Pentecost – what of it?

As Easter follows Christmas, and Ascension follows Easter, so Pentecost follows Ascension. The early church knew in the coming of the Spirit that the Son was at the Father's right hand in the Glory, and had received from Him the gift of the Spirit. Jesus had said while here on earth when conversing with his … Continue reading Pentecost – what of it?

God is with you in the Storm

Updated July 2020 There's something about a good storm - so long as you are not caught in it! Acts 27 is one of most exciting narratives in the whole book of Acts, it’s full of drama describing in great detail a ship at sea in the midst of a very violent storm, the loss … Continue reading God is with you in the Storm

How Charismatic Are You?

'Charismatic' is frequently used to describe a gifted, talented, naturally outstanding person or a larger than life personality, but that's not how I'm using the term and it's not how the apostle Paul used it either. When Paul used the term he used it to describe the special abilities the Spirit gives to ordinary people, … Continue reading How Charismatic Are You?