This is the purpose of Pentecost: The Holy Spirit is given to us to begin the work of bringing God’s future into our world today.
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We Are The Temple
I have committed myself to the urging of Romans 12:1. My heart studies the mercies of God. My body, my being, is my gift to…
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I present my gift and wait for your response. Are you delighted or disappointed? If this is true of my gift to you, imagine presenting…
View More A Lovely GiftThe Big Ask
It is a big ask, something that will take effort and create difficulty. Yet, here it is: “. . . offer your bodies as…
View More The Big AskTherefore, I Urge You
I hear the voice of a committed coach, a passionate teacher, a loving parent, or even a concerned “Dutch” uncle: Therefore, I urge you.…
View More Therefore, I Urge YouEmbrace 2022 With God’s Mercy
The year 2021 taught two lessons: “fear” and “cynicism,” imparted by a syllabus of visceral hostility, conspiracy theories, identity politics, cancel culture, and tribalism. I…
View More Embrace 2022 With God’s MercyRenew Your Promise
God, (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) promises full salvation now and in the world to come. We believe and promise to live in alignment with…
View More Renew Your PromiseGod Has a Plan
Facebook today: “The first rule of 2022 is to not dwell on what went wrong in 2021. God has a plan.” How do you respond…
View More God Has a PlanJesus and the Powers that Be
The Magi confronted Herod with a fearful question, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews” (Matt. 2:1). The announcement of…
View More Jesus and the Powers that BeWhat is New in a New Year?
Nothing about January 1st warrants transformation. “New” does not emanate from a New Year. “New” emanates from He who said, “I am making everything new”…
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