We know what a pilot light is in a fireplace or stove. It is the little blue flame that provides the gas to catch fire. As a Christian, the Holy Spirit is always with us, so today, I encourage you to stay plugged into your relationship with God the Holy Spirit! The Holy Spirit is a pilot light that ignites your faith!
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On Pentecost Sunday the Person of the Holy Spirit, the advocate, the one called alongside to help you, was the presence of God to come upon them. What does this mean for you? With the Holy Spirit, you wake up with a fire in your heart and the passion to serve Jesus. The Spirit reveals the way to move forward by faith every day.
Pray with me…“Come, Holy Spirit”…stir up your faith and relationship with the Spirit. Then with the message of the Bible in your hand and the Spirit in your heart, you will hear God’s voice lead you through your daily life!
When we talk about our identity in Jesus, we often use terms that are singular and individualistic. “I am a child of God.” “My body is the temple of the Holy Spirit and I am a member of the Body of Christ.” These are truths we need to be reminded of. However, we should…
Greetings with Jesus’ joy! I hope your week has been wonderful. This week holds special significance as we delve into the theological meaning of Holy Week, which is central to the Christian faith. Jesus endured suffering, died, and triumphed over death! I want to share some insights from my devotions this week. Each day, I…
From the publisher: What transpires when Classical Pentecostals pray for God to intervene amidst their suffering, but God does not? Traditionally, Classical Pentecostals center on encountering God as demonstrated through the relating of testimonies of their experiences with God. In seeking to contribute to a theology of suffering for Pentecostals, Pam Engelbert lifts up the…
“After the Holy Spirit is come upon you…” Acts 1:8 You’ve seen it before … an old house that goes through an extreme makeover—It’s like a brand new home! The attraction is the compelling contrast between life before and life after. Consider, then, the contrast between the Christian life before and the Christian life after the Holy Spirit comes upon you! …
I’ve been thinking on the need for contextualization for Christians that seek the unity of the Spirit, as we all should. I’ve been reflecting on how we can be more effective as followers of Jesus as we seek, live, and share God’s kingdom with grace. For many of us, our public square and our parish…
PneumaReview.com: If you were sitting down for a cup of coffee with a church leader for the first time, how would you introduce yourself and the work you do? Holly Beers and Craig Keener: We love the Bible, and at heart we want to understand it well and help others understand it also. That’s how…
