When Lazarus was terribly ill, his sisters sent word for Jesus to come. he would be the best person to care for Lazarus. Once their brother was well again, life would go back to normal. Knowing how the story would end, Jesus didn’t panic when he received the urgent message. Something greater was at work. When He finally starts heading towards Bethany, Jesus …
What do the following people have in common? LazarusThe Widow of ZarephathJehoshaphatJochebedMosesJesusLotPaulJacobJosephJob They were unbreakable. At some point during their lifetime, each one faced adversity. There were pivotal moments in their experience that were potentially faith-shattering. Someway, somehow, they managed not to walk away from God. They chose to keep hanging on, even if it was by a thread. The obstacles were overwhelming. Hunger, famine, drought. …
The idea of abiding in the Holy Spirit is unappealing early in life. When asked ‘What do you want to do when you grow up?’ the response is never ‘I want to abide in the Holy Spirit.’ Furthermore, the behavior modeled by some Christians was that spiritual growth should be pursued only after living and thoroughly enjoying life on your own terms. Rather than …
As we discover more about the Holy Spirit’s work, we see that much of it happens internally. This work can happen quietly, even unnoticeably because the nature of the work involved is deeply personal. Do you think of people with love rather than with negativity?Are you praying for those who annoy you instead of complaining to God about them?Do you pray …
Dictionary.com defines submission as “the action or fact of accepting or yielding to a superior force or to the will or authority of another person.” For believers, submission is yielding to God’s will and authority, giving Him access to lead us in life. We can trust His authority because God lovingly, graciously, and intentionally wants the best for us. We’ve deviated so …
Connection with God, whether staticky or solid, is good. Our Heavenly Father, who loves us dearly, enjoys having an individual relationship with each of us. Because He desires more for us, we should want more for ourselves as well. This is one reason why He has given us the Holy Spirit. Baptism by immersion is Biblical and symbolic. A public declaration …
In the heart of Canada lies a scenic province nicknamed ‘Friendly Manitoba’. This is a great place to live because of people and their kindness. The community spirit in Manitoba has surpassed basic boundaries with the concept of ‘socials’. We’re so sociable here that partygoers willingly purchase tickets to attend fundraising events for people they don’t even know! Long time church …
Prayer, a necessity to our spiritual experience, is also one of the trickiest practices of our spiritual experience. Is can be frustrating because there is not one clearly defined formula for success. Answers may seem non-existent, especially when things don’t happen in the exact way we prayed for. There are difficult requests that challenge how we pray. In order to lessen …
Imagine yourself making macaroni & cheese. The pasta is boiled to your ideal al dente texture. The sauce, a tasty combination of your favorite cheeses, grated onions, minced garlic, and other choice seasonings, is added to the pasta. Salivating, you stir with eager anticipation of the feast to come later. Everything is ready to pour into a dish for baking. Except …
Have you tasted fresh produce, the foods that are picked fresh from vines, pulled up from the ground, or plucked from a branch or bush? Biting into them after a soapy wash has our taste buds dancing happily. At the peak of optimal freshness, eating becomes a priceless gourmet experience. When we invite the Holy Spirit to be active in our lives, …