What did you learn about the Holy Spirit? The Holy Spirit can speak through visions, even if, as in this case, the meaning is not immediately clear (10:17, 28-29). Acts 1:8 is fulfilled as now the Holy Spirit comes upon those Gentiles who represent “the end of the earth” (10:44-48). What did you learn about […]
A Shocking Postscript
Two weeks ago, I shared about the tragic loss of a family member on my wife Cyndi’s side. He was a 17-year-old senior in high school, and his morning ritual was to drive to Starbucks to get his mom a cup of coffee. Last year, one April morning at 7:30, he was on his way […]
Acts 9 – By the Spirit We Are Grace-full
What did you learn about the Holy Spirit? The Holy Spirit brings comfort (9:31). What did you learn about the Spirit-filled community? We are sent to share the Holy Spirit with those who sometimes we least expect (9:13, 17). They receive, with wonder, those who have done complete 180’s by the power of the Holy […]
Hello fellow Chapel Hill-billies!
I hope that many of you were able to enjoy the annual Maritime Gig today! Thanks for representing Jesus and our church family in our community! One quick reminder, one important service opportunity, and one invitation, and then I’ll let you get back to enjoying your weekend! First of all—First Step will be offered this […]
Acts 8 – By the Spirit We Are Intentional
What did you learn about the Holy Spirit? He performs signs and great miracles, but it is not the same thing as magic (8:11-13) and his power cannot be purchased (8:20). He is moving, as promised in 1:8 from Jerusalem to Samaria! We see the fulfillment of that in 8:17 when Acts specifically records the […]
Life in Community at Chapel Hill
Larry and I were introduced to life in community at Chapel Hill in the middle of the summer during a weekend spent kayaking, on porches, and even taking in an outdoor concert at the church. So I look forward so much to these days when we all get together outside, reconnecting after a few months […]
Acts 7 – By the Spirit We Are Courageous
What did you learn about the Holy Spirit? The Holy Spirit has been active among, and has been resisted by, God’s people since the beginning (7:51). The Holy Spirit filled Stephen at the climax of his persecution (7:55). What did you learn about the Spirit-filled community? They experience the Holy Spirit in great persecution (7:55). […]
Some Great News, Some Advice Needed and a Reminder …
First, the great news. As many of you already know (but I have to have my chance to celebrate this), after months of effort by many committed souls, we received the news last week that Ellis White have been granted a change of status to “R-1 Temporary Non-immigrant Religious Worker”. This will allow Ellis to […]
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Jesus is Our Everything
James 1 says, “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” This is about as apt a summary of our time in […]
Acts 6 – By the Spirit We Are Entrusting
What did you learn about the Holy Spirit? His wisdom and words can be cause for leadership (6:3) or cause significant offense (6:10). What did you learn about the Spirit-filled community? There is a new organizational structure that includes deacons, people selected by the church, of good reputation, full of the Spirit and wisdom, and […]