The feast of Saints Peter and Paul is on June 29. One way to celebrate it is to spend a little time thinking about their stories and what they mean for us. Here are a couple of reflections to consider. More »

Everybody has dreams, goals, and priorities. But the message of Easter is that the greatest goal we can have is to live in the power of the Holy Spirit and be witnesses to the gospel, first right in our homes and then to others—even to the “ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8). More »

Deep in our hearts, we all yearn for the Spirit’s presence. Often, however, obstacles can prevent us from knowing his grace more deeply. Below are five steps we can take to remove these obstacles and open our hearts to the Spirit’s transforming power. More »

He stands on a sun-bleached dune, his tangled hair blowing in the wind and his dark eyes bearing an intense, faraway look. His hand grips a well-worn staff, and his sheepskin cloak clings to his gaunt frame. More »

"When I think about living above with all the saints I love, Yes, I look forward to that glory. When I think about living down here with some people, Now that’s a completely different story." More »

Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit. (John 15:5) Have you ever seen a wild grapevine? More »

What happened in Cornelius’ house has been called a second Pentecost. This surprise of the Spirit amazed the Jewish believers because they thought that Jesus had come only for them, not for Gentiles. According to custom, Jews were forbidden even to enter the house of a Gentile—and here is Peter, baptizing them! While there are many valuable lessons in this story, one that stands out is the blessing that God wants to give to families that follow him. More »

Jesus assures us that we can have that Holy Spirit for the asking. Our asking cannot, however, be routine. It must be passionate and persevering. More »