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What’s the Point of Pentecost?

What’s the point of Pentecost? If a child of a Hebrew family asked that question, the father and mother would know that they had failed as parents. The Hebrew faith finds its roots in history: a history with God–the God who hears and answers. [more...]
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Welcome to Eden

You’re pregnant! You’re going to have a baby! If you have ever had the privilege of hearing those words you will remember the rush that comes with them. Soon, very soon after that rush, reality begins to rise; questions–big questions–like “Are we ready?” come to mind. “Will I parent well?” [more...]
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The New Kingdom Chronicles

“Yes” “No” “Not Yet” All of those are answers, although “yes” is normally the only one we want to hear.   But “no” and “not yet” are answers, too. They are not the same answer, however. “Not yet” is “yes” but not now. [more...]
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When Jesus Shows Up at Church

What do you think it would be like if you came to church Sunday and Jesus showed up? I don’t mean figuratively, but literally. I don’t mean spiritually, but physically. What if right in the middle of the service, He walked in and announced Himself? "Hello, my name is Jesus." [more...]
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You Need the Holy Spirit

Do you hear the Holy Spirit? Do you talk to the Holy Spirit? Can the Holy Spirit hear you? Does the Holy Spirit speak to you? What does He say? Our teaching will come from John 16 and Jesus' promise describing the work of the Holy Spirit.Let’s see what He has to say.