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When I lived in Irvine, California, my neighborhood had an annual Fourth of July parade and carnival. The parade included the children who lived nearby. They made floats from their bikes, trikes, and wagons. Then, with patriotic music blaring, they paraded around our community park. Here are a couple of photos of my kids from…

Gracious, Sovereign God, Lord of all nations, On this Memorial Day, we pause to reflect upon our blessings as a nation and the high cost of those blessings for many. Thank you for the freedom we enjoy in this country, for opportunities to flourish, and for the security of our land. Thank you for those…

My last post in this series began to answer the question: So, then, what difference does it make for us today that the first Christians were filled with the Holy Spirit almost two millennia ago on the Jewish festival of Pentecost? I suggested two ways that Pentecost makes a difference today: 1. Pentecost underscores the…

In yesterday’s post I gave a brief overview of some basic facts about Pentecost: What is Pentecost?What does the word “Pentecost” mean?What actually happened on the day of Pentecost?Should we believe that all of this actually happened?How is Pentecost related to Pentecostal Christians?How do Christians celebrate Pentecost? Today I’ll reflect on the spiritual significance of…
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