After the Day of Pentecost, the apostles of Jesus walked in power and authority as a result of being filled with the Holy Spirit. That same Spirit still empowers believers today....

Some have suggested that it is strange to say, “Bless the LORD.” Strange, because how can a mere human bless the omnipotent Creator of the universe? Many would argue God does...

It is simply breathtaking to consider that God created everything. God didn’t use the same pattern when designing the animals of the land and the creatures of the sea. Everything relies...

The blessing of the Holy Spirit that was promised through the prophet Joel and was received on the Day of Pentecost is still available today. Jesus’ apostles taught, performed miracles, and...

On the Day of Pentecost, people from all over had gathered in Jerusalem for the Feast of Weeks. Once the apostles were filled with the Holy Spirit, they were able to...

Traveling with others can be . . . complicated. You have to negotiate restaurant choices, broker musical selections, keep your cool in confined spaces, adjust to another’s rhythms, share way too...

A good road trip needs a good playlist. Sure, luggage and itinerary are important, but what music will you listen to along the way? What song will you sing at the...

Have you ever flown with young children? “Mom, look at those mountains!” “Dad, what’s that out the window?” Caught between the beauty and the novelty, they want us to join their...

Journeys can feel risky, especially when you feel like no one is in charge. Today’s passage takes us back to an earlier stretch of the disciples’ journey, when Jesus had just...

“Hurry up and wait.” Anyone who’s ever taken a family trip knows the feeling. The destination is in mind and the itinerary all planned out, but so much of the journey...