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"Peter replied, 'Repent and be baptized,every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins.And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." (Acts 2:3-4) In his book "The Spark and the Grind", the artist Erik Wahl explores the power of creativity. You have moments of inspiration, the Spark, then periods of work in between, the Grind. But being...
Keep ReadingAnd suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind,and it filled the entire house where they were sitting (Acts 2:2). The first few moments of silence permit a tantalizing uncertainty. Slowly, the growing vibration of the acoustic invites your curiosity. A noble and inspiring purpose marches in to the roll of snare drums. Then you hear the voice, ready...
Keep ReadingWhen the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly, a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the spir...
Keep ReadingThey saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them, (Acts 2:3-4). Tongues of fire! As someone fond of poetry and art, I love that vivid imagery. Our scripture this week references the Spirit's gift of tongues. I think it's b...
Keep ReadingActs 2 Greetings from the Connect Devotionals writing team! We've enjoyed our summer break and are now happily and busily back at our writing desks. We're excited and grateful for the opportunity of creating a little something fresh for your Inbox every Monday through Friday morning. And you'll see the work of some returning and some brand-new writers! For those who are ...
Keep ReadingHis mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you" (John 2:5). (This is the last week from the archives! Our Connect Devotional writing team is busy crafting daily devotionals to go along with the new sermon series: Ignite. Be on the lookout next week for something new in your inbox each weekday from familiar writers and some new voices who have joined the team.)...
Keep ReadingJohn 2:1-11 (This is the last week from the archives! Our Connect Devotional writing team is busy crafting daily devotionals to go along with the new sermon series: Ignite. Be on the lookout next week for something new in your inbox each weekday from familiar writers and some new voices who have joined the team.) The servants mentioned in our verses this week are asked t...
Keep Reading"Do whatever He tells you" (John 2:5). (This is the last week from the archives! Our Connect Devotional writing team is busy crafting daily devotionals to go along with the new sermon series: Ignite. Be on the lookout next week for something new in your inbox each weekday from familiar writers and some new voices who have joined the team.) "You need to shift your way of ...
Keep ReadingThis, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested his glory.And his disciples believed in him (John 2:11 ESV). (This is the last week from the archives! Our Connect Devotional writing team is busy crafting daily devotionals to go along with the new sermon series: Ignite. Be on the lookout next week for something new in your inbox each weekday from...
Keep ReadingMary said to the servants at the wedding feast, "Do whatever he tells you" (John 2:5). (This is the last week from the archives! Our Connect Devotional writing team is busy crafting daily devotionals to go along with the new sermon series: Ignite. Be on the lookout next week for something new in your inbox each weekday from familiar writers and some new voices who have jo...
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