A Saint Remembered
And who could count the various multitudes and innumerable crowds of people who swarm here from all provinces? Some come for the abundance of festivals, some to have their illnesses cured, some come to see the spectacle of the crowds, and others come with great gifts for the feat of St. Brigit, who fell asleep […]
Wellspring
The Spirit inside a believer should be thought of as a fountain, not a well.
Power to Save
The Gospel of the Kingdom brings those who believe into a new framework and reality of life, a realm of real saving and transforming power. Our readings in this series are from the booklet, The Gospel of the Kingdom. Here is a brief excerpt from pages 37 and 38: “[T]he Kingdom of God is the power of […]
Filled with the Spirit
Ephesians 5.15-21 (4) Pray Psalm 103.1-4.  Bless the LORD, O my soul;And all that is within me, bless His holy name!Bless the LORD, O my soul,And forget not all His benefits:Who forgives all your iniquities,Who heals all your diseases,Who redeems your life from destruction,Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies… Sing Psalm 103.1-4.(Old 100th: All Creatures That on […]
God’s Help
The crown of believers is a crown of righteousness, purchased by the righteousness of Christ. Believers have it not at present, yet it is sure, for it is laid up for them.
Jealousy
Acts 13:42–49 (ESV) As they went out, the people begged that these things might be told them the next Sabbath. And after the meeting of the synagogue broke up, many Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who, as they spoke with them, urged them to continue in the grace of God. […]