Faith
The release of the Spirit
"The water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of living water springing up into everlasting life." (John 4:14) Being filled with the Spirit is more than experiencing his touch upon your life. It is far more profound than that. As temples of the living...
Talking to people about God
You may not feel particularly attracted by the thought of an octopus. Perhaps your only interest in one is when you eat Calamari, made from one the octopus' closest cousins, or if you are especially wild about some Chinese specialty dishes. But can a female octopus...
Out of the depths I have cried to you, Lord
(Psalm 130:1) The beginning of this Psalm touches a familiar experience for us all. Of course it?s natural and right to turn to the Lord in times of deep distress. We?ve all done that at one time or another. He always draws close to listen and answer. During times of...
A place of deep rest, inexpressible joy and pure worship
Have you ever felt a longing inside you so deep, so profound, that sometimes you barely notice its existence? And yet you know it is there. It is like an aching void within that you long to fill but don't always know how. You believe that you have been made for...
The power of your testimony
God has given to you the ministry of reconciliation! You are an ambassador for Jesus, and he has given you the task of introducing him to people through your testimony. In Acts 1:8 Jesus says, ?But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and...