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The Spirit of Truth

What is Truth? The world believes the answer to this question is dependent upon our own unique truths. You’ve got yours, and I’ve got mine. But believing Truth can change based on our personalities and experiences actually negates its validity. Maybe the most freeing thing about the Christian faith, however, is that what we believe as Truth is not arbitrary …

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The Indweller: Holy Spirit

Almost twenty years ago, I knelt down next to my bed and prayed for more of the Holy Spirit. I prayed for my ears to hear Him as my friend heard Him. If the Lord had more of Himself to give me, more gifts of the Holy Spirit, I wanted more. I knew people who walked with confidence and power …

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20 Scriptures on Holy Spirit as Comforter

The Holy Spirit plays a major role in the life of a believer. He is the difference maker, change-agent, and piece of the puzzle to our faith. Many of us need to experience more of Him to live the abundant life Jesus promised. Without awareness and knowledge of Holy Spirit, we’re left to our own striving. As we make our …

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Can You Hear the Good Shepherd’s Voice?

Jesus called Himself the Good Shepherd. I love the mental picture this name evokes. It’s not an original image in my mind. It looks a lot like the painting that hung on the wall in my Sunday school classroom when I was a little girl. Have you seen it too? Did your grandmother or great-aunt have it on her wall? …

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