue reading “Laying On of Hands”
Marty Pressey 