A few days ago, we braved the solid sheet of ice masquerading as our driveway and headed toward Asheville to take my sweet mama home. She had spent the weekend with us because of the predicted snow and ice storm. Once we were out of our neighborhood, the main roads were clear, but about ten …
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The Resurrection Means We Have The Holy Spirit
RESURRECTION! R is for redemption. E is for eternal life. S is for the Spirit of God. The Holy Spirit is a Person, part of the Triune Creator. This concept of three-in-one is hard for us to wrap our minds around, but it must be accepted by faith as it is clearly taught in Scripture. …
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How Can All Things Work Together For Good?
If you’ve been a follower of Jesus for any length of time, this might be a favorite verse: Romans 8:28 - And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. These words bring us comfort and peace …
Twelve Days Of Christmas Gifts: The Gift Of The Holy Spirit {Day 2}
As Jesus prepared His disciples for His coming death and subsequent ascension back to heaven (John 14-17), He made what probably sounded like a very strange statement. Their hearts were already grieving, not fully understanding what was going to take place, but surely sensing that the sweet intimacy and fellowship they had been a part …
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Not My Spiritual Gift?
Are you a follower of Jesus? Then here’s a question you should be able to answer. What are your spiritual gifts? Paul addresses this topic in several of his letters to the churches, most specifically in 1 Corinthians 12 and Romans 12. These two passages complement one another. I like how Romans 12 begins with …
The Way Of The Word 