“The heavens will not be filled with those who never made mistakes but with those who recognized that they were off course and corrected their ways to get back in the light of gospel truth.” ― Dieter F. Uchtdorf In the second chapter of the book of Acts, we read about the event that marked the Holy Spirit’s descend after Jesus’ resurrection and ascension to heaven. Jerusalem was brimming with people from all over Israel and beyond, including the 12 disciples, Jesus’ mother Mary, Jesus’ Continue Reading
When Fear Overtakes Faith
The multitude that welcomed Him less than one week before joins those who seek to kill Him in Jerusalem’s swarming streets. Some are confused. Others, angry. Many are scared. After all, powerful soldiers surround the King of Peace. Their intimidating presence tower over the unarmed Jews. And Joseph ben Caiaphas – the High Priest, the very leader who should embrace the long-awaited Messiah, leads the accusations against the Nazarene. Those who followed Him throughout Galilee and Judea are Continue Reading
JESUS – The War Against the Name
“But Peter and John replied, “Do you think God wants us to obey you rather than Him? We cannot stop telling about everything we have seen and heard.” Acts 4: 19-20 (NLT) Pastor Terry Sartain of Charlotte, North Carolina has ministered to police officers and their families for the past seven years. During this time, he has always closed his prayers “in the Name of Jesus”. He can’t do that anymore. The police department said that he can still pray, just not in the Name of Jesus. A Continue Reading
