If you’ve gotten anything at all out of following Christ, if his love has made any difference in your life, if being in a community of the Spirit means anything to you, if you have a heart, if you care — then do me a favor: Agree with each other, love each other, be deep-spirited … Read more
“We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.” – (Acts 5:32) The apostles, and a few others very close to Jesus, were witnesses of Jesus’ presence after his resurrection from the dead. However, if we listen carefully to this statement of Peter, … Read more
“John baptized in water; you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit. And soon.†– (Acts 1:5) “Stay in Jerusalem!” “Wait for the promised gift!” These were Jesus’ words to his closest followers. Now we understand why. When John the Baptizer came, he spoke of one who would baptize in the Holy Spirit. As Jesus … Read more