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The Fire in His Bones: When God’s Word Will Not Let Go

A Gospel Reflection Considering Jeremiah 20:7-13 Faithful service to God is not always accompanied by applause. Throughout Scripture, those who proclaimed God's truth often encountered resistance, rejection, and suffering. The prophets experienced it. The apostles endured it. Above all, our Lord Jesus Christ walked that path perfectly as one “despised and rejected by men.” Few … Continue reading The Fire in His Bones: When God’s Word Will Not Let Go

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The Marks of a Spirit-Empowered Church

In Acts 2:42-47, the early church in Jerusalem exemplifies a Spirit-filled community dedicated to apostolic teaching, authentic fellowship, the Lord's Supper, and prayer. Empowered by the Holy Spirit post-Pentecost, they fostered unity and radical generosity, sharing possessions and meeting needs out of love, not guilt. Daily worship and communion led to joyful living and growth, attributed to God's sovereign work rather than human strategies. The reflection urges modern believers to prioritize these essentials, inviting God's Spirit to deepen their devotion and inspire communal faithfulness.