by Lynda Hart | May 20, 2024
Pentecost is often considered the birthday of the Church. It’s the day when the Jesus’ disciples—some say almost 120 of them—were visited and gifted by the Holy Spirit. But who or what, exactly, is the Holy Spirit, besides being probably the most misunderstood and...
by Lynda Hart | May 13, 2024
The Ascension of Christ may not seem as momentous to the Christian story as the resurrection or as rousing as the image of Jesus on the cross. After the death and resurrection, in fact, the Ascension might even seem somewhat anti-climactic. For the Christian, however,...
by Lynda Hart | May 6, 2024
In what many scholars call his “Farewell Discourse” (Chapters 14-17 of John’s Gospel), Jesus is preparing his disciples for his departure and their receipt of the Holy Spirit. Throughout the text, Jesus reiterates his favorite theme: love. He also promises the Holy...
by Lynda Hart | Apr 17, 2024
Once upon a time, there was a man who was sleeping at night in his cabin when suddenly his room filled with light and the Savior appeared. The Lord told the man He had work for him to do, and showed him a large rock in front of his cabin. The Lord explained that the...
by Lynda Hart | Feb 20, 2024
Moment for Meditation for Lent, Week Six – Easter, The Resurrection of Our Lord The events of the Resurrection bring hope in the knowledge that Christ is alive, and he remains in us. Risen, he shows the light on his face, he is with us and never abandons....
