Category Archives: Holy Spirit

wonder

I think in some ways God wants us all to have the same wonder that Mary had as she received good news. Why, of all people, would an angel appear to this Jewish girl in Nazareth? “Greetings, you who are … Continue reading

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Helper

French filmmaker Pierre Rehov, while working on a documentary about Palestinian suicide killers, was intrigued by a common description surviving victims gave of their attackers: “Suicide bombers are all smiling one second before they blow themselves up.” If you’ve seen … Continue reading

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rushing wind

What if my heart does not feel like an ark of the covenant? What if my body does not feel like a temple of the Holy Spirit? Our feelings often work against faith, so the great need is to simply … Continue reading

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arks & temples

“Have them make a sanctuary for me, and I will dwell among them. Make this tabernacle and all its furnishings exactly like the pattern I will show you…” “Have them make a chest of acacia wood… There, above the cover … Continue reading

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Counselor

Just outside the gates of Jerusalem, my friend, Harm, told me to park the rental van while he ran into the old city to get my family. If you think Atlanta traffic is bad, you ought to drive in Jerusalem! … Continue reading

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