What is That in Your Hand?

What is That in Your Hand?

Not long after the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Day of Pentecost, Peter and John had an experiential encounter as they were going into the temple to pray. It was 3 o’clock in the afternoon and that time was designated in the Jewish community as the hour of...
What is That in Your Hand?

The Danger of Grace and Forgiveness

I have been thinking about something lately. I know that might come as a surprise to some…but, seriously, this idea has been on my mind. The idea is that without understanding the application of grace and forgiveness (I am focusing on the forgiveness we receive from...
What is That in Your Hand?

God’s Will: Know It. Do It.

The most complete alignment we can have for our lives is when we determine to know what God’s will is and endeavor, with the help of the Holy Spirit, to live accordingly. Most of the problems we get ourselves into is when we disregard God’s will and go our own way”...
What is That in Your Hand?

What is That Behind You?

I was reminded recently (I don’t remember how) of a song that was playing on the radio a lot when I was in my early teens. I know some of you young people might be surprised there was radio when I was a young teenager. I actually had a clock radio in my bedroom and...
What is That in Your Hand?

Hear Ye! Hear Ye!

So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” This is an interesting and often quoted verse, because it connects our gaining and exercising faith in God through hearing from Him in some way. Hearing is an important component of our relationship with...
What is That in Your Hand?

Working Together with God

I was recently reminded of the sometimes-misunderstood ideas about the relationship between work and our God. In far too many circles (and minds), our vocation, or how we apply ourselves in the workplace. is the carnal side of our lives, while our involvement in the...