Many Americans who identify as Christians say they don’t believe in a literal Holy Spirit. The Cultural Research Center of Arizona Christian University found that “62% of self-identified Christians contend that the Holy Spirit is not a real, living being but merely a symbol of God’s power, presence, or purity.”[...]

“I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.” John 14:18   Think about what the day after Jesus’ death must have been like for His disciples. Friday had been devastating, and now they were left to contemplate all that had happened and all He had taught[...]

“Do not let your heart be troubled…”  John 14:1a   We’re living in troubling times. The health and economic concerns flooding the news and social media can be distressing. Yet, the world has always been full of troubles and always will be. That’s why the context of today’s verse is[...]

“for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4b   We frequently pray for God to be with us, especially in times of distress. In reality, believers have the assurance of His continual presence (Hebrews 13:5-6). So, why do we ask for something the[...]