Tag Archives: Holy Spirit

Encourage faith

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 When Paul made his way to Thessalonica, he brought with him the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ. Most had not heard the gospel; it was the first time such a man as Paul came with … Continue reading

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Understanding the Loaves and Fish

Mark 6:34-44 Jesus and the twelve set out in the boat to get away for a while, but when they reached the shore the crowds were waiting for them. Jesus was in high demand; there were crowds at every turn. … Continue reading

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House Divided

Mark 3:20-35 One does not have to look too closely to see the worst elements of humanity at work. It seems that in our fallen and broken world there is more than ample supply of unsavory elements working against the … Continue reading

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Stirring up faith

And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Acts 2:2 On this Sunday of Pentecost, this day we celebrate God’s gift of the … Continue reading

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Emmaus Road

“…We had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things took place.” Luke 24:21 So Easter Sunday has come…and gone. Like so many others, our … Continue reading

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