PREPARE THE WAY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (see Lk 3:4) – One Bread, One Body, May 29, 2014
Acts 18:1-8 | Psalm 98:1-4 | John 16:16-20 “A leading man of the synagogue, Crispus, along with his whole household, put his faith in the Lord.” —Acts 18:8 Tomorrow begins the Pentecost Novena, nine days of intense prayer in preparation to receive the Holy Spirit in fullness at Pentecost. Today is the traditional feast of the Ascension of Jesus, Who left this earth in body and ascended to the right …
TRYING, FAILING, AND LEARNING – One Bread, One Body, May 28, 2014
Acts 17:15, 22—18:1 | Psalm 148:1-2, 11-14 | John 16:12-15 “When they heard about the raising of the dead, some sneered, while others said, ‘We must hear you on this topic some other time.’ ” —Acts 17:32 When Paul spoke of Jesus and the resurrection to the people of Athens, they called him a “magpie” (Acts 17:18), sneered at him, and brushed him off (Acts 17:32). However, a few became believers (Acts 17:34). As we read through Acts of the …
AT HOME WITH JESUS – One Bread, One Body, May 26, 2014
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WHAT IS LOVE? – One Bread, One Body, May 23, 2014
Acts 15:22-31 | Psalm 57:8-10, 12 | John 15:12-17 “The command I give you is this, that you love one another.” —John 15:17 When the Lord says “I love you,” He doesn’t mean “I like you,” “I’m attracted to you,” or “I want to socialize with you.” When the Lord says “I love you,” He means “I have died for you.” “It is precisely in this that God proves His love for us: … More
SPITTIN’ IMAGE – One Bread, One Body, May 17, 2014
Acts 13:44-52 | Psalm 98:1-4 | John 14:7-14 “Whoever has seen Me has seen the Father.” —John 14:9 I have an adult son who looks like me, has my height, build, and a similar personality, though he doesn’t yet have my gray hair! We are both involved in the same ministry. As a father, I rejoice that my children carry my image.