God forgives anything… except blaspheming the Holy Spirit. What does that mean, exactly? And why is that particular sin unforgiveable? Believe it or not… the answer is actually really good news about how the Holy Spirit works to rescue us.
Continue readingWe like rules because they make things black and white. But real life is full-color, and knowing what’s right can feel nearly impossible sometimes. Jesus describes the Holy Spirit as our judge, the one who reveals both sin and righteousness to the world. What does that look like?
Continue readingNone of us likes to feel put on the spot, singled out or attacked. That’s part of what makes sharing our faith so scary – who knows how people are going to react! But before Jesus left us, he promised the Holy Spirit would be our Advocate. What does that mean? And how does the Spirit advocate for us in the world?
Continue readingThe first Easter was a time of fear and isolation. In other words, we have a lot more in common with the disciples on that first Easter than we usually do, when Easter is a big party in our church buildings. So what can we learn from that first Easter? How does Jesus’ gift of the Holy Spirit offer hope to all us who are trapped inside today?
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How much of our life actually involves Jesus? Is he essential or a mascot? The church at Laodicea paid Jesus lip service, but when he came to town, they left him out in the cold. On this Palm Sunday, how can we be sure we’re welcoming Jesus as our lord, not ignoring him?
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