Acts chapter 2 gives us details about the early church after Pentecost. You remember that Jesus spent 40 days with His disciples after His resurrection. Then, just before He ascended back to heaven, He gave a final set of instructions that we call The Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20; Acts 1: 4-8). The disciples were to wait in Jerusalem until God sent the Holy Spirit to empower them to carry out His instructions to go and tell others the good news…
This weekend, I had the privilege of participating in a Christian women’s conference. Now, I enjoy a good conference! Spending time with women of faith, worshiping together, learning, and fellowshipping is a beautiful encouragement to my heart. But this weekend was unique. Yesterday’s conference was conceived in a park in the pre-dawn moments of Easter Sunday 2024. That morning, the air was chilly, the grass still wet with dew, and people spoke hushedly as we slowly gathered. Five Pastors, three…
We live in an area predicted to be in the path of Hurricane Helene. I am grateful to say that our area escaped direct damage. Our hearts are heavy with sadness and concern for our neighbors near and far who were impacted by Helene. As we received reports of family, loved ones, and friends after Helene, I was grateful anew for the privilege of intercessory prayer. As reports of damage sustained from winds and flooding became available, it was tempting…
