A free ride

A free ride

Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father sent me, so I am sending you.” Then he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” (John 20:21-22, CEB) There are lots of ways to respond the question, Why do we do good things? Potential...
Sacred surprises

Sacred surprises

God’s Spirit blows wherever it wishes. You hear its sound, but you don’t know where it comes from or where it is going. It’s the same with everyone who is born of the Spirit. (John 3:8, Common English Bible) A common statement (m)uttered by new pastors when they enter...