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Plugged In

Darkness, Empowered, light, Power, The Holy Spirit

A lamp only lights up if the cord is connected properly and plugged into a wall. It cannot plug into itself to serve its…

Empowered Transformation

Change, Power, Regeneration, Strength, The Holy Spirit, Transformation

If you’ve ever watched a makeover show on a morning talk show, or even something like The Biggest Loser, you know that people always…

Rollercoaster Ride

Control, Holy Spirit, Power, Rollercoaster, Spirit, Spirit Led, Spiritual Life

Have you ever been on a roller coaster and wondered who was in control? The answer is always the same—not you! There’s something terrifying…

The Force

Beliefs, Holy Spirit, Power, Spirit, The Spirit, The Trinity, Theology

While many Christian might enjoy Star Wars, the Force cannot relate to the personal God of the Bible. However, 59 percent of Americans view…

Grace Empowers

Empowering, Empowerment, Grace, Obedience, Power, Salvation, Sanctification, Strength

Imagine children in a home being told to pick up. They’ll fight the parent over it. They don’t want to do it. But the…

Use The Tools

Application, Overcoming, Power, Purpose, Salvation, Sanctification, Transformation, Victory

Imagine going to the tech store and inquiring about the latest smartphone. The tech guy begins to explain all of its many features, and…

God’s Suffering

1 Corinthians 15:3, Acts 3:18, Hebrews 13:11-12, Isaiah 53:3-12, Love, Luke 17:25, Omnipotence, Power, Powerlessness, Sovereignty, Strength, Suffering, Support, Sympathy, Weakness

One of the 20th century heroes of our faith is Dietrich Bonhoeffer. He was a German pastor who led several efforts to condemn, resist,…

Colliding Stories

1 Corinthians 1:18, Boast, Comfort, Crucifixion, Galatians 2:20, Glory, Hebrews 12:2, John 3:16, Pain, Pleasure, Power, Resurrection, Romans 8:1, The Cross, Wisdom

“Life is wasted if we do not grasp the glory of the cross, cherish it for the treasure that it is, and cleave to…

The Holy Spirit

2 Corinthians 3:17, 2 Corinthians 5:5, Anxiety, Empowerment, Guidance, Holiness, John 14:26, Life, Luke 4:1, Power, Relationship, Romans 15:13, Sanctification, The Holy Spirit, Trust

Last year, Christianity Today interviewed J.D. Greear about the Holy Spirit. When asked, “How would you characterize your relationship with the Holy Spirit?,” he…

Power In The Blood

1 John 5:6, Colossians 4:2-6, Common Grace, Creation, Crucifixion, Freedom, God's Love, Hebrews 13:12, Intentionality, Joy, Power, Redemption, Romans 5:9, Romans 6:14, Wonder

“More recently, Horace Smith, a clinical hematologist as well as the pastor of Chicago’s Apostolic Faith Church and a former World Vision board member,…