As human beings we need water. Every second more than 650,000 gallons of water flows over Niagara Falls. Known as the universal solvent, it dissolves more substances than any other liquid. Water defies gravity by
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Tag: Holy Spirit
Not Connected to Power
“Not connected to power. Updates did not install.” I checked the updates on my smartwatch to see what had happened while I slept, and this was the first one. I had forgotten there was an
Read more“Come to Me”
I wanted to flee, but within my spirit, I heard Jesus’ voice, “Come to Me.” … I felt a warmth, as my Bridegroom Jesus washed me in His love.
Read moreThe Mystery of the Great Fullness of the Holy Spirit
The mystery of what and who? There’s a mysterious, uneasy stirring deep within my soul these days. I search for clues—hunt for answers. Uncommon questions remain. One piques my brain: Is gratefulness and great fullness
Read moreThe Mystery of Fireflies and Faithful Friends
Fireflies and faithful friends? Don’t you love them? We watch and wait for them every summer. For me, fireflies and friends go together like barbeques, campfires, and boat rides around winding lakes that never seem
Read moreWhy We Need to Heed the Holy Spirit: Lessons From an Exfoliating Disaster
When we heed the Holy Spirit, we’ll radiate the joy and peace of Christ, not the searing pain of regret—like me in my exfoliating disaster.
Read moreHow a Dogwood Tree Points To A True Legacy
A dogwood tree sat at the end of my grandparent’s tree-lined driveway. It shaded the extra parking pad and was rear-ended more than once over the years. But it stood strong. My granddaddy sometimes tinkered
Read moreThe Link Between Creativity and Sabbath Rest
by Cathy Baker Not so long ago I sensed the Holy Spirit gently reaching for the key to my ignition as I earnestly spun my creative wheels in mud of my own making. Every extra
Read moreWhy We Can’t Be Afraid of Change
“We can’t be afraid of change. You may feel very secure in the pond that you are in, but if you never venture out of it, you will never know that there is such a
Read moreWhen Generosity Is Served in a Casserole Dish
You are loved. It’s this whisper that arose from the generous meals, texts, flowers, and calls I received after a recent surgery. The meal ministry, in particular, revealed preconceived notions buried deep beneath my own
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